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The realization struck Volk like a thunderclap, freezing him in place. His sharp gaze darted over his surroundings, and the mist that had seemed so endless began to shift, revealing threads of a glistening, sticky substance that crisscrossed the air. It wasn't just mist. It was a web—an enormous, sprawling web. His breath caught as he finally understood: they had walked into a trap the moment they entered the cave.

The sounds of the mist, the roars of distant creatures, even the oppressive silence—it had all been a façade, a sinister orchestration of illusions meant to disorient and corral them like prey. The spider's lair wasn't just the cave; it was the entire mist-shrouded mountain.

Volk's eyes dropped to his arms, and his stomach churned. His muscular frame was tightly bound in layers of silken thread. The webbing was translucent yet strangely alive, shimmering faintly as it clung to him like a second skin. Every movement he made caused it to constrict further, its tensile strength pressing against his flesh like iron bands. His shoulders tensed, and his mind raced.

"No... no, this can't be!" Volk growled, his voice a low rumble filled with anger and disbelief. He strained against the bindings, his muscles bulging as he tried to rip himself free. Veins popped along his forearms and neck, and his teeth clenched so hard it felt as though they might shatter.

"Break!" he snarled, twisting and turning with all the strength he could muster. The threads groaned slightly under the pressure, but they didn't snap. Instead, they seemed to tighten further, constricting his movements more. The spider silk dug into his skin, unyielding and suffocating.

Volk's breathing grew ragged. Sweat beaded on his brow and dripped down his temples as he threw his entire body into the struggle. His mind burned with rage. He was Volk! The leader of the horde! A being who had faced countless battles and conquered every obstacle! And now, he was bound like an insect, helpless and exposed.

"YOU WON'T HOLD ME!" Volk bellowed, his voice echoing through the misty expanse. He twisted his torso violently, trying to create leverage. The webbing creaked, the sound teasing him with the promise of a break—but it was a cruel lie.

He slammed his feet into the ground, attempting to anchor himself and pull with his upper body. The force caused his muscles to ripple like waves, his raw strength manifesting in every fiber of his being. He let out a guttural roar of defiance as he strained harder, harder, harder! The air around him seemed to tremble with his effort.

Yet, the webbing held firm. It wasn't just strong; it was unnatural. Volk's sharp instincts screamed at him that this wasn't ordinary spider silk. This was something far more sinister, imbued with an otherworldly resilience.

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"Come on!" Volk growled, his voice cracking under the weight of his frustration. His claws extended, digging into the silk, but even their razor-sharp edges couldn't pierce it. His arms trembled, his strength faltering as exhaustion began to creep in.

He threw his head back and roared again, his defiance echoing through the mist. He wasn't just fighting the web; he was fighting the crushing realization that, for the first time in a long time, he was powerless.

And yet, the web refused to yield.

Volk's breaths came in ragged gasps now, his powerful chest heaving as he paused for a brief moment, his mind racing. He couldn't break it, couldn't overpower it. His arms felt like lead, his legs trembling under the strain. For the first time, he was forced to confront the undeniable truth: he couldn't win this battle with strength alone.

As the thought struck him, he froze, his head tilting downward. His sharp eyes scanned the webbing binding him, the glistening threads that shimmered faintly in the dim light. And then, like a dagger to the heart, the final, most chilling realization hit him.

The webbing wasn't just around his body—it was inside him. He could feel it now, threads of the same sticky material running through his veins, his muscles, even his thoughts. His struggle had been futile from the start.

Volk's lips parted in a low, guttural growl, but the sound was laced with a rare and bitter emotion: doubt.

"I... can't..." he muttered under his breath, the words foreign and venomous to him.

He tilted his head upward, and there it was—the eight-legged monstrosity looming above him. Its soulless eyes glittered with malevolent amusement as if mocking his futile efforts. It had been watching the entire time, letting him struggle, letting him fight against the inevitable.

Volk stared at the creature, his jaw tightening as fury boiled in his chest. But for the first time, it was accompanied by a dark, gnawing sensation he hadn't felt in years.

Helplessness.

Volk's muscles strained once more as he roared with defiance, every fiber of his being screaming against the unyielding web. Sweat poured down his body, mixing with the faint glow of his skin under the misty light. His veins bulged, his claws scratching furiously at the unrelenting threads. His growl reverberated through the air, but it felt as though the webbing only mocked him, refusing to yield despite his monstrous strength.

"Come on!" Volk bellowed, his voice breaking with the raw intensity of his exertion. His massive frame shook, and his legs stomped against the ground, creating small tremors. He twisted, pulled, jerked—every motion was a desperate attempt to find even the slightest weakness in his bonds.

For a moment, his struggles paused. He glared at the spider perched above him. Its grotesque form, a nightmarish amalgamation of fur, fangs, and shimmering eyes, loomed over him with silent amusement. It was waiting, letting him waste his energy, savoring his defiance.

"No," Volk growled, his teeth grinding. "You don't get to win!"

His focus returned to the web. He bent forward, his claws scratching at the threads around his left arm. Rip! Tear! Snap! He imagined the web breaking under his might. His claws pressed deeper, and though the silk flexed slightly, it remained unbroken. The faint stickiness on his claws only added to his frustration.

With renewed vigor, Volk arched backward, pulling his shoulders with such force that the sinews in his neck stretched taut. His roars shook the cavern, the echoes bouncing back as though mocking him. "I won't stay trapped!" His eyes burned with determination as he redoubled his efforts, jerking his torso and thrashing his legs against the oppressive hold of the web.

Minutes felt like hours as he pushed himself to his limits. His claws chipped against the silk, his muscles screamed for rest, and yet he refused to give up. "Break!" he yelled, his voice trembling under the weight of his anger and desperation.

Suddenly, the spider shifted. Its hulking form descended slightly, its massive legs clicking against the silken strands with an ominous rhythm. Volk's breathing hitched as he felt its eyes lock onto him. The beast had grown bored of waiting.

The spider moved closer, each step deliberate and heavy, causing faint vibrations to ripple through the webbing. Its fangs glistened, dripping with venom that hissed faintly as it touched the threads below. Volk's heart pounded like a war drum, but his growl only deepened. He wasn't afraid—he was enraged.

As the spider loomed closer, Volk thrashed even harder. His entire body twisted, his arms pulling with ferocious strength, his legs kicking furiously. "Come on!" he roared, his voice raw with desperation and fury. The silk groaned under his relentless assault, but it still didn't give.

The spider's grotesque head dipped lower. Its multifaceted eyes reflected Volk's struggling form, its mandibles clicking with eager anticipation. It opened its mouth, revealing curved fangs that gleamed with venom.

"NO!" Volk roared, his voice booming like thunder. His left arm jerked violently, and this time, something shifted. The web around his wrist began to fray, the tension loosening ever so slightly. Volk felt it and redoubled his efforts, yanking and twisting until, with a loud snap, his left arm broke free.

Time seemed to slow as Volk stared at his liberated hand. His claws flexed, and a savage grin spread across his face.

The spider lunged, its fangs descending toward him, but Volk was faster. He swung his free hand upward with all his might, slamming his clawed fist directly into the spider's grotesque face. CRACK! The impact sent shockwaves through the creature's massive body, forcing it to rear back with a deafening screech.

Volk didn't waste a second. His freed hand clawed at the silk binding his torso, tearing at it with relentless fervor. The webbing resisted, but with his immense strength now focused on one side, it began to give way.

The spider, recovering from the blow, lunged at him again. Volk ducked his head and slammed his shoulder forward, ramming into the creature's face. The force sent it skittering backward, its massive legs thrashing wildly.

"You're not the hunter here," Volk snarled, his voice a low, menacing growl. "You're the prey!"

With one arm free, he fought with the ferocity of a cornered beast. His claws ripped at the webbing while he simultaneously defended himself from the spider's relentless assaults. Each time it lunged, Volk met it with a devastating punch or swipe, forcing it to retreat momentarily.

The webbing continued to tear under his assault, and the silk around his right arm began to fray. The tension in the air was palpable, the spider growing more desperate as Volk's strength proved to be far greater than it had anticipated.

Finally, with a feral roar, Volk wrenched his body forward. RIP! The web around his torso tore apart, freeing his other arm. His claws flexed, and his grin widened.

Now it was time for the real fight.