The Apocalyptic Queen's Werewolf Journey (Thora and Darius) novel Chapter 53

**Shadows Hearts by Joseph King**
**Chapter 53: The Man with Dual Powers**

**Thora’s POV:**

The moment the gray wolf crashed to the ground, a miraculous transformation unfolded. In an instant, the beast was gone, replaced by the lifeless form of Fighter 26.

The referee, his face pale with shock, rushed forward, his voice booming across the arena. “Fighter 26, deceased! Fighter 25, victory!”

A wave of disbelief rippled through the crowd. “No way! Just moments ago, he was matching Fighter 25 blow for blow. How could he have just… died?”

“Even though his combat skills might not have matched Fighter 25’s, his wolf power seemed formidable. A fall like that shouldn’t have been fatal, right?”

Gasps and murmurs of confusion erupted from the spectators below. Harvey and Ashton stood frozen, their expressions mirroring the collective shock.

“He wasn’t even seriously injured! How could a fall like that possibly lead to his death?” Ashton exclaimed, his voice tinged with disbelief.

But deep within me, a gnawing sensation told me something was amiss.

When Fighter 26 plummeted, I had felt it—an unnatural force gripping him, a sudden surge of gravity that seemed to crush him upon impact. The moment he hit the ground, I could almost hear the sickening sound of his internal organs being shattered. This wasn’t just a tragic accident; it was a deliberate act, one that could not be attributed to Fighter 25’s wolf power alone.

This was the work of a special ability!

My gaze flickered to Fighter 25. The moment his opponent succumbed, he stood frozen, his wolf ears drooping in shock. Cautiously, he glanced around before swiftly reverting to his human form and slinking backstage, a look of unease etched on his features.

I followed his line of sight upward, my heart racing as I quickly identified a man standing aloof in the shadows.

It’s him!

I could sense lingering traces of ability energy still radiating from him, remnants of a power that had not yet dissipated!

“Alright, next up is my turn!” Harvey’s voice cut through my thoughts, brimming with excitement. I muttered under my breath, “I need to step out for a bit,” and slipped away from the arena, urgency propelling me forward.

I merged into the throng of the crowd, my eyes fixed on the two men and one woman ahead of me, determined to uncover the truth.

“Boss, I’m sorry! It’s just been ages since I had this much fun,” Fighter 25 said, sheepishly scratching the back of his head, a nervous laugh escaping his lips.

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