bookpower Chapter 22 - 21- Labyrinth(end)
Chapter 22 - 21- Labyrinth(end)
Enhanced durability, strength, regeneration, and something unique to this dire wolf; Echoes of the Dead.
With each murder he has committed the reverberation of his howls becomes more fierce, inflicting a mental pressure upon his enemies whenever the wolf howled.
Regardless of their levels, the dire wolf held the capability to stun them with his roar.
However, currently, despite not being under the spell, Edric couldn't move his body at all. He has overused his skills in the attempt to swiftly end this battle, but now, he regrets his decision. The wolf was stronger and held enough endurance to withstand those blows head-on.
And now, because of Edric's wrong decision Alex was on the verge of death.
Oppressive silence ensued in the labyrinth as Alex faced the wolf, who hadn't run out of fuel despite being injured and actively bleeding.
Alex underestimated the beast based on the previous owner's knowledge. He could tell that the wolf still had a lot of fight remaining in him, but Alex was no longer in his optimal state to continue fighting.
He tore the muscles of his right arm and was bleeding from several spots. Each blow the creature dealt, even if it was countered, sent bone-shaking shockwaves throughout Alex's weak body.
If anything was keeping the silver head going, then it was pure adrenaline.
"Brat, you were surprisingly entertaining for someone so small." The wolf snickered, scratching his furry chin nonchalantly, seemingly like the battle had already concluded and Alex was no longer a challenge for him.
Alex clenched his sword...he had to deliver the final blow somehow...and he had just enough strength to do it. However, if he used that stance right in front of the wolf, there was a great possibility for his attack to fail.
No....he can't have that.
'I need a dis-' Just as Alex was about to look around,
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A/N:- I got Eve's illustration but I don't think WN would let me post here ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°
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