Dust flew in the distance, and muffled footsteps pounded on everyone's hearts like muffled drums. First, a row of gleaming longswords came into view, and then the strong bodies of orcs astride giant wolves revealed themselves one after another.
These orc wolf riders had obviously gone through a round of looting. The pockets of the giant wolves beneath them were bulging. It looked like the shops in the town of Drol had been looted until not a single tile remained.
Perhaps it was precisely because these wolf riders were carrying too many spoils of war that the speed of the giant wolves beneath them had been affected. That was why Beacher and the others were able to persevere until here even though they were riding on frail warhorses.
Behind the giant boulder, Han Shuo grasped a sturdy crossbow in his hand and calmly took aim at the most burly orc at the very front. Beside him, Fanny also held a crossbow as she constantly changed directions, her eyes sparkling with a determined light. It looked like Fanny also knew to harden her heart in the face of life and death.
Lisa's hands were empty, but there were a few large boulders next to her and the other students. These boulders had already been placed in position by Han Shuo, and would roll down with a push. They would definitely cause even more damage than a crossbow.
Amidst the howls of the giant wolves, a line of dozens of wolf riders moved as fast as lightning and finally appeared in the passageway. Their speed was ferocious, and they hadn't anticipated that there would be an ambush along the way. All of them brandished their longswords and yelled wildly, already urging the giant wolves to charge over.
"Awooo awooo!"
The front legs of the giant wolves were the first to be tripped by the ropes. Their front legs suddenly bent and lost balance, and they howled in agony. The bodies of four wolf riders, affected by inertia, suddenly flew off their giant wolves.
"Pa pa pa pa!"
The four orcs flailed their arms as they fell involuntarily into the acid bog in front of them, making heavy, earth-shaking noises.
The four orcs that fell into the acid swamp suddenly let out mournful howls similar to those of the giant wolves. Along with the ghostly wails and wolf howls, their sturdy bodies seemed to have been doused with acid. Their skin, flesh, hair, and even their clothes were all corroded into a pool of blood that quickly flowed into the acid swamp. In an instant, the four orc wolf riders had actually turned into four enormous skeletons.
These four orc wolf riders were the first to meet with misfortune. Three more wolf riders behind them couldn't stop their momentum and flew into the acid bog with them, turning into three skeletons in the blink of an eye.
"This acid bog is an advanced necromancy magic alright. Master Fanny, you're so strong. You must teach me this magic when we return to the Academy!" Han Shuo said excitedly to Fanny in a low voice when he saw how vicious the acid bog was.
However, when Han Shuo had finished speaking, he suddenly discovered that Fanny's face was deathly white and that there seemed to be something wrong with her gaze as she looked at the acid bog. He couldn't help but rub his body against Fanny and speak again, "Master Fanny, what's wrong?"
Fanny abruptly reacted after being bumped into by Han Shuo and said in a panic, "No, nothing. This is the first time I've used this acid bog magic since I've grasped it. I really didn't think that this magic would be so vicious."
As Han Shuo and Fanny were speaking, the dozens of orc wolf riders had suddenly reined in their giant wolves, and the wolf riders at the back hadn't been able to rein in their momentum. They were forced to squeeze together in a chaotic mess, and a few orcs even fell off their giant wolves.
However, in this way, the tripping ropes and acid bog had already lost their effect. The orcs were trying to regain their footing amidst the chaos under the mutterings of their leader.
"Kill!"
At this moment, Han Shuo suddenly gathered his strength and roared out fiercely.
Lisa and the others had long since been sharpening their blades and waiting impatiently. When they heard Han Shuo's roar, they immediately made a big fuss and pushed the giant rocks beside them down the small hill. More than ten giant rocks borrowed the momentum of their momentum and rolled or flew down towards the orc wolf riders below.
Suddenly, the orc wolf riders who were supposed to be the hunters became the prey instead. The giant rocks that rolled down became lethal weapons that quickly reaped the lives of the orcs. The overcrowded wolf riders didn't have time to regroup at all and immediately paid a heavy price when the giant rocks rolled down.
Four boulders smashed down, directly smashing the six orcs and their giant wolves into a bloody mess. The remaining boulders rolled down the hillside. The momentum of the boulders was fierce, and when they fell into the midst of the wolf riders, they let out a series of mournful howls.
By the time this wave of rocks had passed, another fifteen wolf riders had died on the spot, and a dozen or so had sustained varying degrees of injuries. As the orcs screamed in panic, they suddenly discovered that the path back had also been blocked by giant rocks. Many figures suddenly appeared from both sides of the hill, and a string of crossbow bolts and magical attacks accompanied curses.
"These vulgar and barbaric orcs, go to hell!" On the other side, Irene of the light major stood up from the hill and cursed lowly with a look of disgust. She then started chanting light magic and attacked the orcs with Beacher. It looked like they'd finally found an outlet to vent after being chased around so pathetically by the wolf riders.
At this moment, there were still thirty or so orc wolf riders that hadn't died in the tunnel below. However, these wolf riders had to face all sorts of magical attacks from both sides of the hill. Han Shuo held the crossbow in his hand and would calmly fire when he took aim at an orc. As long as the orcs were hit by Han Shuo's crossbow bolts, they would fall down in a short amount of time, even if it wasn't a vital point. They would never be able to stand up again.
"Eh? Why is it that none of the orcs hit by your crossbow bolts can stand up, even if it's just a scratch? But those hit by my crossbow bolts are fine as long as it's not a vital point? "Fanny observed for a moment and then asked Han Shuo with a frown.
"Heh heh, of course. I've just dipped the tips of my crossbow bolts in some poison powder. They're absolutely done for if they get even the slightest bit of it!" Han Shuo accurately shot another orc and explained faintly as if nothing had happened.
When these words left his mouth, Fanny started and then pointed angrily at Han Shuo, saying hatefully, "You, you're indeed a bit despicable. Where did you learn these malicious methods from? Even if our two countries are at war, we can't use poison arrows. This is an unwritten rule of the Profound Continent. "
Shrugging his shoulders, Han Shuo said nonchalantly, "It's either you die or I die. What's the point of talking about being despicable? Killing them with the smallest price is the most correct method. You're too pedantic!"
"That's right. Brian is absolutely right. These damned orcs burn, kill, and loot in the town of Drol. Every year when winter comes, they take the opportunity to loot the borders of our Empire. There's no need to talk about any rules with them." Lisa suddenly interjected at this moment, obviously leaning towards Han Shuo's style.
"Hmph. You two brats are both equally bad at heart. No wonder you've suddenly become so congenial. Brian, I'll let it go this time. If you can return to the Empire, don't tell anyone that you've done this. You can't do this in the future either. Otherwise, if others find out, they'll surely punish you. "Fanny rolled her eyes at the two and suddenly warned them seriously.
Han Shuo understood that Fanny had good intentions. The reason why the poison powder was sold in the town of Drol was to deal with the savage magical creatures within the Dark Forest. Normally, no one would dare use it against their enemies in broad daylight.
However, Han Shuo only listened attentively to Fanny's warnings. He didn't think much of it in the depths of his heart. If it came to a critical juncture and his life was in danger, he would definitely use this kind of vicious method without a care in the world.
Under the attacks of crossbow bolts and all kinds of magic, the remaining orc wolf riders could only use crossbow bolts to attack the ambushers on the two sides of the small hill. However, Han Shuo and the others now had the complete advantage in terms of terrain and numbers. Under the continuous attacks, the orc wolf riders fell one by one into pools of their own blood. It was obvious that they were powerless to reverse the situation.
When there were only five wolf riders left, they finally began to feel fear. The giant wolves were unable to climb over the large rocks, so the orcs directly jumped down from the giant wolves. They even abandoned all the resources in the wolf's pockets and began to run back without a care for anything else.
"Oh no, they're escaping. If they escape, there'll be even more wolf riders coming. Everyone chase after them!" Han Shuo's face abruptly changed when he saw the situation. He hastily yelled out, but his body remained motionless where it was.
Everyone lost their heads in panic when Han Shuo's words had sounded. The group of people all rushed down from the small hill and started chasing after the fleeing orcs with all their might. The three warriors who had been hiding ran the fastest, moving up and down the small hill as if they were walking on flat ground. They quickly gave chase. Behind them, a group of mages led by Beacher, including Gene, Bach and a few others from the necromancy major, also raised their magical robes and ran out.
Just as Fanny's slender body poked out and planned on sprinting out from behind the giant rock, Han Shuo suddenly reached out and grabbed Fanny by the waist. He yelled lowly, "It's so dangerous, what are you going to do?"
Fanny's slender waist was suddenly embraced by Han Shuo and her body suddenly grew numb. She turned her head and saw that the necromancy major students were also about to walk out. All of them were looking at her oddly, especially Lisa, who seemed to be forcibly suppressing her anger.
Fanny started and her heart raced when she reacted. Her face flushed red and she suddenly struggled violently. She said angrily, "What are you doing? Let go of me, what are you stopping me for?"
"It's not like we're missing a few people. Don't we have more important things to do at this time?" Han Shuo let go of her and chuckled.
"What other things are more important?" Fanny and the others asked in confusion.
"Collect the spoils of war! The resources in the pockets of the giant wolves will all be worth shiny gold coins in the capital of the Empire!" Han Shuo laughed heartily as his body swiftly dashed down the small hill.
Fanny, Lisa, and the others started, but when they saw that there were a few smart strangers who were also rushing downwards, they didn't hesitate any longer. They all cried out in pleasant surprise and ran towards the sacks of resources that the orc wolf riders were plundering without a care for their manners.
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