Almost... 1.

“Now!” Alec commanded, his voice filled with determination, as he moved forward, determined to plow through the ranks of hyenas and reach the Quasi Tier 4 Hyena Matriarch.

But as soon as he made his move, Alec noticed the Matriarch also shifting, giggling and emitting strange noises.

Suddenly, ten enormous hyenas positioned themselves in front of him, blocking his path and preventing him from getting any closer to the hyena Matriarch.

With deliberate precision, Alec unsheathed his Bone katana, unleashing a wave of sword Qi towards the ten hyenas in his way.

Yet, before the Qi attack even reached its intended targets, the hyenas scattered away, laughing and giggling at Alec’s failed attempt to strike them.

Their sly eyes and mischievous behaviour only fuelled Alec’s anger.

He had anticipated the Matriarch to confront him head-on, as leaders beasts often do, seeking to eliminate any perceived threats.

But the Matriarch had fled the moment Alec had made his move.