The massive blood loss triggered the second stage of [Secret of Fire Scene lv.1] — his damage output increased by 10%, and the damage he received was reduced by the same margin. Additionally, his earlier defensive maneuvers activated [Turn Defense into Offense lv.3 (max)], boosting his damage by an additional 20% for the next sixty seconds.
With these enhanced abilities, even the basic Blood Spears radiated formidable power. The [Upper] Princess Blazing Spider, sensing disturbances through its web, paused, its eight golden eyes catching the blur of two blood-red spears cutting through the dust.
"Squeak! Squeak!"
Two shrill cries echoed as the spears found their marks, impaling two guard spiders and pinning them to the ground. Although their silk was formidable, these spiders lacked the vitality of their superior, and the impact of the spears induced immediate, critical injuries.