In or out?

The bear howled, its head snapping to the side, a deep smoking wound now seared across its temple. But it still didn't go down. Instead, it convulsed. The eerie crimson glow in its eyes flared wildly, and the blackened veins running along its hide, spread.

Ethan did not give it any time. With his mana drained, he didn't hesitate—his wolves surged forward, fangs flashing as they latched onto the bear's thick hide, clawing and tearing to bring it down.

Ethan joined them, his new dagger gleaming in his grip as he rushed in, ducking low beneath a desperate swipe of the bear's massive claws.

The bear stumbled. Then, with a final, strangled roar, its body collapsed. Silence settled.

[Ding! The entity Black Mountain Bear has been added to your summoning list]

Ethan summoned the big boy and asked him the same question. "How did you become so strong?"