But Ash seemed to be toying with them. Despite leading his forces to break the opponent’s defense line, he had yet to deliver the final blow.

"Why... Why don't you just kill us?" one of the level nine fighters asked as he trembled in despair.

Looking at him coldly, Ash said, "Because you’re not worth my time."

The group was floored at these words and then saw the giant wolf charging toward them. It opened its jaw, exuding a foul stench of blood and decay as it swiftly closed in on them. It was only now that they realized Ash's plan. He had no intention of killing them himself and wanted to have the wolf devour them.

"No!"

Witnessing their former ally turn into a monstrous creature and attack them, they were frozen with fear, unable to act. With horrifying screams, they were torn to shreds, and their blood sprayed everywhere. Once these level nine warriors were eliminated, the remaining soldiers were nothing to them.

"Charge!" Ash commanded, and his team surged forward.

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