A few people waited on the shore for a short while, and all they could hear in the darkness was the monotonous sound of water, which became annoying after a while. The burly man said in a deep voice, "Why is it taking so long? Usually, entering the water is always very lively, right?"
The others shrugged their shoulders, indicating they had no idea.
Not much later, ripples appeared on the surface of the water. Everyone widened their eyes to see, and suddenly, from the underwater cave, a figure burst out in a panic. Wasn't that the waterfowl from just now?
The burly man breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I thought something had happened to him, but it turns out..."
Before he could finish his sentence, the waterfowl, exerting all its strength, swiftly broke through the water's surface after emerging from the cave. It leapt out, spreading its wings, ready to fly. It looked as if something monstrous were chasing it from behind.
