Burning Bridges

Tom faced off against a cat and a dog, both of which refrained from attacking, which was good for him.

Last time, it took him 10 minutes to ride here on Wood, but now carrying so many people, he needed to strive for at least 13 minutes.

Just a short while later, the black cat couldn't resist and pounced on him, biting him directly to the ground.

The black cat, about 15 centimeters tall, managed to bite Tom's head into its mouth without being blocked by the shield. Unfortunately, at this moment, Tom's body inside the armor emitted a faint yellow light. It was because he had activated his ability first: enhanced defense, using blue and red crystals.