The beast in question was a massive bear that immediately made Noah raise his eyebrow due to its sheer physical presence. Its muscular frame stood nearly eight feet tall, with claws that could shred steel and teeth designed for crushing bone.
Most distinctive was the crimson horn protruding from its forehead, giving the creature its name: Crimson Horn Bear. The horn served as both weapon and tool, used for impaling prey and gouging through defensive barriers that might stop its normal attacks.
That horn looks like it could punch through steel plate. Definitely not a Tier 1 opponent.
The bear's magical aura radiated power that made the Dark Wolves seem like ordinary animals by comparison, confirming that Tier 2 beasts represented a significant escalation in danger and capability.
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Valeria surveyed the massive Crimson Horn Bear before making her decision about the training sequence.
