This monster could be more aptly described as a mutant. However, it would be difficult to explain the eerie disparity of this subspecies considering the commonplace nature of that word.1

It was covered in black fur with a protruding snout and arms as long as its legs that stretched upward and hung from the tree. At first glance, it resembled a monkey.2

The difference, however, was their tongue. Long and black, it shot out like a tentacle that could pierce a human body as if it were a sponge.2

Furthermore, it seemed to drain the life force from its victims and left them deflated on the ground like balloons.0

Hiss…0

As the victim collapsed, the tongue retracted after completing its task and silently slipped back into the mouth.0

It wasn’t just its tongue that retracted.0

Thud0

“Kyaaaah!”0

The mutant clutched an arrow lodged in its eye and wildly screamed.0

Almond had shot the arrow.2

— When did he shoot it???1

— Damn, he’s so quick0

— Is it because...0