Talon leaped to where the cub was and cradled it in his arms, taking cover behind a sturdy tree. He knew a direct confrontation with the beast wouldn't be enough to defeat it. He needed to devise another strategy, especially considering his limited energy."If I were to summon four S-Class Ranking Beasts, I could overpower this creature. However, doing so would drain a quarter of my energy, and it could take me up to three days to fully recover. Moreover, if I were to encounter another beast during that time, fighting back would become nearly impossible. How can I defeat this monster without depleting too much of my energy... Nolat, I require your assistance."[I expected you to be wiser and not need my help.]"I never claimed such wisdom. Please, lend me your aid quickly. Time is of the essence," Talon pleaded, noticing the cub's desire to return to its mother, which would undoubtedly result in a scream."Gr...!" However, before the cub could make a sound, Talon swiftly conjured a go

*************Earth Central.... Dark Forest........Talon crouched behind a thick oak tree, rapidly weaving vines around his arms. With a forceful thrust, he sent the vines snaking towards the rampaging sabertooth mother. But before they could ensnare her, the beast lithely dodged aside."Polar Ravager, freezing wind!" Talon commanded. The massive polar bear guardian inhaled deeply, its icy breath crystallizing the air. It then released a howling gale of freezing air and ice shards straight at the dodging sabertooth. The freezing attack hit its mark, encasing the sabertooth in a sheath of ice. Or so Talon thought, until cracks spread across the icy shell. With a mighty roar, the frozen form burst apart, revealing it was just one of the sabertooth's clones!"So its active skill is clone spawning..." Talon realized. "Then hmmm, I think David might benefit from this ability."Before he could ponder further, the Venomtail Centurion charged forward, its barbed legs clawing the ground. It

Talon raced through the forest, holding onto the back of the sabertooth as they moved swiftly. The tent, though unassuming, appeared ahead, its reinforced structure emanating a unique energy that transcended normal boundaries. The sabertooth slowed as they approached, and Talon gracefully dismounted, landing softly on the ground.Looking back at the sabertooth, Talon felt secured knowing fully well that an SSS-Class Ranking beast was now at his neck and call.In his arms, he held the small sabertooth cub,"I got you right on time" Talon said as he cradled the little cub.Turning away from the sabertooth's gaze, Talon walked towards the tent's. As he got closer, he noticed fluctuations in the air, almost like heat distortions. With a slight exertion, the spatial matrices parted, allowing him to enter the tent.He quickly rushed to the far end of the tent, a pallet lay on the floor, bathed in ethereal light. There, David lay motionless, his fragile form covered in simple linens. Gwen,

Talon, Gwen, and David had finally escaped the haunting Dark Forest and found themselves standing in a picturesque green grassland. Talon, known for his formidable mental strength, extended his senses to survey the surroundings, hoping to locate a nearby establishment where they could rest."Well, this will do just fine. Who would've thought there'd be a hotel near a place like the Dark Forest?" Talon remarked, his senses guiding him towards a nearby building."Finally, a decent place for us to rest," Gwen said, her satisfaction evident as she gazed at Talon. After all, it was his decision that led them into the hardships they faced.Understanding Gwen's relief, Talon patted the Sabertooth lion, acknowledging his contribution. "Let's proceed," he suggested, prompting the Sabertooth to move swiftly, leaving only faint paw prints behind as evidence of its passage.Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the hotel. Talon couldn't help but smile, feeling a sense of relief. "What a pleasant

Talon attempted to locate the individual as he turned around, asking, "Where is he?" Unfortunately, as soon as he turned, he found himself in an unfortunate situation. The man reappeared, this time wielding a sword aimed at him. Talon quickly moved backwards, opening a rift behind him and stepping into it. He emerged on top of a table, only to find an enemy directly in front of him.The enemy was a demon, and it tried to strike Talon using dark energy. However, Talon had anticipated this move and had already seen the attack coming before it happened. "It's been a while since I tested the upgraded version of my double visceral steel," Talon remarked, materializing the long swords.Five years ago, Talon obtained a legendary sword that had lost its former glory. With his advanced Spatial Energy, he successfully enhanced the sword during his time as a prisoner on Earth Prime. It had now become an S-Class Rank Sword. Talon had always wanted to test the sword's abilities, and now, encount