The moment Kang Yoon-Soo gained his newfound resolve, a black bear charged toward him. He leaned on his back foot for a second before sprinting toward the charging black bear and swinging his sword. His blade cleanly severed the bear’s neck; the attack was completely different from his usual movements.

“Grrrruuuoo!”

Several bears roared as they emerged from the bushes. The black bears of the Hatar Mountains were infamous not only for their viciousness, but also for the thick hides that managed to protect them from most attacks.

The other members of the party prepared to enter combat. Shaneth tightly gripped her Death Scythe, while Henrick pulled out five wooden swordsman dolls from his summoning box. However, Iris remained calmly seated in place.

Henrick screamed angrily at the doppelganger’s nonchalant display, “You idiot! The black bears are approaching us; what are you doing sitting there?!”

Iris, on the other hand, tilted her head in confusion as if she could not understand why he was getting so worked up. She said, “A princess does not participate in combat. It is quite rare for a royal to join a battle.”

“Then run far away or something!” Henrick shouted. He was about to swear at the doppelganger when a black bear suddenly charged toward him.

Kwachik!

A wooden swordsman doll in front clashed with one of the black bears. Half of the doll’s upper body was blown away by the black bear, but Henrick immediately...