A ripple of silver light flickered across the Spirit Valley as Alpha, the Spirit King, slowly turned its ageless gaze toward the giant black wolf at Lin Fang's side.
"I am impressed that you managed to dispel Nemesis's grudges," Alpha said in a deep and even voice.
Lin Fang shook his head in response. "Not really…"
"Hmm?"
Lin Fang's tone was steady as he clawed into his terrifying memory. He didn't hide what happened to him, how he almost died, how his monster companion threw itself in harm's way to protect him, and how, when he woke… Nemesis had already reincarnated inside Black's body—merging their essences to become a Nemewolf." He rested a hand on the creature's dark fur, caressing it.
A faint, knowing smile touched Alpha's lips upon hearing the entire explanation. "You speak the truth without a trace of deceit. That is… refreshing. Our last encounter was not so." It commented.
