In the middle of the woods, a thin layer of snow covers the shrubs.

The towering trees are also covered with a white veil, and from time to time they slide to the ground in the breeze.

A few days ago, the early winter snow covered the forest.

Because of the attack of the corrupt poisonous spiders, the farmers completed the crop harvest ahead of schedule, but they were not bothered by this.

But for the hunters who were hunting far away, and had gone deep into the forest at the moment.

This is definitely the worst news.

The early arrival of winter disrupts the movement of animals, and the difficulty of hunting increases.

Comparison of the prey caught by the hunters in the first two days with the results of the two days after the snow.

The difference is almost doubled!

Under these circumstances, Dan, who was the leader of the team, decided to stop the expedition and set out on the return journey with all the hunters.

Even if the harvest is not as rich as expected.

But this operation, after all, can be regarded as a success, and there is certainly no problem in alleviating the food demand in the town.

However, for the hunter on the way home.

Compared to the early winter, there is even worse news - the attack of Warcraft.

You don't have to hunt on the way back.

So they didn't have to spend four full days like they did when they came out, and they could get to town in about two and a half days.

But it was the next night.

When a group of seven people were hiding in the darkness in the hunter's hut set up in the wild, a terrible howl suddenly sounded in the distance.

"Whew-"

"Meate, Rugan, wake everyone up!"

As the leader of the hunting party, Dan was the first to open his eyes and ordered the hunter to wake up the rest of his companions in a serious tone.

Nights are indeed disturbed by wild beasts.

But the huntress was keenly aware of the peculiarity of the situation.

Everyone gathered around the hut, listening to the sounds outside, and they soon realized that the sound was coming in the direction of the hunter's hut, and the sound of one after another vaguely took on the appearance of enveloping.

Attack of the Beast!

At this time, Dan said a more serious news:

"The voices outside are from demonic beasts, and there are quite a few of them, and our hut will definitely not be able to withstand their attacks!"

The other Awakened next to him, who had only come to support the hunt, immediately asked:

"Sister Dan, what should we do then?"

“……”

"Let's get out of here!"

Dan was silent for only a moment, and then immediately made a decision.

The other hunters then got up and began to pack their bags and take their prey with them.

But at this moment, Dan waved his hand competently, signaling them to put down the prey on their backs:

"Ladies and gentlemen, we must leave our prey in this hut, and we must bleed some of today's fresh prey so that the smell can get out."

"Be careful, don't let blood spill on yourself, it will cause us a lot of trouble."

The hunters immediately reacted to the huntress's intentions.

She was going to use the fruits of this hunt as bait to seduce these monsters, and they took advantage of the night to quickly leave the land and return to the town as soon as possible.

"Sister Dan, you don't need to be a bait."

"We only need to leave a part of ......"

One hunter was decidedly reluctant and wanted to leave some of his prey behind and bring it back to town.

However, the huntress immediately dismissed his naïve idea:

"Root, don't be stupid!"

"Now it's the demonic beasts that are surrounding, not ordinary animals, they're smart."

"If we don't pay enough price, we won't be able to leave smoothly!"

Four days of hard hunting, and the blow of snow.

The hunters who participate in the long-distance hunt are not in a good state of mind.

Thinking of the lack of food, how could they stand such a thing, and immediately someone stood up with a bow and arrow:

"Sister Dan, can't you kill them all? We've got all the guys with us! ”

There was a hunter next to him who also clenched his fists, and his eyes almost erupted with anger:

"yes, we're fighting these brutes!"

“……”

Looking at his excited companions around him, Dan sighed to himself.

With her skills as a hunter, she can not only hear the sounds around her, but also smell the dangerous smell that permeates the forest.

The smell is incredibly complex and varied.

In other words, the number and variety of demonic beasts that came to ambush were also ridiculously large, and they were definitely not encountering a small-scale beast tide.

If only Dan was alone.

Naturally, she could cope with such a crisis.

Deep in the forest, she relied on the skills of a hunter and even took her prey through the forest with confidence and returned to the town leisurely.

After all, although you can't kill these magical beasts.

But these monsters don't want to catch up with her who has reached the fourth stage in the forest!

But what about the companions around you?

Five ordinary hunters have absolutely no way to survive in the beast tide formed by demonic beasts.

Be sure to bring them back!

Dan made a decision in an instant, and her tone became irrefutable, revealing the majesty of being the leader of the hunting party:

"Listen, now throw your prey on the ground, and leave with me when you're done bleeding."

"It's an order!"

“……”

The hunters looked at each other.

Although he was reluctant, he quickly began to execute according to Dan's orders.

Dan is the leader of the hunters after all.

At the same time, he is also a veteran awakener.

The prestige and trust that have been cultivated over a decade cannot be defeated by a single outrage.

While the hunters were handling their prey, Dan commanded another Awoken:

"Sissel, then you go ahead and clear the way for them, and I'll help you at the back."

"Remember, don't fight when you encounter a monster, just fight back."

"Protecting your own safety is your first priority!"

Sissel nodded immediately:

"Sister Dan, I understand!"

Crunch –

In the darkness of night, the door of the hunter's hut was open.

The hunters did not make a sound as much as possible, and retreated outwards according to the formation ordered by Dan.

The smell of blood immediately attracted the demonic beasts lurking around, and the cries suddenly became dense in the forest.

Looking out into the forest from a distance.

Glowing pupils can also be seen in the darkness.

As soon as the hunters had withdrawn, they broke into the hunters' huts, and the sounds of biting and fighting rang out.

It's like Dan said.

Leaving plenty of prey behind, the beasts did not attack immediately, but began to compete for the food placed in front of them.

"Whew-"

Dan, who was still directing the retreat, breathed a sigh of relief.

She watched the hunters' state in the dark, telling everyone not to slack off, to keep running forward, and not to give these monsters any chance.

But half an hour later.

The huntress who was hurrying in the darkness still heard the footsteps of the beast behind her.

"Caught up?"

Dan paused, and the anger that was already brewing in his eyes exploded instantly.

If it weren't for the protection of other hunters, she wouldn't have any idea of backing down on these monsters at all, and even treat them as prey!

Seeing that there are still demonic beasts that dare to chase after him.

Without saying a word, the huntress bent her bow and shot an arrow, and a cold light shot through the icy air into the dark forest.

"Whew!"

Accompanied by the sound of arrows, of course, was the painful roar of the demonic beast.

Just after that, there was a more dense and rapid pursuit, and more monsters were chasing them!

"Are these monsters crazy......

"There's free prey that comes to attack us?"

The huntress cursed in the dark.

It was at this moment that worse news came from the front of the line.

Sissel the Awoken at the vanguard of the team.

Here's what he said:

"Sister Dan, ahead! There are cobwebs in front! ”

(End of chapter)