The tiger below, as if sensing the sarcasm in Levi's voice, snapped its head back and let out a pitiful roar of anger. The sound, translated through the mental tether, was clearly screaming:
'How dare you joke at a time like this? My entire generation is in jeopardy!'.
Levi blinked, surprised by the sudden, direct anger. 'What did I do?'. Then, realizing that he was the one who had driven them into this danger zone, Levi managed a wry smile.
Thanks to the tiger's huge size and the fact that Levi was crouched low on its back, the rushing wind didn't bother him. He even had time to glance behind them at the pursuing pack.
The streak of vengeful tigers was relentless. Their heavy paws pounded the earth, and their sheer speed was quickly closing the distance.
Through the psychic link, Levi felt the frantic map of the area flooding his mind. The tiger was running in wide, panicked loops, trying to create distance, but the surrounding plains and low, scattered brush offered no cover.
