Reading the last notification flashing across his retina, an imperceptible smile formed on his face.
Bam!
He launched a powerful kick towards the incoming Saber Cat, rattling its balance, sending it flying a few meters further.
The Scaled Lizard tried to use the brief window while Moon's leg was still lowering to launch an attack. The attack would have been successful had Moon remained in his defensive stance.
He smacked the Scaled Lizard with his staff across its body. The creature let out a pained hiss as it was sent tumbling sideways, crashing through undergrowth from the sheer power behind the strike.
Afraid of another powerful attack of similar strength, the lizard immediately retreated, instinctively sensing the difference in Moon's stance and demeanour. The human who'd been passively absorbing attacks had transformed into an active threat.
