The Divine Hunter Chapter 8: The murmuring of the hills
Nang Hill is not far from Lower Wallen. It looks like an inconspicuous hill covered by green lawns.
When the five demon hunters arrived, the sun had not yet dipped into the horizon. The sunlight illuminated a path of light on the grass from far to near, making the green greener and the poetic more poetic.
Just like the name whisper, it can sound like the tender affection between lovers and lovers, or it can also be some unknowable, gloomy, secret whisper.
Roy stood on the grass and listened. He heard a vague sound echoing in the air, like wind blowing through the grass, or like the hissing of insects.
"Muttering is everywhere. This is the origin of the name of Whispering Hill."
"Roy, what on earth are we doing here?" Oaks was puzzled,
"Find out the fairy mother who scares the lady in the forest, and hunt for sacrifices along the way."
After listening to it, the four demon hunters also felt it quietly for a moment.
"Do you remember, guys, there is a similar place in Nilfgaard..." Seret recalled, "At that time, a famous geographer stood up and explained that this situation was due to the special hourglass-shaped structure underground. ——When wind passes through it, the howling of the wind is transmitted to the outside world through the holes in the ground."
"Don't talk nonsense to me about geology!" Oakes put forward a completely different view, "Roy, you have to confirm again, are you sure this sound is not the sound of Wolfen's stomach croaking with hunger?"
"..."
"Chirp..." Gorfen Chipmunk's petite head suddenly popped out of the saddle bag on Wilt's abdomen, holding the ferocious bat-winged demon trophy, looking at everyone with wide innocent eyes, and finally turned to his own The master, the two beards on his lips trembled lively, as if asking, "Why are you calling me?"
"Be good... now is not the time to be naughty!" Roy gave it a slap on the head with his index finger and rewarded it with a pine nut. It finally retracted its head obediently into the saddle bag.
Flius' eyelids jumped when he saw it. He had long noticed this unusual little thing that changed its shape every day.
But this is Roy's secret. He doesn't take the initiative to explain it, and it's hard to inquire about it.
"You don't feel anything wrong?" Roy rubbed his chin and felt, "These sounds make me a little...a little uncomfortable."
After entering the Whispering Hill, a striking negative state appeared next to his personal state - mania. There was a vague desire for destruction in his heart, but his extremely high will allowed him to easily control this impulse.
The demon hunters nodded, their expressions showing a hint of solemnity.
They continued to move forward, and soon found an old wooden sign stuck in the grass, with scarlet letters on it: There is a crazy beast inside, and the intruder's **** and face will be covered with flowers.
It should be residents of Lower Wallen standing here to warn passers-by.
The demon hunters were naturally not afraid of a few beasts. They carried steel swords and led their horses towards the mountains in the distance. There, on the top of the green hills and the golden sky, sat a huge tree. banyan tree.
It has lived for hundreds of years. From a distance, the demon hunters can clearly see its thick and intertwined rhizomes that grow to the ground, and the huge umbrella that covers half of the hill, blocking out the sky and the sun. build.
The closer you get to the big banyan tree, the more frequent the murmur that disturbs your soul becomes. Although this murmur still cannot shake everyone's firm determination, other living beings are not immune.
A group of crazy wolves emerged from behind the trees and attacked in all directions——
Flius took a step forward and thrust his steel sword forward like lightning, stabbing the waist of a wild wolf whose eyes were dyed red. The injured wolf didn't even have time to cry out. The steel sword was pulled out from its body and stabbed the next target gracefully without a trace of blood.
He is like a ghost, harvesting lives silently.
Serrit guarded his back, holding his breath and concentrating, waiting for the shadow to pounce, then he saw the right moment and flicked his wrist, and the sword blade slashed across the abdomen like a dragonfly, breaking open the wolf's belly and tilting out the warm internal organs.
Ochs smiled ferociously in the midst of the three wild wolves, and suddenly twisted and slashed. His inertia and all his strength twisted into a rope to control the two swords of the Snake Faction. He chopped away the three wolves, and then drove one along Cut the waist into two pieces.
The two viper swords in Lei Suo's hands were crossed together, sparks flying from the light friction.
He stepped forward and thrust forward. The tip of the sword in his right hand penetrated the flesh and blood, and the sword in his left hand also penetrated into the lightning flint. Then he lifted a beast into the air with both arms and threw it into the grass.
The next moment, he spun the two poisonous snake swords, and the sword blades were so fast that they left an afterimage, like a meat grinder, leaving messy flesh and blood on the ground.
"Whoosh——" Roy's hand crossbow fired continuously, and with the continuous vibration of the bowstring, flowers of blood burst out from the wolves.
“Kill the wolf, experience value +10. In just a few seconds of contact with the demon hunter, most of the wolves with an absolute numerical advantage were wiped out by the demon hunter.
But the battle is far from over. Countless beasts emerge from the grass like a tide.
Wild dogs, wild boars, even grizzly bears.
Hundreds of them came out of the forest area near the Whispering Hill!
"Damn it! Have we stung a hornet's nest?" Roy drew Igni with his left hand and scorched the vulture that jumped in mid-air. With another shock, he froze and circled the wild wolves, rotated the blade, and quickly landed Throwing a circle of corpses.
He turned quickly and jumped onto the brown horse.
Wilt raised his front hoof with a long hiss, and kicked away a wolf that roared low and spit flying everywhere.
"Stop fighting, run to the hills!"
Brother Oaks and Leitho hit three Alder Signs in succession, knocking the beasts around them away, leaving everything around them empty.
"Cat Vulture, get on your horse!" Oaks greeted. The cat-sect witcher was dealing with a strong bear. His flexible sword dance scraped the bear into a **** mess. But this behemoth seemed to be unable to feel the pain and fatigue, and its oppressive body still kept rushing towards Furius.
The beasts are gathering quickly.
Flius no longer hesitated and jumped on the horse with everyone else. He calmed the horse with axix and galloped towards the hill.
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Under the light of the setting sun, the five knights dragged a row of black beasts behind them and fled wildly, like herds of cattle and sheep migrating long distances on the grassland, kicking up a sky full of grass clippings and soil, which was quite spectacular.
But when they ran up the Whispering Hill, the group of beasts suddenly stopped, as if they were stopped by an invisible barrier. They only lingered outside the hill, growling lowly, and did not dare to take a step forward.
They waited for a long time, but did not see the demon hunter coming out. They could only roar helplessly and gradually disperse.
"What's going on?" Oakes' expression was filled with surprise and excitement. Being chased and crushed by a crazy beast just now made him feel more exciting than a close-quarters fight.
"Isn't it obvious..." Seret tied the headband back on, "They are afraid that there is something hidden in this mountain that makes wild animals afraid."
"The existence that scares beasts..." Roy breathed heavily. Among the others, he was the weakest in physical strength.
He emphasized again,
"We came right. The soul of the Fairy Mother, the creator of the Lady in the Forest, must be sealed under the Whispering Hill. It is not surprising that the legendary Fairy Mother has the power to frighten wild beasts."
"So, that weird murmuring sound was also caused by her?" Seret asked doubtfully,
"Be patient, the answer will be revealed later."
"After meeting the 'Fairy Mother', do you have a plan?" Furius was worried about the missing apprentice, his gray-green eyes full of anxiety, "Her three daughters are so sick, she must It’s not a good thing either.”
"You're right, safety comes first. So let's get rid of its helpers first!" Roy thought, "When we are in an advantageous position, we can talk to the Fairy Mother and figure out her mortal enemy Lin." The weakness of the middle lady... be prepared."
After setting up their horses, the five demon hunters went to the huge banyan tree on the top of the mountain. The strange whispers became more and more powerful here, but they still had limited impact on everyone. In other words, these whispers were naturally intended to drive people away. Prepared by the beast.
"Look carefully to see if there is a cave entrance or secret door nearby."
The five people spread out, and Roy turned his attention to the giant tree. His fingers stroked the dark gray, uneven bark, and he faintly felt the heart-like beating and strong vitality. When he looked up, the branches and leaves spread out like an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life, looking at him with deep eyes, conveying some obscure intention.
Roy had only seen this kind of spirituality in Broccolion's Forest of Faith. He was sure that the banyan tree in front of him was no longer a simple tree, but another great and awe-inspiring life.
"The incarnation of nature·Wild banyan tree
Moraceae Ficus tree
Year: One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty-Four
? ?
"A thousand-year-old tree?" Roy rubbed his eyebrows and sorted out the information in his mind, "Is the heart of the tree under this banyan tree?"
"Guys, come and take a look, I've made a big discovery!"
Serrit found a dark cave on the side of the hillside under the big banyan tree. The location of the cave was extremely hidden and was completely covered by the extending roof of the slope.
"I've seen this terrain several times," Serrit said. "It can't hide it from me."
The witcher carefully jumped down the hillside and landed on a narrow rock wall, looking at the cave half a person high and ready to move.
"Do you feel it?" The demon hunter's badge is vibrating, neither lightly nor heavily, which means it's time to play cards again... and it's time to fight monsters again.
"Don't rush in. We have to make sure there are no traps or other dangers in the cave. The five of us can't maneuver in the narrow terrain." Lei Suo said and took out a dragon from the space ring. Dream.
Roy obediently took out all the inventory, including two Dragon Dreams. Based on his previous playing experience, there might be werewolves and a group of Andrago males in the cave, since they had the upper hand. There's no need to go in and fight for your life!
There were three Dragon Dreams in total, and Roy threw them into the cave, followed by a torch.
Everyone covered their ears and squatted down with their backs to the cave.
After a moment, a brief but violent "earthquake" erupted across the entire hill. The banyan trees trembled, birds flew away, and strange screams sounded in the cave, like the chirping of insects or wolves. wailing.
All sounds were swallowed up by the continuous loud noise caused by the explosion. About thirty seconds later, everything stopped.
But white smoke continued to come out of the hole. Five minutes later, the smoke quickly dissipated.
“Kill the male Anderegg ×10, experience +300. The corners of the demon hunter Roy’s mouth curled up, feeling happy to the bottom of his heart. He glanced at the record in the template and raised his eyebrows.
"There is still a big guy missing."
"Roy, Leisuo, you two masters and disciples are as sinister as ever," Oakes stared and swallowed. He couldn't carry so many Dragon Dreams with him like the other party, and he had never seen anyone spend so much money. Infinite.
"This is called caution!" The two masters and apprentices said almost at the same time, and the bald man looked into the cave a few more times.
"With such a big commotion, aren't you afraid of blowing up the cave and burying the fairy mother alive?"
"It's not a problem...Follow me, everyone, be careful...I feel like there's something else..." Lei Suo pulled out the Snake Sect Silver Sword, made a Quen Seal, and then ducked into the cave. .
Four witchers followed.
The dark, damp, narrow cave is surrounded by mostly pale limestone and crystal mica walls, and there are also climbing emerald green plant vines.
The ground in the center of the cave was covered with mutilated arthropod carcasses, which resembled an enlarged version of a combination of a spider and a dragonfly.
This was the Andraig male. Roy couldn't tell how many there were, but they were all blown to pieces by three Dragon Dreams, and green blood and broken flesh splattered all over the floor.
Oak looked surprised. If he was ambushed by such a group of Andraig at the entrance of the cave, he might have suffered some minor injuries.
When the witcher's gaze continues to move forward,
"Swish, swish——"
The five people almost simultaneously pulled out the silver sword behind them - deep in the cave, a huge humanoid creature leaned on the rock wall, breathing heavily. Its charred black fur was covered with dust and mud, and one arm was limply carried on its chest. Sensing the strange gaze, his scarlet eyes suddenly turned around, opened a long wolf kiss, and let out a low, suppressed growl from his throat.
Werewolf
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Identity:
Tree Heart Guard (It guards the tree hole in Whispering Hill.)
The Cursed
Hit value seriously injured)
Attributes:
Strength: 13 (serious injury)
Agility: 12
Physique: 10
Perception: 15
Will: 6
Charm: 4
Spirit: 5
Skills:
Werewolf form (passive solidification): Lord of the night, half-wolf, half-human killer, main combat attributes such as strength and agility are greatly improved by +5, but the terrifying body odor and appearance make it -2 more attractive.
Wild Intuition (Passive Solidification): The primitive instinct inherited from genes gives it extraordinary perception ability. It can detect hostile murderous intentions, as well as the flaws and weaknesses of the enemy, and have a strong premonition of danger, so as to better Dodge attacks.
Cursed body (passive solidification)…rapid healing (passive solidification)…
Call of the Wild LV2: Through the unique roar, the werewolf can call friends and summon nearby wolves or werewolf companions to assist in the battle.
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The fishy wind blows in the face, and the ferocious beast suddenly pounces on the demon hunter.
"Whoosh——" The crossbow arrow shot through the air, dragging its tail feathers like meteors, and pierced the werewolf's left eye.
"Bang——" The air exploded, and the strong air flow caused its body to sway, and its sprinting momentum slowed down.
The next second, five demon hunters drew their swords and surrounded them. Five black shadows were reflected on the rock wall of the cave through the smoke and dust. They circled around the beast standing in the center, and the rabbit and the falcon circled wildly. , like a pack of wolves hunting an old lion.
The werewolf roared angrily and waved its arms and claws wildly. However, it was seriously injured, and with the Yarden seal and its body restrained, it was instantly overwhelmed by sword light, seals, and crossbow arrows.
In the cave, five silver swords with cold light woven into a cage, locking the werewolf tightly in it.
The sounds of sharp blades piercing flesh, hoarse voices of despair, and the pops of blood spraying were endless.
No more than ten seconds. ~IndoMTL.com~ The bruised werewolf fell heavily to the ground, its chest covered with black hair rising and falling slightly, proving that it still had breath left.
"Little devil, the finishing work will be left to you."
Flius thought the Snake Sect was training new recruits, so he didn't ask any more questions.
Roy stepped forward and glanced at its slender snout, which was filled with canine teeth that shone coldly, and sickle-like nails. With a wave of his hand, Arondette was chopped down from top to bottom, and his head was thrown away!
"Kill the werewolf, experience value +180, fellow demon hunters, help, break down the 'sacrifice'!"
The five demon hunters crouched down and skillfully used short knives to dissect the werewolf's heart, eyeballs and teeth. There was also an additional harvest - a medium-sized red mutagen.
"A powerful werewolf is used as a sacrifice. No matter how greedy Mrs. Lin is, she should be satisfied."
But while they were busy, there was a violent vibration from the corner of the outermost cave, accompanied by an old, majestic female voice.