The azure arc of mana surged forth with unparalleled speed, closing in on the beast's neck with lethal precision.
The Birdie, caught off guard by Leon's sudden assault, belatedly realized its peril.
However, it was too late. With a resounding impact, Leon's blade cleaved through the air, slicing cleanly through the beast's neck with unstoppable force. The creature's head tumbled to the ground in a silent testament to Leon's mastery of combat and unwavering resolve.
After swiftly killing the beast, Leon quickly pocketed its soul phantom, storing it in the soul prison inside his soul subspace. He paused momentarily to estimate the time spent in combat, realizing that he had expended approximately 20 seconds—precious moments that could have been critical under different circumstances.