Chapter 22: True Face
Although I was certain the Water Monkey was dead, I still felt a mix of nerves and curiosity as I approached for a closer look, uncertain of what exactly was making me uneasy.Human intuition can be surprisingly spot-on. Just one glance at the Water Monkey on the stone platform sent a shiver down my spine.What in the world was this creature? While it had the appearance of a monkey, there was something undeniably different about it.Its fur was striking blood-red, each strand sharp as needles. Its limbs were oddly large, and it even sported a small tail, reminiscent of a cow's. But the most peculiar feature was its face. It lacked fur, except for the long, protruding fangs that gave it an unsettling, almost grotesque look. Yet, amidst the strangeness, its facial features bore an uncanny resemblance to those of a human, particularly its bloodshot eyes.Adding to the oddity was a large sack hanging from its neck, about the size of