Kana's breaths came unevenly as she stood in the middle of the kitchen, eyes locked on the shifting, jagged body of the paper wolf.
The faint glow of its eyes unnerved her, its movements precise, calculated, like it was more than just a simple conjured beast.
She clenched her fists, trying to summon courage, but a part of her faltered.
'How am I supposed to fight this thing…?'
The wolf crouched low, ready to pounce again, and Kana braced herself. But then, a familiar chime rang in her head — her system's voice, calm and firm.
[Reminder: Host possesses maximum stats. Skills available. Awaiting activation command.]
Kana's eyes widened. In the chaos, she had nearly forgotten.
'That's right… I'm not weak anymore.'
She pressed her lips together, drew a steady breath, and whispered in her heart.
'System… I trust you. Activate the best skills for me. Guide me through this.'
[Affirmative. Combat support initiated.]
