"Oh, my..." Lucia's voice broke behind him, her mouth slightly agape. Whether she was surprised by the sight of the massive beast soaring upward or the realization that its trajectory was aimed straight at them, Ian couldn't tell.0

—It doesn't seem like a good time to stand and watch.0

The whisper came as Ian glanced back at Lucia.0

"Let's run," said Ian.0

Lucia blinked, startled, before quickly turning and sprinting down the slope. Despite the uneven terrain, her speed was impressive—expected, given that her body still kept the strength of an apostle.0

Following her at a steady distance, Ian turned his gaze upward.0

Rumble, boom...0

Having reached the peak of its leap, the massive beast's colossal form tilted downward. The creature's back, with multiple humps resembling those of a camel, emitted a mist that intertwined with purple magic, carving an otherworldly trajectory into the air.0

I'm such a hypocrite.0

A faint chuckle brushed past Ian’s lips. The thought of needing the Blessing of Battle had crossed his mind. If Karha had been watching, he would have surely granted Ian a blessing to face an opponent like this.0

After all his complaints, here he was, regretting that he didn’t have it in a situation like this. Of course, it was a pointless regret. He had to push through now using only the abilities he had honed and built up himself.0

Bwoooooom!0

The beast's roar reverberated through the air. Simultaneously,...0