It was a giant snake. The sharp slits in the creature’s bright yellow eyes were like swords, and its eyes could clearly be seen even though the creature was far away. In addition, the creature’s body was covered with dark gray scales, and dozens of semicircular-shaped fins lined the tip of its tail. The snake was about twenty meters long, and upon its inverted triangular head were five white pointed horns. The creature looked as if it were the king of all snakes. Moreover, unlike regular snakes, the creature did not slither across the ground but raised about half of its body from the ground as it traveled. It was imposing and intimidating.

The creature was humongous as well. The drake Eugene had faced in the past could be considered a child compared to the size and aura of this monster.

“S-sir. I’m scared!” Mirian squealed while trembling and dug herself deeper into Eugene’s arms. It was quite rare for the spirit to show fear toward monsters. Eugene became certain once more that the giant snake wasn’t an ordinary monster, but a demonic creature.

“What is that?” Eugene asked while turning toward the two vampire high lords.

“I’ve never seen such a monster before.”

“It’s entirely possible that… it’s a basilisk,” Christian answered.

“Basilisk?” Eugene asked.

Christian responded immediately,...