Crystallize [3]

The towering Behemoth loomed close. It's blue glowing eyes flickered menacingly.

Boom—! Boom—!

Each heavy step it took, the ground shook. Piles of snow scattered in the air. Its movements were sluggish, but the sheer impact of its steps sent a cold breeze, brushing past Brandon.

He had to keep [Mana Burst] up.

If he were to disable it, the side–effects would wash over him.

It was not the time for that.

He had to take the others with him and run away.

Screw the quest.

His life was on the line.

"Emi!"

What was the point in progressing the Sovereign of Creation skill if he was going to die anyway?

…And for a meager 5% increase at that.

Not worth it.

Nope.

But as he was about to rush towards Amelia, Brandon stopped in his tracks.

Gripping his head, he had finally felt the rush of sharp pain. Adrenaline still surged, but would only serve to mitigate the pain to a degree.