The reaper lunged, scythe slashing in a silent arc. Kael's Predator's Instincts caught the trajectory, low, then sweeping up. He Eclipse Stepped, shadows cloaking him, reappearing to the side. The scythe carved the ground, mist erupting in a chilling wave that grazed his arm, numbing his skin.
[Status: HP 92%.
Chill Debuff: Minor.
Stamina: 45%]
Kael hissed, shaking off the cold. His Adaptive Regeneration sealed the numbness, but the trial's energy pressed harder, like qi testing his soul.
He darted forward, Abyssal Fang slashing at the reaper's chest, aiming for the glowing sigil. The blade sparked, light spilling, but the construct's robes deflected, pushing him back.
[System Note: Core Sigil Exposure: 10%. Weakness Vulnerability +5%]
The boost cleared his mind, the shadows flickering. Kael charged, Abyssal Fang striking the reaper's sigil again, light flaring. The construct staggered, its aura wavering.
[Critical Hit!
Enemy HP: 90%.
Core Sigil Exposure: 15%]
