Ace briefed his team on the boss's skills and behavior. Everyone listened. Tyler and Seraphina looked surprised by the level of detail. It sounded like he'd soloed this boss several times.
Usually, Rankers verified intel more than once before committing.
Chaewon and Alex showed no doubt. That kept Tyler and Seraphina from questioning him.
They used their standard formation, with Mercer close to Alex.
The team fanned out and readied for battle. Ace moved deeper along the creek bank to confirm the boss's location. Soon he spotted a massive two-headed wolf lapping at the river.
Its long tongues whipped the water, splashing loudly. The sound grated.
Ace took his archery stance, straight as a drawn bow. He pulled and let fly a spinning arrow into the boss's side. Silver fur darkened with blood. It howled toward the shot.
Ace didn't hide. He let the boss see him, then turned and ran for his team.
