At the same time.
Dragon Valley Secret Realm, southwest direction.
Not far from Whispering Pond.
"Hiss hiss!"
A huge one-horned Fierce Species resembling a rhino, its breath rising in two white waves, pawed the ground with its front hooves, its bronze bell-like eyes fixed on the human Swordsman in front of it.
The Swordsman bore a roughly two-meter-long Dual-Handed Greatsword on his back, wearing a simple linen-colored robe.
The Swordsman was Lambert, the apprentice of Tide Sword Saint.
"Roar!!!"
The giant rhino Fierce Species seemed to be the first to succumb under the pressure of the standoff.
It let out a skyward roar, then lowered its head, aiming its dark one-horn toward Lambert, and charged furiously with all four hooves!
"Boom boom boom!"
The heavy footsteps sounded like dense drumbeats, the ground faintly trembling in sync.
Facing the charging Giant Beast like a steam locomotive, Lambert remained still, instead showing a hint of a smile.
"Swoosh!"
