Having conducted reconnaissance in advance using the soul network and having so understanding of the surrounding terrain, Violet led her companions to a mountain wall covered by layers of branches and bushes, completely indistinguishable from the surface.
“We might encounter so attacks later, but it’s normal. Don’t overreact, leave it to to handle.”
After advising everyone, especially a certain dragon lady, Violet gently pushed aside the bushes with the tip of her staff, revealing a completely hollow cave inside.
“Let’s go.”
The black-haired girl led the way, and everyone entered one by one.
It was a one-way path, dimly lit with no light, except for the faint glow of orange flas at the far end of the tunnel, shining from the exit.
“Miss Violet, what is this exactly...?”
Miss Priestess didn’t reply but just shook her head, signaling Esther not to speak for the mont, and continued to move forward.
After walking a few steps, a strong wind suddenly blew, and the furious and hostile roar rang out in their ears!
“Intruders, perish!!”
Although it was only a few urgent howls of wolves, the translation device worn by Violet imdiately converted them into a language the girl could understand. With a claw carrying magical power grabbing towards her neck, Violet, as if she had already anticipated it, raised her priest staff without any surprise, blocking its path.
“Ding~”
With a crisp sound of tal collision, the artifact effortlessly blocked the fierce attack from the opponent. Though Violet only intended to defend herself and didn’t launch any counterattacks, the 【Eternal Scepter of the World’s Heart】 still possessed a strong impact force, causing the opponent’s claws to shatter inch by inch upon contact.
“Awooo!”
The fierce wolf howl instantly turned into a pitiful whimper. Under the pain, the attacker quickly leaped back, distancing themselves from the girls.
“Master!”
The tall figure of the blonde girl imdiately stood in front of Violet. In fact, if Miss Priestess hadn’t warned her earlier, the little dragon girl would have slapped the attacker dead when they launched the attack in the darkness. She had struggled to suppress the urge to strike just now.
Several other girls rushed forward as well, but because the cave area was too dark, with almost zero visibility, only Violet, the little dragon girl, and the Moon Shadow Demon Wolf Esther, as a nocturnal creature, could see clearly.
“I’m fine, everything is within expectations.”
Comforting her sowhat anxious pet, Violet smiled and redirected her gaze towards the creature that had just attacked her.
It was a sturdy giant wolf with brownish-yellow fur, about three ters long. Its tail was long, seemingly used to maintain balance in harsh environnts, and its claws were different from ordinary wolves’, not pointing straight forward but slightly curved downward like hooks.
Undoubtedly, these claw shapes endowed it with excellent gripping ability. Just now, this brown wolf relied on a similar thod, hanging from the top of the cave to launch an attack on Violet from the air.
Clearly, this was the so-called mountain wolf, a very distinctive type of creature.
Without Violet needing to speak, Miss Wolf Guide had already stepped forward, her gaze sharp as she stared at the wolf. Though its body was slightly crouched, seemingly in a defensive posture, its left front paw was suspended in the air, its claws already shattered. The mountain wolf growled in the sa language as the wolf tribe, which was also understood by the girls.
“You clearly slled the scent of our Moon Shadow tribe on . How dare you launch a direct attack? Is the mountain wolf tribe seeking war with us?”
The giant wolf hesitated for a mont, its expression strangely human-like. Though it didn’t relax its vigilance, in the end, it chose to respond cautiously.
“The scent is so mixed up, who knows if you’re just another batch of lackeys for those things? The Moon Shadow tribe’s territory is so far away. How could a normal Moon Shadow Demon Wolf suddenly co here? Plus, with that terrifying feeling of being watched...”
“What a ss... What’s happening with the mountain wolf tribe here? Where’s your chief?”
Esther, who wasn’t good at thinking, obviously got confused with just a few words. Violet gently tapped the Wolf Lady’s shoulder from behind, indicating that she should take over the negotiation.
After the change in speaker, Miss Priestess first voluntarily put away her weapon in front of the giant wolf.
“Although I want to assure you that we an no harm and you don’t need to be nervous, it seems talking without proof is useless... Anyway, I’ve basically understood the situation here. You should be the strongest among the hundred or so mountain wolves in this cave, right?”
“Let get straight to the point. Even though you’re strong, you haven’t reached the level of a Demon General. The mountain wolf tribe couldn’t possibly not have a single Demon General. So let guess... Sothing happened here, and the powerful mountain wolves have all left the territory. Now only you weak and old remain struggling to survive. Am I right?”
“Roar! Who are you! How do you know so much!? Are you also under those things’ control?!”
Miss Violet’s soothing work was effective. The giant wolf’s emotions, which had just cald down slightly, beca agitated again. Its claws scraped against the ground restlessly, emitting a sizzling sound, seemingly ready to pounce again at any mont.
However, Violet paid no attention to its actions, just smiled nonchalantly, her silver-blue eyes eting the wolf’s sharp, hostile pupils without flinching.
“First, please understand the most important premise: we’re not afraid to fight you. With your level barely reaching Earth-level, any one of us here could easily defeat you. Despite having such overwhelming strength, we’re still willing to communicate peacefully. I believe that should be enough to demonstrate our goodwill, right? At least you should understand that we’re not your enemies.”
The black-haired girl subtly shifted her gaze, squinting at the other hind leg of the giant wolf that was rubbing back and forth against the ground.
“Or perhaps, do the other claws also need my help trimming?”
The sizzling sound of friction stopped instantly.
The giant wolf retreated several steps in fear once again, swallowing a mouthful of saliva, staring at the empty hands of the priestess with considerable trepidation. It had just witnessed this mysterious girl make that strange weapon disappear before its eyes. Similarly, she could probably bring it back with a similar thod.
The power of that long staff still haunted it. Its entire left foreleg remained numb, and the shattered wolf claws would take over a month to fully heal. And all of this was caused by the giant wolf’s own recklessness.
This was undoubtedly a devastating and powerful weapon.
Powerless to resist, dominated by fear, it could only emit a low, hoarse growl from its throat, venting its frustration.
“So what do you want from us?! Since you know the current situation of my tribe, you should also understand that we have nothing left to offer or be plundered. After all this, you still won’t let us go?!”
“Umm...”
Seems like this guy’s emotions are quite unstable, huh? Was it scared by the Soul Power sweep earlier? That’s understandable...
We can discuss the matter of the mount later. The imdiate priority is to figure out what’s happening with the mountain wolf tribe here.
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