Beru was startled by the sudden shift in the battle. The shadow soldiers’ attacks were now infused with slicing wind.0

Boom! Boom!0

In addition, each step they took summoned powerful whirlwinds. It was reminiscent of the attacks of the Biting Wind Jackdaws which had been flocking outside of the city of Elvenwood.0

The spirits scrambled to scatter and escape, but Sirka’s enormous ice hammer crashed down on them, blocking any attempt to flee.0

Terrified, the spirits screamed. Their cries were abruptly silenced as they froze solid, forming jagged icicles in midair. The sight was breathtaking.0

“Young Monarch!” Beru cried, turning to Suho in admiration. “How did you come to learn such an incredible skill?”0

He immediately understood the mechanics of this newly acquired skill. It temporarily enhanced the attack power and defense of the shadow soldiers.0

“A buff?!” Haein exclaimed, eyes wide.0

She had been on the front lines, sending lightning in all directions with the Demon King’s Longsword, when she noticed the elemental enhancement to the soldiers’ attacks. Just like Beru, she immediately recognized just how valuable Suho’s new skill could be.0

Buffs were generally wielded by supporting hunters such as healers who stayed at the rear of a party to aid their allies. There were countless types of buffs. The bigger...0