Jaeden cautiously approached a flickering light in the swamp, his instincts alerting him to danger. When the light suddenly extinguished, he understood he had been detected. Stealthily, he moved toward the source of the light, aware of his heightened senses from the Lady's boon and the Symbiosis ability. Climbing a nearby gnarled tree for a vantage point, he prepared for an ambush.

Soon, the Gator King emerged—an enormous, reptilian creature that dwarfed the other gators. Jaeden leaped from his perch, using the combined strength of his Orichalcum Sword and his acquired skills to deliver a lethal blow, swiftly dispatching the beast. As he stood over the fallen Gator King, notifications of new skills gained filled his vision, showcasing his progress.

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After collecting materials and crafting armor from the gator's remains, Jaeden noticed a larger settlement filled with various reptilian and amphibious creatures, including snake-like beings performing a ritual. Recognizing the potential threat, he decided to retreat and mark the location on his map as a danger zone. Trusting his instincts, he continued deeper into the swamp, remaining alert to the myriad dangers lurking in the shadows.