Chapter 54 Difference

54 Difference

Emerging from the storm on the icy platforms, Maul and his team saw two enormous snow-white bears standing on their two feet. The bears each held half of the fallen hunter's torn body, readying to devour their prey.

Without a word, the teams descended, attacking the bears. The creatures noticed the intrusion, and one bear raised its head to witness Maul descending from the sky, axes in hand. The bear raised its arm as a feeble shield, but Maul's axes, fuelled by mana, sliced through the icy defence on the bear, severing the bear's hand.

The wounded bear roared in agony, summoning ice spikes to shield itself. Maul, agile and focused, leaped back to avoid impalement. However, one of his men, rushing in without caution, fell victim to the ice spike, pierced through by its deadly point.

Maul, showing no outward reaction to the loss, commanded the remaining hunters, "Don't rush in carelessly. Focus on dealing small blows; leave the finishing blow to me." Out of nowhere he moved his head to the right as a huge ice spike flew past him. Looking closely Maul saw the huge bear break the ice spike it created in half with its other hand while throwing it at them. Vissit novelbin(.)c.om for updates

The battle reached a climax as Maul, with a resolute command, shouted, "Now!" He surged forward, agilely evading the ice spikes hurled by the wounded bear. His team followed suit, keeping pace with their leader as they broke through or dodged the remaining spikes in their path.

As the bear prepared to unleash its final desperate attack, Maul, undeterred, approached with unwavering determination. With each step, he shattered the incoming ice spikes, closing in on the formidable opponent. The bear, sensing its impending demise, mustered all its strength, launching a final spike toward Maul.

Instead of dodging or breaking the spike, Maul declared, "My turn," and seized the projectile. With a surge of power, he infused mana into the ice spike before hurling it into the air.

The bear, driven by confusion and rage, charged toward Maul with a deafening roar. Above them, a foreboding sound echoed as the infused ice spike broke into pieces and soon descended from the sky. A single ice spear pierced the charging bear's body, followed by a barrage of twenty more, raining down and impaling the creature from every angle.

As Maul contemplated the situation, a realization struck him. "This seems to be the limit of how strong a werewolf can be without learning the right usage of mana." He wasn't referring to Wulv, as he had personally instructed his son in the ways of mana. Rather, Maul had refrained from teaching the broader werewolf population about mana usage. This was because of his Observation of the different interaction between mana and himself compared to how it responded to his son, Maul recognized a unique connection between him and the mystical force "mana". It was as if mana, in his presence, was a favoured entity, eager to gather around him, while with his son, a coaxing effort was needed to get the mana to gather around.

Maul's contemplation deepened as he observed his son. The realization that his own power system might not be suitable for the entire werewolf population weighed heavily on him. The silver light, a manifestation of his mother's divinity, enhanced their weapons during the hunt, but Maul understood its transient nature. Relying solely on this borrowed power wasn't a sustainable solution, especially considering the high casualty rate during hunts.

In the wake of this understanding, Maul decided that upon returning to the village, he would gather his clansmen and kin to teach them about mana. He could only hope that his people is able to explore and harness their own potential, as that would be the key to true strength for the werewolves. Maul envisioned a collective effort, where each werewolf could draw insights from their unique experiences and form a system that would benefit them all.

A dragging sound diverted Maul's attention to his men, dragging the bear corpse with its stomach torn open. One of them inquired about the other hunters, and Wulv, with a heavy heart, looked down. Maul, however, steadied his son's shoulder and addressed the question "They didn't make it" Maul stopped for a while before continuing "But they also made sure their people and children won't starve for a day with the prey they sacrificed their life for," Maul announced solemnly. "They have earned their place with the silver mother of the moon and motherhood."

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