Besides, all the most famous fictional heroes in literature were just fighting a common jungle tiger. Moreover, even the largest big cats in the country were a nightmare to face. Yet, compared to the black-furred Dire Tiger, those looked like its smaller cousins.

That alone said everything about how much raw power Andrew needed to face it head-on.

The valley was surrounded on all sides by towering mountain peaks. The sun moved quickly through the sky, and by just past 1.00 p.m., the shadows