Chapter 155 Direwolf-Mounted Knights

"If only we had brought the full might of the Rock Bear Tribe's elite warriors, we wouldn't have fallen so easily," Karato thought bitterly.

His mind turned to Kalina. She had been reluctant to join the battle, citing her inexperience as a novice shaman. Karato had insisted, convincing her to come along to gain experience. Now she was dead, and the weight of that decision pressed heavily on him.

As he hung limply from Miaomiao's jaws, his despair gave way to a simmering fury. "Kalina was the granddaughter of the Grand Shaman! When they learn of her death, you won't escape retribution," he spat.

Michael snorted. "I see no reason to fear threats from someone who isn't even here," he replied coolly.

Turning to his soldiers, Michael's tone softened slightly. "Well done, everyone. Secure the prisoners and begin the roll call."

The battlefield grew quiet. The earlier elation of survival was tempered by the sobering task of accounting for the fallen.