Chapter 23: Adrenaline Rush-2
"HYAAAAAAAAAA!" Dana let out a fierce battle cry, swinging her blade with all her might. The steel cut through the air in a deadly arc—
Swish!
Her sword stabbed deep into a grey wolf's right eye.
"WOOOO—" The beast let out a high-pitched whimper before collapsing lifelessly onto the dirt.
Thud.
"Grrrrrrrrr..."
But before she could even take a breath, two more wolves stepped forward, replacing the fallen one, their snarling maws dripping with saliva, their glowing eyes locked onto their prey.
"This is bad..." Lilith muttered, gripping the hilt of her dagger with trembling fingers.
"Yeah, no shit." Dana responded, her muscles tensing.
Behind them, Leon turned to assess the battlefield—his pulse hammering against his skull. The number of royal guards had dwindled to three. They stood with their blades raised, but their arms were shaking, their knees barely holding them up.
Their faces were pale.