Chapter 243.1: Showdown in the Snowstorm: Mabel vs Hybrid Beast - Part 1
The twins followed Ariel and began playing in the snow with her. The snowstorm was more intense than ever, and now visibility was very low. Snowflakes fell in large clumps, quickly accumulating on the ground. Trees were almost completely covered in snow, and the wind blew strongly, causing a deafening noise. The wind chill was very low, and the twins seemed to freeze with every step.
Mabel looked at her companions playing, but she didn't feel the need to participate. She had just surpassed Rank 2 of her Innate Rank, and it wasn't the time or place for leisure time. Not wanting to rely on her powers to stay warm, she put on warm and appropriate clothing for the weather: a tight-fitting gray turtleneck long-sleeved shirt, a white jacket on top, similar to a doctor's coat, going down just past her her butt to keep her warm, leather pants, and a lilac and white scarf around her neck.
Mabel placed her yoga mat on the ground, carefully choosing a location that offered privacy and tranquility. The chosen spot was a small clearing surrounded by snow-covered trees with an incredible view of the mountains in the distance. In her warm and comfortable clothing, she sat in a meditation position, cross-legged and hands resting on her knees. She closed her eyes and began to focus her mind, concentrating on her breathing and body movements. While meditating, she felt energy flowing through her body, a pure and powerful energy that seemed to come from the depths of her being.
Meanwhile, Amon continued with his medicinal bath, focused on his deep meditation. Although the ingredients had run out, he still remained in the water, enjoying the calming and relaxing effect it provided. His mind was completely focused, and he felt as if he were in a trance state exploring the depths of his soul.
The twins, Barbara and Ariel, had already left the bath and were playing in the snow, but they made sure to leave quietly so as not to disturb Amon's concentration. They respected him very much and knew that any interruption could harm his evolution process.
Outside, Maisa nudged her sister's arm. "By the way, Julia, how much have you improved?" She had an obvious smile on her face.
Julia smiled as she extended her hand, and, with her slender fingers, pinched Maisa's cheeks a bit hard, causing the porcelain-white skin on her face to turn red. She said, "Looks like you've improved quite a bit, huh?"
Maisa pouted as she withdrew her hand from Julia's grasp, using the back of her hand to lightly slap her with a reproachful look. Then she puffed up her nearly non-existent chest and said with pride, "Ahem! Hehe, I managed to fill in 91 blank genes and 89 water genes!"
"Not bad," Julia reevaluated Maisa with an approving look.
Noticing this, Maisa showed dissatisfaction, puffing up her cheeks and asking with a pout, "And you, Julia? You still haven't answered me."
"Nothing special," Julia sighed, and before allowing Maisa to fully recognize what she was going to say next, she quickly added, "I was only able to open 96 blank genes and filled in 91... So pitiful, sigh~~"
"You... Come back here!!" Maisa started running after Julia while Julia ran through the snow laughing. The two of them even forgot that they were in another world and were still running around in a forest with an unknown level of danger...
*Bang!*
A loud sound echoed. It was a sound that resembled a tree being cut down and falling to the ground. The fact that it made such a loud reverberation was worrying, as the ground was covered in soft snow, so to produce such a loud sound, it would need to be something very large.
When they saw what caused it, the girls, who were on high alert, quickly understood. A gigantic wild beast had appeared. It was very large, about 5.7 meters tall. The hybrid beast of bear and werewolf emerged in the clearing, tearing a tree with its sharp claws and knocking it down with a deafening thud.
The beast stood out against the white landscape, with its thick, dark fur contrasting directly with the white snow around it. Its yellow eyes glowed with a fierce intensity, and its sharp fangs stood out under the weak sunlight from behind the snowstorm. Its front paws were as thick as tree trunks, and its claws were the size of hunting knives.
The beast roared, shaking the forest with its powerful and hoarse voice. The girls, who had forgotten the danger of the world they were in, were now aware that they needed to fight here for survival.
Mabel, who was meditating on her yoga mat, sprang into action. She saw that the beast was a massive threat and knew she needed to use all her genes and abilities to face it. Likewise, Ariel, who had been playing in the snow moments before, was now on high alert. Her golden eyes focused on the beast as she prepared to use her own genetic powers to fight. The twins were determined to fight alongside their friends and not let the beast bring them down. The battle was about to begin, and the girls were ready to fight for survival in an unknown and dangerous world.
Before the friends could take any action, Mabel stepped forward and said determinedly, "I got this." Her voice sounded ethereal, and a genetic energy aura began to surround her.
The genetic aura surrounding Mabel intensified, and she floated off the ground, rising about three meters from the snow-covered earth. She glided through the air gracefully and effortlessly, using her psychic powers to create a force field that propelled her upward.
Mabel used her psychic powers to stay in the air, controlling the genetic energy around her to create a sort of force field that propelled her upward. She felt free and powerful as she flew and could feel the energy of nature around her. Her mind was focused on controlling her flying ability, as she moved with agility, gliding through the air and making graceful turns.
The other girls followed her with their eyes, fascinated by what they were seeing. They knew that Mabel was an exceptional user of psychic powers, but they had never seen her flying before, especially not so fluidly and freely. Although most of them could fly, it was quite different from what Mabel was doing. Mabel glided through the air calmly and serenely, as if flying were a natural thing for her, while her eyes remained fixed on the colossal beast that had appeared before them.