Necromancer chopping down trees

Chapter 165: Hunting Lions
The weather in the northern grasslands is sunny today, but there are fewer adventurers who usually go out hunting.

"Even if the Northern Icefield sent some people over, there are too few people today."

Wang Yue noticed something was wrong as soon as he left Free Town, but it was too late for him to return.

Finke's werewolf squad had already run ahead of him, and they were searching for the king of the grassland, the prairie lion.

"I happened to see it last time. The monster is level 20, with standard elite template data. The difficulty lies in the other monsters following the lion."

Every time a male lion appears, it will bring with it ten [young savannah lions]. Although underage lions are not elite monsters, their level is also 19.

If only a group of adventurers challenged the lion, they would only end up dying if they rushed forward.

"There is no one on the grassland today. It's time for me to summon the undead to fight."

Wang Yue immediately modified the battle plan. He originally planned to let the werewolf team lure away the monsters, but now he could let his cannon fodder skeletons do this.

While the werewolf team was searching for the lion, Wang Yue specifically picked out the wandering prairie wolves to kill, collected bone fragments and summoned [Skeleton Wolf] to prepare for the battle.

"I brought enough potions, and I also replaced the werewolves' weapons with new ones. Armor is not a problem at all. I can't find any reason to lose."

Wang Yue strolled leisurely on the grassland, and the sleepiness after getting up quickly disappeared with the wind.

"I have spent a lot of mana without realizing it. Let me drink some water and rest for a while."

He had lost count of how many prairie wolves he had killed, and the number of skeleton wolves following him had reached 30.

"Sir, we found it!"

Finke ran quickly using all four of her limbs to grab the ground. Although Wang Yue bought a horse for her, the silver werewolf was still accustomed to this faster way of moving.

The target has been locked and the werewolf squad quickly assembled.

Wang Yue rode the skeleton wolf towards the distance, and the skeleton under him kept making noises due to its weight.

"Be quiet, don't alert the enemy."

Hearing the sound, Wang Yue slapped the skeleton wolf on the head.

The aggrieved skeleton has no voice to complain, it can only slow down and make the sound smaller.

"Too slow, look, the werewolf has overtaken us again."

The spiritual skeleton wolf did not speed up. It tilted its head and looked at Wang Yue, its empty eyes full of confusion.

"Forget it, let's just leave it at that."

Unable to find a suitable explanation, Wang Yue no longer demanded too much from the summoned creature.

"Strange, why am I so irritable today? Is it because I didn't sleep well?"

The inexplicable irritability might be a sign that something was about to happen. Thinking back to what happened when she left Free Town, Wang Yue felt that she needed to be more careful when she returned.

Just like what I saw last time, [Grassland Lion] was leading his people on a wandering trip.

No wild beasts on the grassland dare to approach, and prey targeted by a pack of lions will be killed instantly during the siege. By the time the hunters leave, not a single piece of meat will be left on the carcass.

"If it's a matter of numbers, we have the advantage."

Wang Yue and the werewolf team hid behind the trees, waiting for the lions to stop.

Thirty skeleton wolves are ready to go. As long as Wang Yue gives the order, they can rush out to provoke the lion group.

"Wait for my brothers to lead the lions away, but you have to keep an eye on the male lion first and don't let it run away."

The wolves nodded, and Wang Yue fixed her gaze on Finke.

"If something unexpected happens, don't think about anything else, just take the team and run. It won't be a problem for me to help you next time."

The life and death of several werewolves is what Wang Yue cares most about. After all, NPCs will not be resurrected.

His blood-adding skill [Dark Healing] does not take effect immediately. If you suffer a lot of damage in a short period of time, you cannot raise your blood volume by relying on one skill.

"Okay sir, we'll listen to you."

After finally confirming the tactics, Wang Yue gave orders to the group of skeletons.

"Attack, and move towards Freetown."

The skeleton wolves rushed out of the bushes in unison, trampling down the few remaining blades of grass on the battlefield.

When the distance between the two sides reached 30 meters, the lions with all red names took action and collided head-on with Wang Yue's skeleton cannon fodder.

"Now, everyone starts running."

Ten skeleton wolves were lost in the first collision, and the remaining 10 had not yet reached the front line. They turned around immediately after receiving the order.

"Look at the one with the shiniest fur, let's go after it together."

Wang Yue picked up a stone and threw it accurately at the level 20 elite monster.

[Damage caused: 1]

The prairie lion noticed the guy throwing the stone at it, and it ran quickly against the lion group, approaching at twice the speed of a normal monster.

The wolves tried to intercept, but the lion dodged their weapons and claws, and they failed to attract the target's hatred without causing any damage.

"I was careless. Why am I the one fighting the monster?"

The lion had already exposed its sharp claws, and its strong muscles had bulged. After this claw, Wang Yue felt that she would only be half alive.

He held the rapier across Wang Yue's face like a conditioned reflex. He had already squatted down, and the soil was his last buffer.

"Block it for me."

[Damage received: 152 (block)]

After barely blocking it, the lion stepped on Wang Yue's body and jumped behind him.

Wang Yue felt that she had sunk a long way. When she looked down, she found that her feet had stepped into a big hole.

"It hurts so much, I feel like I was punched all over my body."

Taking advantage of the few seconds when the lion was stiff, the werewolves stepped forward and stretched out their claws, leaving blood marks on the monster's body.

The lion's health points of 2000 were only reduced by 200 points, and the enraged monster began to fight back, pounce, and attack with its claws. The werewolf was severely injured in just one encounter.

"Summoning of the Dead. Skeleton Troll, slow it down."

The target's movement speed was too fast, so not only would the attack be dodged, but it would also be difficult for Wang Yue's side to defend themselves when attacked.

As soon as the Skeleton Troll appeared, the temperature dropped by two degrees.

[Frozen Slowness] allows frost to crawl onto the lion's limbs, slowing down its movements.

Wang Yue raised the bone spur and ran quickly to the lion, aiming the sword at the lion's open mouth.

"Blood flows and heart stabs."

The monster lowered its head, and Wang Yue's sword pierced its head.

[Damage caused: 520 (weak point)]

Without waiting for the rapier to be drawn, the other empty hand had already drawn the rune.

"Rotten and decayed."

Black worms representing plague burst out of its mouth, and blood and dark energy flowed from the lion's mouth to the ground.

[Damage caused: 80 (resistance)]

[Fen can cause damage: 160]

The silver werewolf launched a backstab, and her teammates also used the warrior's powerful skill [Charge Attack].

All the sharp claws were aimed at the hide that was torn by the [Backstab]. Even the toughest defense could no longer resist the werewolf's attack.

"Roar!"

The smell of blood stimulated the lion. It had already felt its life slipping away and was ready to make a final desperate attack.

[Warning: Lion Roaring]

Wang Yue was the one closest to the beast's throat, but he was unable to pull out the bone spur for the time being.

Wang Yue was reluctant to give up the weapon he had just strengthened, so he could only cover half of his ear and prepare himself to get injured.

In the first second, the lion opened its mouth wide.

The next second, blood spurted out of his throat and soaked Wang Yue all over.

In the third second, there was only a whimper of unwillingness.

[Mission completed: Eliminate the grassland lion]

[Mission Reward: Finko Team Promoted to Silver-Level Adventure Team]

[Mission Reward: Master of the Lion Group]

"Eh? There's an extra reward, but I didn't tell you when I accepted the mission."

A strand of mane floated into Wang Yue's hand. At this time, he had already pulled out the bone spur, stepped on the lion's head, and his body was covered in hot blood.

With his victorious mane raised above his head, all the lions gnawing bones outside were inspired and gathered around the new king of the lion group.

(End of this chapter)