Chapter 84: The Howl of Despair

The air thickened with tension as Ryuto and his companions stood their ground against the monstrous shadow wolf. The creature's golden streaks pulsed with unnatural energy, its massive form a chaotic mass of claws, smoke, and glowing eyes. Every time they struck it down, the wolf regenerated, growing more feral with each attack.

Ruda clung to the beast's back, her claws tearing into its smoky hide as she tried to hold it in place. The shadow wolf bucked and twisted, throwing her violently to the ground. She landed with a grunt, the impact forcing her back into her human form. Gasping for breath, she struggled to rise, but the wolf was already closing in.

"Nina!" Ryuto shouted, his sword slashing at the wolf's side to draw its attention.