The enemy leader had vanished beyond the horizon, but the air remained thick with tension.
Shadows whispered warnings, sensing his plan forming even from a distance. Crimson eyes glimmered with anticipation.
[SYSTEM ALERT: Enemy Leader Strategizing — High Probability of Coordinated Assault]
[Suggested Action: Preemptive Deployment / Ambush Preparation]
I extended the shadows across the battlefield, forming traps, decoys, and surveillance tendrils. Every inch of terrain was under control, every movement monitored.
The silver-haired woman and Arlena flanked me, energy synchronized, each strike and stance calculated to perfection.
[HINT: Multi-Entity Coordination — Maximum Tactical Readiness]
Suddenly, the enemy leader's minions surged forward, faster, more disciplined than before. They were the first wave of his counterattack.
Shadows responded instantly, forming barriers, intercepting strikes, siphoning energy, and redirecting momentum back against the attackers.
I allowed a brief grin, crimson eyes glowing.
[SYSTEM ALERT: Tactical Advantage Detected — Probability of Victory 77%]
[REWARD: Shadow Overlord Mastery +5%, New Skill Unlocked: Umbra Cascade — unleash cascading shadow attacks over multiple layers of enemies]
The silver-haired woman struck from the shadows, exploiting openings created by Umbra Cascade, while Arlena moved in perfect synchronization, dismantling enemy formations with precision.
The enemy leader watched from a distance, his aura radiating calculated fury, realizing that his minions were being manipulated.
[HINT: Enemy Morale Decreasing — Strategic Pressure Successful]
Crimson eyes met his once more, and I let the shadows tighten, coiling around the battlefield like a living predator.
Every step he planned, every tactic he hoped to execute, had already been anticipated.
The storm of shadows had returned stronger, faster, deadlier than before. And the predator was ready.