"RAAGH!" Garan roared as he swooped down, twisting his body midair to dodge a powerful swipe from the dragon's massive claws.
*SWOOP!!!
The beast's strike tore through the air just inches from him, but Garan was already moving—his body low as he lunged forward with both arms wide.
*Crack!
With a thunderous crack, his claws sank deep into one of the dragon's legs, tearing through its hardened black scales.
A gush of thick, black blood spilled out from the wound, spraying across the air as the beast let out a piercing screech.
The dragon flailed, its wings flapping violently as it tried to shake him off.
*Flap! *Flap! *Flap!
Its massive body lifted off the ground, flying upward at a steep angle.
The wind roared around Garan's ears, and still, he held on tightly, claws digging in deeper, anchoring him in place.