A sharp, piercing scream echoed through the room, so chilling that it seemed to make the surrounding darkness tremble. Writhing in pain, Babaru collapsed to the floor.
From the shadows, Michael emerged slowly. His eyes fixed on the fallen bear, a glimmer of steel in his gaze.
"The avenger of Karina," he thought.
Babaru's fading vision locked onto the dark-haired young man approaching her. She could feel the immense power emanating from him, a force entwined with multiple external energies.
Summoning the last of her strength, Babaru attempted to raise her paw, but it barely twitched. Michael remained composed, his expression indifferent as he assessed her condition. Only after confirming that the threat had been neutralized did he step closer.
It would be best to secure her completely, he decided. Babaru glared at him, her bloodied mouth trembling as her breaths became increasingly erratic.