Chapter 180 30. Finally Waiting for You
"The fate has begun to turn." Morayig Heg and Darkus exchanged a few brief greetings and then flew away, as if they had never been here. The content of the greetings was nothing more than Darkus asking her where she had been recently, how she hadn't been seen for a long time, etc., and also asked about some things in the mountains.
Maranur, Dorian and their followers glanced at the white-feathered crow in surprise, then turned their heads away. They knew more or less what it symbolized, and they also probably knew about the white-feathered crow. It represented something, but they couldn't help but try their best to look at the white-feathered crow from the corner of their eyes.
Darkus waved his hand and team building began.
In the freezing cold wind, the Disaster Walker chariot and the cold lizard traveled through the treacherous peaks. The wheels of the chariot and the thick and powerful hind legs of the cold lizard moved cautiously on the deep snow, making a creaking sound. Stomp.
There is no obvious road between the peaks, so the team can only move slowly along the mountain. Sometimes you encounter steep cliffs and sometimes you go through rugged mountain trails. The neighing of horses, the sound of wheels, the roar of cold lizards and the sound of wind intertwined to form a sad movement.
Darkus arranged the Hellscourge family's Disaster Walker chariot at the front and rear of the team to facilitate detection and U-turn. The cold lizards were huddled in the middle of the group, wrapped in the disasterwalker chariots of the Naggarond Dread Lords.
The cold wind was biting, and the dignitaries and beast tamers in the team buried their heads deeply in their hoods. Their faces were eroded by the cold wind, and an indescribable feeling emerged, but they were far from exhausted. They were still walking firmly without any intention of flinching. After all, they had all come in. Besides, there were no weaklings in Nagaros!
As the team continues to move forward, the surrounding scenery is constantly changing. High mountains, deep valleys and canyons, and vast snowfields seem to have entered a mysterious and dangerous dimension. The traces of Kalonde Carl's team have long since disappeared. The environment here is more complicated than imagined. Darkus can also understand at this time why Druch has not surveyed and understood it for more than 5,000 years. .
The next day, the team continued to move forward in the mountains. When they passed through steep peaks and came to a dense forest, a sudden battle broke out.
The cold wind is howling, and deep in the forest, giant wolves are lurking quietly, with their bodies lowered and their eyes sharp, as if waiting for something.
However, as the saying goes, one thing will bring another thing down, so the animal trainers still sent out this large group of giant wolves in advance. The tamers know very well that these wolves are not ordinary wolves, but giant wolves. The giant wolves here are also different from the giant wolves that Darkus encountered in the Black Ridge Mountains. The giant wolves here are stronger and more ferocious. Their long legs, broad feet, and slender chest give them great endurance, making them ideal for long-distance running. Combined with their keen senses, huge canine teeth and powerful jaws, they become one of the most fearsome predators in the treacherous forest of the Peaks.
"Don't these giant wolves hibernate? No, wolves sleep for the rest of the winter." Darkus looked at the giant wolf that seemed to be as big as a cow and thought quickly. He could only comment that this place was too close to the Chaos Wasteland. The wind of magic and the erosion of Chaos made these giant wolves a little confused, so he blew the Spica Zuma horn directly.
The Disaster Walker chariot has magical terrain adaptability. The trainer can drive the chariot to roam freely in the wilderness, swamps, cliffs and caves to catch prey. It is fast and maneuverable, and is good at reconnaissance, interception and harassment. Except that it is not suitable for use as a breakthrough force and leaves horse hoof prints and ruts when traveling, it is good at everything else. It can be called the panacea of Druchi's army.
The trainers who heard the horn sound quickly gathered the Disaster Walker chariots together and formed a formation relying on the trees. No matter how fast the Disaster Walker chariot is, it is not as fast as the giant wolf in the forest. Before the team set off, they had rehearsed how to deal with this situation correctly. The conclusion was to form a formation and fight in vain, don't rush! The enemy will come up later and send him away! When encountering a large group of wolves, there is no room for the Disaster Walker chariot to perform. It can only be defeated by Calvary. The giant wolves are not stupid, they will also hunt around.
The dignitaries and sorceresses jumped off the cold lizard's back, holding the leng lizard's noose, filling the vacant positions in the formation. At this time, Darkos misses the big guy far away in Lustria. As long as the smart big guy roars a few times, these stupid little naughties will start to act on their own. It's not like now that the direct human-machine function has been cut in half.
Soon, the dignitaries, beast trainers and female magicians were ready. Firewood was even set up in the small open space in the middle, and the snow water that was about to boil was boiling in the big pot. Nervous? nonexistent! These Druchi are the essence of this authoritative monarchy country. They are just slightly on guard waiting for the coming attack of the giant wolves. The trouble was nothing but the restless cold lizards who were ready to attack, but under Darkus's horn, these stupid naughties still suppressed the urge to attack.
As for the Reaper Ballista still resting on the Disaster Walker chariot, the forest here is too dense and cannot be used, and there are only a few angles for shooting. Moreover, after firing only a few rounds, we have to engage the enemy. These ballistas are still of great use.
Genevieve did not put on guard, but carried the bowl on a wooden tray and kept elegantly shuttled among the team, as if she was no stranger to her old profession, full of freehandness and confidence, really like a Like a sixteen-year-old innocent blond girl from Bretonnia.
The giant wolves kept adjusting their positions, trying to find a point to attack. This silence before the start of the fight did not alarm the Druchis, and they did not care whether this silence meant that something more terrible was about to happen. They even got a little tired of waiting, so they took out their pipes and chewing tobacco, enjoyed them, and started talking.
A quarter of an hour, half an hour, and an hour passed, but the giant wolves never launched a surprise attack.
Maranur glanced back at Darkus, who nodded. The two brothers, who had a tacit understanding, completed the communication with just their eyes. Soon Maranur began to direct his circle of druch production. An illusion that reveals flaws, luring the giant wolves to attack.
Finally, a sharp howl resounded throughout the mountain stream, and the giant wolves suddenly rose into the sky and rushed towards the team. Their eyes were full of ferocity and bloodlust, as if they wanted to tear Druchi's body into pieces and devour them all.
"Good guy, I'm very hungry. I haven't had a party in a few days." Darkus joked. He always stood on the huge wheel of the Disaster Walker, blowing the cold wind, and he was looking for it.
Huge packs of wolves came from all directions, making a noise with their roars, claws and teeth. A life-and-death struggle for the giant wolves began. The Druchi began to string up their repeating crossbows and harpoon crossbows. They held the crossbows with both hands, adjusted the angle, and looked ahead, looking at the giant wolves that were about to rush over. Wolf. The roars of the giant wolves were getting closer and closer, but the mood of the Druchi did not become more and more tense.
Suddenly, a giant wolf came close at hand, and it seemed that it could knock down the Drukhi with a few more jumps. They quickly pulled the crossbow string, and the arrows were shot out. The giant wolf cried out in pain, fell to the ground, and its life gradually disappeared. With the continuous shooting, the offensive of the giant wolves was hindered. The harpoon crossbow arrows could easily penetrate the skin of the giant wolves, while the repeating crossbow was not so powerful, but it could also cause damage to the giant wolves. No small amount of damage and trouble.
Alyssa turned her head and glanced at Darkus, who also nodded to her, and the tacit understanding partners completed the communication with their eyes. She knew that the giant wolf leader didn't need her to deal with it. After controlling Gurzhifeng to apply a layer of Paine's hard fur to the team, she began to use the Amber Spear to attack the giant wolves unscrupulously. She now really understands this spell, the scorching amber spear, flying towards the giant wolves with incredible accuracy, and the spear will not disappear after passing through the giant wolf's body, but will continue to Attack the next one, and the next one. She was shaking a deadly flower hand, and every shake was accompanied by the death of a giant wolf.
Among the other three sorceresses, Cowell's sister is proficient in shadow spells, and Colonia and Drusala are both proficient in dark and shadow spells. Colonia smiled and began to wave her hands and chant something. After a while, the sorceresses' Cruciatus Curse, Wither and Weakness spells were applied to the giant wolf's body and mind.
Darkus could clearly feel that the speed of the giant wolves had slowed down significantly. Some giant wolves couldn't even stand the power of these three spells at the same time. They lay down directly on the ground and howled in pain, but the remaining giant wolves The wolves still stumbled, roaring in pain and charging one after another.
The trainer was still firing arrows, trying to suppress the attacks of the giant wolves as much as possible.
The dignitaries put down their repeating crossbows and took out soul eaters, halberds, serrated swords and shields. They held sharp blades in their hands and had firm eyes, waiting to fight against the giant wolves. Maranur was still chewing tobacco and drinking black water, and kept cursing. Most of them had undergone strict training since childhood. At this time, they relied on the cold lizards, trees and their companions to maintain a strict fighting formation.
The wolves howled and their footsteps rumbled, rushing towards the dignitaries like a flood. The dignitaries faced the giant wolves with great agility, and while cursing loudly, they accurately stabbed the vital points of the giant wolves. They are military elites who are not afraid of battle because they are born to fight.
As time went on, the fighting became more intense. The dignitaries were not hindered at all by the cold armor and thick snow. They cooperated tacitly with their companions and the cold lizards. As tough as black steel, they slashed every giant with knives, swords and halberds. Wolf.
"Why are there so many? Are the giant wolves from the entire dangerous peaks here? No wonder they dare to attack in broad daylight." Darkus did not participate in the battle, but still stood on the wheel, observing the situation on the battlefield, and occasionally blew Sound the horn to suppress the cold lizard who wants to leave the team and prepare to attack without authorization.
"I've finally waited for you!" Darkus suddenly couldn't help but sing, because he finally waited. During the melee, an outrageously large black figure loomed behind the giant wolves. It was stronger and larger than the other giant wolves, and its eyes revealed an unparalleled majesty and wildness.
Darkus didn't know how powerful the giant wolf leader was, but he knew that the giant wolf leader was incredibly fast. It just flickered and then suddenly disappeared. Yes, it just flickered. It only appeared for less than a second. It's as hard to capture as if it were teleportation magic.
At this time, Darkus had already retracted the Spicazuma horn and put the magic-breaking arrow on his bow. It is strange to say that this kind of arrow was prepared not long after he came to this world. The original target was those The sorceresses and powerful men never got the chance to use them.
A giant wolf suddenly jumped up and pounced on Walter. Walter held up his shield and carried his legendary leaf hammer and quickly dodged. It was hit by an arrow shot by Carlion before it could hit the ground. It opened its mouth, and the head of the arrow emerged from the back of its head. It paused briefly in mid-air, and then was pierced through the heart by Alyssa's amber spear. The amber spear hit again. The head of a giant wolf was about to leap up. The giant wolf fell into the snow in a low parabola without wailing.
The corpses of the giant wolves formed an impenetrable wall, blocking the subsequent attacks of the giant wolves. The trainers continued to shoot, and the sorceresses continued to release offensive and beneficial magic.
The extremely cunning giant wolf leader appeared again. This time Darkus raised his bow and shot without thinking. The arrow passed through the air and slid toward it. It used its fast and abnormal speed to dodge the arrows, and the arrows slid into the tree trunk behind it. It prepared to continue hiding. Soon, the second arrow and the third arrow came one after another, and Darkwu In order to ensure a sure kill, Si shot three magic-breaking arrows in succession. It barely dodged the second arrow, but the third one blocked its movement, and the arrow did not block it and accurately hit its left eye. , it let out a howl of pain that resounded throughout the mountain stream. Before it could finish howling, Darkus' fourth arrow came again, accurately hitting its mouth, and it fell straight to the snow. Didn't get up either.
Contrary to Darkus' imagination, the death of the giant wolf leader did not declare the end of this battle. The giant wolves howled in grief and pain because of the death of their leader, but became even more ferocious in their attacks without fear of death. The pressure faced by the Druchis was even greater than before, and the powerful were still bleeding and slashing. The animal trainers headed by Carlion were stunned for a moment, because it was the first time for them to encounter such a situation, but they continued to shoot after being stunned to help share the pressure of the dignitaries in front.
"What's the situation? Is something dirty causing trouble?" Darkus thought as he shot with his bow to reduce the pressure on the team. At this time, the dignitaries and cold lizards were more or less injured. Fortunately, there were no deaths for the time being.
The dead corpses of the giant wolves were piled three meters high. The Druchs climbed on top of the piles of giant wolf corpses and slashed numbly and mechanically. From time to time, they yelled and cursed to vent their emotions.
Darkus had no shooting range at this time, and roared directly, picked up the halberd of Lord Quiteli, and rushed in the direction of Genevieve. Genevieve waved the dagger and serrated sword like a shadow dancer. Likewise, traveling among the wolves, occasionally having to avoid accidental damage from arrows and magic.
Drusala has stopped casting spells for a long time. The magical wind here has been drained away, and there is only a little Gul's wind for Alyssa to squander. After she executed a giant wolf with the noble sword, she saw Genevieve dancing gracefully. Genevieve used a sliding shovel to kill a giant wolf that rushed towards her, then charged up and jumped up and stepped on the tree trunk. He jumped up and slashed the waist of a giant wolf with his dagger. The giant wolf let out a mournful cry and then collapsed there unable to move.
"Don't be stunned." Darkus had already ran over, and his halberd directly pierced a giant wolf that was about to attack Drusala. Drusala quickly recovered from her brief thoughts and began to cover him in the battle.
After fighting for a long time, there was no longer any idea of a formation. Several Druchi who trusted each other relied on each other to form large and small battle groups to fight against the giant wolf.
Darkus put his halberd on the ground and breathed heavily, because the battle was finally over, and the few remaining giant wolves finally lost their characteristic of never being defeated, and turned around and fled into the woods. He looked at the blood-stained Drukis surrounding him. Some of them were the coagulated blood of the giant wolf, some were bleeding from the giant wolf's bites, and some of their armor was incomplete. He didn't even know where Cowell's helmet had gone. .
"Have a great time hunting!" Maranur limped up to Darkus and stretched out his fist.
Darkus also stretched out his fist and touched Maranur, then raised his fist, with a crazy look on his face, and suddenly laughed, with a sense of catharsis in the laughter. He felt relaxed and happy, as if all the pent-up depression in his body had been vented, but he didn't say anything crazy like a madman suddenly sharpening his knife at night.
The Druchis, both men and women, began to laugh loudly, declaring their victory.
"Kalien!" Darkus suddenly yelled.
"Master!" Kalien ran over quickly.
"Do you need to evacuate immediately?"
"Master, if you want, you can camp here tonight." Kalien did not blurt out directly, but thought carefully before saying.
"Absolutely, who knows?" Darkus knew that it was the coldest time of winter in Nagaros. Except for the giant wolves that did not need to hibernate, all other giant beasts and wild beasts almost hibernated at this time. If it was summer, he would probably have to moisten it up. Who knows if manticores and harpies will swoop down after smelling the lingering smell of blood. He nodded. He chose to believe in Kalien. In his eyes, Kalien was relatively reliable. His performance in the Trial Voyage, Krakalond and Lustria Continent did not disappoint him. .
"By the way, help me take care of the skin of the giant wolf leader."
This brave team set up a tent at the wind outlet of the giant wolf carcasses. The cold lizards walked around and gnawed on the giant wolf carcasses. The dignitaries dismantled their armor and wiped their bodies with hot water to wash away the blood. , the injury will be treated and bandaged. The trainers counted the corpses of the giant wolves, occasionally pulling out some of the giant wolf's fangs and fur that were still in good condition, and also cut off some hind legs for today's dinner and future food, and then fed some to the war horses.
Darkus did not give the giant wolf skin that was not in good condition as a gift to Drusala. The skin was full of scars and gaps. It was obvious that the giant wolf leader had experienced life and death battles of all sizes during his lifetime, and this The skin is too big to be made into clothes. Instead, it is suitable to be made into items such as carpets or tent mats.
In the evening, the Druchi ate the roasted hind legs of the giant wolf and drank the thawed wine. Although the legs were a little sour, it did not stop them from bragging about the battle.
Moreover, the number of giant wolf carcasses was also counted, and it was probably over two hundred. Darkus looked at Kalien who was eating the food. Kalien immediately put down the food and shook his head at him, saying that he didn't understand either. He couldn't understand why there were so many wolves in this ghost place, and they all gathered together. Is there something dirty causing trouble? Did those guys from Caronde Carr lure them here on purpose? But it seems that this is not true. Is that the giant wolf leader who is considered a legendary giant wolf and can unite all directions? But it has nothing to do with him. He is a dark elf, not a goblin. It doesn't matter if he is a legendary giant wolf. Can he still ride it? Dark Elf Wolf Rider? Dark Elf Wolf Cavalry Archer? However, the fighting power of this group of Druchi is indeed off the charts. They are far-reaching and advanced, with physics and magic. If they had been replaced by another team, they would have been defeated long ago.
Nothing happened all night, except for the lingering giant wolves, but these outmoded giant wolves were limited to howling a few times in the periphery, as if waiting for the team to leave and gnawing on the corpses of their former companions.
The team continued to set off the next day.
After traveling for a long time, a cave appeared in the team's field of vision. It seemed to be a huge cave inside.
(End of chapter)