Chapter 740: To Fight or Not to Fight, A Decision Towards A Situation Where He Could Not Win (2/2)

Mark murmured as he evaded another volley of attacks.

Flying fish, scientifically named Exocoetidae. It was a family of marine fish known for their powerful leaps and ability to glide above the water.

Now, commanded by the gigantic crocodile, a school of infected flying fishes as large as cannonballs were shooting at Mark at the speed of a sniper rifle bullet.

Mark had barely recovered from the burns he received and yet, he was being attacked once more.

”Tsk.” Mark clicked his tongue. ”I really need to leave.”

And there, Mark flapped his wings before turning into a surge of black mist that floated away swiftly.

Mark escaped without doing any unnecessary provocations. It was the best decision he could make in these circ.u.mstances.

Of course, the infected group was confused as to where their prey suddenly went. Nonetheless, as Mark barely gave out anything for these infected to track him, they were left unable to find him.

The giant crocodile released a grunt as the prey it detected suddenly vanished into the shadows. However, it did not seem to have any notion to chase or find Mark.

It was pretty much like the actual behavior of a crocodile.

Depending on the situation or climate, crocodiles were barely seen actively chasing prey outside their territories. Instead, they would sit still hiding in the water until they were approached by the unknowing prey. That was when they would strike in a sudden attack to hunt.

It was like how the giant crocodile made a surprise attack at Mark the moment he got close enough. And now that Mark retreated and escaped, it had no notion to chase at all. Instead, it concentrated its attention on the water it sent inland. It was waiting for the dead bodies the water would bring back to its mouth.

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”Gege! Are you okay?! Did you get hit by that beam?”

”Master!”

Mei and Amihan exclaimed, seeing Mark's state as he landed before them.

”Papa!”

”Uncle!”

It was the same for the girls as their faces were filled with worry as they approached Mark.

Of course, everyone in Mark's group was concerned. When they left, the worst he had was his tattered pants. Now, half of his body was scorched and was amidst healing.

”I'm alright. I didn't get hit. I just need a few minutes to heal. If I actually got hit by that, I won't even be here anymore.”

Mark said as he sat down.

Those words of Mark, however, made Mei frown. If what he said was true, then he was in danger earlier. And yet, he had the guts to joke around.

”Okay, okay... I won't joke about it.” Mark understood Mei's thoughts. ”Can you help me remove the burnt skin? It's slowing the healing process.”

While Mark requested help, he was already tearing the burnt skin off his right arm. The way he did it, however, made everyone winch in pain. He was literally tearing his skin apart, causing more damage than necessary. Mark was not perturbed about it, though, since it would heal soon enough.

Even so...

”Gege... I'll do it alone.”

Mei said, grabbing Mark's left hand. Since she insisted with a serious face, he could only comply. And there, Mei took out a knife and carefully scr.a.p.ed off the burnt skin. By her expression, she seemed annoyed that Mark got injured like this.

As had nothing to do, Mark watched the events still happening at the coast.

Their current location was a small mountain southeast of Matutinao and southwest of Kawasan Falls. This mountain was not a very high one and even had a road going through its flattened top. Still, it was high enough to oversee both the two key locations in the previous events.

Nonetheless, even though it was a mountain, the water from the surge of the water actually reached half its height. That was how devastating the tsunami the gigantic crocodile unleashed.

At the coast, the gigantic crocodile was still waiting like a statue. After all, its food had yet to arrive.

”Boss, are we going to fight that thing?”

Edzel approached Mark and asked while looking at the same scenery.

”What do you think?”

Mark asked.

”I think, we better leave this place. That creature feels too dangerous.”

”I have the same thoughts.” Mark agreed to Edzel's words. ”Depending on the situation, we'll leave immediately after Pefile and the others arrive.”

”Depending on the situation? What situation, Boss?”

Pearl could not help but interject, noticing what Mark said.

”Well, that crocodile there is likely to be Sinogo from the Visayan Myths. A messenger of a Sky God Kaptan, who is someone comparable to Bathala. If it's gods we are talking about, then someone will likely arrive here to assess the situation.”

”And also look there.”

Mark added, pointing at the sky where the beam of light passed through.

”Ah...”

Mei, Amihan, Edzel, and Pearl could only have the same reaction as they saw what Mark pointed at.

At the sky, cracks were present. It was the very same phenomenon the other day in Catanduanes.

It was the scene of the Dimensional Barrier cracking.

If it was cracked like this, then that girl would definitely appear here.

Of course, it was no other than Fourth, the Eye of Amus.e.m.e.nt, and the one in charge of Southeast Asia.

Nonetheless, before the Eye could even appear, Pefile's group arrived. This time, it was not only the four of them. They had someone else, a woman being carried by Pefile.

But then, time froze.

Edzel froze as he saw the woman. Even if he was small when she supposedly died, he still kept her pictures with him. There was no way he would forget that appearance.

On the other hand, Pefile was also frozen as he saw Edzel. Without a doubt, the expressionless Pefile was shocked at Edzel's transformation.

And lastly... the woman. Amidst the frozen atmosphere, she spoke.

”Why are you two being too dramatic? Seriously... Like father, like son...”

Well, even if she said those words, her eyes were already overflowing with tears of joy.