Max shrugged lightly, his expression casual. "I heard the sounds of battle and came to check inside." His gaze shifted to the five ice cubes still orbiting the serpent's corpse, faintly glowing with residual energy.
The technique intrigued him; its precision and destructive power were remarkable. 'If only I dabbled in ice… this would have been worth experimenting with,' he thought inwardly.
"What about the ice serpent outside the cave?" Sophia asked, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"Taken care of," Max said calmly, his tone casual as if dealing with a peak Legend Rank beast was routine for him.
Sophia's expression sharpened. "Taken care of? You don't mean… you killed it?" she asked, a hint of disbelief in her voice.
Max turned his head toward her, flashing a faint smile. "I did kill it."
