Jisoo's mind raced as she squared off against Kael. Her heartbeat thundered, but she forced herself to stay calm, channeling her strength and the system's guidance. Okay… subtle charm. Maintain control. Don't get eaten. Got it.
Kael circled her like a predator playing with its prey, his golden eyes glinting with amusement. "You're clever," he said. "Most humans would have frozen in fear by now."
"I prefer… action over fear," Jisoo replied smoothly, letting a playful smirk curl on her lips. She flexed her fingers, subtly showing him her readiness without looking too threatening. "Besides… standing still gets boring."
He tilted his head slightly, intrigued. "Boring, huh? Dangerous too, in this world."
"Dangerous is my middle name," Jisoo quipped, feeling the faint thrill of the system pinging in her head.
[System Notification]
Host engagement successful. Charm and confidence levels rising. South Beast Lord attention: High. Recommended action: Maintain playful defiance.]
