[Shadow Bond] - Battle Within Shadows

"Zyra'kai, my shadowy companion, is a fighter of sorts," Samiel explained, his voice taking on a theatrical tone. "He prefers stronger opponents."

"And since you guys were so weak, I decided to send him to your 'lost' companions," Samiel continued, ignoring their expressions. "Although they may not be powerful enough to put up a fight against him, they at least have more numbers than you guys."

"W-what about us then?" the tracker, leader of the fourth group, asked.

Samiel's eyes sparkled with amusement as he responded, "Oh, don't you worry. You're not getting off the hook that easily."

"Me and my shadow will be enough to take care of you guys."

The leader of the fourth group, initially skeptical, couldn't shake off the growing unease settling within him. Samiel's words, combined with the mysterious disappearance of their companions, planted seeds of doubt in their minds.