The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Chapter 4 : Battle

The rustling of leaves sent a chill down Alex's spine. He could feel it—an ominous presence watching him from the darkness. Then, it emerged.

A Shadowfang Wolf. Its black fur shimmered faintly under the moonlight, almost blending into the night itself.

Crimson eyes glowed with hunger, and the beast's low growl reverberated through the air. Alex's mind raced, recalling everything he knew about these creatures from the game.

Shadowfang Wolves were nocturnal predators, known for their extreme agility and stealth.

Their innate ability, Shadow Step, allowed them to momentarily vanish and reappear behind their prey, making them incredibly difficult to predict.

Worse, their fangs were laced with a mild paralytic venom, designed to weaken and slow down their victims over time.

'Damn it... a high-speed ambusher,' Alex thought, gripping the worn hilt of his sword. 'I can't afford to take a single bite from it.'

The wolf lunged.

Alex barely had time to react as he twisted his body, narrowly avoiding the deadly fangs.

With a swift counterattack, he slashed at the beast's exposed flank, but the wolf disappeared mid-motion—Shadow Step! A fraction of a second later, he sensed danger behind him and threw himself forward, feeling the rush of air as razor-sharp fangs snapped just inches from his neck.

'Its movement patterns are too unpredictable. I need a way to force it into a direct fight!'

Alex spotted a clearing between the trees—less cover meant fewer angles for the wolf to use its ability. He dashed toward it, forcing the creature to give chase.

Just as he reached the clearing, a deafening howl pierced the air.

More rustling. More glowing eyes in the darkness. Two more wolves emerged.

'Shit! Three at once?!'

Alex's grip on his sword tightened. He was already struggling against one, and now he had to deal with three? His heart pounded as adrenaline flooded his system, his instincts screaming at him to flee.

But he didn't.

He couldn't.

If he ran now, he'd only be hunted down. No, the only way out was through.

The three wolves circled him, their movements synchronized. Alex took deep breaths, analyzing their rhythm.

The first wolf was the leader—it was the fastest and most aggressive. The other two were slightly smaller, meaning they were likely the pack's scouts, specializing in coordinated attacks.

One of them lunged from his left, while the other went for his right ankle. Alex twisted his body at the last moment, dodging both as he delivered a swift kick to the one closest to him.

It yelped and tumbled back, but he wasn't fast enough to evade the third wolf entirely—sharp claws raked across his side, drawing blood.

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