It's not the protagonist, what does it matter if you are trapped in the Shura field

Chapter 651 Can dogs have their own thoughts?

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Five days later.

The Wings of Heaven arrived near the edge of the Crimson Forbidden Forest in the southern part of the continent and dropped a first-level god and his apostles from an altitude of 10,000 meters.

The view from above was an endless sea of ​​trees, which looked completely different from the atmosphere of Senkamanda. The deep red color seemed to absorb the light as well, like the dripping bloody mouth of an abyss.

sieve--

During the high-speed descent, several dark platforms slowed the fall to some extent, and the impact after hitting the ground washed over the deep red sea of ​​trees in front of us.

Lovi and Ah Hu Lili stood up and stared at the non-existent entrance in front of them on a barren piece of land. The dog girl's eyes were slightly dazed.

Known as a forbidden land on the continent where even birds would fall, the Crimson Forbidden Tree Sea, controlled and sealed by a witch, is located further west of the Dark Families on the map, separated by a buffer zone. It seems that even the Dark Faction's demon kingdoms do not want to approach this place.

"Woof." Luo Wei suddenly fell ill.

"??? What are you doing??" Ah Hu Lili looked at him suspiciously as she put away the map.

Luo Wei smiled and said nothing, standing next to Ah Hu and Lily, looking up at the deep red sea of ​​trees in front of him.

Now we really start with just a dog.

“Let’s go.” He said, looking at the sea of ​​trees before him. “This place is almost like a real hell, so don’t let your guard down.”

The two entered the forest, but the moment they stepped in, a light red mist suddenly filled the surroundings, and the visibility in the forest became extremely low, as if they were in a dreamlike phantom.

Ah Hu Lili became alert almost immediately.

“This isn’t someone casting a spell; it was part of some kind of barrier from the moment we stepped in,” Luo Wei concluded.

But despite their assessment, after walking less than two hundred meters, a chilling howl echoed through the forest, and a pack of blood-red leopards pounced on the two of them.

Swah——

Ah Hu Lili swung away the claw marks, reacting extremely quickly. In almost a few lightning strikes, the monsters that hadn't even hit the ground were torn apart, their wounds gleaming with light as mushrooms sprouted from them as they collapsed to the ground.

"Mushroom?" the dog girl asked, maintaining a wary posture.

"It's probably because the environment is constantly eroding everything here. There are some kind of spores in the air. Weaker people might soon be unable to breathe, and then their bodies will be covered in mushrooms and explode, causing them to die."

"Then why didn't we... oh."

Ah Hu Lili knew that asking was pointless; he was a first-level god, and she was his apostle, so he certainly wouldn't be easily defeated by spores in the air.

A magical place.

Continuing forward, the two were frequently attacked by giant moving plants, rotting deer with glowing red eyes, and bloody ducks that would explode on their own. One of them, a spider the size of a house, fell down and startled the dog girl. She nearly erased its existence with her sharp claws.

"??"

The two arrived at a nearby lake. The entire lake was filled with an aura of power. The lake water and the mist on the lake surface were a deep red color, making it look like a blood lake shrouded in mist.

Everything here seems to be hostile to intruders.

After defeating the giant monster that suddenly emerged from the lake, Ah Hu Lili lay steadily on the ground on the lake shore, afraid that something else might pop up.

Luo Wei did not make a move throughout the entire process.

"Awooo! Awooo!"

After barking a few times at the lake and seeing no movement, Ah Hu Lili temporarily lowered her guard and turned around, only to see Luo Wei looking at her with a scrutinizing gaze.

"??"

Dogs are very alert.

"What's wrong? Just say what you want to say," she said, frowning.

"Can you feel any changes in your physical strength? This should be your first real combat experience in a long time, right?"

"...?"

Ah Hu Lili looked at her palms. She just felt that she had been inexplicably getting stronger recently. Even though she hadn't done anything, she was much stronger than when she first returned to the valley.

In fact, the monsters she just defeated were all SSS-level monsters.

Through observation, Luo Wei also recognized that she could use a portion of her powers. For example, when she tore the giant spider apart with her claws, she must have briefly projected extraterrestrial power onto her claws. Although it was not as powerful as when she created a gap on the blade, it was still a formidable attack method. Monsters without divine attributes were practically defenseless in front of her.

Is it true that he is exceptionally adaptable?

She didn't have any suitable combat skills, and she was able to fight to this extent solely through the physical instincts of the orc race. She also subconsciously and briefly used her domain power.

He truly deserves to be called his apostle.

"I know I'm using your power, but haven't you been refusing to help all this time?"

“It’s alright,” Rowe said, looking at her. “This trip will also give you some practical experience. Use the physical abilities you’ve developed through rigorous training at ACB48.”

"Oh……"

A wild fighting style.

Although their styles differed, the dog girl made quite a high use of the power assigned to her. In fact, after so much time had passed, the burden of the power on her by the apostles had been significantly reduced.

Hmm... However, in terms of magic usage, she has the same problem as me: she consumes it too quickly. Let's see how long she can last.

The two continued forward, and whenever something happened, Ah Hu Lili would bar her teeth and charge out, unleashing a storm of claws and kicks. Luo Wei walked slowly to her fighting pace, as naturally as if taking a stroll in this deep red forest where birds were forbidden to fly.

"Why is this place called a no-fly zone for birds?" Ah Hu Lili asked, having not encountered any monsters for a while.

“The effects of the barrier field will pull down any flying objects above,” Rowe explained, “or rather, it’s the result of something that needs to be sealed collapsing unexpectedly.”

“This… this.”

She looked up and saw that the sky held evil laws, and the forest was full of corrosive spores. Before becoming his apostle, her first reaction to hearing about these places would have been to stay as far away as possible.

However, the monsters living here are starting to avoid them as much as possible.

As they walked on, the forest became quiet, but this quietness felt eerie, and Ah Hu Lili remained on guard almost the entire time.

"Is there something...?" she asked quietly, perking up. "It's behind you, but there's no need to look back."

"??"

Hearing him say that, Ah Hu and Lily did not turn around, but ever since they were reminded, they felt that something was following them. They walked with trepidation, their muscles tense.

Then, without her noticing, she saw something casting a huge circular shadow from behind them, right in front of them.

"...!!"

This almost immediately sent a shiver down the dog girl's spine, and her tail fur stood on end.

Lo Wei simply walked on without saying anything.

"Now?!" the dog girl asked, her hair standing on end.

“This thing has been with us for a long time,” Luo Wei said, looking ahead and stepping over a small section of tree root. “Since it didn’t attack when you were fighting, it’s most likely some kind of distortion effect. You’ll know the details once you look back.”

"?"

Hearing him say that she could turn around, Ah Hu and Lily couldn't contain their nervousness and curiosity and turned to look—

Then she saw a large red moon, about ten meters in diameter, with human features staring intently at her.

Ah Hu Lili: "!!!"

Feeling uneasy under the eerie sight, she was suddenly pushed by an invisible force, staggering back two steps. Before she could even realize what was happening, she gathered her strength in her claws and charged forward, barking and scratching wildly until the other person was completely shattered. She was still panting heavily, unable to recover from the shock.

Hmm... the weak power of the rules is naturally ineffective against his apostles.

The two then arrived at a lake that appeared to be clear.

After receiving permission from Rowe, Ah Hu Lili ran to the lake to wash her face, then returned to his side. Seeing him sitting on a fallen tree trunk, she also raised her tail and sat on it.

The man and his dog sat there, their figures so frail.

Ah Hu Lili drooped her ears in frustration, recalling the day's events: exploding ducks appearing everywhere, a giant spider suddenly falling down, and a huge red face...

Waaaaah... These are all things she never imagined she would see in her life... She doesn't like big faces...

"What, regretting coming out with me?" Luo Wei suddenly asked.

"No... I've never seen these things before, wow..."

In the past, she had only dealt with some shell beasts and fish monsters in the underground space of the valley, mostly low- to mid-level servants. The monsters she encountered here were completely different from what she had previously known.

Hmm... it's roughly like fighting goblins and then suddenly having to challenge a dragon.

Luo Wei knew that her understanding of monsters was based on common sense, but this was not a place defined by common sense. In fact, she had done quite well. No matter what she encountered, she did not back down. Even if she had to shout a few times to embolden herself, she would immediately enter a fighting state. Her actions were not hesitant, which was good. It would be too much to ask her to think about tactics immediately.

"Come to think of it, I haven't asked you yet what your own thoughts are."

“You asked me to come without even asking for my opinion…” Ah Hu Lili muttered twice, “Isn’t it said that apostles cannot disobey their master’s orders?”

"Hmm... but that doesn't mean apostles can't have their own thoughts. If you really don't want to come, I might understand if you tell me."

"I didn't refuse to come..."

Ah Hu Lili shook her tail. "If I have the ability, I would like to help with these things that are happening on the mainland."

Luo Wei smiled as he listened to her words.

"Isn't it good to express your thoughts?"

"...?"

Ah Hu Lili didn't understand what he meant, and sat on the tree trunk, glancing at him with a puzzled look.

Luo Wei did not respond to her gaze, but instead looked ahead at the unpolluted lake surface and gently placed his hand on her head to rub it.

She has always been a straightforward person.

This is also evident in her fighting style. She is straightforward in both speech and combat, saying whatever comes to mind. However, she also has a stubborn streak and is unwilling to admit her mistakes. If there is anything that has changed since she fell in love with me, it is that she has started to watch from afar most of the time and has learned to hide her thoughts. This is what Attana is worried about.

Hmm... Although we're always very straightforward in bed, we can't always only tell the truth at those times. If possible, Luo Wei still wants to give her some confidence.

"Actually, this scene is quite beautiful if you look closely, isn't it?"

"Ow..."

Ah Hu and Lily turned their heads to face the lake shore together. Pale red smoke drifted in the air, the lake water was clear and hazy, and the surrounding trees rustled gently.

The scenery... huh?

If it weren't for those monsters, this place must have been a very beautiful place before it was polluted.

Although she also admitted that even now, if one doesn't consider the threat posed by monsters, it has a unique beauty that cannot be seen anywhere else.

At this moment, Luo Wei smiled, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.

"Is this the first time the two of us have gone out together like this? How about we think about the positive aspects?"

"..."

Is this your first time going on an adventure together?

Ah Hu Lili twitched her tail. To be honest, sitting together like this didn't feel so bad...

Can dogs have their own thoughts? Rowe reached out and gently scratched her chin twice. The dog girl closed her eyes and endured it, only her ears twitched slightly.

She blinked. If she had been locked in a cage because she trusted humans, she probably would never have imagined that she would develop such a deep bond with a human.

Then Lowe stood up and reached out his hand to her.

"Shall we continue on our way?"

Ah Hu Lili looked at the hand for two seconds, then handed her hand to him without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)