Goblin Heavy Dependence

Chapter 202 Nail to Death
There is no way to retreat.

Or rather, a blind retreat without a plan will only make the situation more dangerous.

Faced with the wolf pack's attack, the Seathorn Squad's only option is to fight back.

"You two, hold the big one back."

Xia Nan remained calm, his gaze fixed on the pack of night wolves ahead.

"Leave the rest to me."

A battle was unavoidable, and the enemy was now exposed.

It's no longer possible to allow the wolves to employ tactics and defeat them one by one, as they did before.

They must firmly grasp the initiative in the battle.

Xia Nan's mind raced as he analyzed the situation on the field.

The strength of the newly emerged giant alpha wolf is unknown, but it is clearly much stronger than the average night wolf, making it an unpredictable factor on the field.

But after the battle, he had a general idea of ​​the strength of the remaining five wolves.

It's entirely within my ability to handle.

Although there were more of them, given Xia Nan's fighting style...

There isn't much difference between one and five.

To truly pose a threat to him, we might need to add another zero to the number.

Therefore, have your teammates hold off the alpha wolf whose strength is yet to be determined, while you use this time to take care of the other wolves.

In this way, their team could concentrate on dealing with the wolf pack leader without being disturbed.

"This alpha wolf is strange; it may possess special abilities. Be careful."

Recalling the strange gravitational ripples he had observed in the [Mind-Gathering Vision] state, Xia Nan reminded him.

Before I knew it, I had taken over command of the team.

"Mint, you stay behind and provide support as needed, either for me or for them."

"Those few wolves can't get through, but be careful of the alpha wolf and keep your distance."

Speaks very fast.

Facing off against the wolves across the moonlight, he explained the key points to everyone.

Despite the differing opinions among the team members, no one raised any objections under the current circumstances.

Although when Xia Nan asked Veris and Cash to hold off the wolf pack leader, the two showed a surprised expression, as if to say, "Huh? I'm going to fight the alpha wolf?"

But they quickly calmed down and began to seriously consider the feasibility of the plan.

As for Mint, she simply maintained the same gentle nature she had shown in front of everyone, backing away to create distance while softly agreeing with a pale face.

The situation was urgent, so Xia Nan deliberately lowered his voice.

But in the current quiet and oppressive environment of the forest, his command still sounded somewhat abrupt and clear.

In most cases, this is not a problem when facing non-human enemies such as beasts.

After all, they can't understand it.

But at this moment, the situation seems to be different.

Xia Nan noticed that the moment he finished speaking...

The enormous, silver-white wolf in front of them had a playful expression on its face, which was covered with thick mane, in a surprisingly human-like manner.

It suddenly dawned on me.

No, you can understand Common Language too!?
"Do it!"

"Make a decision without hesitation," Xia Nan roared in a low voice.

At the same time, his left hand, which had already quietly moved to his waist during the standoff, suddenly slashed across his waist bag.

The next second, three oil bombs appeared in his hand.

Throw it out with a bang!

boom--

Orange flames suddenly burst open in the dimly lit dense forest.

The alpha wolf reacted swiftly, its long legs lightly pushing off the ground, and its massive body gracefully hopped away from the flames.

But other night wolves clearly do not have its reaction speed and ability to cope.

A deep-seated fear of fire caused them to howl and scatter.

The formation was instantly disrupted.

Then, immediately following, was a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air.

The bluish-gray stone spear almost became a phantom, leaving a straight mark in the thick fog.

It fired straight at the alpha wolf.

Still no hit.

This enormous silver wolf displayed a level of agility far exceeding what its size should have allowed for a moment.

The long, pointed, hairy ears suddenly stood up the moment the stone spear left the hand.

With a slight shift of its toes and a subtle adjustment of its body, the spear that should have pierced flesh and blood instead grazed the swaying mane and landed on the open ground to the side.

"Sizzle! Bang!"

The fog suddenly exploded and dispersed.

Moving at high speed, the blurry figure stirred up the mist and rushed forward with a speed far beyond human reaction ability, its toes leaving the ground.

At this moment, the stone spear, deeply embedded in the ground, acted like a long, thin magnet, attracting its master on the other side of the battlefield.

call--

The turbulent air currents caused Cash to squint, and a short blade appeared in his right hand.

Hold it in reverse, with the blade facing outwards.

He will use the powerful momentum generated by the stone spear to cut through the enemy's body like the wing of a glider.

The giant wolf, of course, keenly sensed the intense danger permeating the howling sound.

But at this moment, it seemed to have suddenly lost the agility and speed it had just displayed.

Under the moonlight, the shadow of its massive body on the ground resembled a forest swamp, causing its long wolf paws to sink deep into it.

In the shadows of his blind spot, a tall, dangerous, and alluring figure appeared.

Unbeknownst to them, the wanderer with the Drow bloodline had already drifted up behind the alpha wolf.

The dagger, its surface coated with poison and gleaming with a purplish-green halo, transformed into a shadow and pierced straight towards the giant wolf's back.

He was attacked from both in front and behind, and bound by shadows beneath him.

If it were to actually take those two blows, even as the leader of the night wolf pack, it would be severely injured.

But after all, it is a powerful monster capable of going toe-to-toe with a berserk manticore.

The giant wolf stood on all fours, a fierce glint flashing in its cold, beastly eyes.

hum-

It's like shaking off the water droplets after getting out of the water.

It shook its body violently, its thick, silvery-white mane swaying wildly.

Immediately, a silvery-white light, the same color as the moon above his head, burst forth from his body.

Drow half-elves, spears, fishermen... everything around them was swept away by the moonlight.

In just a few seconds, a round was over.

It was only then that the wolves scattered by the flames on the field realized what was happening.

They barked and rushed toward their leader to provide support.

And what followed was an even higher and longer howl of a wild wolf.

"boom!"

With a sudden, snapping snout, the iron-gray fangs pierced the prey's fragile fur.

Pierce the vital organs and reap lives.

1.

Xia Nan's face remained expressionless, as if the creature before him was not a living corpse, but a golden, plump ear of wheat waiting to be harvested.

He naturally noticed that when they attacked the alpha wolf, Veris and Cash behaved very differently than before.

"Is something being hidden?"

He guessed to himself.

These two were nowhere near as fearful of the wolf pack's earlier attack. Was it because they truly sensed the threat posed by the alpha wolf, forcing them to use their full strength?

But if this is what is meant by "going all out," then it seems quite different from what he envisioned a professional-level adventurer.
Or is it that she is too much of a supermodel and overestimates the abilities of other ordinary professionals?

It doesn't matter. Just stay vigilant for now, and we can consider other things after the battle is over.

laugh--

The mane, composed of mist and blood, fluttered wildly, and the illusory, blurry wolf head tore through the air.

[Whirling Slash]!
The iron-gray arc of light vanished in the night.

One of the Temple Night Wolves had barely reacted when it arched its back and turned around.

Its slender waist had already been severed by the sword blade, turning into two pieces.

2.

As a pack-living monster, the Night Wolf is actually quite strong.

They possess certain tactical abilities and are swift and highly aggressive.

Even if their own defensive capabilities are slightly weak, they can still be concealed by the cover of their teammates and relatively agile movements.

But when they face an enemy like Xia Nan, whose defensive capabilities, speed, and mobility completely overwhelm them.

The so-called high attack, high agility, low defense.

If even attack and agility are inferior to the opponent.

That already fatal weakness will be magnified infinitely.

They moved back and forth, defeating them one by one.

The fangs and claws, powerful enough to pierce flesh, could only leave futile scratches on the surface of the armor. Its pride in speed was utterly insignificant in the face of the [Fang Hunter].

With a single, gentle stroke of the decapitation sword, following the momentum of the body's movement, a night wolf was cleaved in two.

In some ways, in front of Xia Nan, it was almost no different from those clumsy bear goblins.

When a weakness is too great, it becomes a weak point.

It is naturally restrained.

Temple Night Wolf—just a little goblin.

"Hey!"

Spiky vines burst forth from the mud and coiled around the wolf's four paws.

The rapidly moving body suddenly stopped.

The iron-gray sword light followed closely behind.

As blood gushed forth, the ferocious wolf head spun and landed on the ground.

3.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Mint behind him.

According to the petite girl herself, her profession is a variant of the "Druid" main class.

Its current capabilities roughly cover two aspects: control and healing.

Xia Nan was almost certain that the other party was definitely hiding something.

After all, even a melee class like him needs to possess three combat skills to achieve a class rank.

The number of spellcasters... will only increase, not decrease!
In my mind, the image of a druid, besides being a guardian of nature, is always associated with "morphing".

Even though Mint showed no extra reaction during the dangerous moment when the wolf pack attacked, Xia Nan remained vigilant towards her.

Judging from the current situation, this seemingly frail girl may be hiding something even more deeply than the other two members of the team.

Of course, if we're talking about hiding one's true strength... he's not really in a position to criticize the other party.

"boom!"

The leather boots landed, and a blurry ripple appeared on the surface of the bone leg armor.

The deterrent effect was triggered once again.

The night wolf before him, growling menacingly, suddenly revealed a clear stupidity in its beastly eyes, its crouched, power-gathering body frozen in place.

The iron sword was swung.

The wolf's head was split in two.

4.

Without stopping, the illusory wolf shadow condensed by [Fang Hunt] reappeared.

The last come first.

The wolf's jaws closed, swallowing the last night wolf whole.

Chewing and cutting, scraps of meat and splattered blood stained the meadow red.

The wolf, riddled with wounds, lay lifeless on the ground.

5.

Without the advantage of surprise attacks, they no longer possess the ability to besiege.

After thoroughly assessing their strength, the five night wolves were swiftly wiped out in less than two minutes, amidst the howls emanating from the icy plains.

Xia Nan turned around and looked at the last enemy on the field.

Frowning slightly.

The alpha wolf seems to be much stronger than everyone expected.

Vera and Cash are probably old teammates, and their teamwork is quite good.

The two men, each wielding a spear, used their superior attack range to stand in front and distract the alpha wolf.

One of them lurked in the giant wolf's blind spot, seizing the opportunity to suddenly leave several wounds on its opponent.

However, the results were minimal.

The white light floating on the alpha wolf's body not only increased its speed, but also seemed to possess some kind of healing ability.

The wounds from the daggers and spears healed instantly, with barely a drop of blood, and the toxins were expelled in a flash.

On the contrary, Cash and Veris looked rather disheveled when faced with the alpha wolf's attack.

In the haste to dodge, several bleeding wounds appeared on his body.

If it weren't for Mint providing support when necessary, the two of them probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.

"Fuck!"

With a piercing noise and sparks flying, sharp claws left a deep claw mark on the surface of the metal scales.

The wolf's jaws snapped shut, ready to bite down on its vulnerable prey.

But the next second, an inexplicable threat from behind made it stop moving. It used its long legs to leap to the side and dodge the two vicious slashes that should have landed on its waist and abdomen.

The cold, beastly eyes reflected the tall figure that had vanished into the darkness.

Breathing slightly.

The silvery-white light emanating from the swaying mane enveloped his body, and his depleted stamina and wounds on his body were completely restored at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The howling of the wolves has faded away.

It certainly knows what that means.

An inexplicable emotion, unlike anything I'd ever felt before, welled up inside me.

Unlike the instinctive cravings for hunger and mating, it was a completely different, deeper, and more bitter taste.

As the alpha wolf of the pack, it possesses the largest body among its kind and an intelligence unlike that of ordinary wild beasts.

It has eaten many of those humans with hard shells and sharp claws, and has learned some hunting skills from them.

This is precisely why it was able to sense the strange smell of rotting flesh in the air and lead the pack to lie in ambush outside.

only……

The wolf's eyes shifted slightly, its gaze passing over Cash and Veris, lingering briefly on the wolf carcass on the ground in the distance.

Finally, the light landed on a slender, short-haired girl in a plain robe in the distance.

It growled, as if expressing some vague meaning that only wild beasts could understand.

But all that responded to it was a fleeting icy glint in the depths of the girl's eyes, and a long, drawn-out wolf howl from above.

laugh--

The iron-gray longsword fell from above like a bee sting.

It pierced through the flesh along the gap between the spine and emerged from the soft jaw.

The giant wolf was pinned to the ground.

(End of this chapter)