Pain exploded through Moon's torso as blood began flowing freely from deep gashes. He killed the wolf with a point-blank elemental strike, but three more beasts immediately replaced it.
The Mountain Bear was fifteen meters away now, its eyes locked on Moon with murderous intent.
Moon raised his staff to cast again, but his mana reserves were nearly depleted. The lightning flickered weakly in his palm before dissipating entirely.
'I have little mana left.'
A massive boulder, launched by the Mountain Bear, crashed into the defensive formation. The impact sent awakeners flying in all directions. Moon was thrown backward, slamming into a partially collapsed wall with bone-breaking force.
His vision blurred. Blood poured from the wounds in his side, mixing with dirt and ash. His breathing came in ragged gasps as his broken ribs protested every inhalation of air.
