Chapter 85

Leon's colossal wolf roared, charging towards Edmond. Swiftly, it lunged and attempted to strike Edmond with its massive paw. Reacting swiftly, Edmond dove, avoiding the attack, and counterattacked with his sword, landing a small slice on the wolf. Undeterred, Leon made another sprint, but this time Edmond raised his sword, creating a clash of blades and claws that echoed through the clearing. Despite the wolf's strength, Edmond managed to hold his ground.

In a strategic move, Edmond leaped back, then lunged forward with his sword extended. The wolf tried to counter with its left claw, but the other claw swiftly sliced Edmond's shoulders and impaled his stomach. “Shit!” Swearing in pain, Edmond retreated, clutching his wounded stomach. Hindered by the dark magic clouding his mind, he struggled to muster the magic needed for healing.

Hoping for a quick recovery, Edmond's vision blurred as he tripped over a large root and fell forward. Leon's wolf approached, grinning, and