The bear exuded an overwhelming presence, its massive form radiating raw power. In the next instant, its body glowed with a vibrant green light, and an oppressive aura descended upon us like a crushing weight from above.
It was a strange sensation, one that might have paralyzed me before. But after all the battles I'd endured, I was growing used to resisting such pressure. This time, I would prove that I wasn't so easily broken.
A massive claw swiped down toward Eun-Woo, its sheer force shaking the air. His shield flared with a radiant moonlight, but just before the claw could strike, a delicate veil of celestial light wrapped around him—Jieun's protection. She had worked tirelessly to recreate this ability in this world, but it lacked the strength of its system counterpart. The claw's immense power shattered it instantly.
