Chapter 21: Release
Nathan trembled slightly, but before he could even mutter his usual complaints, the mindless monster shot straight toward his face. He tried to dodge—thankfully, he had just activated [Temporary Physical Enhancement] and leapt to the left, narrowly avoiding the creature's claw swipe.
He exhaled sharply, eyes still locked on the monster. He didn't glance at Domina or Livia. His focus was razor-sharp, sweat starting to bead on his forehead.
Mindless monsters always go after the closest target. That's what he remembered from a Hunter interview on TV.
"How the hell am I supposed to fight this psycho thing?" Nathan's jaw tightened as he stared the monster down.
Juggerboar Strike, he thought.
The name of his newly acquired skill surfaced in his mind.
"Time to test it."
Shit...
In a split second, the mindless monster lunged toward him again. Nathan jumped back-right and managed to dodge—but this time, the monster didn't give him a chance to catch his breath. A sharp kick landed straight into his gut.
FUCK...
Nathan was launched into the air, tumbling violently across the ground before crashing into a river.