Chapter 177: Crimson Horn Bear
The beast in question was a massive bear that immediately made Noah raise his eyebrow due to its sheer physical presence. Its muscular frame stood nearly eight feet tall, with claws that could shred steel and teeth designed for crushing bone.
Most distinctive was the crimson horn protruding from its forehead, giving the creature its name: Crimson Horn Bear. The horn served as both weapon and tool, used for impaling prey and gouging through defensive barriers that might stop its normal attacks.
That horn looks like it could punch through steel plate. Definitely not a Tier 1 opponent.
The bear’s magical aura radiated power that made the Dark Wolves seem like ordinary animals by comparison, confirming that Tier 2 beasts represented a significant escalation in danger and capability.
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Valeria surveyed the massive Crimson Horn Bear before making her decision about the training sequence.
"Kip, you can take this one," she announced, her voice carrying the authority of someone whose judgment had been proven through countless battles.
Kip nodded with a confident smirk spreading across his face as he stepped forward toward the bear. His aura flared slightly as he prepared for combat, alerting the massive beast to his presence.
The Crimson Horn Bear turned its attention toward the approaching cat-boy, its eyes recognising the threat despite Kip’s relatively small stature. The beast rose onto its hind legs, displaying its full eight-foot height while releasing a roar that ran through the forest.
Kip didn’t immediately launch into lethal spells, understanding that his role was demonstrating proper technique for Noah’s benefit. The young mage needed to show how Tier 2 beasts moved, attacked, and defended so Noah could prepare for his own encounter.
"Watch carefully. Kip will show you how these bears utilise their horn and claws in their own combo attacks." Valeria murmured to Noah.
The Crimson Horn Bear charged forward with surprising speed for its massive size, leading with its distinctive horn while positioning its claws for follow-up strikes. But Kip was ready.