Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood's Wolf Mentor

"So whichever of these beasts you choose to kill will be called a warrior and brought into the palace?"

Lake's eyes were fixed on the bear-skinned man who followed the officer into the palace, and he asked.

"Of course, but you have to have that kind of strength."

The hunter didn't understand what Lake meant, but continued to explain, "After all, if I fight this beast and get covered in wounds, even if I win, I'll be seriously injured. The king will definitely not meet with a stupid disabled person."

"So, you have to make sure you don't get hurt?"

"Not necessarily. Guys like that weirdo just now are rare. Minor injuries won't affect other people's opinions."

Lake nodded and looked at the other hunters around her. Some of them looked obviously stronger than the others. They gathered in front of the iron cages near the lions, tigers and wild boars, as if waiting for something.

But there was no one around the iron cage containing the bear.

Not long after, a man next to the wild boar cage suddenly stood up and walked forward, as if he had made up his mind. He took out some coins and handed them to the guard. Then he picked up the hunting knife at his waist in one hand and a spear in the other hand, and walked towards the iron cage door.

Seeing this scene, many onlookers shouted excitedly.

After that, the man who entered the wild boar cage also raised his knife and prepared to start fighting.

"Another good man!"

The hunter next to Lake also clapped and shouted.

"Are those who observe the beasts ambitious enough to go forth and fight?"

Lake thought for a moment and asked.

"Yes, after all, we are hunters. There are many experts here who have hunted wild animals. Although we can't use traps, observing the physical condition of the prey and using the advantage to defeat the inferior is a basic skill for hunters."

The hunter nodded, revealing a hint of confidence, and pointed to the man fighting the wild boar in the iron cage and said, "These beasts will be frightened when they see so many people at first, but as time goes by, they will become more relaxed.

Plus, they haven't eaten in the cage—they've become much weaker both physically and mentally."

"So those people at the front of the cages are observing the beasts?"

"Yes, as long as you choose the right opponent, the chances of winning this battle are very high."

The hunter said, pointing to the other side, where the iron cage containing the bear was, "Not many hunters would want to challenge something like that. Even if it starves for a day, an ordinary sword or knife can't pierce the bear's hide!
Besides, that guy looks like an alien species, taller than any bear I've ever seen. How could a hunter with even a little knowledge seek death?"

"Sir, you know a lot, don't you?"

Lake was a little surprised.

When the hunter heard Lake's question, his expression became even more smug, and he waved his hand:

"Of course. Most hunters don't come here just to watch the fun. Receiving rewards and titles from His Majesty the King is the pinnacle of a hunting career!"

"So, are you ready to take on the challenge?"

"Of course, I heard that there are occasionally guys like leopards, and that's my target." The hunter smiled confidently.

"I thought you would challenge someone stronger..."

"The only people who would do that are those who want to show off their strength to the king, or those who are ignorant fools."

The hunter said this and looked at Lake again. The smile on his face inexplicably weakened a little. "But... well, I didn't come here for the reward. Before that, I can't get hurt."

Lake was stunned for a moment. This seemingly ordinary hunter seemed to have something unknown hidden in his heart?

Behind his confident mask, there seemed to be some other emotions hidden.

"Whatever you're going to do, good luck."

Lake thought about it and said seriously.

"Uh, thanks. Are you leaving?"

After hearing Lake's words, the hunter realized something and put away his smile, looking much more serious than before, "That's right, a girl like you won't stay outside for too long.

Sorry, little girl, I'm a little presumptuous. I've talked to you so much, but actually... you reminded me of someone, someone very important to me."

The hunter said this, and he had no intention of saying anything more, but smiled again, "Goodbye, little girl."

Lake knew that the hunter had misunderstood something, but she didn't explain. She just glanced at the hunter in front of her seriously.

This hunter looks ordinary, but he seems stronger than ordinary people after training.

On his chest, inside his clothes, hung a pouch, which contained...

Is there magic?
Some kind of magical prop?
"Goodbye."

Lake withdrew her gaze, nodded, and walked towards the cage containing the bear.

"Hmm? Little girl, what are you going to do? Even though the bear is in a cage, it's still very dangerous—"

Lake didn't answer again, but walked straight to the soldier from the Hunt Kingdom who was guarding the iron cage. Under the astonished gazes of many people, he took out a gold coin and handed it to the soldier.

"Little girl, you want to..."

"Defeat this bear and you'll get to see your king, right?"

Lake asked directly, "I challenge this bear."

"You challenge?"

The soldier frowned and looked at Lake. Although the girl had gone through many battles, her skin was still as white and delicate as snow, without any scars or calluses.

"Little girl, stop joking."

"I'm not kidding. I've asked before. There's no threshold for your hunter trial. As long as I pay, I can challenge it, right?" Lake said.

"Little girl, this is not playing house. If you want to play, I can accompany you, but you may not understand hunting..."

"Sir, I understand. In a sense, I am also a hunter."

Lake said again.

"You, Hunter?"

The soldier looked at Lake again, and finally set his gaze on the Poro beside Lake, "Little girl, are you saying this because of your hound?
With all due respect, although your hound appears to be a rare breed, it would be reduced to a pulp in less than ten seconds if it were to fight a bear.

At this moment, the officer who had escorted the bearskin man into the palace came out again. Seeing Lake standing in front of the iron cage, his brows furrowed, his face darkened, and he stepped forward and said,
"Miss, although you are an envoy, if you think that dying here can make His Majesty change his mind, then there is no need..."

"Defeat this bear and you'll get to see your king, right?"

Lake didn't want to explain anymore and just repeated her question again.

"Of course, but if the challenger dies..."

The officer continued speaking in a sarcastic tone, but Lake immediately interrupted him.

"That's enough."

After saying that, Lake walked straight forward without asking the guard for the key to the cage.

The next moment, under the puzzled gazes of the onlookers, a flash of sword light appeared, and the metal cage lock as thick as a wrist was instantly cut in half like a block of tofu.

"Roar--"

Among them, the giant bear stood up, rushed forward with red eyes. Having been locked in the iron cage for so long, this bear may have wanted to start killing!

Just when everyone thought the girl in the red cloak was about to be torn to pieces——

Lake's figure flashed, and she appeared behind the giant bear. Then, she lightly jumped up, raised her white arm, and used her finger as a knife to chop with incredible speed!
Before anyone on the field could react, the giant bear's body fell to the ground like a hill.

"What happened?! I didn't see it clearly just now!"

"That bear...why did it fall down?!"

"The one who defeated the bear was a girl?"

"Besides, she didn't even look like she was using a sword. I couldn't even see her movements clearly..."

Amidst the discussion, Lake didn't even glance at the bear that had fainted on the ground. She stepped over the bear's body, walked out of the cage, looked at the stunned officer, and asked again:

"Is this okay?"

The officer looked at the bear lying in the cage, then looked at Lake, especially her snow-white arm - there was not even a red mark on it!

"Of course, of course, yes, Mademoiselle, His Majesty... She will be delighted to see you."

The officer lost his previous arrogance, and his voice seemed to tremble a little. "Please follow me."

The royal palace of the Hunt Kingdom also looks extremely luxurious.

Many sculptures and decorations are made of pure gold.

During his observation, Poro noticed that many of the buildings were made of pure gold and should have been newly built within a few years.

Is the Hunt Kingdom rich? Does it have good mineral resources?

Soon, after passing through several corridors, they entered a magnificent hall. At the top of the hall, King Hunt, wearing a golden crown, sat on the throne.

The most eye-catching thing is that next to the king, there is a golden lion half-kneeling.

Poro noticed that there seemed to be a strange light in the lion's eyes.

"Your Majesty, this young lady is the envoy from Starfall City."

The officer bowed to the king and said.

"The Starfall City Envoy? Didn't I say I don't have time?"

King Hunt looked at Lake's slender figure and frowned.

"I am guilty, but this young lady... passed the hunter test."

The officer crouched lower and said.

"Passed the Hunter Trial? Just a little girl like that? What could she kill?"

"Bear Monster Number 14 was seen by many people in the square. I cannot go back on my word."

"Ok?"

King Hunt's expression was replaced by confusion after hearing this. After a few seconds of silence, he looked back at Lake and asked, "What is the purpose of your visit this time?"

Lake looked at the king, took out the envelope with the Starfall City seal from her bosom, and threw it to King Hunt. After watching the king receive the envelope, she spoke:
"To prevent more people from losing their families and being torn apart by war, and to prevent the devil-ruled Sri Kingdom from spreading the flames of destruction to more lands..."

"That's true, but war is something only the weak fear."

However, King Hunt sneered, opened the envelope, and read the contents. "You're always trying to drag our kingdom into this by using some kind of righteousness?"

But as he read, his expression became strange, his brows were furrowed, and he looked up at Lake from time to time.

Finally, after he read the end of the first letter, he finally spoke:
"You guys in Xingluo City, do you think I'm a fool? So, you lied to me like this in the letter?"

"Your Majesty, how could we possibly deceive you?"

"Oh, you didn't lie to me?"

King Hunt sneered, glanced at the contents of the letter again, and said, "Then explain to me, what is King Sri, who can kill 100,000 people with a single sword? With such a person around, how can you, Xingluo City, and these messed-up countries, still survive now?"

"Your Majesty, this is true."

Lake said seriously, "I also brought other detailed documents and records about the Sri Kingdom, stored outside the palace. These are all needed to fight against the Sri Kingdom..."

"Wait, do you still think you can get me to agree to something this ridiculous?"

King Hunt raised the letter in his hand and said, "King Sri, who slaughtered an army with a single sword, was killed by a little girl like you? Are you kidding me? Even if you said that your King of the Son of the Stars killed him, it would be much more believable!"

King Hunt said this, and without waiting for Lake to refute, he snorted and said:
"Also, you people described the Sri Kingdom as a devil..."

"This is not a description. We have corresponding evidence." Lake corrected.

"But how come I didn't see that?"

King Hunte pointed to the golden ornaments in the palace and said, "The Kingdom of Sri has been purchasing weapons from us for several years. They are much more generous than kingdoms like you, and have long given us gold at a tenfold premium."

Having said this, King Hunt leaned forward, slapped his hand heavily on the golden throne armrest, and asked word by word:

"You want to use some fabricated stuff to make us draw our swords against each other?"

After hearing these words, Lake finally understood why the Kingdom of Hunt refused to form an alliance and treated the envoys from Starfall City badly.

"But these are indeed true. The devil may cooperate with you temporarily, but if we fail, their butcher knife will definitely hang over your head!"

"Oh, it's like the real thing."

King Hunt spoke slowly, a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, "I am the king. Many people have tried to deceive me, but this is the first time I have seen such a crude lie as yours. I have the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood!"

As he spoke, King Hunt whistled, and the strange lion at his feet straightened up.

"This is a magical creature I hunted from the forest when I was young. It has wisdom and can distinguish the truth from falsehood in your words."

King Hunt stroked the golden hair on the lion's head, looked at Lake, and narrowed his eyes. "I'll give you one more chance, messenger from Starfall City. If you dare to deceive me again, I will make you die in immense pain!"

"Everything I said is true. King Sri did possess the sword of massacre, and I was indeed the one who killed him. The Kingdom of Sri has indeed been controlled by the devil!"

Lake was not afraid, but repeated clearly, word for word:
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of deceiving you!"

The next moment, a subtle magic light flashed across the eyes of the lion beside King Hunt, and then he actually spoke:
"Your Majesty, there is no deception in what this young girl said."

"what?"

King Hunt was stunned when he heard this. He frowned and fell into a long silence. Finally, he spoke again, "Perhaps these fantastic things you said are true, but it is more likely that you are a guy who has deceived yourself."

"We have evidence—"

Lake frowned, but was interrupted by King Hunt's wave of his hand.

"After that, you will send your so-called evidence, information... all that jumbled stuff to the palace. I will determine whether it is true or false."

"So, you agree..." Lake raised her head.

"If you can truly kill a...demon king who slaughtered an army with a single sword, then there's no doubt that you are a formidable warrior. For that, I will respect you and the kingdom you claim to represent."

"It's really true."

"Words mean nothing. You have to prove yourself, just like you passed the Hunter Trial."

King Hunt narrowed his eyes, his mocking expression gone, “Killing a caged beast is nothing.

You need to go to the Beast Roaring Forest with the warriors of our palace and participate in the hunting ceremony—

Let me see, are you a true hunter, or just a woman seeking fame and reputation! (End of this chapter)