And that "something" I saw move in the distance? Apparently, it wasn't some sneaky ambush predator, waiting for the right moment to pounce.
No.
It came straight at us, right out in the open.
Slithering with a confidence that made my skin crawl.
The system window blinked into my vision.
« Stonecoil Viper »
Type: Serpent
Rank: ★★
Points: 10
Alignment: Aggressive
Drop: Viperscale, Venom Gland (★★)
« Close »
My jaw tightened slightly.
The Stonecoil Viper wasn't just bigger than the Ridge Serpents; it was different.
Its body was thicker, armored in overlapping plates of dark, mineral-like scales.
Every time it moved, it scraped the rocky ground with a grinding sound that made my teeth ache.
Behind me, I felt the entire group stiffen.
Weapons were drawn, stances tightened. Not a single word of panic was uttered—only grim determination filled the air.