Bab 380: The Deciding Night [Part 4]: Meeting An Old Friend [Part 3]

The surface of the river rippled violently as the Devastator emerged, its massive, pulsating body breaking through the water like an ominous specter.

The moonlight glinted off its barbed tentacles, each one thrashing wildly in search of its target.

Northern stood, his muscles tensed and ready, his armor glinting with a dark, almost malevolent sheen.

"Stay back," Northern commanded Mr. Fluffy, his voice firm but calm.

The beast hesitated, his eyes reflecting a mix of loyalty and fear.

With a low growl, Mr. Fluffy retreated a few steps, ready to leap into action if necessary.

Northern's azure eyes locked onto the Devastator's glowing, bloodshot ones.

He could see the hatred and pain radiating from the creature, its rage palpable, it almost felt as if it had a personal grudge against him.

The riverbank trembled as the monster hauled itself further onto the land, its immense weight causing the ground to shudder.