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The fire burned into its open wounds. It staggered.
"Now!" Zep yelled.
Star roared again and leapt high, his claws gleaming like molten metal. He landed square on the beast's back. His tail whipped around. And with a strong slash, he tore across the beast's nape.
Blood and fire burst together. The Dire Emberjack howled one last time.
Then collapsed. Ash and embers scattered around its dying body.
A moment of Silence…
Only the crackling of flame remained. Zephyr staggered to his feet. "...Is it dead?"
Star raised his head, blood steaming on his jaws. The answer was clear.
Zephyr moved forward, cautiously, and placed his hand to Emberjack's neck. No pulse. Just cooling fire.
[Ding! System Notification-
You have slain: Dire Emberjack – Rank C | Predator Class
Collect the Rare Drop: Dire Beast Core – Fire Affinity (90%)
Uses: Refine | Feed to Fire Typed Beast | Forge grade material. ]
