Chapter 143: Long O'l heartbeat

[HP: 35/100 | BE: 0/100 | MP: 70/109]

Ben glanced at his stats one last time, his determination solidifying. With a deep breath, he marched towards the waterfall, aware that while this battle wouldn't kill him, the pain would be unlike anything he'd ever faced.

'Should I hide? Wait for a miracle? Hope someone finds me?' Ben's thoughts raced, sweat beading on his forehead despite the frigid air.

"No," he declared aloud, his voice unwavering. "No one has ever fought my battles for me, and no one ever will."

[Here it comes, host!]

[The blasts from those creatures won't harm you physically, so your regenerative abilities will be useless. Avoid letting any fire touch your neck or navel—those hits could be more fatal than any physical attack you've ever faced.]