The creature's status flashed in front of his eyes mid-motion.
{Elite Beast Status}
{Race: Skyrend Hawk
Growth Stage: Prime
Beast Rank: E
Strength: 8
Speed: 30
Stamina: 12
MP: 0}
Just like with that damned owl in the trial, he barely had time to process the window as it blurred past.
But even without getting a good look at its status, he was sure of one thing.
'It's fast as fuck.'
A speed of 30 while his was 11 - even with Assimilation, he was still far off.
'Elite Beast,' he realised instantly. 'Has to be.'
But before he could try to deduce anything more, the beast that had been perched in the distance was now already upon him.
"Shit-!"
Ethan hadn't even decided whether to use Beast Summoning or Beast Assimilation.
It was too late.
Swoosh!
All he managed to do was throw his arms up to shield his face as its claws raked across his forearms.
Pain exploded instantly, hot and sharp.
"Ahh-!"
