Ethan gave a small nod, the pieces finally clicking into place.
His eyes gleamed, and a faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. "So those Everfrost ores can boost power that much… If we can get our hands on them, Emerald Castle's strength will skyrocket. We need to start collecting them—fast."
Up above, Namyanna and the snow leopard were still locked in a brutal standoff. The leopard's attacks were fierce, but Namyanna's power held firm, matching it blow for blow.
Ethan knew this was the moment. No hesitation.
He blinked behind the snow leopard in a flash of movement, unleashing a surge of raw power. His weapon came down hard, slamming into the beast's back with bone-cracking force.
"RAAAGH—!"
The snow leopard let out a piercing scream, its body convulsing as the energy it had gathered scattered like shattered glass.
Namyanna's frost magic surged in that instant, wrapping around the beast like a vice.
Ice formed instantly, spreading across its body, and then—
CRACK!
