My eyes never moved from Wolfy and they remained still, but the red carvings on their scythe glowed, pulsating like a breath. It seemed like they waited for something and I sensed something bad was coming.
I wanted to pull off "Visual Manipulation," but that damned mask obscured their eyes, preventing me from penetrating their gaze.
Suddenly, they extended their hand, and the blood on my chest began to ooze, forming a thread.
With a swift motion, they manipulated the thread, pulling me closer to them. Not only that, but the thread also merged with their chest.
I could see our thread of blood pulsating in her body, glowing ominously. Yes, Wolfy was a woman; I could discern her gender clearly from this distance, thanks to the Night Vision skill.
In a split second, I sensed impending doom if that thread made of my blood reached its end. Quick on my feet, I materialized my short sword, ready to sever the thread, but Wolfy dropped a bombshell:
