With Ethan's go-ahead, the two A Ranks eyed their transformed companion, whom they had to deal with.
Kaela rushed forward.
Mark turned toward her just as she entered his range.
She swung, but he quickly raised his arm and blocked the punch.
Boom!
The collision sent a powerful shockwave through the surrounding rubble.
Kaela's eyes widened slightly.
Mark's body hadn't moved and had absorbed the attack completely.
"You're somehow even tougher than you look."
She threw another punch.
This time, Mark didn't even bother blocking, and her fist slammed directly into his chest.
BOOM!
The impact forced Mark several steps backwards, his massive feet tearing through the loose rubble beneath him.
Yet he didn't fall.
He planted his feet and steadied himself.
For a moment, nothing happened.
Then Ethan noticed it.
Mark's shoulders began to broaden.
