Do-Jin was wondering how long he had been walking for when, in the dead silence of the forest, he suddenly heard movement. As soon as he caught the sound of rustling leaves, he didn’t hesitate. He activated his Magic Circuits and fired off a spell without a second thought. There was no time for assumptions. The idea that the source of the noise might not be hostile didn’t even cross his mind.0

The enemy moved faster, however, gliding smoothly through the trees and slamming a sword into the ground. Do-Jin’s spell missed, detonating behind them and unleashing shockwaves that tore through the forest.0

“Shi—” Do-Jin threw himself aside and dodged the incoming strike, then quickly lifted his head.0

[Forest Skeleton Soldier: Lv. 97]0

Staring him down was an armored skeleton, its head tilted at an unnatural angle. Its movements were jerky and warped, not typical of an undead. Thick tree roots had snaked through the gaps in its bones and armor, dragging it forward like a grotesque puppet. When the skeleton soldier raised its sword,...0