Two Werewolves Die, Shadow-Stealing Bats Mark the Target

Ninya watched Brain, who was clearly growing excited. She wanted to warn him, but swallowed the words before they left her mouth.

There were two enemies!

They did not look weak either. Before battle, they should have made thorough preparations, such as casting support magic like "Lesser Agility Increase."

But Brain's earlier words had clearly rejected her assistance. He even intended to face both enemies alone.

Without any preparation.

One against two.

Even though Ninya was a Magic Caster, she knew this was not the kind of foolish behavior an experienced, top-tier swordsman should have.

She knew why.

"I want to understand the memories I lost, Ninya."

"Attack with all your magic. Fight with the resolve to kill me!"

Brain's voice echoed in Ninya's mind.

For some time now, he had constantly sought pressure. He had even become obsessed with pushing himself into near-death situations, hoping to break through his limits with external pressure.

A brief silence followed.

"Fine."

Ninya pursed her lips before replying. Then, a resolute expression appeared on her fair face. "If you cannot stop them, or if they try to run away, I'll cast magic!"

Swish!

The Divine Blade's cold edge swept through the foul, frigid mist and rose before his chest.

Brain grinned as he looked at the two werewolves ahead. "Hey, did you hear that? I'm your opponent."

He knew they might not understand him, but he still wanted to remind them, because Ninya was stronger than he was.

Shadow Claw Uur and Trample Ufala stared coldly at Brain and Ninya with glowing green eyes.

"Huh?"

Trample Ufala licked the blood from his mouth and tossed the half-eaten leg meat in his hand to the ground. "Food that came right to us."

As he spoke—

Trample Ufala stood up, twisted his neck, and his