Riding on the tiger's back at full speed, Logan felt the wind tear through his hair, tugging it backward in long, chaotic streams.
He quickly recast wind magic, anchoring himself more securely. Without it, the sheer force might have thrown him off.
Then he activated Storm Shield.
The magic didn't just envelop him — it spread to the tiger beneath him. In response, the beast's next leap was so powerful it startled even itself. With less air resistance holding it back, it gained even more speed.
Logan just hoped it wouldn't slam into a tree.
Thankfully, the tiger's instincts had evolved as well. It zigzagged at breakneck pace, leaping left or right at exactly the right moments, avoiding roots, trunks, and sharp branches with effortless precision.
Logan wasn't even sure if his mount had a destination in mind. Maybe it was just running at random, relying on instinct to find prey.
He didn't care either way.
