Leah's face showed a flash of unwillingness. She did not want to die here.

But it was hopeless. She had already used up her final ability—a burst-type skill. Now, her power was completely drained, her energy nearing exhaustion. There was nothing left she could do.

So be it.

She stopped struggling and closed her eyes, waiting for death.

But… why hadn't that sea lion bitten her yet? Was it going to toy with her first?

She gritted her teeth and forced herself to fight one last time.

Opening h