Chapter 76

－Dog's Point of View－

For a long time, I continued to fight an invisible enemy.

When my companions were consumed and attacked, when I nearly lost myself.

Each time, I endured, preparing for the end, yet I survived.

Even as I began to see my limits, I looked around and saw that the number of my companions had significantly decreased, leaving only a few.

Searching for a place to rest, I wandered through the forest and eventually found a cave.

It seemed to be a place created by one of the kings, and we huddled together, determined to fight the evil eyes until the very end.

After an unknown number of days, a pleasant breeze suddenly flowed through the cave.

The consciousness that had been on the verge of being consumed was released, feeling lighter.

What had happened?

I looked around, but I couldn't tell inside the cave.

In the current state of the forest, even a small change could lead to something terrifying, so I remained tense.

I managed to stand up and be on guard when the breeze flowed again.

It was a breeze containing magic.

A gentle magic that healed my body from head to toe.

The power of the evil eyes was completely gone from my body.

It seemed the same for the other companions, as they were surprised by their slightly lighter bodies.

It appeared that I had lost a significant amount of strength, as I could stand but could hardly move.

I wanted to check the state of the forest, but I judged that it was impossible in my current condition.

I confirmed with my companions that we would wait to regain some strength before checking the forest.

……

How many days had passed since the first change? I was so drained that I couldn't move easily.

Still, when I finally managed to check the forest, the power of the evil eyes that had flooded it was gone.

Moreover, I could tell that the healing magic from that day was protecting the entire forest.

It might be too early to think the threat has passed, but I felt relieved.

A few of my companions were already near their limits.

I wanted to hunt for prey, but I didn't have the strength.

In the past few days, the healing magic had started to reach us on the wind.

Thanks to that magic, my strength was slowly returning.

If I could regain a bit more strength, I could at least hunt small prey.

……

I managed to hunt a small prey.

I didn't expect to be so exhausted by just that.

I am grateful for the healing wind.

Thanks to it, I recovered faster and my strength is returning well.

I still haven't fully recovered, so I can't heal myself, which is frustrating.

A few days of rest.

I heard a sound at the entrance of the cave.

I and the companions who could move went to check, staying on guard.

Fenrir, one of the king's horns.

Next to him, a Direwolf?

Why are different species together?

...Is that Almearenie?

I've never heard of an Almearenie with threads.

But the presence I feel is that of an Almearenie.

A human?

Why a human!

Humans are enemies!

When I growled, Fenrir and the Direwolf showed their anger.

I was surprised by the Direwolf's appearance, had it grown larger?

My attention was drawn to the human, but those here are all stronger than us.

I surrendered and waited to see what would happen.

The human approached.

I felt fear and almost attacked, but Fenrir sent a killing intent to protect me, paralyzing me.

As I couldn't move, the magic flowed through my body four times.

I was surprised by the magic.

It was the same healing magic.

Each magic has its own characteristics, so it wasn't the same.

But I could feel the same magic from this human that had healed us and dispelled the evil eyes.

And the discomfort in my body was suddenly gone.

So, this person is the one who possessed the magic that saved us.

Fenrir serves, the Direwolf has gained the power to break limits, and Almearenie has evolved.

The master who possesses such magic.

My tail started wagging involuntarily.