The boss bird towered above Fenrir like a living storm, its massive wings whipping up gusts of hot air that singed the edges of his cloak.
Lightning crackled along the jagged blades that suddenly extended from its wings, a furious warning of the power Fenrir was about to face.
The volcanic ground beneath his feet bubbled and hissed, unstable from the creature's earlier strike.
Fenrir's gaze narrowed.
'This isn't just any fight. It's a test of every ounce of power and skill I've gathered.'
His fingers twitched, activating the system's interface. A faint blue glow traced the edges of his vision as his "Master of Earth" skill hummed to life.
"Shield protocol: activate."
Fenrir murmured, and the earth beneath him shifted like molten clay, rising into a jagged barrier between him and the bird's next lightning strike.
The energy slammed into the earthen wall, sending shards of rock flying but sparing Fenrir from harm.
The system pinged softly.
