John panted from exhaustion, sweat dripping down his face. I glanced at him and smirked.
"It took you 15 minutes. If it were me, I'd be done in 10 seconds."
John shot me a glare between breaths. "Don't compare me to you."
"So, what am I going to do now?" he muttered.
I simply replied—
Phase 1: Awakening the Senses
Leo dropped silently from the tree, landing smoothly in front of John. His crimson eyes gleamed in the dim light.
"First lesson—your senses. A wolf doesn't rely on sight alone. Close your eyes."
John hesitated but obeyed.
1. Hearing Exercise
Leo stepped back, walking lightly on the forest floor.
"Tell me where I am."
John's ears twitched slightly, catching the sound of shifting leaves. He pointed—
But Leo's voice came from behind him.
"Wrong."
Before John could react, a twig smacked against his shoulder.
"Listen—not just with your ears, but with instinct. Try again."
