The ground trembled.
Again.
And again.
Each step the creature took felt heavier…
Like the world itself was rejecting its presence.
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Yakumaro couldn't breathe properly.
His eyes were locked on the fight.
No—
It wasn't a fight anymore.
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It was domination.
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His friend attacked first.
Fast.
Precise.
Explosive.
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A direct strike—
The creature blocked it.
Effortlessly.
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Another attack—
Dodged.
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A third—
Countered.
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Yakumaro's heart sank.
"…It's learning…"
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The creature moved less.
But more efficiently.
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Every move his friend made…
It understood.
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Then—
It struck.
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A single hit.
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The impact echoed.
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His friend was sent flying.
Crashing through what remained of a building.
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Dust filled the air.
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Yakumaro stepped forward.
"…Stop…"
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[ Do not engage ]
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"…I can't just—"
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[ Survival probability: 0% ]
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Yakumaro froze.
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From the rubble—
He stood again.
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Slowly.
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His friend.
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Blood ran down his face.
His clothes were torn.
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But his eyes…
Were still calm.
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"…You're strong."
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The creature said nothing.
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It only watched.
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"…But not enough."