Chapter 25: Evolution
We’ll juggle the monster’s aggro between our Rooks. That won’t make life easier for the damage dealers—too much damage will break its taunt. Phase One is simple: hit it the second it gets taunted, then duck behind the next tank who can pull it off you. Don’t deal more than you can handle. If you’re hurt, go straight to Mercer or Marko.
Phase One echoed in Chaewon’s head like a mantra, and she followed it to the letter. She slipped behind another tank so fast she looked as though she glided.
When the Silvervest Bear lumbered up, the second tank popped his provoke and ate the first hits. His shield screamed under the bear’s paws, but he held.
The rest darted past him, tagging the beast and trying to peel it toward the next tank, but the bear wouldn’t budge. That rotation was supposed to keep everyone’s stamina, health, and mana in the safe zone.
But not everyone was Alex or Chaewon. Two damage dealers stabbed the bear, yet only shallow cuts opened. The bear stayed locked on the second tank.
Fuck! Why is this monster still going at me?! What are they doing?!
Crimson light flared around the monster’s paw, then it slammed down on the second tank.
In a blink, the shield shattered into four pieces that clattered across the stone. The tank stared up into the bear’s stinky breath. He staggered back, but claws closed around him.
He screamed.
"SAVE ME!"