"Oh no! We've been caught off guard."
Renji spat out the words briefly and kicked off the ground. His legs were wrapped with Doushi Silveight as he naturally activated Body Enhancement. His eyes were covered with Night Vision Magic as he ran through the dark forest.
Earlier, a large explosion had erupted in the sky. It was probably happening right where Itsuki was fighting, but the sudden silence after the explosion was terrifying.
Even though Itsuki had immense magical power as a Seventh Rank, magic alone doesn't ensure victory in battle. Experience and skill matter just as much, and Itsuki, despite his potential, was still a child with limited combat experience.
The thought of what could happen sent a chill down Renji's spine.
"Please, be safe, Aya, and Itsuki-kun…!"
Initially, they had only come to hunt the bear. They never imagined they would be facing a Rank Five monster.
