Combat Echo fed him data on the creature's adaptation patterns, and Alex began to understand. The Ravager wasn't infinitely adaptable it responded to what he showed it, building counters based on his demonstrated techniques. Which meant if he could create openings it hadn't prepared for...
The beast pressed harder. A claw strike tore across his shoulder, pain exploding white-hot as blood mixed with the residual heat from his flames. The Ravager's head snapped toward the wound, jaws opening wide, fangs dripping with corrosive energy.
**[HP: 98/120]**
**[Warning: Essence Predation Ability Activating]**
**[Combat Analysis: Enemy attempting to drain essence reserves through physical contact]**
For an instant, Alex saw the creature's strategy clearly. It wasn't just adapting to his attacks it was trying to feed on his essence, growing stronger from each successful strike while weakening him simultaneously.
'Then I'll give it something it can't digest.'
