Kana stumbled back as the beast lunged, claws slicing through the air just inches from her face.
The force of its swipe shattered stone and sent dust flying, but she narrowly ducked under it and darted behind a toppled pillar. Her breath came in harsh gasps as she tried to calm the tremble in her hands.
The beast growled again, sniffing the air, and Kana winced as she realized it was tracking her with terrifying precision.
[Warning: Taunt skill is at max level. Host presence is considered extremely agitating to enemies.]
Kana froze.
'Taunt skill?!'
"…That's a scam! I didn't even know I had that!"
She hissed under her breath.
The beast pounced at her hiding spot, and Kana rolled out of the way just in time.
The pillar shattered behind her, stone splinters slicing into her arm, but she didn't stop to check the wound.
Her focus was entirely on evading—dashing to the next bit of cover, weaving through the scattered debris of the temple grounds.
Her stamina held.
