Chapter 89: The Ruminant King
The ground shook beneath Mikel’s feet, then cracked wide open. In the next second, a loud "Moo!" rang from behind him.
[System Warning: Threat Detected: Manifestation of Oppressed Omen — MOO.]
[Threat Level: High]
[Overview: A once-cursed being trapped in the body of an animal. Now, it is anchored in place, only able to cross dimensions in an Anima.]
[Note: This type is highly compatible with becoming a Phantom due to its immense spiritual capacity.]
Mikel caught the system warnings and managed to process them in the blink of an eye, getting more and more used to Doom’s intrusive presence. However, what he didn’t expect when he looked back at the emerging spirit... was a cow.
A massive cow—on two legs—pounding its chest with boxing gloves.
"Moo!!" Its roar echoed, making the trees shake around them. At the next "moo," one hoof—still glove-wrapped—came crashing down toward him.
"Watch out!" Ran’s scream rang out, voice cracking in panic.
At the same time, Mikel leaped back. The moment he did, the place he’d just stood on shattered, chunks of ground flinging into the hollow below.
Ran jolted, and exhaled in relief when he saw Mikel land a few paces away. His face remained pale as he turned to the towering, upright cow, which was somehow only standing on two legs because the other two were wearing boxing gloves.