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As Sylphy made her way towards the dormitory, a perplexed expression etched across her face, a rush of unsettling thoughts swirled within her.
'That, that is...!'
The mist billowing like a strong wave
the intermittent echoes of wolf howls that pierced the air
it was an eerie phenomenon, one she recognized all too well from the accounts documented in the Desert Orderthe events that unfolded when the 'Bai Lang of Mist' embarked on its hunt.
'Is it possible that the seal has been broken...?!'
Surprise. Shock. Disbelief. And more.
All sorts of emotions bloomed like flowers. It was no wonder she was taken aback, having just confirmed that the seal stake was securely in place moments before.
Yet, the burning question remained: But why had the seal been broken?
Sylphy emerged from the forest, her eyes awash with queries, when a sudden, speculative notion flashed across her mind.
'Wait a minute, could it be...!'
Could it be that Bai Lang had already broken out of the seal, stored up as much mana as it could, and opened it at once to come out?
While it was admittedly a conjecture, it didn't appear entirely implausible.
'I heard that the white wolf is quite intelligent.'
It was the oldest of the three servants of Ludric; that is why its intelligence was said to be similar to that of an ordinary human.
Perhaps, Sylphy surmised, the white wolf had seen through her intentions, deliberately concealing its strength and biding its time until the perfect moment to release the seal.
The fact that the seal was released as soon as Sylphy disappeared is proof. As if it had been waiting.
Thud!
Sylphy bit her nails impatiently.
'...This is not the time!'
She had to go back now.
With the seal newly shattered, this was the golden opportunity to subdue the white wolf while it was at its weakest, its mana reserves at their lowest ebb.
Without hesitation, Sylphy turned on her heel, determined to retrace her steps and return to the forest without delay.
Nevertheless, her footsteps were abruptly halted after covering just a few paces.
[Krrr-!]
A pack of wolves emerged from the forest.
These creatures were none other than the clones of the Bai Lang, and Sylphy couldn't help but sigh in exasperation.
Bai Lang's clones were an illusion that only served the purpose for which it was created. There was no communication, and the same was true for the subjugation.
[Awoo-!]
[Woof! Krrr!]
The wolves promptly set chase after her.
If they had met in the forest, Sylphy would have had no chance and would have been hunted down in no time, especially in her current mana-depleted state.
However, they were now on the Academy's dormitory grounds; and it is also known to be the most heavily guarded of all the dormitories. As if to underscore this reputation, guards were immediately summoned.
"Demonic beasts sighting confirmed!"
"Guards, form a defensive formation!"
The guards moved in unison.
As if they were used to fighting demonic beasts, they quickly established a defensive posture. At the same time, they guided the students outside to evacuate.
"Everyone, get into the dormitories!"
"It's safe in the dormitories! Evacuate now!"
All of Arsene's dormitories had been enchanted with all sorts of protective magic. They were things that have existed since ancient times, in preparation for "unforeseen circumstances."
"S, Sergeant!"
"The beasts keep coming!"
The wolves, which are growing rapidly.
Now there were almost hundreds of them. With only about thirty people, they were outnumbered. The sergeant gritted his teeth and shouted, "Any word from headquarters yet?"
"Uh, the response has come in, but...."
"Reinforcements are difficult!"
"What?"
With hundreds of wolves right in front of them, reinforcements are difficult? The sergeant, who frowned, was about to shout when he heard something.
"Not only here, but all over the eastern part of the academy has been attacked by demonic beasts!"
"......!?"
"However, professors from the Military Studies and Magic Department are expected to join the battle soon, so we've been instructed to hold out until then."
That was a relief.
Professors from those two departments were on par with the Empire's elite forces.
'But the problem is...'
Whether they can hold out until then?
Anxious glances were exchanged among the beleaguered defenders.
After quickly making a plan, Sylphy shouted in a hurry.
"In the forest, I saw a giant wolf!"
A giant wolf?
Yes! I went to get some fresh air and.
Then she immediately blurted out the story.
A wolf as big as a building was constantly creating wolves using the mist.
It wasnt a lie.
It was actually one of the abilities of the white wolf.
After a while, when the story was finished, the guards turned serious.
"Does this mean that unless we kill the giant wolf, the wolf raids will never end?"
"Y-yes! Sylphy nodded vigorously.
On the other hand, the guards looked grim.
"But we cant do it on our own.
We need to wait for reinforcements first.
You dont have to worry about that.
At that moment, a calm voice came through.
Then, a 30-something swordsman appeared with over a hundred soldiers. He was the captain of the guard, Roen Philaud.
"I've heard the story. We will join you."
They were fresh from slaying the wolves that had attacked the Lion's Hall, and they looked as if they could still fight another day.
And one more thing.
There was someone who wanted to lend their strength.
"Me too, I'm coming."
"What? But you......."
"If we leave it like this, the damage will get worse.
Dilia Arpen.
At her mention that the damage would get worse if they left it like this, Roen sighed deeply.
Sigh, okay. Youre right. It would be best to resolve this matter as soon as possible.
He didnt want to borrow the strength of a student, but this was an exception. The wolves were fierce and ferocious, and there had actually been casualties.
I apologize. Can I ask for your cooperation?
Yes.
Dilia nodded calmly.
However, the reason she wanted to participate in the wolf extermination was for a slightly different reason.
Ive already woken up anyway.
It takes time to fall asleep again.
Even if she does fall asleep, there was no possibility that she would continue to dream the sweet dream she had just had.
So
If she doesn't take her anger out on the person responsible for keeping her awake, she won't be able to relax. Dilia's golden eyes turned venomous.
Whether she knew or not about this fact
Sylphy cheered inside.
Good. This is enough!
Dilia Arpen.
And the captain of the guard joined in too.
This would definitely corner the white wolf, and then it will be much easier to tame it.
I must be the one to become Bai LangBai Lang's master!
She couldn't yield to anyone else.
Sylphy's eyes flashed with intense obsession.
However, what she didn't know was that before she set off to find Bai Lang, there was someone else who had already encountered him.
(End of Chapter. . . . . . . .Thanks for Reading. . . . . . . . . )
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