The energy in the air was thick with tension as the battle reached its peak. Eun-woo's shield groaned under the assault, its surface cracking, but his resolve never wavered. With every passing moment, the weight of the attack seemed to intensify, and his body screamed in pain, muscles tearing under the strain. Still, his soul blazed brighter than ever, the very essence of his being pulsing with an unstoppable will to protect those around him.
The moment the beam connected, Eun-woo gritted his teeth, determined not to falter. I can't fail now, he thought, eyes narrowed in focus. The pain was excruciating, but his soul burned hotter than ever, and that newfound strength surged through him. His shield began to glow brighter, its edges glowing with a radiance so pure it seemed to push back the darkness itself.