The Leviathan had stopped treating Talon like prey.
Ethan realised it when the enormous water dragon's movements changed. The curiosity that had coloured its earlier attacks vanished from its giant eyes, replaced by a cold, calculating focus. Its colossal body rolled beneath the waves, dark-blue scales glimmering as it turned to face the Griffin hovering above the ocean.
The creature had finally acknowledged the threat in front of it.
An A Rank beast with vibrant green feathers and a body that seemed almost delicate beside the Leviathan's immense frame.
The Griffin might have looked like an inexperienced fledgling next to the ancient-looking water dragon, but its speed, its vision, and the cutting force of its wind had already proven that appearances were deceiving.
The Leviathan wasn't going to make that mistake again.
