The boss roared again and charged.
BOOM!
Its halberd crashed down, releasing a shockwave of corrupted mana, but this time Arthur didn't stumble. Sovereign's Domain anchored his intent, steadying him through the pressure.
Intent Step triggered.
And the displacement was clean.
Arthur appeared at the monster's flank, Execution Intent already flowing. He struck, his blade carving deep into the bone armor.
CRACK!
The sound echoed louder than before.
The armor regenerated slower this time.
The boss staggered.
That alone sent shock through the awakeners.
"It stumbled."
"You saw that, right?"
"It actually stumbled."
Arthur followed through, Manifest Intent firing point blank.
BOOM!
The blast sent the monster skidding backward, bones scattering as it dug its halberd into the floor to stop itself.
Arthur exhaled slowly.
"So you feel it too," he said, eyes steady. "Good."
