If he remembered correctly from Kira's nagging, it was an Obsidian-Scale Jaguar. An Essence Born-Bloodline beast. And considering its size, it was most likely just a Layer 1 or 2 beast. That's right, such a massive, terrifying monster was just a Layer 1 or 2 in this world.
The beast slowly raised its massive head. Its eyes were pools of burning gold. It didn't roar. It just stared at Sol with an eerie, terrifyingly intelligent coldness. It evaluated him not even as a threat, but as a surprisingly tender piece of meat delivering itself directly to its mouth.
"Alright, kitty," Sol rumbled, his deep voice vibrating in his chest as the sheer excitement washed away any lingering caution. Thankfully it wasn't some Omen or Lord Blood Beast, otherwise he would have fucked up. He spun his spear in a fluid arc, the heavy weapon feeling as light as a twig in his reinforced grip. "Let's see in my current form, if I can contend with a Layer 1 or 2 beast."
