Richard looked behind him; the werewolf the mysterious wizard had transformed into was still in pursuit, not breaking into a high speed, as if it actually intended to win by wearing him down.
Maybe only in this way could the mysterious wizard feel satisfied. Alternatively, it could be that the wizard's intelligence had decreased following the transformation, coupled with the Crystal Skull's attack, leading the opponent to truly become a wild beast, mistaking the chase for hunting rather than combat.
In that case...
Richard's eyes flickered, and he continued rushing forward.
Gradually, Richard saw the werewolf that the mysterious wizard had become go from silent running to opening its mouth and sticking out its tongue in an attempt to cool down—wolves and dogs are the same, unable to sweat like humans because of their thick fur, relying instead on their tongues to dissipate heat.
