Chapter 33: Feral Fury
The bite and chase strategy continued, as Malakai and Akira took turns biting and tearing at the caiman's scales.
They were taking advantage of its slower speed, and the caiman was now full of wounds.
Its scales were ripped off, its neck bloody, and its eyes were growing dim.
But it didn't want to give up, it was clear it was dying, but it wanted to kill both these wolves, most definitely it wanted to kill Malakai more.
Suddenly, a red mark appeared on its forehead, and its scales toughened up.
Some of its wounds began to close up, while others were too damaged to do so.
Akira saw this and activated her own feral mark, her muscles tensing as her fur turned a deep red under her eyes.
She let out a fierce growl, her eyes fixed on the caiman.
Malakai felt small in this fight now, as his mother's feral mark seemed to make her grow larger and more powerful.
He watched in admiration as she bit down on the caiman's neck, her teeth digging deep into its flesh.
The caiman let out a pained hiss, its body thrashing about as it tried to shake Akira off. But she held tight, her jaws locked onto its neck.
Malakai joined in, biting down on the caiman's scales and tearing at its flesh. The caiman was weakening, its movements slowing as it struggled to breathe.
Akira's feral mark was fueling her strength, and she was taking down the caiman with ease.
Malakai being amazed by her power, wanted to keep up with her effectiveness.
He bit down harder, his teeth sinking deeper into the caiman's scales.
The caiman let out a final hiss, its body going limp as it succumbed to its wounds.
But in one last struggle, the caiman roared, its body thrashing about as it dragged itself towards Amari.
She let out a frightened yelp, her eyes wide with fear as the caiman's jaws snapped wildly in her direction.
But she was too far away, and the caiman's strength finally gave out. It collapsed to the ground, its body still and lifeless.
Amari let out a sigh of relief, her heart still racing from the close call.
Malakai and Akira approached her, their fur still standing on end from the battle.
They nuzzled her gently, their tails wagging softly as they checked on her. Amari smiled, her fear forgotten as she licked their faces.
DING!
[QUEST COMPLETED ]
[CAIMAN KILLED: 20]
[REWARD: 20 LV UP]
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The message sounded in Malakai's head, and his heart filled with pride and excitement.
He had completed the quest and killed 20 caimans, earning him a significant amount of absorption points and a substantial level up reward. He decided to check his stats to see how much he had grown.
GROWTH GP - ???(unknown)
ABSORPTION REQUIRED (AB):086/100
LEVEL/STAGE: 39/(50)100 (Low-Omega)
STATS
STRENGTH: 42
SPEED: 49
STAMINA: 50
AGILITY: 47
MANA: N/A
VITALITY: 42
BITEFORCE: 4200 PSI
As he viewed his stats, he felt his body begin to grow and change once again.
His fur grew softer and more luxurious, his red eyes brightened, and his teeth sharpened and lengthened.
He could feel his muscles growing stronger, his speed and agility increasing, and his stamina and vitality improving.
Malakai's body continued to grow and change, his transformation becoming more noticeable with each passing moment.
Malakai thought that was it, but he suddenly heard the DING sound again, echoing in his mind.
[Reached Lv25!]
The message flashed before him, and he felt confused, he had already reached level 25, maybe this was the massage he was supposed to get.
"ABILITY OBTAINED"
The message continued, and Malakai's eyes widened as he read the description of his new ability.
Battle Fury: Red particles surround you in the heat of battle, increasing your strength and speed by 20% for a short duration. Additionally, you have a 30% chance to ignore an enemy's defense and land a critical hit.
Duration: 30 seconds
Cooldown: 24HR
He stared at the ability in awe, thinking about all the possibilities he could use it during the fight.
Battle Fury sounded incredibly powerful, and he couldn't wait to try it out.
But as he read the description again, he wondered if he needed magic to activate it, like the ice shield he had obtained earlier. After all, he still couldn't use magic yet.
He focused his mind and tried to activate Battle Fury, but nothing happened.
He tried again and again, but the result was the same.
He couldn't help but feel disappointed at that, it seems it was either automatic or he just couldn't do it yet.
He turned to his mom and sister, and said, "Let's celebrate this battle, by feasting on the enemy".
His sister, wagging her tail in agreement, seemed to share his enthusiasm, her eyes shining with excitement.
His mother, however, didn't react, her expression unreadable, her tail still, her ears rose up in a neutral position.
Malakai and Amari didn't go for the first bite, as that was their mother's privilege, a tradition they had grown accustomed to.
But when they saw her not moving, they looked at her, expecting her to take the lead.
Akira was looking at her son, her gaze piercing, her eyes seeming to convey a message that went beyond words.
She indicated to him, without saying a word, that he should take the first bite.
Malakai was shocked, his ears stood up in surprise, his tail playing with excitement.
The fact that his mother was allowing him to do that, meant she wasn't seeing him as just a child anymore, rather a grown wolf.
Malakai's heart swelled with pride, his chest puffing out, as he realized that his mother had finally acknowledged him as an equal.
He took a deep breath, his nose flaring, as he prepared to take the first bite, savoring the moment, the flavor, and the recognition.
Malakai didn't stand on ceremony, and with a fierce growl, he flipped the large caiman onto its back, exposing its vulnerable underside.
He opened his jaws wide, piercing the soft stomach with a precision bite. With a swift rip, he tore open the belly, releasing a torrent of blood and guts.
The aroma of fresh meat and blood penetrated his nose, driving his senses wild.
As he sank his teeth into the tender flesh, the warm blood gushed into his mouth, mixing with his saliva.
'Soo good!'
He swallowed, savoring the rich flavor, his tongue licking his lips.
His bark sounded through the forest, a call to feast, and his mother and sister joined in.
Together, they tore into the caiman's carcass, their jaws ripping flesh and bone, their teeth snapping with savageness.
[Leveled up!]