Goblin Heavy Dependence

Chapter 444 Spinning and Landing
The Shark Gang's hideout is extremely well-hidden.

The extremely complex environment of the shantytown, along with the highly mobile population in the surrounding area, gave the gang members a special camouflage.

In addition, the strict control over gang members during this special period, as well as the previously accumulated hidden channels for supplying materials.

With such a large gang of sharks, dozens of brothers hiding in a chaotic and messy shantytown, unless a professional specializing in tracking is involved, it would take at least ten days to half a month of meticulous searching to find any trace of their hiding place.

But it is precisely in this situation that the importance of having a spellcaster in the team is even more apparent.

Even though Hein was only a Coral Society druid with relatively limited magical abilities, she was still able to use the corpse of the "Bloody Nose Rat" to cast [Nareka's Short Octopus Spirit-Seeking Technique], leading everyone around many alleyways and shacks in a highly efficient and precise manner within thirty minutes, and finally arriving at the Hidden Shark Gang's hidden base.

As the group drew closer, Xia Nan's perception abilities silently took effect.

He may not be able to articulate the details he had noticed, but his intuition told him that he needed to pay close attention to the shack ahead.

With the enemy's location completely pinpointed, the rest became much easier.

Xia Nan and his team had already gathered intelligence about the specific combat strength of the Shark Gang from Hera beforehand.

The strongest gang leader, "Horned Shark" Riley, is around level 5; the second strongest is "Broken Eyebrow" Barty, whose highest level is no higher than level 4. The two were once teammates in an adventurer's party.

As for the other members, they were not worth mentioning. Most of them had not even obtained a professional level, and the few who were professionals were all defeated by the adventurers and had lost their spirit. Their actual combat ability was much worse than that of first-line adventurers of the same level.

On Xia Nan's side, although the overall number of people may be smaller, their average combat strength far exceeds that of the opponent.

The five individuals are all seasoned professional adventurers with extensive practical experience, who still regularly accept missions and earn rewards.

There are even spellcasters like Hein among them.

In battles where there is ample time to prepare and detailed intelligence about the enemy is available, the combat power that a spellcaster can unleash can almost be doubled.

Not to mention "supermodel monsters" like Xia Nan, who calculate challenge level based on professional level.

The Shark Gang is well within the scope of what a few people can handle.

Therefore, the subsequent battles are much easier to plan.

First, under the protection of the twin warriors, Hein took the initiative to approach, using her own abilities to further confirm the specific situation inside the room, while also attracting the attention of the Shark Gang members inside.

Meanwhile, Xia Nan, who had already explained his highly mobile combat style to his teammates on the way here, quietly circled around to the back of the shed, ready to launch a surprise attack.

To be honest, none of them had ever fought side by side before, so there was no tacit understanding between them.

Both Xia Nan and Hai Yin were well aware of this.

Therefore, they did not choose any complex tactics.

The overall plan is very simple.

Knock on the door - attract attention, confirm the target - send a signal - raid - decapitation.

"Buzz!!!"

The slimy, eyeless, flesh-colored octopus locked onto its target, shook its head, and emitted a high-pitched shriek that was painful to the eardrums.

Invisible sound waves spread through the air in an instant.

Most of the Shark Gang members inside the shack hadn't even figured out what was going on when a noise mixed with various sounds entered their ears, accompanied by the whistling of the octopus.

Boom—that was the sound of the wooden door of the shed being blasted open, like an explosion;
A strange, high-pitched piano melody seeped into the cracks in the walls, making the thugs restless and unable to think clearly.
A long, mournful wolf howl erupted from behind, accompanied by the sound of air tearing apart, which seemed more like a proclamation of impending death.

Wood chips flew everywhere, and the paper-thin door was blown open by the powerful impact. The tall twin warrior brother, Raine, with a shield in his left hand and a short sword in his right, squeezed into the shed.

The icy rain rushed in with the strong wind, and a sense of crisis suddenly arose in his heart. "Broken Eyebrow" Barty suddenly braked, pushing off the ground with both feet. The outstanding agility granted by the [Rogue] class allowed him to maintain his center of gravity even in such a movement.

With a flicker of his eyes, the shadow beneath his feet twitched, and his entire being seemed to be draped in a semi-transparent gray-black veil, instantly diminishing his presence. With a movement, his figure disappeared into the depths of darkness.

During their trip to Qiaoyan Island, Xia Nan had fought alongside them and knew that Xia Nan possessed a certain combat technique that could intimidate enemies.

Alton, the halfling, specially adjusted the score and no longer provided buffs to his teammates. Instead, he chose a piece of music that could distract the enemies to a certain extent and weaken their willpower and resistance, in order to coordinate with Xia Nan.

The results are remarkable!

When the jet-black winter wolf with its swaying mane tore open the shed wall amidst its howling, its head emerged eerily from the rain, its deep wolf eyes sweeping over everyone present.

The phrase "Night Mother's Gaze" is brought to its fullest potential without anyone noticing.

"Ughhhhh!"

Fear spread.

Terrified and desperate screams came from the mouths of these petty thugs who had always swaggered around the streets.

Despite having a muscular physique that looked impressive, and some of his body adorned with flashy gang tattoos, giving him a fierce and savage appearance, he was clearly a formidable figure.

Right now, it's like a domesticated chicken in a henhouse, squealing and running around in a panic, not even knowing where it threw its weapon.

There was no pity whatsoever.

Faced with these weak enemies who had lost all will to fight and were running around aimlessly without knowing how to resist, Black Wolf's speed and mobility were on full display.

It was almost a one-sided massacre.

Often, it's just a flash of an arc of sword light, and several round heads, covered in blood, fly off the shoulders.

The headless body and the walls on both sides were destroyed and torn apart by the fierce winds surrounding the black wolf, turning into a pile of mangled remains.

"Ahhhh!!!"

The furious roar almost created a blurry sound wave in the air.

Riley, nicknamed "Hornshark," stood still, roaring as he wielded a double-edged axe.

While venting emotions and boosting morale, a layer of light red energy can be seen covering its body surface.

The muscles contracted, and the whole body seemed to expand continuously as if being inflated.

Naturally, they couldn't let it accumulate power. The twin warriors, Raine, rushed into the shed and went straight forward, wanting to engage in a fierce battle as planned.

But before the steel sword in his hand could fall, the broad, thick axe blade, as large as an average person's torso, came slashing diagonally from the side, accompanied by a strong wind.

Rein reacted quickly, realizing that he could not take the blow head-on. He immediately withdrew his strength, raised his left hand, and used the iron-inlaid wooden shield to protect himself.

[Action-packed!]
The next second, he felt two powerful forces almost overlap, coming from the round shield on his arm in a very short interval.

His entire left arm, along with half of his body, felt a tingling numbness. His toes left the ground, and he was actually chopped off and sent flying.

Even in this situation, when his brother was at a disadvantage and in critical condition, Gordon, Ryan's twin brother, maintained a soldier-like discipline. Even though his eyes showed a little anxiety, he remained firmly by Hein's side outside the house, alert to the danger around him, without showing any intention of helping him.

The spellcaster is the core of the entire team, and often the key to the enemy's breakthrough. Protecting Hein is arguably the top priority in the pre-battle plan.

He would never leave a druid alone unless the situation on the field became extremely dire.

"Om..."

With both hands gripping the [Practice Staff] tightly, the emerald light only slightly gathered in the air before flying and sprinkling onto Riley, who stepped forward to finish him off.

zizi——

One could see strands of dark green seaweed, growing and spreading from Riley's body, intertwining and tightening, following the emerald light that landed on him.

It makes the body's movements gradually become sluggish.

But after all, he is a warrior with a professional level of lv5. In terms of physical strength alone, no one on the field can compare to "Horned Shark".

He exhaled air through his nose, and his knotted muscles, covered in red light, suddenly swelled, with the blue veins under his skin writhing like earthworms.

Without even needing to struggle, a slight pause and exertion of force completely shattered the seaweed that was wrapped around its body, turning it into fibers that fell off.

Even so, it bought Renn, who had just been knocked away and was lying on the ground in a brief state of paralysis, half a second to react.

Ignoring his disheveled state, he rolled sideways, barely dodging an axe blow aimed straight at his head. He then braced his round shield against the ground, regaining his balance and standing up.

"You bastard, come on!"

With his sword striking the shield, Renn spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva and loudly mocked Riley in front of him.

The wooden expression that had once graced his face was gone, replaced by the ferocity inherent in a seasoned adventurer.

Even though there was a clear difference in their abilities, he still fulfilled his responsibility and fought desperately to buy time for his teammates.

and many more……

Buy some time!?
As if suddenly realizing something, under the influence of the lute music echoing in the air, Riley's bloodshot and slightly dazed eyes suddenly narrowed, and his rationality returned.

How much time has passed since the battle began?
Ten seconds? Or half a minute?

When did it start... and why has it suddenly become so quiet around us?
The terrified screams from his gang brothers, which had just annoyed him.

Now, he could no longer hear a sound.

He subconsciously turned his head and looked at the other side of the field.

There, the wolf beast from the deepest darkness had completed its hunt.

They place great emphasis on efficiency.

They never show mercy when facing the enemy.

They would not hold back just because the other party was an ordinary person who had not even obtained a professional level, and they never felt there was anything wrong with slaughtering enemies who were in a state of fear and unable to resist.

When the wolf's fangs fall, only death awaits.

The swirling heads, like autumn leaves, were covered in blood and fell onto the crimson ground made up of rotten flesh that was so riddled with holes that it was unrecognizable.

The jet-black giant wolf, its mane swaying, slowly paced through the flesh and blood, its jaws snapping open and closing as it shed its last head.

He died very quickly, his neck was cleanly severed, and there was even a lingering fear on his face.

Riley recognized the face.

One of the younger members, who had only recently joined the gang, was enthusiastic and lively, always eager to do any chores.

Just ten minutes ago, the other person had served me tea.

Right now, only a head remains; the body is nowhere to be found.

"Go to hell!"

The emotions that had been constantly stirred by the piano music in the air were completely ignited at this moment.

Riley roared furiously, his body glowing with a rich, intense red light.

Ignoring the watchful eyes of Raine on the other side, he twisted his waist and rushed towards Xia Nan.

A warrior who was driven by anger and briefly lost his mind.

No one will miss this opportunity.

Even though the players on the field didn't communicate openly, they showed a tacit understanding at this moment.

hum-

The emerald light shimmered, and the water plants grew and were instantly broken apart, causing Riley's figure to freeze for a moment.

It was this brief, less than half-second-long stiffness that allowed a small, silvery-black snake, hanging upside down from the ceiling and waiting in the shadows for some time, to peek out its diamond-shaped head.

A single touch to the underside of Riley's neck left a deadly venom.

"laugh!"

The steel sword from Renn pierced the warrior's back, tearing out bits of flesh, and went through his chest.

Endless rage caused Riley, a level 5 warrior, to shield himself from the pain emanating from all parts of his body.

His wide-open eyes were fixed only on the black wolf before him.

Hum--

The broad axe blade was raised high, and the intense red light emanating from the entire body seemed to be concentrated on this double-edged axe.

A tremendous force flowed from the arm to the axe handle, and with a terrifying whooshing sound, the giant axe, now dyed blood red by the light, fell straight down toward the black wolf's head.

Ironically,

Faced with Riley's desperate attack, which gathered all his strength.

The black winter wolf, with its long limbs and swaying mane, didn't even react much.

However, with a light, quick backward jump, the axe landed in empty space.

The surging blood flowing rapidly through his body caused the snake venom at the back of his neck to spread quickly throughout his entire body in the time it takes to breathe.

The pierced chest caused the man's life force to drain away rapidly.

Riley had never felt the axe blade in his hand so heavy.

Just as he gritted his teeth, trying to pull the giant axe out of the crack in the ground.

Before him, the lithe, jet-black winter wolf leaped forward and pounced.

Buzz-boom——

The ochre-red force field energy traced a perfect arc in the air.

The wolf's fang fell.

The world is spinning.

The burly, robust body remained in the position of holding an axe in both hands, but the head representing the leader of the Horned Shark Gang had moved from its original position and disappeared from his shoulder.

Amidst the lingering echoes of the wolf's howl, it spun and landed.

(End of this chapter)