Chapter 264

Chapter 264

A while ago.

Crossroad. Downtown.

Next to the barracks. An open field.

Huff, huff, huff!

Gasping heavily, I staggered to my feet.

Before me lay a defeated White Werewolf.

Stunned by Kurehas Blinking Dagger-Kick combo, the creature was critically injured. I was just barely able to finish it off with my magic-infused blade.

However, the real issue was Kureha.

I quickly turned to check behind me. Kureha lay in a pool of blood.

"Hey, Kureha! Snap out of it!"

"Cough, cough!"

A large gash was evident on Kurehas stomach, from which he spat out blood. Desperately, I poured a high-quality potion on his wound.

But,

Its healing too slowly!

The injury wasnt mending quickly.

Having exhausted all his strength and nearly mummified, Kurehas body didnt seem to absorb the potions effects properly.

"Huff, cough! My lord... Those two elderly people from earlier... Are they safe...?"

"Of course they are! Just worry about yourself!"

Attempting to save others in such a state...

While I was exerting all efforts to heal Kureha,

"My lord!"

The scouts I had deployed earlier rushed over to me.

As I continued to pour potions over Kureha and staunch his bleeding, I cast a sidelong glance at the scouts.

"Report!"

"Yes!"

The scouts relayed the current situation in turns.

Listening to each update, both my face and the pale, blood-drained face of Kureha turned grim.Upstodatee from n(0)/ve/lbIn/.(co/m

Lucas, on his own, was under siege at the southern wall.

The northern wall had seen Evangeline fall, and all the other heroes were overwhelmed.

Most of the werewolves that sneaked into the city had been dealt with, but a few remaining...

"They took hostages?"

"Yes...! The werewolves have gathered at the central square and have taken citizens as hostages! Additionally, a few more are doing the same in the alleys...!"

My head spun.

The simultaneous crises from every direction left me unsure how to tackle the situation. I tried my best to think calmly.

It was then.

"Help me... stand."

Kureha, vomiting blood, tried to rise. I yelled out in surprise,

"Stop the nonsense! Youre dying!"

"I need to... save my brother, Kuilan. Hurry..."

"Stay down! With your condition, you wont even make it out of this field, let alone to the north gate!"

"My brother is also dying!"

Kurehas eyes burned with determination, leaving me momentarily speechless.

Despite the blood and organs seeping out from his stomach, Kureha tried to rise.

But having already exhausted his strength saving the two elderly people, he seemed to struggle even lifting his frail body.

Risking his life for strangers, yet unable to save his own sibling.

Seeing this tragic scene, I shut my eyes tightly.

Think.

Find a way out of this situation.

Games are made to be cleared.

Theres always a way out, a solution. My 742 past experiences proved that.

Look for a slightly higher probability. A slightly more definite method.

Find it.

No!

I opened my eyes wide.

It wasnt enough. One shouldnt judge solely based on the given situation. I needed to look broader, farther.

Observe from the games rules.

Dont be governed by the rules. Govern the rules.

Use every means available.

Bypass them, break them, twist them - find the vulnerabilities in the rules.

"!"

In that instant,

An idea struck me.

A fundamental solution to resolve this entire situation all at once.

"Kureha."

To my own surprise, I voiced out with an astonishingly composed and cold tone.

"If its to save your brother, to what lengths would you go?"

Kureha didnt hesitate.

"I can do anything."

""

"For him, any and everything."

I nodded heavily.

"Theres one way, Kureha."

Kureha. Go. Execute the plan.

I tersely commanded, then added,

Save your brother.

...

And... save this front.

Kureha bowed his head slightly.

I, will, give, my, all.

Whoosh!

With a powerful leap, Kurehas massive frame shot northward.

I clenched my teeth and fists, watching his receding figure with a heavy heart.

Present time.

In front of the northern wall.

Splatter!

Blood sprayed everywhere.

...?

Kuilan closed his eyes, awaiting the impending strike from Lunareds claws. But no pain came.

He opened his eyes hesitantly.

Drip. Drip.

He could hear the sound of blood dropping.

...?!

Suddenly, between Lunared and Kuilan, a massive werewolf appeared, taking the hit on its back.

Blood streamed down from the werewolfs back.

But could this creature even be called a werewolf?

It looked like a wolf that hadnt completed its transformation, with grotesquely twisted limbs. A hideous wolf monster.

Yet, for some reason, Kuilan blankly stared at the monsters face.

Could it be his imagination that he felt warmth from the eyes of the monster looking back at him?

"What the, what is this?"

Lunared exclaimed in a bewildered voice.

"What are you? You seem to be from my tribe, why are you intervening...

...

The monster that had been looking at Kuilan with gentle eyes suddenly spun its body like a lightning bolt, clenching its unevenly lengthened fists with both arms.

Thud-!

It struck Lunareds chest with both fists.

Kugh-!?

Lunared staggered back, spitting out blood.

Thump!

As Lunared dropped Kuilan from his hand, Kuilan hit the ground hard on his buttocks, anxiously looking up, still in shock.

...

As if to protect Kuilan, the wolf monster gazed at him with a soft look once more.

It assumed a stance.

Despite its grotesque posture due to its reversed joints and limbs of different lengths, Kuilan could recognize it immediately.

That was the martial arts stance of the Leaf Tribe.

The one taught by his older brother... that was it.

Daring to oppose me, a descendant sharing my blood, youuuuu!

Lunared, with fiery eyes, charged again. The unidentified wolf monster rushed forward to meet him.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

A fierce battle began between the two monsters.

Muscles far surpassing those of humans flexed and writhed as they launched cannon-like fists at each other, intending to kill.

Next to Kuilan, who was blankly watching this surreal scene,

"We have to kill him now."

Evangeline appeared. Kuilan looked at her, slightly surprised.

Holding onto a wound on her abdomen, Evangeline looked pale, but she was firmly holding a shield in her left hand.

Following her, other party members painfully walked over and stood behind her.

Thanks to the healing magic cast by Damian, everyone managed to muster their last bits of strength to stand.

"I dont know why those two monsters are causing such a ruckus, but this is an opportunity."

"Were all exhausted to our limits. We wont get a second chance. We have to kill them both at the same time."

Evangeline signaled with her eyes.

The Shadow Squad members who were ready for their godhand, and the Penal Squad members all clenched their weapons, nodding with grave faces.

The blood-covered heroes moved forward to execute their final attack.

...!

At that moment,

Kuilan, who had noticed something, hurriedly blocked the party members. Evangeline furrowed her brow.

"Kuilan? What are you doing right now..."

Do, dont attack.

Huh?

Hes my brother.

He couldnt explain it clearly but he knew.

"That monster, its my brother!"

In this world.

There was only one person who looked at him with such a warm gaze.

So Kuilan yelled out, almost like a howl.

Hes my brother...!