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Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Grevan and his bear tore through the enemy's ranks, their presence a rallying point for the academy's defenders.
The elite tamer with the black panther fell under Grevan's relentless assault, his forces scattering in disarray.
The clash of steel and roars of beasts echoed across the academy grounds.
Smoke billowed into the air, casting shadows over the chaotic battlefield. Despite heavy losses on both sides, the academy defenders continued to hold the line with unyielding determination.
Fowad leaned heavily against the battlements, his Chaos Eye flickering as it tracked the flow of energy on the battlefield. The rival families' forces at the eastern gate had been relentless, but their resolve was finally beginning to falter.
"Foxy, sweep the wolves on the left!" Fowad shouted, his voice hoarse.
