bullyxtreme Chapter 107 The Wolf Knights
Chapter 107 The Wolf Knights
A massive rock cave, magnificent steps, and a group of people in uniform standing on both sides, with the wolf beast sitting calmly behind, the entire crowd simultaneously shouting to welcome the wolf king to his seat.
The giant wolf's breathing reverberated through the cave, its eyes gleaming as it surveyed everyone below. The collar on its chest was specially made for the wolf king, with a magic array in the center inlaid with light magic stones.
"Reporting to the lord, the legendary hero has appeared in Wolf Wilds and is assisting the local knights in repelling the attack of the Golden Eagle Demon horde. He remains in place and has not moved."
"Send the first team of knights to meet the hero, determined to use his power for our purposes. If necessary, you humans may use your special methods. The most important thing right now is to eliminate the threat of otherworldly monsters. Remember not to clash with the hero."
The guard bowed and reported, and the lord answered verbally, though the wolf lord remained silent throughout. A special magic circle on his collar allowed the lord to speak in human language, facilitating communication with his human guards.
However, the wolf lord did not like this method. After giving the instructions to the humans, the lord stepped forward and howled, and a squad of knights on the periphery immediately obeyed and assembled, ready to carry out the wolf king's orders.
Speaking in human language is a way to befriend human forces. The Wolf Lord forces himself to communicate in a way that is not comfortable for him. Now that the danger of otherworldly monsters is causing panic among the masses, the Wolf Lord needs to unite the forces living in Wolf Wilderness more than ever before.
Any creature with the ability can gain a place in the Knights Order. Anything that can be used to enhance combat power must be taken for its own use. For the peace and tranquility of Wolfland, the Wolf King will not hesitate to cooperate with the most deadly enemy.
After reporting the hero's deeds, the next step was to report on the otherworldly monster:
A shadowy figure of an otherworldly monster was spotted on an interstate highway. According to eyewitnesses, the monster may have the ability to fly.
The entire investigation team has been out of contact for twelve hours and their whereabouts are still unknown.
Twenty-three wolf knights and seventeen wolf knights disappeared from the Knights of the Order, their remains never found...
As dawn broke and the sun rose, the street cleaning work had already begun, with people moving stones and tending to timber. The sounds of their work preceded the crowing of roosters.
"Do people in Langye Prefecture get up this early? Even high school students on Earth would be awake at this hour, right?" (Japanese high school student)
Pushing open the window and looking at the rising sun on the horizon, Yao Hui stared in disbelief at the energetic working crowd outside. He couldn't figure out if they were just too diligent or if he was just too lazy.
"Good morning, Yaohui. Ajiu told me to come find her when you wake up. Today she wants to ask Zhaoyu about the Light Magic Stone."
Yong-yi Chun-jing, who was sunbathing by the window, heard Zeta's voice coming from inside. A-jiu had sent a message to Yong-yi Chun-jing last night, saying that he knew some new information.
As Yao Hui stepped outside, he saw Sean walking towards him. Sean had just finished his night shift and his face was full of sleepiness, but judging from his relaxed expression, he had at least gotten through the night safely.
"Good morning, Haruki. But it's time for me to say goodnight. A-Kyu said we'd meet at the guild, but I won't be going this time. If you find anything, please let me know later."
After a brief exchange, Sean picked up a book and headed to his room. According to Sean himself, reading before bed helps him relax both physically and mentally.
Holding his breakfast pancake, Yaohui paused at the stall. The dusty streets made it unsuitable to eat while walking, so he decided to finish his meal at the stall before continuing his journey.
"Hmm, your skills are extraordinary, Master! Why don't you let Yaohui learn a few tricks from you and try making them back home? Otherwise, what will I do if I can't eat them anymore?"
Belial Twilight was still in that excited state while eating the biscuit, showing no signs of having just stayed up all night. Although it was obvious that he couldn't be considered human, Haruki had already come to regard Belial Twilight as a senior figure to him.
"Oh, stop joking, brother. My cooking skills are nothing special. If you want to eat, you can eat as much as you want this time. I'll make sure you have a good meal, hahaha."
The stall owner wasn't surprised to see Belial Twilight. Instead, he looked at the black-headed sword that seemed to float in mid-air with great curiosity. Perhaps he was curious about the otherworldly magic sword, or perhaps he was just happier because the other party had praised his craftsmanship.
The bustling traffic on the streets was not due to prosperity but to construction. Everyone in sight was working, and the sounds of conversation and shouts rose and fell. This kind of liveliness was rarely seen on the intact streets that Yao Hui had just arrived in.
"Could it be that the arrival of a hero has put everyone at ease? They've even become more energetic at work?"
Zeta was equally bewildered by the scene unfolding before her; the Ultra race, skilled in magic, rarely witnessed such a sight of everyone working together.
"Maybe everyone wants to make a good impression on the heroes from another world, or maybe they want to show off their cultural talents. I can't say for sure."
Yao Hui couldn't figure out the reason, but he would remember the reality of the scene before him. Sometimes, just recalling such a down-to-earth scene could make him feel better.
"So what exactly happened, A-Jiu? Have you found any new clues about the Light Magic Stone?"
Yao Hui pushed open the door and saw A Jiu and Zhao Yu already seated on either side. A Jiu frowned and looked rather serious, while Zhao Yu fidgeted with her hands on her lap.
"Let me be frank, the next hero has basically been decided. There are eyewitnesses who say they saw the Light Magic Stones falling, and this time the Light Stones are heading straight for the chosen one."
Based on accounts from the public and his own investigation within the guild, Ajiu has confirmed that when the Light Stone is initially launched, it will choose its own master, just like it did with Sean before.
"That's great! Who is that heroine? If we find her and get the Light Stone back, our power will grow stronger again, won't it?"
Yao Hui listened to what was being said, his face showing excitement, but he was the only one who was excited; the other two still looked worried.
"It's easy to say, but this time, our partner hero isn't ready to get into battle."
Ajiu looked at Zhaoyu, who was standing to the side with her head down, with a worried expression. Zhaoyu seemed particularly nervous whenever the topic of battle came up, and even when she stood there thinking about it, she didn't have much confidence.
"Wait, is Zhao Yu the one chosen by the Light Magic Stone? If so, why didn't you tell me about this before, Zhao Yu?"
"I... to be honest, I'm not sure if I have the ability. I've never been involved in combat before. I still think it's impossible for the Light Stone to choose someone without combat ability as the hero. Could there be some mistake?"
Yaohui's question made Zhaoyu even more nervous. The thought of facing a ferocious monster and fighting a rampaging carnivorous beast made Zhaoyu restless. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't imagine what it would be like to fight a monster.
"This... it's really hard to accept that it happened so suddenly. It's okay, Zhaoyu. We can investigate slowly now. When I first met Zeta, I was also given a mission in a time of crisis. At the time, I couldn't understand why I had this fate. But everything got better later, and everything will be alright."
"Ah, Haruki was able to fight alongside Zeta from the very beginning. I can't do that! What if I drag everyone down with me..."
Yaohui's words of comfort did not have much effect. Instead, they made Zhaoyu, who was still immersed in her own emotions, even more agitated. She raised her hands and squeezed her face, staring with eyes full of melancholy.
Seeing Zhao Yu's mental breakdown, Yao Hui and A Jiu didn't know what to do. They had both prepared themselves mentally before starting this journey, so it was obviously difficult for them to persuade someone who had never thought about throwing themselves into battle.
A loud knocking on the door interrupted the thoughts of the people inside, while the howling of wolves outside indicated that the situation had changed.
"Excuse me for disturbing you, hero. The Wolf Knights from Lord's Mountain are requesting an audience and are on their way here."