The moment she finished speaking, she bent her legs slightly, her muscles tensing.
Then she vanished.
The ground behind her cracked as she exploded forward, her speed even greater than before.I barely had time to register her movement before she was already in front of me.
I knew I wouldn't be able to defend in time. She was too fast. So I did the next best thing.
Locking eyes with her, I activated [Seismic Burst].
Raw power surged through my body, gathering toward my fist. My Essence followed, fueling the skill.
I braced my stance, twisting my body slightly as I pulled my fist back. My muscles coiled, ready to strike.
But she was already mid-motion. Her claws slashed forward, heat radiating from her fingertips.
I launched my punch, aiming straight for her chest—
But she was faster.
Searing pain tore through me as her claws raked across my torso, carving deep into my flesh.
The heat burned through muscle, nearly reaching bone.
I gritted my teeth.
