Predator’s Game

As soon as Crystal felt the ripple of power in the air, she bolted down the city streets, her gaze locked on the distant forest where the surge was heading.

The other students called after her, voices filled with confusion and concern as they tried to keep up.

"Crystal, wait up! What are you doing?!" one boy yelled.

But Crystal didn't respond, her heart pounding with certainty.

He was out there.

She'd known Eratz wouldn't just spend his night resting.

No, he was as relentless as ever. Just like before, he would definitely go exploring the wild, like he used to do at Genova.

Ahead, the shadow of the Thunder Lycaon darted into the dense trees, a flash of lightning crackling from its body and leaving an energy trail in the air.

Crystal's chest tightened as she sensed the beast's power, unmistakable, terrifying, and strangely familiar.