novelhk Chapter 101 Siege
Chapter 101 Siege
Chapter 101 Siege
A gray-white fog of war churned across the wilderness.
Deep in the wilderness, pairs of eerie green pores opened from the darkness.
The wolf pack is watching the human city in the distance.
Something's been off with the hunting grounds lately.
Those humans who had previously cowered behind the high walls began to frequently leave the city.
Almost every day, small groups would appear in the wilderness, cutting down trees, digging ditches, and erecting stakes under the cover of the army.
It looks like they are building some kind of fortification.
The wolf pack attempted to attack, but the results were unsatisfactory.
The humans seemed to have been prepared, with each squad kept close together and protected by strong guards.
Before they could determine whether it was a trap, the wolf pack couldn't possibly mobilize too many troops to suppress their actions.
What's more, they scattered large amounts of rotting entrails and flesh in the wilderness.
The stench was pervasive, even the wind carried a nauseating smell.
For dire wolves, who rely on their sense of smell, their prized sensory network has been disrupted.
The attacks continued, but the former composure and control of the hunting grounds had vanished. The wolves were restless, instinctively loathing the battlefield.
Unfortunately, they lack the ability to clean up the battlefield; they can't possibly eat those rotten chunks of flesh, can they?
Heaven knows what those cunning two-legged creatures will put in there; they are wolves, not stupid dogs.
High above the ruins.
The wolf king, named Black, slowly opened his eyes.
It gazed at the distant, faintly visible city walls, and for the first time, confusion appeared in its eyes.
As an existence whose name was personally bestowed by the gods.
It has seen too many battles, and orcs, ogres, and even larger alien races have all been wiped out by wolf packs.
In its mind, a siege is a slow torture; supplies are cut off, morale is low, and the prey will eventually collapse in despair.
Wars between different races never end with surrender; at that time, the wolf packs will unleash a massacre in the city.
Until the gods on the other side collapsed, the great god of the wolf pack bestowed forgiveness upon them, but the people of Xin acted contrary to their usual behavior.
They are even actively exploring and expanding outwards.
Is it as if the real power lies not with the wolf pack, but with their own conspiracy? Or is it just a deliberate attempt to create mystery?
The Black Wolf King lowered its head. Inside its abdominal cavity, dark red worms twisted and intertwined, and a vast intelligence network unfolded deep within its consciousness.
Information kept converging from all directions: fragmented sounds captured from the front lines, conversations between two-legged creatures, and the chanting of priests—
The complex information was extracted and summarized.
Finally, it points to a common syllable.
simple.
From the countless prayers of the Cinderella, the Wolf King pieced together everything about the other party.
The greatest messenger of the gods, a messenger of the gods who possesses both wisdom and strength?
Could it be like it? Was it also a wise man who also served as a commander?
Perhaps that divine messenger was the core of all their maneuvering and counterattack.
The wolf king slowly stood up, gazing at the distant city, its scarlet pupils slightly contracting.
Beheaded.
This is the oldest form of warfare.
It is also the most effective form of warfare.
Once a decapitation is achieved, even the most powerful army will fall into chaos.
Wolves have done this countless times.
And this time will be no exception.
The Black Wolf King let out a short howl from its throat.
A rustling sound came from deep within the cave.
Several snow-white figures slowly emerged from the darkness, crouching low and quietly prostrating themselves before the wolf king.
Unlike ordinary dire wolves, they have almost pure white fur.
Long limbs and agile figure.
A rare breed among wolves, an assassin born to hunt.
Dire Wolf (Demon Subspecies)
Rank: First Rank
[Characteristics: Aura Concealment (significantly reduces one's presence and scent residue); Night Stealth (possesses extremely strong concealment capabilities in the fog of war); Hive Resonance (can share information collected by the worm network)]
[Description: A very small number of special dire wolves have undergone a mutation, sacrificing some of their strength and physique to focus all their talents on stealth, tracking, and hunting. Compared to wolf packs, they are more like assassins lurking in the shadows. Many powerful prey remain unaware of their presence until their death.]
The Black Wolf King looked down at them.
a long time.
It slowly bared its fangs.
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"Why are all the tasks you've been assigning lately being done so mysteriously?"
As night deepened, the torchlight on the newly built city wall flickered in the wind.
Several sirens guards, holding spears, were patrolling back and forth along the horse trail.
The young guard on the left rubbed his hands together and complained, "They're out digging ditches and cutting down trees all day long, and they don't even know where Bush's base is. The commander won't reveal anything."
"You're such a busybody." The old soldier next to him glanced at him and interrupted, "The leader is a man of deep thought, how could someone like you possibly understand him? Just get back to work."
Another guard walking behind them overheard their conversation, became interested, and quickly stepped forward, saying mysteriously.
"You've guessed wrong this time; there's a big secret hidden here."
"Stop beating around the bush." The old soldier glanced at him. "You're always on missions outside the city, have you heard something about it?"
The guard looked around before speaking: "Did you know that after those wolves outside devour people, the people they ate don't actually die—"
The young guard scoffed, "How could a person not die after being chewed up and swallowed?"
"That's not quite right," the guard said confidently. "Several of our teams digging ditches outside heard it. The worms inside those wolves' bellies could actually speak human language! Muttering something—"Loyalty? Anyway, if it were us, it would be the same as if someone were inside."
Upon hearing this, the veteran's expression changed: "What do you mean?"
"These beasts will probably dig out our defense plans from the dead!" The guard sighed. "Lord Xin Zang must have been aware of this beforehand, which is why he kept all the battle plans a secret from his subordinates in order to guard against them."
The group of people were talking.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
From a distant watchtower, the urgent sound of gongs suddenly erupted, shattering the silence of the night.
Immediately afterwards, a distorted scream carried on the wind.
"Enemy attack!!"
The guards who were gossiping suddenly changed their expressions, raised their spears, and rushed towards the edge of the parapet.
A series of faint, dense scratching sounds came from outside the dark city wall.
Its sharp claws scraped against the bricks and stones as it climbed at a rapid pace.
Before they could even peek out to check, a huge, dark gray shadow had already leaped over the battlements.
The beast landed and pounced on the young guard at the front.
The gaping maw, filled with fangs, snapped shut, mercilessly tearing open the guard's vulnerable neck. Warm blood splattered onto the nearby stone bricks, and the bitten guard collapsed before he could even cry for help.
"kill!"
The veteran roared and thrust his spear forward. The other guards surrounded him, and several iron spears struck simultaneously, piercing the dire wolf's body from different angles.
The beast let out a short cry, its claws scratching several white marks on the stone slab. After struggling a few times, it stopped breathing completely.
The veteran drew his spear, strode to the edge of the battlements, and looked down.
In the darkness of night, the towering city wall was covered with countless dark shadows.
It's unknown how many more dire wolves are climbing towards the city walls.