Their eyes, filled with doubt and anxiety, turned to Gin for guidance.
"What if those things move before the test is complete?"
Marcus asked nervously.
Gin's response was straightforward, almost bemused.
"Then we run."
"Ah…!"
Marcus swallowed hard, still visibly uneasy. Could they truly escape if those monstrous creatures pursued them?
"Let's not lose our nerve just yet.
We'll handle it one step at a time," Gin reassured him before turning to his work.
He began crafting his magic circles, meticulously forming 36 overlapping durability-weakening spells—far more than usual, just to be safe.
Once the formations were complete, he addressed the team again.
"The moment the test succeeds, launch your attacks immediately.
Assume their physical strength is about twice what we faced before.
Their elemental abilities are three times as potent.
Plan your strikes accordingly," he instructed.
