Chapter 53. Shattered Pieces

I found myself in a familiar clearing; our usual spot where Praya and I came to relax. It was nighttime and the moon's glow lit up the sky. As I approached the lake where we usually swam, the water looked magical under the moon’s ethereal glow.

The water was called out to me and I followed its voice. Barefoot, when I dipped a foot into the water, a burst of energy flowed through me, sending shudders through my body.

Dipping my other foot, the energy flowed from where the water touched my skin, spreading through my entire being. It was undoubtedly magical.

Just when I was about to plunge completely into the water, I heard the sound of a twig snapping behind me. I craned my neck to get a better look and nearly collided with what stood in front of me.

A magnificent creature stood in front of me— a large wolf, with shiny red fur adorning its body. It gazed at me with searching eyes, and my attention was immediately drawn to the glowing cresent mark on its forehead.

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