Chapter 953

Giana's expression shifted the moment she realized the Steeltooth Bear had only recently reached the fourth tier. A knowing smirk crossed her lips. The bear, somehow, felt uneasy. It hesitated for the first time, its instincts warning it that this human wasn't as easy to handle as she looked. But a challenger was a challenger. Someone had dared to step into its territory, and it wasn't about to let that slide. With a deep growl, the Steeltooth Bear charged forward, determined to assert its dominance. Its massive paw, nearly the size of Giana's head, swung downward with terrifying force, the air whistling as it sliced through. If that strike landed, she wouldn't just be knocked back—she'd be sent flying over a hundred yards. But Giana didn't flinch or dodge. Instead, she stepped forward. Just as the bear's paw came crashing down, she threw up her arm, blocking the attack head-on. Before the bear could even process what had happened, Giana twisted her grip, latching