The mutated Bengal tiger, having been knocked off course again, let out a furious roar. Another failed strike—another humiliation. Its pride as a predator had been wounded.
It turned its blazing eyes on Chris and the others and unleashed a deafening roar.
The sound hit like a shockwave, rattling their bones and leaving their ears ringing.
Before anyone could recover, the tiger lunged again.
Garrick reacted instantly, raising a thick earth wall in front of them and reinforcing his body with Earthen Armor. He crossed his arms, bracing for impact.
BOOM!
The wall shattered like glass under the tiger's charge. Its paw slammed into Garrick's arms with brutal force, sending him flying once more.
Mia launched another freeze spell, but this time, the tiger was ready. The moment the air chilled, it leapt aside, dodging the attack entirely.
Seeing that, everyone's hearts sank.
It was learning.
Its intelligence wasn't just high—it was tactical.
