Over the next few days, Lu Nan trained with Shadow, practicing commands and understanding the creature's abilities. Each session brought them closer, and he learned to communicate with the wolf in ways he never thought possible.
He discovered that Shadow could phase in and out of shadows, allowing them to evade threats and ambush creatures lurking in the darkness. They spent hours in an open glade, where Lu Nan trained his reflexes, honing his instincts while Shadow darted around him, demonstrating agility and strength.
However, the training was arduous. The wolf's trust in him was tentative, and the connection they shared required time and effort to grow stronger. Lu Nan felt the weight of his inexperience, knowing that in this harsh world, he had to improve quickly or risk losing everything.
But it wasn't just about training; it was about survival. Every day was a fight against hunger and exhaustion, and each night brought fresh fears. The nights in Evigheden were particularly eerie. Strange sounds echoed through the air, the cries of creatures he couldn't see. Lu Nan often lay awake, listening to the rustle of leaves and distant howls, wondering what else lurked in the shadows.