After the smoke had cleared, seven bears remained. They'd learned from their companion's mistakes, staying at a close range waiting for another opening.
Before Moon could initiate an attack, a heavy presence arrived.
Moon's eyes turned towards the direction he felt the malicious killing intent that was practically oozing.
Through the thinning smoke further in, a shape emerged. It was a large bear, almost as large as the grizzly.
[Forest Bear Alpha]
[Level: 19]
Roar!
The remaining bears responded to the roar, emboldened by its presence; they charged as one.
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Isabelle stood before the portal, her hands clenched instinctively as she stared at the dark portal.
Five minutes had passed since the young awakener had entered, according to multiple eyewitnesses.
It was five minutes of excruciating silence.
The response team stood ready, with their weapons drawn, positioned to intercept anything that came through.
