Chapter 458: Arthur’s show
Each impact generated sound effects that echoed through the forest, creating a symphony of overwhelming force meeting inadequate resistance. The superior-rank predators, creatures who had dominated their territory for centuries, were being treated like training dummies by a single young man.
Arthur’s gaze found the Mane King again, his expression deliberately dismissive as he continued his dismantling of the legendary creature’s pack. The psychological impact was clearly visible in the king’s amber eyes, fury mixed with growing anger as he watched his carefully assembled force being thrashed around.
"Are you enjoying the show?" Arthur called out mockingly between strikes, his voice carrying the casual tone of someone providing entertainment commentary. "I want to make sure you have a clear view of how worthless your protection really is."
SLAM!
Another Golden Mane sailed through the air, his golden form creating a brief comet trail before disappearing into the forest canopy with a sound like breaking branches and splintering wood. The creature’s trajectory carried him so far that his eventual crash landing was barely audible over the ongoing sounds of combat.
The Mane King’s roars of fury and frustration had become increasingly desperate, each vocalisation carrying notes of helplessness that had never existed in his voice before. Despite his legendary status and overwhelming pride, Arthur continued to ignore his presence as if the pack leader was merely part of the scenery rather than a genuine threat requiring attention.
Unable to find any weaknesses in the young man or tolerate the destruction of his pack any longer, the Mane King finally abandoned his defensive positioning.
He had been waiting, not intervening because he thought that the young man was baiting him into position before launching an attack on him. After all, he was the pack leader. But the more he watched, the more he felt like the young man simply...didn’t care about his existence.
His massive body launched forward with legendary speed, claws extended and jaws wide as he aimed for Arthur’s exposed back during a moment when the human seemed focused on another target.
WHOOSH!