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Chapter 18 - The Hunt in the Snow

The excitement in the air was palpable as jack prepared for his long-awaited hunt. Jack could hardly contain himself; this was what he had been waiting for. The thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of his companions, and the promise of adventure drew him like a moth to a flame.

As they trudged into the snowy forest, the landscape transformed into a winter wonderland, yet beneath its beauty lay a silence that was unsettling. Hours passed, and despite their efforts, they found nothing. Disappointment began to settle in when one of the hunters turned to Master Kai.

"Master Kai, it seems the information was wrong. There's nothing here."

Master Kai, with his usual calm demeanor, replied, "We'll wait until morning. The night holds secrets."

As darkness descended, the group gathered around a flickering campfire, laughter and stories punctuating the chilly air. But amidst their joy, an ominous growl interrupted the night. Master Kai's gaze sharpened, his instincts kicking in.

From the shadows emerged a creature of nightmares: a massive white wolf, its fur absent, revealing glistening, sinewy muscles beneath. Strikingly, it had two tails, each tipped with serpent-like heads, ready to bite with venomous precision.

"Get back!" Master Kai shouted as the wolf lunged at Jack. In an instant, Master Kai leapt forward, pushing Jack aside but taking the brunt of the attack. A sharp hiss echoed through the air as one of the snake tails sank into Master Kai's arm.

Chaos erupted. The hunters scrambled for their weapons, adrenaline pumping as they faced the monstrous creature. Jack, heart racing, rushed to Master Kai's side. "We need to get you somewhere safe!" he exclaimed, lifting him up and moving him away from the fray.

Lara and the team's doctor quickly joined them. The doctor assessed Master Kai's wound, his expression turning grave. "The poison from a Wobra wolf is potent. There's no treatment; I can't stop it. He only has an hour."

Panic gripped Jack. "There has to be something we can do!" he cried, desperation flooding his thoughts.

Suddenly, a memory sparked in his mind: "the White Flames of Eternity, I can save him!" Jack declared, determination replacing fear.

Myth."Jack, your level is too low. You need to be at least level 40 to cast a spell."

"Then what do I do?" Jack felt desperation clawing at him.

A sudden inspiration ignited in his mind. He sprinted toward the campfire, the heat radiating against his skin. "I'll make it work!" he shouted, thrusting his hands into the flames. The fire flickered and danced, responding to his call. With concentration, he willed the flames to change, molding them into brilliant white spiky tendrils.

"Brilliant idea, Jack!" Myth exclaimed. "You're reversed the summoning spell! Which cause the fire to infuse with elemental properties instead of summoning an element!"

With a heart full of determination, Jack hurried back to Master Kai, positioning his hand over the snake bite. The transformed flames enveloped the wound, absorbing into the flesh.

Time seemed to freeze. For a moment, nothing happened, and Jack's heart sank. Then, he felt it—the poison's spread halted, a pulse of warmth radiating from where the flames had touched.

Lara stirred. "Jack… what did you do?"

"I saved Master Kai. He going to be okay, I guess." Jack breathed, relief flooding over him.