The tree I'd used for cover exploded into flaming splinters. The shockwave hurled me forward. I landed roughly, tumbled, but immediately got back up.
Blood flowed from a wound on my shoulder, but my rage was greater than the pain. One of the wolves, the lead one, was already leaping at me, its maw gaping to reveal sword-like teeth crackling with electricity.
"Bastard!" I cursed.
Instead of dodging, I charged. My legs pushed off, my Agility stat of 60 making my movement almost a blur. I slid under its snapping jaws, Mindrender spinning in my hand, and with a hateful upward sweep, I severed its neck.
Slash!
The wolf's head flew, its eyes still glowing before they faded. Its massive body collapsed.
[Successfully killed Thunder Wolf]
[Received 50 EXP]
The remaining two were undeterred. If anything, their packmate's blood drove them into a frenzy. Their bodies were suddenly wreathed in pulsing, blue electric webs.
BZZZT!
