As Seojun stepped further into the circle, he felt a chilling sensation run down his spine. Nerathiel's presence was overwhelming, a dark aura radiating from him that seemed to wrap around Seojun like a suffocating shroud.
For a moment, it was as if he couldn't breathe, his body freezing under the weight of that oppressive energy.
'What is this?' Seojun thought, his heart pounding. Then, just as quickly as the feeling came, it vanished. He took a breath and realized, 'Looks like it's my Fear Resistance kicking in. Without my system's full support, I'll have to be even more careful.'
He steadied himself, his gaze locked on Nerathiel. There was no turning back now. Seojun tightened his grip on his scythe, feeling the cool metal of the handle against his palm. 'I don't have my system to guide me, but I still have access to its features. I just have to rely on my instincts and experience,' he reminded himself.
