Kael (wide-eyed, awestruck): "Nobody told me it would be this… colossal!"
The sea around Kael's boat erupted violently, shaking it from all sides.
Kael (panicked): "That's bad… I'll sink at this rate!"
The dragon swung its massive head violently, missing the boat by mere inches. Waves crashed higher, tossing the small vessel.
Kael (thinking): The boat can't hold… I've got to do something, or I'll die without ever achieving my dream. I guess now I understand why Mom was so worried.
The sea dragon lunged again, aiming directly at Kael's boat.
Kael (panicked): "Oh… no… it's coming! What do I do? There's no way I can beat a monster this gigantic…"
Instinct took over. Kael threw a desperate punch at the dragon's head—and suddenly, flames erupted from his fist, striking the beast and sending it crashing back into the water.
Kael (staggering back): "What… was that!? Why did my punch release fire!? What's happening to me?"
Shaking off the shock, he grabbed the boat and began paddling furiously, putting distance between himself and the dragon.
The crowd watching from the shoreline murmured in disbelief:
Crowd: "What the hell was that!?"
Crowd: "The sea dragon… in one punch!?"
Crowd: "How can a person emit fire from their fist!? That's insane!"
Kael kept rowing, determination burning in his chest, even as the sea roared around him. One thing was certain: he had just discovered a power he didn't understand—and the sea dragon wasn't finished with him yet.