The assassin cursed hatefully, rolling away. Kael seized the moment, Devour Essence flaring to life. He siphoned a sliver of the sentinel's energy—it was raw and overwhelming.
[Ability Activated: Devour Essence – Absorbed 5% of Sentinel Energy. HP Restored: 77%.
Temporary Buff: +10% Overall Attributes]
Power surged through Kael's veins. He lunged forward, Abyssal Fang, slashing the leader's arm. Blood sprayed, but the assassin countered, blade nicking Kael's chest.
[Status: HP 73%. Minor Bleeding]
The woman recovered, daggers flashing. Kael couldn't block both. He took a hit—pain seared his side—but drove his dagger into her shoulder. She screamed, staggering back.
[Enemy HP: 20%]
The sentinel's next swing forced them all to scatter. Kael rolled behind a crumbling pillar, chest heaving. The canyon shook harder, cracks spiderwebbing the ground. Dust stung his eyes, the mist now a suffocating shroud.
[Trial Zone Instability: Collapse Risk 22%]
