Thanks to his high perception stats, Gabriel had sensed danger from miles away.
His scalp tingled and his hair stood on end. The grin alone on Alofonso's face was a dead giveaway that the High Cardinal had something planned.
The first thing that came to Gabriel's mind was to use [Burrow Shift] to get away as quickly as he could.
The moment he activated the skill, he vanished underground—right then a clawed shadowy arm lashed at the empty air, failing to tear flesh.
"Darn it!" Alofonso's expression darkened as he watched his target slip from his grasp.
Appearing some meters away, Gabriel finally had a clearer look at his hidden opponent. It was the Church's summon.
The monstrous creature glared at him with glowing red eyes.
'Two on one.' His eyes flashed. He didn't find this setup wrong and, in fact, welcomed it.
Regardless, he needed to be careful, especially after witnessing what the summon was capable of.
