Noah maintained his stance, aura flickering around his body while wind magic prepared for whatever combination attack the situation demanded. His confidence had grown with the successful attack, but it wasn't to the point that he lowered his guard.
"Use your reach advantage! Keep it at sword's distance!" Lola called out to him softly.
The wounded bear attempted a desperate charging attack, but Noah was ready this time. His experience with the bear, combined with his wind-assisted mobility, allowed him to sidestep while delivering a series of cuts that opened multiple wounds.
Swish! Crack! Slash!
"Perfect combination! This is what makes you unique, swordsmanship and magic working together!" Valeria shouted.
The Crimson Horn Bear's movements grew sluggish as blood loss weakened it. But the creature's final attack came so suddenly, so desperately, that it nearly caught Noah off guard.
Crash!
