But instead of growing scared, Ash grew happier.
Finally, something that could prove as a challenge.....
With a crazed smile stretching across his face, Ash increased his speed until his surroundings blurred. The monster also turned fully towards him, its mushroom head tilting slightly as if measuring his intent, before it began walking forward in a slow and deliberate manner.
Ash felt his heartbeat quicken, each thump echoing in his ears. A wave of excitement coursed through him, and he could feel his blood rushing to every corner of his body, making him feel even stronger. The surge of adrenaline brought with it a strange clarity, sharpening his focus to the smallest detail.
As the distance closed, Ash tightened his muscles, gathering power into his legs, and leapt into the air in a clean, powerful arc, aiming straight for the monster's mushroom head.
But...
