After taking the humanoid void creature's first attack, Alex didn't counter immediately. 'There are too many of these monsters to let loose,' he thought, giving the crowd a quick glance.
As he considered his next move, he felt his body respond—his cells seemed to surge with energy, and his vortexes spun faster than usual, boosting his strength to match the power he'd just encountered.
Even while deep in thought, his attention never wavered from the boss monster. 'Let's deal with them first,' Alex decided, summoning a spear from his light ability and settling into a fighting stance.
The void creature, readying itself for the fight of its life, understood its opponent. Its earlier attack had been a test—a way to gauge Alex's strength. The result? It deemed him manageable.
