The enormous figure had already reached the foot of the slope. In another breath, it would catch the stragglers at the rear!
Leo looked anxiously at Veylin, who was still following unhurriedly at the very back, and nearly rushed back to pull him along.
Veylin had finally reached the perfect distance from the chief.
A mental command entered Sarah's mind behind him.
At the same time, Veylin blurted out, "Plan Four!"
More than twenty Baldur Dung Beetles suddenly broke away from the swarm escorting the samples to safety.
Their massive bodies traced an arc through the mud as they turned and charged fearlessly back toward the giant crocodile chief, their black shells forming a tide flowing against the current.
Leo understood at once. He spun around and pointed his white ash staff at the rampaging beast.
[Entangling Spell]
Several tough vines burst from the earth. Glowing faintly green, they coiled around the giant crocodile chief's limbs like pythons.
The sudden obstruction checked the chief's charge for the barest instant before its swelling muscles snapped the vines apart, inch by inch.
But that instant was enough.
Through the flying mud and turbulent air, Veylin's eyes locked firmly onto the enormous beast.
[Inspect]
Lines of cold data imprinted themselves on his retinas.
``` [Gray Swamp Crocodile Chief]
[Level: 3]
[Bloodline: Carrion Dragon Crocodile (Silver Tier 63%), Titan Earth Dragon (Gold Tier 8%), mixed bloodlines 29%]
[Abilities: Dragon Might Roar, Earth Bastion, Tidal Charge, Death Roll, Underwater Breathing, Heavy Armor]
[Overall assessment: Life energy level approaches the level 4 threshold. A powerful, intelligent magical beast that places great importance on its population's reproduction. Capable of short-distance sprints, with extremely powerful tearing attacks and strong defenses. Adept at underwater combat. Possesses a faint Gold Tier bloodline, giving it exceptionally high