"I'm fine," Lisa forced out, her voice strained but steady. "Haah… haah… we need to get used to these tools…"
Her breathing grew heavier, but her eyes locked forward again.
Sharp. Focused. Pained.
Regardless of whether this object was indeed dangerous, she felt a surge of power flowing through her entire body.
It coursed through her body like a violent current, sharpening every nerve, every instinct. The world around her stretched, slowed, every movement becoming painfully clear.
She could see it. The creature's trajectory.
"Agh! Damn it…"
Behind her, Panji finally dropped to one knee.
The gauntlet dimmed, its green glow flickering weakly.
His body trembled.
"Oi! Bro, you good?!" Udin rushed toward him.
"Stay in position!" Panji snapped, forcing himself upright. "I'm fine… just don't break formation!"
"No need." Lisa's voice cut in. Cold and certain. "You two, fall back."
All three of them froze.
