Night Wolves in Kisan

"~Aooooooo!"

"~Aooooooo!"

In the northern part of Kisan Mountains, the tranquility was totally disturbed by the frequent loud howls of wolves. The sounds were echoing in the mountains, frightening anyone who heard it.

At this time, there were plenty of adventurers aiming for the Great Woods. However, those who entered in the north were all stuck in a certain life and death situation.

Unexpectedly, a new horde of demon beasts has migrated from far north to the Kisan Mountains. The beasts were spreading very quickly. Because of this, the adventurers were caught unprepared and trapped in the mountains.

"This is not good. These demon beasts weren't here last month. Why are they all over Kisan Mountains now?"

"I bet Stonewill city isn't fully aware of this yet. This is so sudden. We have to go back and remind the Adventurer Association."

"That's another problem, we're trapped here. We are surrounded."

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Stonewill city, City Hall…

Due to the new crisis reaching his ears, the City Lord has summoned the most important figures from the four great houses: The House of Valarian, the House of Melein, the House of Aurgeis, and the House of Targkaeris.

"Lord Darius, I heard your family's farmland in the north was attacked by Night Wolves," said the City Lord who sat on front of everyone and the U-shaped table.

"Indeed, City Lord. In fact, it already happened twice. Just this morning, I received the news that there was an attack yesterday afternoon," said Lord Darius. His tone hinted his respect to the city lord.

"Fortunately, former house head Theian went there a day before the incident. Otherwise, the house of Valarian would've suffered another big loss."

After Lord Darius words, the Third Elder of Valarian house hurriedly added and smiled. He actually intended to mention Theian's work to the city lord as he knew Lord Darius and the other elders of the family wouldn't say it.

Hearing the Third Elder, Lord Darius could only glance at him. After all, he had said the truth.

"This is really surprising, there were no records about wolves around Kisan Mountains for decades," said the Lord of Aurgeis House, Lord Wendelein Aurgeis. He breathed deeply and glanced at the City Lord.

In the way the seats were arranged, he was one of the closest to the City Lord. Also speaking about connections, it can be said that he is quite closed the City Lord.

At this time, he really wanted to say something to the City Lord but the Lord of Targkaeris said something more relevant. He quickly gave up the words and only listened. Besides, the Lord of Targkaeris and the City Lord were closer and best friends.

"These wolves are most probably from the Avean Dark Forest in the north," the Head of Targkaeris household, Liodas Targkaeris, said solemnly.

"Avean Dark Forest," the City Lord paused and pondered, "it is most probable indeed. Though the Lumber Nest Region and Woodland of Graver are closer to Kisan Mountains, the bloodline of wolves from there cannot survive to cross two deadly regions, Green Cloud Forest and Lost Wethinorth Kingdom."

"That makes sense. Apart from that, Kisan mountain range extends to the north and it is not hard to pass through the mountain range between it and the Avean Dark Forest," Lord Wendelein added and pointed at a point in the paper map above the table.

Everyone nodded.

"According to the adventurers in our family who has returned from the north last month, they have indeed encountered wolves just between Avean Dark Forest and Kisan Mountains," Lord Liodas also said.

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"I'm afraid this is a big threat to our city. I'd like to ask for the four great houses' full assistance in this matter. I'm ordering all of you to deploy your available mages and get ready to hunt."

After a slightly lengthy discussion, the City Lord stood up and said directly and solemnly.

"Our people are here in the city. We can't let the demon beasts bring the battle here. We'll bring it to them and exterminate their kind from Kisan Mountains!"

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Kisan Mountains…

"This… this… four Night Wolves!" Timothy exclaimed in horror. His entire body was trembling in fear when he hurriedly stepped back with his weakened legs.

Just a while ago, everybody was at ease, walking on road. But they never thought the demons have already eyed them.

Ten meters to the front, two wolves were blocking the way. At the same time, another two blocked the rear. Their red eyes were all glaring at the humans. They all looked fierce, well-fed, and muscular.

The team was completely surrounded this time. The other sides without Night Wolves were all full of tall shrubs and sharp reeds that was impossible to run through. At this moment, they all know that it was even more impossible to ran or escape than before.

In reality, it wasn't only Timothy who was scared.

When they faced a single Night Wolf before, it was already difficult to deal with and some were injured, let alone four Night Wolves.

"Larvel!" Suddenly, Gayne yelled solemnly, his eyes locked on the two Night Wolves in front.

"I know!" Larvel gritted his teeth. He was behind Gayne and Xanus, and was facing the other two Night Wolves. Not long after he nodded, he hammered his palm on the ground and crouched down.

"Ice Spike Trap!" Larvel yelled the spell with all his strength. It was his second Elite-level ice spell. The white magic circle was drawn on the ground.

But the magic circle didn't seem normal, like the ones he used before. The lines on it were thicker and it was glowing a bit brighter. Apart from that, it was also way larger: a diameter of more than five feet.

When Glin saw this, he was quite surprised. The magic spell was nothing special, but the process he witnessed was strange to him.

In a blink of an eye, ice started out of the magic circle and smeared the ground towards the two wolves. The atmosphere began to be cold and thin white mists came above the ground.

"Ahhh!!!" Larvel roared.

All the Night Wolves charged towards the team.

When the spreading ice reached the two wolves' limbs, sharp ice spikes grew like lightning out of the ice-smeared ground. It took only a second and more than ten large ice spikes stabbed the two Night Wolves.

The two Night Wolves looked terrible. Their bodies were completely raptured; the ice spikes pierced through their flesh and organs. Their blood rushed out like streams across the cleavages of the ice crystals. Instantly dead!

Such penetrative ice property, Glin was shocked when it killed two Night Wolves in an instant. He can't help but look at Larvel with admiration. This is powerful magic!!!

The magic circle faded.

But looking at Larvel, Glin soon realized that the previous ice magic he made was a double-edged sword. Larvel collapsed and fell to the ground.

"Larvel!" Timothy yelled when he saw this. He quickly helped Larvel to rise but shortly realized Larvel was unconscious.

Glin breathed deeply and glanced to front of the team. There were still two Night Wolves. It wasn't over yet, he quickly pulled out his sword.