Chapter 24: Sacrifice
Canis unleashed his attack, a devastating body slam with crushing force. Both Vivin and I froze, unable to move.
Just before the attack landed, Alan and Darius dashed in from Canis's flank, intercepting the blow. Alan braced with his spear in a defensive stance, while Darius deftly maneuvered with his dual-blade defense technique.
To our dismay, their attacks had no effect. Canis's body was completely impervious to physical damage. Without missing a beat, the beast redirected its assault toward Alan and Darius.
Alan was struck directly by, the sheer force tearing his left arm from his body. Blood sprayed from his mouth as he collapsed, barely conscious.
"Alan, no!!!" I screamed, my voice cracking with desperation.
"YOU DAMNED WOLF! TAKE THIS!" Darius roared, his voice seething with rage. Blinded by anger, he prepared to unleash his strongest skill.
—a tremendous surge of green aura engulfed Darius's blades, creating a whirlwind of slashes that converged on Canis. The attack hit with full force, tearing into the wolf. Canis let out a pained howl.
Darius laughed triumphantly. "Got you, monster!" But his victory was short-lived. Canis emerged from the swirling aura, its glowing eyes and malicious grin inches from Darius's frozen expression.
The beast's sinister smile widened, exposing its sharp fangs. Darius stood paralyzed in terror, turning his gaze to me. "Forgive me, Master Naoki—"
In a fraction of a second, Canis ripped into him, the sound of tearing flesh piercing the air. Blood splattered everywhere as Darius's body was torn apart, his remains falling lifeless to the ground.