Chapter 64: Ambush!

Ryan eyed the massive wild boar barreling toward him at breakneck speed, an juggernaut of the forest. Yet, his gaze remained unperturbed, as he watched on in the face of impending tumult.

Having contended with behemoths creatures of far greater ferocity, the swift charge of the boar struck him as trivial. To Ryan, its daunting rush seemed to unfold in languid slow motion, a cinematic spectacle devoid of real threat.

As the beast neared with earth-shaking force, Ryan pivoted gracefully, sidestepping the charge with the ease of a dancer. His hand moved to the hilt of his blade in a fluid motion, and with a deft flick, the sword whispered from its sheath.

"Bang!"

Metal met skull in a resounding clash. Ryan had opted for a blunt strike with the flat of his blade, channeling immense force without spilling blood. The impact sent the boar into a dazed tumble, its eyes rolling back as it collapsed and skidded to a halt against a sturdy tree.