The oppressive aura radiating from the figure before them was far beyond anything a typical dangerous creature could exude.

Helena instinctively took a step back, her icy blue eyes flickering with panic and fear. This fear seemed ingrained in her very bloodline; no matter how much she told herself to stay calm, her trembling lips betrayed her.

“What… what kind of dangerous creature is that…” Helena’s voice quivered.

The situation had shifted drastically in an instant.  
Just moments ago, she and Noa had been tracking traces of an A-level creature.  
Now, before the monstrosity in front of them, there was no time to think, let alone react.

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Noa’s usual fearlessness was put to the test. She rarely felt true fear, always managing to compose herself in dire situations.  
Whether ambushing the Star Wanderer Dragon King to free her parents from a spatial barrier or facing Konstantin in the Arctic ruins, she had forced herself to confront her fears head-on.

But this was different.