Moon Shadow：A werewolf's struggle

Chapter 10: Loneliness before the Battle

Lin Yue stood on the rooftop of a high-rise building, overlooking the city in the night, his heart was full of ups and downs. The brightly lit city was like a huge beehive, with countless lights flickering in the darkness, as if mocking his inner contradictions and uneasiness. There was a chill in the air, but the chill Lin Yue felt did not come from the outside world, but from the depths of his heart.

Since accepting his identity as a member of the werewolf tribe, Lin Yue's life has changed dramatically. He is no longer the ordinary person who mechanically goes to get off work every day and immerses himself in ordinary life, but a warrior who shoulders the responsibility of protecting the tribe. Tonight will be the first time he really participates in a battle involving life and death, and the anxiety and tension in his heart almost suffocate him.

"What are you thinking about?" A low voice came from behind, interrupting Lin Yue's thoughts. Li Mo stood quietly behind him, with a light of insight in his eyes.

Lin Yue did not answer immediately, his eyes still stayed on the lights of the city in the distance. "I wonder what my life will be like after tonight." He finally spoke, with a hint of fatigue in his voice.

"You are no longer the same person you used to be, Lin Yue." Li Mo's tone was gentle but firm, "You must learn to accept all of this, whether it is power or responsibility."

"I know," Lin Yue nodded, but the confusion in his eyes still did not dissipate. "It's just... I still doubt myself, whether I can really do this."

Li Mo walked to Lin Yue and patted his shoulder. "Every warrior will have this feeling before the first battle, even fear. This is normal and necessary. Because only in this way will you take this battle seriously and find your true strength in the battle."

"But I'm not sure if I can fully control this power." Lin Yue's tone revealed a hint of uneasiness, "I almost lost control several times during training. If I can't control myself in the battle tonight, I may hurt our companions, or even you."

"You have learned a lot, Lin Yue." Li Mo's eyes were deep, and his tone was full of firm trust. "You must believe in yourself, your judgment and your strength. Tonight's battle is not only a test for you, but also a key step in your growth."

Lin Yue took a deep breath. He knew that Li Mo was right, but the shadow in his heart still loomed over him. To become a warrior is not only to master combat skills and strength, but more importantly to learn how to stay calm and rational in battle, and this is exactly the part he is most worried about.

"What is our goal tonight?" Lin Yue decided to shift his attention to tactical planning, hoping that this would ease the tension in his heart.

"Our goal is a hidden base of a secret organization in the suburbs." Li Mo explained, "They conducted some terrible experiments there, trying to use the power of our tribe to create some kind of weapon. If it is not stopped in time, the consequences will be disastrous."

"How many of us are involved?" Lin Yue asked, trying to sort out the upcoming action.

"In addition to you and me, there are five other members of the tribe." Li Mo replied, "This will be a tough battle. The secret organization has a very tight defense of this base. But we have an advantage, and they will not expect us to take the initiative to attack."

Lin Yue nodded, trying to sort out this information in his mind. He knew that this battle would be a test of his becoming a true warrior, and the outcome of this battle would not only affect his fate, but also the future of the entire tribe.

"What tactical suggestions do you have?" Li Mo asked. He wanted to hear Lin Yue's opinion to test his mental preparation before the battle.

Lin Yue pondered for a moment, recalling what he had learned in training. "We need to destroy their monitoring and communication systems first, so that they can prevent them from reporting our actions to the headquarters. Then, we can split into two groups, one responsible for frontal attacks to attract their attention, and the other responsible for infiltrating the interior and directly destroying the laboratory."

"Good plan," Li Mo smiled slightly, praising Lin Yue's tactical thinking. "Your judgment is very accurate, and this is exactly what we are going to do next."

Lin Yue felt a little comforted. Although he was still nervous, at least he had a clearer understanding of the upcoming battle.

"Lin Yue," Li Mo suddenly said, with a deep meaning in his tone. "No matter what happens, remember that the most important thing in a fight is not strength, but will. You must be firm in your beliefs and never waver no matter what you face."

Lin Yue listened quietly. He knew that Li Mo's words were not only for tonight's battle, but also for every battle in his future. This sentence was like a promise, a promise a soldier made to himself.

The night wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness. Lin Yue felt the power in his body gradually awakening. He knew that he was ready. Although he was still afraid in his heart, he decided not to escape.

"When do we set off?" Lin Yue asked, with determination in his voice.

"Wait until midnight," Li Mo replied, with calmness and determination in his eyes. "That's when their defense is weakest, and it's the best time for us to launch an attack."

Lin Yue nodded to show his understanding. He knew that he had no way out. The only thing he could do was to face it all bravely.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Lin Yue gradually felt the inner peace while waiting. He closed his eyes and began to take deep breaths to make his mind clearer. He knew that he could no longer let fear occupy his heart and must concentrate on the upcoming battle.

The midnight bell rang, Lin Yue opened his eyes, and his heart was no longer confused. Although the front was still full of unknown dangers, he was ready.

"We should go." Li Mo whispered, with a calm power in his tone.

Lin Yue nodded and followed Li Mo off the rooftop and walked towards their fateful battle. Although he didn't know what the outcome of this battle would be, he knew that he was no longer the hesitant ordinary person, but a warrior, a warrior who fought to protect the tribe and himself.

They moved quickly in the shadows of the city, like two black shadows blending into the night. Lin Yue felt his heartbeat gradually speeding up, but he controlled his emotions so that they would not get out of control. He knew that everything tonight would become the cornerstone of his future, and he had to hold it all firmly.

When they arrived at the base of the secret organization, Lin Yue's eyes became sharper. He knew that every second that followed was crucial, and every decision could determine their life or death.

Li Mo signaled the team to stop and quietly arranged the task. "Lin Yue, you lead a team to destroy the surveillance system. Remember, the mission must be completed quickly and without delay."

Lin Yue nodded and took the order. He led three members of the tribe and sneaked into the surveillance system area outside the base like a ghost. They avoided almost all cameras and quickly approached the target. Lin Yue knew that speed was the key and they could not give the enemy any chance to react.

When they arrived at the monitoring room, Lin Yue saw the two guards inside were talking in a low voice, completely unaware of the impending danger. Lin Yue made a gesture to signal the team members to get ready, and then he sneaked into the room silently.

In an instant, he suddenly attacked and quickly subdued the two guards with his claws. There was almost no blood splattering, and they fell to the ground without even time to react. Lin Yue stood in front of the monitoring station, quickly operating the screen, and turned off all the cameras and alarm systems in the entire base.

"Mission completed," Lin Yue whispered, notifying Li Mo through the communication equipment. "We can start the attack."

Li Mo's voice came from the communicator with a hint of calm satisfaction. "Well done, Lin Yue. Next, prepare for the enemy's counterattack."

Lin Yue knew that the real test of the battle had just begun. They retreated from the monitoring room and returned to the team's gathering point. Li Mo led them to prepare for a frontal attack, while Lin Yue led another group to infiltrate the base and headed straight for the laboratory.

As they entered the base, Lin Yue felt the power in his body surge again. He knew that he could no longer hesitate. Tonight he must

go all out to protect the future of the tribe.

The battle broke out in an instant, and the enemy soon discovered their presence. The team led by Li Mo attracted the attention of most of the enemies, and Lin Yue took this opportunity to lead the team to quickly cross the enemy's defense line and head straight to the laboratory.

In the crossfire along the way, Lin Yue's movements became more and more agile, and his attacks became more deadly. He felt the wild power in his heart growing, but he forced himself to stay rational and use calm judgment to guide every shot.

When they finally arrived at the laboratory, Lin Yue saw a sealed metal container on a huge laboratory table, with a strange light flashing inside. He realized that this was the weapon the secret organization was researching.

"We must destroy it." Lin Yue said decisively, rushing to the laboratory table without hesitation. His team members followed closely and began to destroy the laboratory.

Just as they were about to destroy the container, suddenly, a figure flashed out of the shadows and blocked them. Lin Yue saw the man's face clearly, and his heart sank-this was a senior commander of the secret organization and an enemy with powerful strength.

"Do you really think you can destroy our results so easily?" The commander said coldly, with a dangerous light flashing in his eyes.

Lin Yue knew that they were facing a real strong enemy, and this battle would be his biggest test tonight. He made a quick decision and signaled the team members to continue to destroy the laboratory, while he himself stood in front of the commander.

"You go, I'll deal with him." Lin Yue ordered, with unquestionable determination in his voice.

The team members did not hesitate and immediately started to act, and Lin Yue started a head-on confrontation with the commander. The power of the two collided in the air, making a deafening noise.

Lin Yue felt the power in his body surge, but he forced himself to stay calm and fight with tactics instead of brute force. Although his opponent was extremely powerful, Lin Yue still maintained the upper hand in the confrontation. He knew that every attack of his must be accurate, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

The battle was extremely fierce. Lin Yue almost missed several times in the contest with the commander, but he finally found the opponent's weakness with calm judgment and agile movements. In an instant, Lin Yue concentrated all his strength to launch a fatal attack, and the commander was finally knocked down by him when he was unable to defend himself.

Lin Yue panted and stood in front of the fallen enemy. He knew that he had taken the most difficult step and transformed from an ordinary person into a real warrior.

"The laboratory has been destroyed," the team members reported behind him, with excitement and joy of victory in their voices.

Lin Yue nodded, with a flash of fatigue in his eyes, but more determination. He knew that the battle was not over yet, but he was no longer afraid. He was ready to meet all future challenges.

They quickly evacuated the base. In the night, Lin Yue stood on the rooftop again, overlooking the lights of the city. He felt that he had completely changed. The confusion in his heart was gone, replaced by the calmness and determination of a warrior.

"You did it, Lin Yue." Li Mo stood behind him, with a hint of praise in his tone.

"This is just the beginning." Lin Yue replied calmly with a firm look.

Although the future is still full of unknowns, Lin Yue is ready to meet all challenges. He knows that he is no longer the hesitant ordinary person, but a real warrior, a warrior who fights for his tribe and himself.

As the night deepened, Lin Yue and Li Mo stood together, as if blending into the darkness of the night. They knew that the road ahead was full of dangers and challenges, but they were ready to go step by step and meet every battle in the future.