David's phone received a text message that would forever alter his understanding of his father:
"Dear Son,
I love you deeply, and I cherish your mother and sister just as much. The truth can no longer be hidden. I can't stay with you any longer. I've lost my voice, my form, and my humanity. Believe it or not, I am The Beast, The Devourer.
My presence poses a threat to your life in ways you can't fathom. I am still your father, albeit in a different body, and I didn't consume him. Neither your mother nor your sister are prepared for an encounter of this nature. Thus, this is farewell. Preserve the secrecy of this place, and we can meet occasionally. No involvement of the police or investigations if you wish to see me again. Promise to abide by my request. I await your response."
Amidst shock and uncertainty, David's world spiraled into chaos. Racing to find his father, he engaged his family in the search, seeking any clue that might lead him to the truth.
As he combed through the factory, David's grandmother revealed a surprising secret—his father once kept a massive lizard as a pet. This revelation unveiled another layer of complexity to his father's hidden life.
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Unexpectedly, David encountered the lizard face-to-face, its size and presence dwarfing him. The tension mounted as the reptile extended its claw towards him, triggering both fascination and terror.
Desperation led David to call his father's phone. The enigmatic creature intervened, using the phone to convey a message—warningly preventing him from contacting outside help.
Confronting his father's duality, David oscillated between fear and longing, accusing the creature of taking his father's place and vowing to avenge him.
The chapter's perspective shifts to that of the dragon. He recognized the danger David faced, leading him to make a difficult choice. Despite their bond, he threatened David to ensure his family's safety and his own secrecy.
As the police arrived and the sirens wailed, the dragon retreated, leaving his loved ones shattered and confused. The dragon's departure was swift, carrying only the essentials to survive in the wild. The narrative reveals his internal turmoil, grappling with the loss of his identity and the rejection he experienced.
Facing a daunting crossroads, the dragon contemplated various directions. Each option presented risks and challenges. He wrestled with the isolation, fear, and uncertainty that accompanied his transformation, struggling to find his place in a world that had become foreign to him.
Ultimately, he decided to journey eastward, seeking refuge in unpopulated regions, where he could blend with wildlife and maintain his distance from human settlements.
As he fled, he found a vantage point to survey his surroundings—a precipice known as "the rock of falcons." From this vantage point, he observed the landscapes that would shape his path, driven by the urgency to escape the impending danger.