Ding!
[You have received the ability: Arctic Shield]
[Arctic Shield: Summons a protective barrier that absorbs damage and deflects physical projectiles. The shield is reinforced in colder environments, increasing its durability by +30% per environmental cold intensity level. While active, the user gains 20% resistance to heat-based attacks.]
Grey's eyes lit up as he read the notification.
His heart raced with excitement.
"Arctic Shield," he murmured, testing the name on his tongue.
It was a defensive skill, a real defensive skill.
Unlike Shell Guard and Iron Carapace, which absorbed damage but let him feel the impact, Arctic Shield created a barrier that completely stopped attacks from even reaching him.
Grey clenched his fist and exhaled, his breath misting in the freezing air.
He wanted to test the skill immediately, but the timer for the next round was ticking down.
He glanced at the countdown:
