Learnable Skill: Rage!

As the baboons closed the gap, Raymond tensed, ready for the attack. The moment they entered his range, he sprang into action.

His body lunged forward with precision, the sword in his hand following in a smooth arc.

Swish!

The blade flashed, cutting into the thick arm of the nearest baboon. A gush of blood splattered as the sword tore through muscle, but the baboon's massive arm barely flinched. The cut was deep, but it didn't reach the bone. Raymond's eyes widened in surprise.

He had aimed for the baboon's neck, but the animal had raised its arm in defense. And the thick, coarse hair that covered its body had acted like a protective armor, blocking the full impact of his strike.

There wasn't time to dwell on it. Another baboon, fast and low to the ground, came charging toward him from the right. Its attack was swift, and Raymond knew his sword wouldn't be enough to counter this one.