The Frostshard Ursine moved first, lunging forward without warning.
It was a sudden, explosive burst of speed that shattered the ground beneath it as it charged forward, its massive arms spreading wide.
Ethan's eyes widened slightly.
"-!"
He dropped low instantly, evading on all fours as his body reacted before his mind could fully process it.
The bear surged past him...
Boom!
A tree behind him exploded on impact.
The sheer force of the bear's charge splintered the trunk completely, wood fragments scattering across the frozen ground.
Ethan skidded to a stop, turning sharply.
"That's definitely a skill."
He could tell.
That wasn't just raw movement; that was something like Bear Hug, the Graveback Bear's crushing charge. All its mass, all its power, all condensed into a single devastating attack.
"Good thing I dodged instinctively."
The Ursine turned again, roaring, its icy armour glinting.
Ethan grinned.
"Alright then."
He dropped low again.
"Let's play."
