Gio and Neriah didn't wait for the beast to show them how strong it was. They learned enough from the original wave of energy that hit them.
It was big, but it couldn't be judged like ordinary large beasts because the serpent's head on its tail was functional. It may not have possessed its own consciousness, but its eyes turned to watch Gio as he ran, confirming that they were functional.
'It doesn't have obvious blind spots because of that eye.'
But that didn't mean there wouldn't be any blind spots at all.
Whoosh!
Virtual energy took Gio forward and manifested as a massive sword in his hands. Its length was twice his height, and it had a boxy single-edged blade made for butchering.
With such a blade gripped strongly, he swung, cutting at the creature's front leg.
Bang!
His energy came in contact with a thick layer of skin hidden below the lion's fur.
'Is this what a griffin is?'
