Chapter 37: Division of Investigation

Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Division of Investigation

Chapter 37: Division of Investigation

"I don't think it's likely to be wolf-type magical beasts. Wolf-type magical beasts generally live in groups, but it's obvious that in this attack, only one magical beast was attacking humans, and there were no signs of multiple magical beasts in activity," William analyzed.

He had also hunted many wolf-type magical beasts in his previous life, so he was very familiar with them. Wolf-type magical beasts usually occupy a territory in the wilderness as a group, and it's rare for individual wolf-type magical beasts to live independently and wander around.

"William and Elena make sense." Jason also agreed with this view and then said, "Moreover, according to the previous situation, this magical beast should be of silver-level strength. If it were a golden-level magical beast, the previous mercenaries would not have just one casualty."

After a brief discussion within the team, Jason spread out a simple map brought by the steward on the table and pointed to an area east of the castle.

"This is the area where the previous attacks and the killing of the silver-level mercenary occurred. And each appearance happened at night, so tonight, let's do a simple patrol first to see if we can find traces of this magical beast."

After saying that, Jason gestured on the map, "I'll be responsible for this area, and the other half is for you, Nichole."

Nichole nodded conscientiously. She just needed to follow the arrangements, without worrying because she was a young girl. If they really encountered that magical beast, the one who should worry would be the magical beast itself.

"Elena, I need you to go to the farther areas of the vineyard to inspect and see if you can find any clues about the magical beast."

Elena had no objections either. Wilderness exploration and tracking were the specialties of an elven ranger like her.

"Lumbro and William, both of you stay in the castle. Tonight, the safety of the castle and the town residents will be entrusted to you two. Also, pay attention to signals. If you see one, provide timely support."

"Regardless of who encounters this magical beast, prioritize your own safety, send signals immediately, and others should support without delay."

After assigning tasks to everyone for tonight, Jason thought for a moment and emphasized to Nichole again, feeling somewhat worried:

"Nichole, don't chase after the magical beast even if you encounter it. Even if you're strong enough, getting lost at night would be troublesome."

Indeed, for dwarves, a large mug of ale that they could drink heartily was more to their taste than wine.

Then, while keeping an eye on their surroundings, William and Lunbos chatted casually, covering topics from fine wine to gourmet food, from goblins to dragons. They seemed to have endless topics to discuss, as if they had known each other for ages, chatting about anything and everything.

"William, you're not bad!" Lumbro patted William's shoulder and said, "Apart from that lad Jason, you're the most different noble I've ever met. When we get back, I'll help you get a full-body armor forged at the dwarven workshop in Canlight City. Consider it a welcome gift, and it'll definitely be better than what you're using now."

It seemed that he had some connection with the dwarven workshop in Canlight City. William remembered that it was called the Iron Hammer Workshop, and it truly embodied the dwarven style.

Indeed, forging weapons and equipment was a specialty of the dwarves. From mining ore to smelting metal and forging equipment, dwarves had their unique techniques. Dwarven-made weapons and equipment were highly sought after by other races, so dwarven equipment workshops were almost ubiquitous in the major cities of the continent.

"Well, thank you very much. I'll trouble you when I need it," William replied politely. He wouldn't let go of any opportunity to benefit himself without causing harm. He could always repay Lumbro by sending him some good ale in the future.

Lumbro waved his hand indifferently. It was nothing to him, just taking up some of his drinking time. He could always ask a few fellow dwarves to help out and treat them to a drink at the tavern, killing two birds with one stone.

Just as the two were chatting, a streak of light suddenly shot into the sky from a mountain in the east of the castle, emitting a conspicuous light. It should be a signal from someone in the adventure team.

"Here we go, let's move!" Lunbos said, lifting his warhammer and jumping directly from the castle wall about thirty meters high. He landed steadily on the ground, raising a cloud of dust. The robust and resilient dwarf body allowed him to easily withstand the fierce impact.

William, however, couldn't do the same. With his current physical strength, jumping down like that would result in either death or a broken bone.

But for a mage, there were always more solutions than difficulties.

Third-circle spell "Flight!"

William also floated down directly from the castle, landing on the ground and following Lunbos towards the location where the signal was sent.

Don't ask why he could fly and still had to walk over. It was just that the speed of the third-ring spell "Flight" was too slow, equivalent to the walking speed of an ordinary person.

Before mastering the sixth-ring spell "Agile Flight," mages didn't have the ability to engage in aerial combat. Flying up would just make them sitting ducks, a lesson learned from the bloody experiences of mage predecessors.