"Most humans can't take down monsters without weaponry or powers, a basic fact of the universe." Mao rattled off as if recalling some World of Warcraft-based fact. "You wouldn't be able to live up to that boasting of yours without them."

He looked at him again. "So you're just going to leave him to the elements? As strong as they are, they can't survive on their own. Not out here. That's why we have to make them stronger."