All in all, Radagon's Red Wolf was up ahead.
Beyond the Mist Gate lay an even more expansive space.
It was an enormous hall; calling it a "discussion room" seemed rather modest.
At the far end of the discussion room stood a figure, as though guarding something, or perhaps waiting for something.
It was a wolf.
A gigantic wolf, far larger than an ordinary wild wolf, as massive as a rhinoceros.
Its fur was a fiery gold-red, like molten gold interwoven with the afterglow of the setting sun, shimmering brilliantly.
The BOSS's name and health bar also appeared beneath the UI of the four "Tarnished."
"Radagon's Red Wolf...? Radagon, wasn't that the name of the husband who abandoned the Full Moon Queen?" Asuna looked at Kiriko.
Radagon's Red Wolf was the mid-boss on the way to the Full Moon Queen. Only by defeating it could they find the Full Moon Queen.
"Perhaps he abandoned even his pet along with her," Kiriko said.
"With a husband like that, the Full Moon Queen really is pitiful." Asuna sighed.
"Don't worry, Asuna. I would never do something like that," Kiriko said resolutely.
Asuna:???
"Awooo—!"
┗|｀O′|┛ Awooo~~.
Radagon's Red Wolf let out a howl.
"It's coming!"
Heathcliff shouted.
The giant wolf suddenly leaped up.
Heathcliff immediately stepped forward. With a bang, his massive Cross Shield slammed into the ground, kicking up a ring of invisible air.
"Prepare for battle! Watch out for its Magic Attack! Asuna, Kiriko, look for chances to move in! Mito, interfere with its vision and movements!"
"Got it!" ×3!
For some reason, Heathcliff seemed quite proactive today.
Before this, Asuna had always been the one directing them while they cleared dungeons, but this time, Heathcliff had taken the initiative to command them.
As the Red Wolf charged toward Heathcliff, blue