Chapter 354 [Bonus ] One More



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In the end, both daughter and mother decided that the night was still young for them and decided to hunt a few monsters before retreating.

For one, apart from letting their frustration loose on the monsters they hunt, they can also use it to get stronger and complete their job requirements and rather than wait for Ace wherever he is to contact them again, both women wanted to share the burnden the family have and contribute in whatever way they could.

In any case, the two women just wanted to know how their baby was doing as this became a sort of motivation in their battles that happened that night.

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Lily stood amidst the ancient forest, her eyes scanning the shadows that danced beneath the canopy of towering trees. The air was thick with anticipation, as if the very forest itself held its breath in anticipation of the impending clash. She could sense the presence of a monster.

Drawing upon the wellspring of her nature magic, Lily closed her eyes and reached out with her senses, connecting with the life force that pulsed through the trees, the soil, and the very air she breathed. She could feel the gentle whispers of the forest, urging her to harness its power and protect its ancient domain.

As if in response to her call, the earth beneath her feet trembled, roots erupting from the ground and entwining around her body, forming a protective armor of bark and leaves. Vines snaked around her arms and coiled around her fingers, ready to unleash their verdant fury upon her foe.

A low growl rumbled through the underbrush, growing louder and more menacing with each passing second. Then, with a burst of savage energy, a forest wolf lunged from its hiding place, jaws gaping wide, teeth glinting in the dappled sunlight.

Lily's eyes snapped open, her gaze meeting the fierce amber eyes of her adversary. With a wave of her hand, she summoned a gust of wind, swirling leaves and twigs into a cyclone that engulfed the charging wolf, momentarily obscuring it from view. The air crackled with energy as Lily seized the opportunity, gathering her magic to strike.

As the cyclone of leaves and twigs swirled around the forest wolf, Lily focused her magic, channeling the raw power of nature into a devastating attack. She stretched out her hands, palms glowing with an ethereal green light, and directed her power source towards the heart of the cyclone.

In an explosive display of force, the cyclone erupted into a dazzling storm of razor-sharp thorns and piercing shards of ice. The forest wolf's furious growls were drowned out by the sound of the onslaught, as the deadly projectiles tore through the air, seeking their target.

With a primal instinct for survival, the forest wolf leaped and dodged with an agility born of desperation. Some projectiles grazed its fur, leaving trails of crimson in their wake, while others missed their mark entirely, embedding themselves into the sturdy trunks of the surrounding trees.

The wolf's amber eyes glimmered with a mix of fear and determination as it closed the distance between itself and Lily. With a mighty leap, it soared through the tempest of thorns and ice, aiming to sink its teeth into her vulnerable form.

Lily's eyes widened in response, her connection with the forest guiding her actions. She focused her magic once more, calling upon the ancient spirits of the forest for assistance. Vines burst forth from the ground, their sinewy tendrils reaching out to intercept the charging wolf.

The vines coiled and writhed, ensnaring the creature's legs and binding its jaws shut. Though the forest wolf struggled with ferocious strength, its movements were hindered by the relentless grip of nature itself. It thrashed and snarled, but the tendrils held firm, preventing it from reaching Lily.

A bolt of lightning streaked from the sky, and with a thunderous crash, it struck the forest wolf, electrifying its fur and sending it sprawling to the ground in a tangle of limbs. But the creature was not defeated so easily.

With a snarl of defiance, the wolf rose to its feet, eyes burning with unyielding determination. It lunged once more, this time aiming for Lily's exposed flank. But she was prepared, her connection with the forest empowering her every move.

In a fluid motion, Lily extended her hand, conjuring a wall of thorny brambles that erupted from the ground, forming an impenetrable barrier between her and the wolf. The creature crashed into the thorns, its snarls of fury turning to pained yelps as the sharp spikes dug into its flesh.

Not wasting a moment, Lily seized the opportunity to launch her counterattack. She raised her arms to the sky, calling upon the power of the sun and the life force of the forest. As if in response, beams of golden light pierced through the dense foliage, converging upon her outstretched palms.

With a surge of energy, Lily thrust her hands forward, and a cascade of vibrant, shimmering energy surged forth, striking the forest wolf with the force of a raging tempest. The creature was enveloped in a swirling maelstrom of leaves, flowers, and pure elemental might. It howled in agony as nature's fury consumed it, stripping away its strength and resolve.

With a surge of energy, Lily thrust her hands forward, and a cascade of vibrant, shimmering power source surged forth, striking the forest wolf with the force of a raging tempest. The creature was enveloped in a swirling maelstrom of leaves, flowers, and pure elemental might. It howled in agony as nature's fury consumed it, stripping away its strength and resolve.

Finally, the cyclone of magic dissipated, leaving behind a scene of stillness and triumph. Lily stood amidst the aftermath, her form radiant with the residue of her nature magic. The forest wolf lay defeated at her feet, its once fierce eyes now dull and lifeless.

"Let's find another one", Lily stated after exchanging the monster's corpse for gold coins.