Chapter 999

The wolf pack howled in unison, advancing toward Matthew. He wiped the cold sweat from his brow as he watched the fierce wolves approach in terror.

However, it was a false alarm. The wolves pounced on a different creature.

In the distance, Matthew saw a large male bear surrounded by the wolves, who bit and clawed at it. However, the bear fended them off with ease. The bear was massive and strong. Facing it, a single wolf was no more threatening than a chick.

With just a few swipes, the bear sent the wolves running, leaving several carcasses behind.

Matthew's eyes widened in shock at the scene before him—it was terrifying.

The bear dragged a few of the carcasses away and disappeared into the night. Under the moonlight, the remaining carcasses lay still, like dogs killed in battle, resting quietly on the ground.

Matthew understood the harsh reality of survival of the fittest, but he had not imagined that the brutality of nature could be so terrifying—especially when it happened rig