[A Few Moments Ago – In the southern Part of the Forest]
Booms of elemental power echoed across the burning woods.
A lone figure stood bloodied in front of an earthen dome, his body soaked in sweat and bruises, wounds torn open across his sides. Despite it all, Carter Brown stood firm.
Void energy swirled around his form in chaotic pulses. He gritted his teeth, dragging in heavy breaths.
"Stay... back…" he muttered.
Around him, a dozen Expert-ranked soldiers launched continuous barrages of flame, wind, ice, and earth.
And leading them was Daniel, the lightning-wielding maniac.
"Move aside, hunter," Daniel smirked, his spear crackling with deadly arcs.
But Carter didn't move. He raised his hand again, forming a warped black circle in the air—a void shield. Another blast of lightning struck it, exploding on contact, yet Carter endured.
Even as he coughed blood.
Even as his knees shook.
He endured.
