On the other side, Ethan was locked in a fierce one-on-one battle against the speed-type alien.
At first, the alien dominated the fight.
It moved far too fast for his eyes to follow, and Ethan could only see blurred flashes.
But later on, the situation shifted drastically when he finally revealed his Tier 2 ability, bringing the battle under control.
To do this, he spread shadows across a three-meter area around him, letting darkness flow along the ground like a thin, living layer.
Every time the alien stepped into it, the shadows reacted, sending clear cues about its next move.
So, Ethan could retreat safely using his [Shadow Cloak].
After that, he would immediately counterattack—binding the enemy with shadows before delivering a precise, deadly slash.
But there was a problem.
His skill was not made for penetration, and the alien's sturdy physique was difficult to damage.
