The dense canopy of trees swallowed the light as Adrian approached the wolf territory, his Power Suit humming faintly with energy.
As he approached closer; seven pairs of glowing amber eyes soon locked onto him, their forms materializing from the shadows like wraiths.
[Analyzing...]
[Beast identified: Shadow Wolves]
[Rank: 2-Star Magical Beast]
[Element: Darkness]
The Shadow Wolves were sleek, their fur a swirling mix of black and gray that seemed to drink in the dim light.
Adrian had expected to have the advantage of surprise, but the wolves had already scented him. Before he could fully process their speed, they charged.
"Damn, they're fast!" Adrian cursed under his breath, raising the mana gun. He squeezed the trigger, unleashing a pulse of blue mana that streaked through the air like a comet.
~ZIP~
The shot went wide, scorching a nearby tree as the lead wolf closed the distance in a blur.