It was only obvious due to its size, but the crystal was much sturdier than the layer, and these scales were made of crystal around the monster's body. Ryan's ice and fire Arrow didn't leave a single scratch after heating and cooling its surface. He tried the opposite order, but nothing changed.
Before Ryan could think of some plan to deal with that weapon, the dungeon master dashed toward him, already swinging his sword downward. Ryan dodged by using Flash, but even before the monster could finish the swing, it already changed the direction of the attack and moved toward Ryan. That happened so fast that Ryan only managed to escape since he used Evading Shot since that skill was engraved in his being, and he used it countless times when he was about to be attacked by something. Still, despite that, the gust of wind caused by the sword's swing made Ryan's skin being pierced in several parts. His torso escaped thanks to his armor, but his face and arms started to bleed.
