While Ryan was recovering from the poison's effects, fifteen minutes had passed after Cerberus's defeat. Then, he suddenly spawned in the middle of an island that seemed like a paradise. The forest around was so green and full of life, the ponds had crystal clear water, and one could feel a lot of energy coming from it. Small birds were singing non-stop in the distance… it felt like a place in which all tired souls could rest and recover forever.
However, even in such a place, the scary-looking Cerberus couldn't help but show an expression of utter shame. His head was so down that the ground was already wounding him. He was using that much strength to press his head against the ground, after all.
"You already returned, Cerberus," Echidna said. "How unusual. When was the last time that you failed?"
Although Echidna was called the mother of monsters and her offspring looked pretty scary, she herself was a world-class beauty. For some reason, she wasn't half-snake like Tristan said. The only animalistic thing she had in her body was a pair of fangs she had on her mouth that was just lightly long. Her hair was red, and her eyes were green, emerald-like green. For some reason, she was wearing some leaves as clothing to cover her parts, but it only worked to make her more alluring… in any case, it looked like Ryan was destined to have more problems with redheads…
"I am deeply ashamed, mother," Cerberus said.
"No excuses?" Echidna frowned. "A human won against you fair and square? I thought the Reptilians messed up, and I wanted to confirm that myself, but it looks like he isn't so bad… to think that humans still have this much potential after we left them so many years ago. That is intriguing."
Cerberus didn't say anything. Just talking with his mother after such a defeat was embarrassing enough to make him think of taking his own life. However, that was a waste of time since his existence was bound to a dungeon.
"Anyway, don't feel too bad about it," Echidna said. "Your strength decreases what, fifty times on Earth? Just be patient, and soon you will be able to show your true power there. What are you going to do now?"
"I will return to my post," Cerberus said.
"Such a hardworking child… Don't let your feelings control your actions too much," Echidna said. "Don't forget to keep an eye on the other humans either."
"Understood," Cerberus said and then vanished.
After Cerberus disappeared, Echidna took her time to study Cerberus's memories. Although he indeed lost, she recognized that Ryan struggled quite a bit. Still, for someone who didn't have a clear fighting style mastered, he certainly looked something else… Aside from Ryan, Echidna also took an interest in the female dragon that fought alongside Ryan a few hours before Cerberus ambushed him.
"Earth has become quite fun," Echidna smiled and then licked her lips. "I can't wait…"
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The effects of the poison on Ryan's body only started to disappear when the sun started to rise. As if that wasn't annoying enough, Cerberus' poison still managed to decrease Ryan's health even after three hours. The creature was really on another level…
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