Tyler stood facing the slime, but the slime's attention was suddenly diverted. Behind Tyler, Rebecca's light-based arrow attack still blazed, a beacon in the darkening forest. The slime attempted to circumvent Tyler, but Tyler reacted instantly, blocking its path with a swift, powerful movement. The slime, caught off guard, leaped backward, letting out a confused *kyuu*. It seemed disoriented, unsure why Tyler was blocking its path to the light.*So that's the skill the Shinebow grants,* Tyler mused, *It's almost identical to the Shine Armor's skill, except for their names.*The slime, regaining its composure, launched a powerful punch, its slimy arm stretching an impossible distance. Tyler met the blow with a counterpunch of his own. The slime retracted its arm and launched another attack; Tyler countered with his left fist. The exchange continued, blow for blow, until the slime unleashed its Rapid Bashing Punches again. Tyler met each attack with a precise counter, his movements a b