44. Crossing the Point of No Return

The moment Carlos started thinking, he realized he did not have that privilege. He thrust his spear into the first creature's chest.

The second attacked immediately, and Carlos released the spear with one hand and caught it by the throat.

Burning claws scraped across his Ironweave Coat, but Carlos slammed the hound against the Gate Anchor twice until its skull cracked.

[Ash Hound eliminated]

The final hound bit his leg, but its teeth failed to penetrate the Wolfhide Boot.

Carlos drove his heel into its neck and stabbed down.

[Ash Hound eliminated]

He inspected the spike.

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Gate Anchor

HP: 600/600

Defense: High

Weakness: Mana-rich Water, concentrated physical impact

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"Blue, cover it!"

The Sprite sent a stream of Mana Water over the black iron.

The red symbols flickered.

[Gate Anchor Defense reduced]