"Captain, I'm here!"
From a long way off, Bethany shouted loudly, afraid that Jackson wouldn't hear her.
Bethany's loud voice startled the creatures feeding nearby.
The creatures, upon hearing Bethany's voice, turned their heads, revealing blood-stained fangs and emitting a low growl. Their eyes glowed green as they stared intently at Jackson.
"Shh, keep it down."
Jackson gestured for silence, turned back, and saw the creatures that had been feeding.
This time, Jackson got a clear look at them. They were the mythical hunting dogs, more ferocious than wolves, known for their viciousness; even lions and elephants were no match for them.
Jackson muttered a curse under his breath, tightened his grip on the curved knife, and fixed his eyes on the hunting dogs.
"C-Captain... they..."
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