Someone else's problem

Kaden grinned. Despite his body about to give out, he felt renewed hope surge a new dose of energy inside him. He had no idea whether this plan would work, but at this point, he had nothing to lose. His brilliant idea was actually a pretty simple one.

If he couldn't escape the dragon, then he would make it someone else's problem.

His raven body screamed in agony, wings burning from exhaustion, but he forced himself to keep flying. Just a little farther. Just a little longer. Where? Where? Where?! His mind raced. Where was the nearest D-grade monstrosity located?

Kaden's vision swam, exhaustion weighing down on him like an iron chain, but he refused to let it slow him down. If he slowed, he died.

Somewhere below, something big enough, mean enough, and hungry enough had to exist. The world outside the barrier was filled with horrors. All he had to do was find the right one.