The metalfur bear swung its armored claws with brutal force, but the Luminaclaw bear met each blow with spurts of its fiery attack.
After several long moments, it was clear to Erik they were matched—neither thaid showed signs of tiring, yet both were not in their best state. Blood stained the forest floor as their roars shook the trees.
Beside him, Mira followed the battle with contemplative eyes. Those beasts were out of her league.
She occasionally glanced at Amber and Emily to gauge their state, and they shared the same sentiment, especially Emily, who couldn't understand who or what could kill such creatures. The three clones stood steadily under them.
All were silent, save for the clashing thaids. Erik sensed the others deferred to his judgment in this. If he decided not to leave, it meant he was confident he could kill them.