Ethan didn't hesitate for even a heartbeat.
Teleportation snapped him directly above the charging sabertooth. His poleaxe ignited with black light as he chopped down—an all-in, kill-first swing.
To make sure it landed, he layered in Absolute Stasis.
With this many Outland Beasts nearby—and this many Stage S monsters in the mix—Absolute Stasis lasted only a fraction of a second before it shattered under pressure.
But that fraction was enough.
A thunderous impact exploded across the mountainside as the poleaxe hit dead-on.
BOOM—!
The ground sank from the force, dirt and rock compressing like wet clay.
For a moment, the sabertooth's body dipped under the blow.
Then it straightened.
Unhurried.
Its head… didn't even have a cut.
It stared up at Ethan with pure killing intent and pounced.
Ethan Teleported away again, jaw tight with frustration.
Of course.
