Hunt [3]

Thwoosh—!!

The Ice-Claw Bear lunged forward, slashing its lethal claws in my direction. 

Reacting swiftly, I hopped a few steps back, narrowly avoiding my death.

Thwam—!!

No, I wasn't exaggerating.

The mana beast's claw struck the exact spot where I stood, creating a resounding thrash that echoed through the air. 

The ground trembled with the force of the impact. If I hadn't moved, I would have been crushed.

In the midst of this close call, my gaze fell upon the once pristine white fur of the Ice-Claw Bear, reminiscent of the untouched snow. 

Only now it was no longer pristine or snow-white anymore. 

Instead, it was now half-burnt, scorched from the earlier explosion triggered by my Exploding Arrow.

"I see, so its fur protected it, huh?" I thought out loud to myself.

Simultaneously, I raised my spear to counterattack as I saw the very same Ice-Claw Bear already coming at me again.