Hubert gasped and scrambled to his feet. He exclaimed that Jumbopede was a deadly monster, and he urged her to run away. He was confused when Julia did not move.
Julia admitted that she did not expect to encounter a jumbopede. She elaborated that the jumbopede should ignore him if he stays put.
Jumbopede's mandibles snapped at Julia, but she evaded. It hissed and snarled. It attempted to bite her again.
Julia flipped away.
Jumbopede's mandibles snapped at the ground.
Hubert's eyes widened, and he exclaimed that it was going to eat her.
Jumbopede's body was covered in spines and legs. Its eyes were the size of a human head, and it had antennae.
Hubert watched in disbelief as Julia's ears were revealed. Julia's ears were pointy just like Dr. Charles' ancient. He realized that she was an ancient, and he could not believe his eyes.
Julia jumped in front of Jumbopede's face and swung her arm. In a flash, her hand glowed, and a blast of energy shot out and struck Jumbopede's face.
Hubert was in awe of the spectacle in front of him. It reminded him of the cloaked figure that saved him and Marcus in the past.
Jumbopede rolled on the ground. It hissed and dug underground.
Julia looked around with a worried expression. She turned to Hubert and signaled him to come closer. She apologized.
Hubert walked to her and inquired if she was an ancient.
Julia paused. Then, she nodded and requested him to stay close to her.
Hubert asked what happened to the jumbopede. He wondered if it ran away.
Instantly, Jumbopede rose from the ground and snapped its mandibles.
Julia dodged, and she was pushed back by Jumbopede.
Hubert was launched the other direction.
Jumbopede turned and crawled towards him.
Hubert was on the ground, and his eyes widened. He panicked and crawled backwards.
Julia clenched her teeth, and urged Hubert to get away. Her silver hair elongated. It reached and wrapped around Jumbopede's tail.
Even so, it was too late.
Jumbopede bit into Hubert's leg and lifted him into the air. It hissed and screeched. It tore apart his flesh.
Hubert screamed in pain and held onto his leg. His blood dripped onto the ground. He struggled to stay conscious and tried to punch the monster off him.
Just then, Julia appeared and jumped on top of Jumbopede.
Jumbopede dropped Hubert and threw Julia off of it.
Hubert landed with a thud, and he was in agony. His leg was torn off, and he cried in pain.
Julia tumbled on the ground. She got up and glared at the monster. She was serious.
Hubert could only watch as he bled out.
Jumbopede lunged at her.
Julia leaped into the air and landed on its back.
Jumbopede thrashed and tried to throw her off again.
This time, Julia held on. She grunted and punched Jumbopede's back. The punches were filled with an explosion of energy.
Hubert gasped in pain, and he watched as Julia continued her assault.
Eventually, Julia drove the monster away.
Jumbopede headed south to The Sacred Forest.
Julia panted and turned to Hubert.
Hubert could only stare in amazement.
Julia ran to him and checked on his wounds. Her voice became faint as she called for his attention.
Hubert slowly lost consciousness.