However, just as Fangsheng was darting backward in an attempt to lure the sea beast toward the shore, the water surface behind him, stirred by rippling waves, began to churn. In a flash, another sea beast lunged out from the water, snapping at Fangsheng.
"Mr. Julian!" Fravol cried out in alarm on the shore. This sea beast had appeared so suddenly that even Armand had only just managed to react. Yet the old veteran's situational awareness was extraordinary; he immediately hurled the greatsword in his hand.
Spinning through the air, the greatsword hurtled toward the sea beast with fierce momentum. At the same time, Armand dipped into a slight bow, but he instantly resumed his upright posture, staring intently at the departing back of the sea beast, as if trying to look past the Magical Beast to Fangsheng behind it.
Chapter 404