The mountain air cut sharp against Noel's skin as he pushed forward, Revenant Fang resting against his shoulder. His body screamed for rest, blood still dripping from shallow cuts across his arms, but his mind allowed none. 'Marcus first. Sylvette second. I don't care. I'll climb past them both.'
The forest floor trembled with snarls. Yellow eyes lit the underbrush as shapes emerged from the dark.
Ironfang Wolves. Black pelts bristled, fangs gleaming like forged steel. The pack spread wide, circling him with practiced hunger.
Noel's grip tightened. His breathing steadied, his eyes narrowing into razor focus.
The first wolf leapt.
Noel's palm snapped outward. "Fire Arc." A crescent of flame split the air, cleaving through its skull.
[You have slain Ironfang Wolf (Common – Adept). +0.05%]
[Current Core Progress: 30.78% – Mana Core: Ascendant]
