(Third Person POV)
"Alex, Zaria — handle the smaller monsters. I'll take care of this big one,"
Riana said firmly.
"Understood,"
Alex and Zaria nodded in sync, prompting Riana to focus her gaze on the massive beast before her.
"Alright then..."
Riana gripped her sword tightly in her right hand and took a deep breath.
[Elin Family Style: First Step]
The Elin family's style was one passed down since the time of its founder.
It relied entirely on brute force.
It lacked any flashy or elegant techniques — just raw, crushing power.
Although it only consisted of three steps, it was the same style the head of the Elin family used to dominate the North more than three thousand years ago.
The ground beneath Riana cracked as she vanished from her place and reappeared in front of the monster within moments.
She raised her sword vertically and swung it down with all her might — but...
Shoooosh!
A green substance burst from the monster's body, and Riana felt a twinge of panic.
