“Arghh!”

He felt the wood tear through his flesh, but Arian didn't hold back.

He pushed aside every single obstacle on his part. Man or weapon.

The blade in front of him slashed as he dodged it by just an inch, tripping and falling to the ground.

The man took advantage of it, wrapping his legs as Arian yanked at the rope, growling and swinging his claws, ripping a chunk of the man's skin on his nails.

“Arian!”

He heard the name echo from a not-so-far distance.

That voice. He couldn't place where he had heard it before.

Arian pulled off the rope, standing on two feet.

“Arian!” Raya screamed,...