Chapter 45 - Entering the Demonic Beast Forest
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nTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
nIt was gloomy outside the Demonic Beast Forest, even during the day.
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nThe gloomy weather made the knights feel a little depressed.
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nMonn called Philip and asked him to reorganize the knights.
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nAlthough they knew that it could be dangerous inside, they couldn’t stay outside forever.
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nThey were here to clear out the demonic beasts, after all.
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nThey had something to discuss with Lucius.
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nMonn found a less conspicuous place.
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nMonn left the coordinates in the space dimension there according to the procedure the night before.
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nLucius, who was checking his equipment, suddenly felt a slight fluctuation in the space.
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nHis gaze instantly became sharp as he looked at the place where he sensed the spatial fluctuation. His expression was grave, but at the same time, there was some doubt.
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n“Isn’t that direction where Cardinal Monn went?”
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nMonn walked out from inside just when Lucius was about to go and take a look.
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nLucius’s gaze became complicated and subtle.
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nHe was sure that the spatial fluctuation just now was related to Cardinal Monn.
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nHe didn’t know what Monn did.
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nAlthough Lucius was puzzled, he didn’t ask further.
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nPhilip walked over.
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n“Cardinal Monn, Commander Lucius, the knights have been reorganized. We can set off at any time!”
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nMonn looked at the sky. The dark clouds were gradually receding, and a part of the sun was visible.
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nMonn said, “Alright, let’s set off.”
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nAnyway, Monn had prepared an escape route. Monn would be able to escape at ease if anything unexpected happened.
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nAccording to the previous arrangement of the formation, the heavy armor troops would open the way in front.
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nThe support troops would be on alert so that they could provide timely support.
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nThe entire demonic beast forest was large, extending from an endless mountain range.
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nThere were even legendary God Rank demonic beasts in the center of the mountain range.
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nMonn would quit his job if they sent him to deal with the demonic beasts in the center of the mountain range.
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nHe would be able to venture only into the Demonic Beast Forest with peace of mind.
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nHowever, even the deepest part of the demonic beast forest was dangerous. There might even be a few demonic beasts of the peak of Holy rank waiting for him.
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nEven though they were clearing away the demonic beasts, it was only to resolve the demonic beast’s riot.
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nOtherwise, it would not be only two Holy Rank experts, Monn and Lucius, in the team.
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nThe rain last night made the entire forest seem a little damp.
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nThe knights trekked through the mud, broke the branches that blocked the road, and continued forward.
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nThe deeper they went, the deeper the frown on Monn and Lucius’ faces became.
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nThe knights also became more and more flustered.
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nIt was too quiet!
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nThey did not meet a single demonic beast after walking in the forest for so long.
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nAnyone would feel a little flustered in such situations.
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nPhilip gulped. He was also a little uncertain if they would be fine in such a strange situation. He could not help but ask, “Cardinal Monn, are we still going forward?”
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nMonn pondered for a moment. He felt that this group of demonic beasts seemed to be deliberately letting them go deeper into the forest.
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nMonn calculated their journey. They were not far from the middle of the demonic beast forest.
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nThen, he calmly said, “Go a little further. We will check the situation near the middle of the forest.”
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nThe knights moved again and approached the middle of the forest with Cardinal Monn’s instruction.
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nThey saw quite some precious herbs along the way. Usually, demonic beasts were guarding them, but today, they could take advantage of the situation.
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nMonn did not hold back at all. He would get someone to pull them out whenever he encountered one.
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nNo beasts were guarding the precious treasures, which were a little fishy.
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nSince that was the case, Monn had to take advantage of the situation.
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nMonn took out the diary that he carried with him. He could sell a stalk of star heart grass for three pounds. The price of all the herbs he got was almost equal to his monthly salary.
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nMonn’s eyes lit up. He seemed to have found another way to get rich!
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nLucius was also shocked by Monn’s money-grubber look and did not know what to say.
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nHe had a new perception of Monn.
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nThe group walked for some distance and finally arrived at the middle of the demonic beast forest.
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nSuddenly, a surprised shout came from the front. “Demonic Beast! Its demonic beasts!”
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n“Look! There are demonic beasts!”
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nThey finally saw demonic beasts!
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nThe knights were so excited that they almost cried!
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nGod knows how much they wanted to see demonic beasts throughout their journey!
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nNow, they finally got the fruits of their labor!
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nThe demonic beasts not far away began to roar at them and then quickly attacked without giving extra time for the knights to be happy about it.
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nThey pounced over fiercely as if they had not seen food for many years.
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nThe knights were also in high spirits at this moment.
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nThe heavily armored troops at the front line charged forward, knocking away the attacking demonic beasts.
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nThe support troops at the rear used long-range spells to provide support.
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nThe battle ended quickly.
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nThe knights were in high spirits for a moment. They were not satisfied. They even had the feeling that the demonic beast was weak.
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nMonn looked at the corpses of the demonic beasts beneath his feet.
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nHe had a thoughtful look on his face.
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nThat group of Demonic Beasts was the Silvermoon Wolves. They were low-level demonic beasts, and the highest rank was only at the Black Gold Rank.
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nLogically speaking, these low-level demonic beasts should be active in the outer regions, but they had just met them near the central region.
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nThat made Monn somewhat puzzled.
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nMonn discouraged the cheering knights. He said calmly, “Did just annihilating a group of low-level demonic beasts give you such a sense of accomplishment?”
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nThe crowd looked at each other and calmed down a little, but they still did not think much of it.
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nThe demonic beasts in the central region were only at this level. What was there to be afraid of?
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nMonn suddenly thought of something when he saw the expressions on the knights’ faces, showing weakness to the enemy!
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nMonn suddenly realized that this was the enemy’s trap!
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nHowever, Monn looked at the knights around him. He chose to keep that information to himself.
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nHe had to teach them a lesson by making them experience it.
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nEven Lucius, although he was puzzled, his mood was not as heavy as before.
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nMonn took out his pocket watch and looked at it. He said calmly, “Retreat a hundred meters and camp here.”
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nEveryone was a little confused. They had just won the war. Shouldn’t they continue to charge deeper into the forest?
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nSomeone questioned.
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nMonn looked at him and said calmly, “I’m about to get off work.”
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nEveryone was speechless.
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nMonn looked at everyone’s expressions and continued, “Ask Lucius to lead you if you want to charge deeper into the forest.”
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nEveryone turned their gazes to Lucius.
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nLucius said coldly, “Visibility is low at night, so it’s inconvenient to move. Moreover, the strength of the demonic beasts will increase as they go deeper. I can also lead you if you insist to charge.”
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nHis word discouraged them. They all decided not to charge.
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nMonn shook his head. “Lucius, I’ll leave them to you.”
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nLucius looked at Monn and nodded.
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nMonn did not go home directly as usual. Instead, he found an inconspicuous place like in the morning.
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nLucius looked at Monn’s back as he walked into the forest. He could not help but feel puzzled.
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n‘What is Cardinal Monn up to?’
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nLucius’s pupils constricted the next moment.
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nCardinal Monn’s aura disappeared!
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