The beast roared, shaking the entire clearing. Its claws dragged across the blackened stone, leaving trails of sparks. The smoke around the pit grew thicker, choking the air.
Seo Jin's hands tightened around his sword. His body screamed in pain from every wound he hadn't recovered from, but his mind buzzed sharp. Pattern, HP bar, weak spots. Don't panic. Just read the mob.
The fox clung to his hair, tail puffed up. "Host, I detect boss-level danger! Alert! Alert!"
Seo Jin muttered, "No shit."
The beast lunged. Its jaw opened wide, teeth dripping with venom. Seo Jin rolled to the side, dirt scraping his skin raw. The stench of poison filled his nose.
The Villain moved at the same time, black robes snapping in the air. His sword slashed cleanly, carving through the beast's leg. Black blood sprayed like rain.
But the beast only screamed louder.
Seo Jin's gamer brain clicked. Right. Classic dungeon mechanic. Cut the limbs, it enrages. Keep the aggro balanced or it berserks.
