"Fuck my luck."
His sword immediately appeared in his hand.
He lowered his body into a combat stance, gripping the hilt firmly as his eyes swept across the enemies ahead.
"Well..."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"It's better than itching."
Nine enormous bears stood before him.
They resembled ordinary black bears at first glance, but each was nearly twice the size of a normal adult bear.
Their bodies were packed with thick muscles beneath coarse black fur, while enormous claws extended from their paws.
Drool dripped from their jaws. Eighteen crimson eyes remained locked onto Noah.
GRRROOOAAARRR!!
The largest bear suddenly roared. And that was all the others needed.
THUD! THUD! THUD!
Nine massive bodies charged simultaneously. The earth trembled beneath their weight.
Noah tightened his grip on his sword. Mana surged from his newly advanced Condensed Core.
A pale-blue aura enveloped his body, strengthening his muscles as additional mana flowed into his sword.
