There were many kinds of social animals in the wilderness.
The elephants they’d encountered last time were one example—and wolves were another.
But not every creature lived in packs.
Some preferred solitude.
These solitary beasts roamed vast territories alone, each ruling its own domain.
Though their numbers were small, their strength was often terrifying.
Some of them could wipe out an entire pack of herd animals in an instant.
At that thought, Martin couldn’t help recalling the monstrous Giant Lizard he had faced back on the island.
“That can’t be right,” he muttered, frowning. “If this really is the territory of a solitary beast, why haven’t we heard a single sound?”
Wolfnine and Wolfeight both shook their heads. They didn’t have an answer either.
Moments later, silence fell o
