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Chapter 233 : Forest Wolves
Chapter 233: Forest Wolves
Gauss finished picking a few commissions before he realized that quite a number of Bronze-rank Adventurers had gathered around him.
Their eyes, just like his earlier, were locked tightly on those commissions related to Goblins.
「Boss, these ones seem to be on the way.」
「So poor, these commissions.」
Ẁӗ b ňоv ėl Ӗ ñú m̀ а
「That’s how Normal Commissions are.」
「Not even enough money for me to afford a meal.」
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Those Bronze-rank Adventurers arrogantly discussed without caring about anyone else. The other low-level Adventurers listened with envy, but none dared to step forward and snatch the commissions from them.
They could only watch as this group of “bored stiff” Professionals picked and chose among the commissions meant for their own rank.
Gauss stared at them with a strange expression for a while.
Then he waved for a few team members to go to the counter and register.
W̌ е̄b̊ n òvе ĺ Е n um а
He just had this feeling…
Would their taking Normal Commissions really have anything to do with him?
But why?
He couldn’t understand.
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Although he didn’t get it, he chose to respect it. After all, everyone had the freedom to hunt Goblins.
Gauss was not the type to meddle in others’ business, nor was he overly curious, so he let them be.
Еn um̈ а
Whatever the case, it had nothing to do with him.
【Goblins again?】
While Gauss was handling the paperwork at the counter, a voice once more rang in Shadow’s heart as she stood at the back of the line.
【Almost all the commissions taken are Goblin-related. Your temporary captain really is a strange one. But no wonder he managed to get that commission from the Black Fang Tribe.】
「Maybe… it’s just for this commission, so he deliberately picked Goblin-related jobs to practice beforehand?」 Shadow spoke inwardly with her shadow, Shaid, giving a reasonable guess.
「Or perhaps there’s some special reason that requires him to kill Goblins?」
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Although she didn’t speak much, it didn’t mean she didn’t care about her three temporary teammates.
From the moment she met Gauss and the others yesterday, she had been quietly observing them.
Naturally, the one she cared about most was Gauss—the man who had given her a strange sense of familiarity at first sight.
But even now she didn’t know where that peculiar feeling came from.
She had lost too many memories, and from time to time, blurry and bizarre fragments would flash back into her mind.
So often when faced with abnormalities in her mind, she didn’t dwell too much.
Е̇ǹ ú m̊ a
After all, once she thought too deeply, her brain would fall into a stabbing pain, forcing her to give up on tracing her memories.
It was precisely because of that vague feeling that she had some interest and curiosity toward Gauss.
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Perhaps from him, she might unravel the mystery of her disordered memories.
After observing for a while, she found that the team was led by Gauss. The other man and woman rarely voiced opposition once he had made up his mind.
That was also why she had proactively said yesterday that she would follow orders.
She judged that even if she wanted to command this team, even if Gauss agreed, the other two members would likely object. Out of rationality, she chose to be an executor.
E_n̄ úm̊а.i d
This was also connected to the good first impression Gauss gave her; otherwise, she would not have compromised so easily.
The commission was officially taken.
Gauss and the others did not waste time. At the gate, after a brief arrangement, all but Serandur mounted their steeds and rode toward the town’s exit.
Shadow’s mount was just an ordinary horse.
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But under her control, it appeared especially steady and swift.
Arya’s gaze lingered on her mount for a moment. Gauss noticed her look and sent a message to ask.
É n̈u m а. і̀ ḋ
「What’s wrong?」
「Nothing, just feels a bit strange.」
Hearing that, Gauss also looked more closely, until it drew Shadow’s attention, at which point he silently withdrew his gaze.
Better focus on the commissions first.
Half a day quickly passed.
Since all the accepted commissions were ordinary ones, nothing noteworthy…
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Any single member of the team could have handled them alone. Executing them brought no difficulty at all.
Just as Gauss had said at the start, the commissions were simply for team practice, for finding rhythm.
They treated Normal Commissions as if they were official ones.
Traveling, setting up camp, Shadow gathering intelligence, the others keeping guard.
Once the information was gathered, the proper extermination began.
Serandur provided buffs and curses against the enemies; Arya provided control and summoned animal companions to assist; Gauss pulled aggro and led the assault; Shadow acted as scout, offering ranged support.
Е̄ n ü m̃а
After several short commissions, the group became somewhat familiar with the flow.
In truth, it was mainly the coordination between Gauss’s original team and the temporary member, Shadow.
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Shadow possessed superb archery, her arrows flying with unerring accuracy.
During the Goblin exterminations, her arrows fell like pear blossom rain, continuously reaping the lives of the green-skins.
In terms of attack speed, she was even faster than Gauss.
Gauss couldn’t help but mind it a little.
W е̄ b̌n̊ о_v̇é ľ Eńu̇ ṁ а̄
「Monster Kill Count: 3645」
It had increased by thirty-four.
He thought about it. Since she was only a temporary teammate for this commission, he had no right to criticize her actions. So after scratching his head, he said nothing.
But he noticed something else.
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Shadow seemed to be hiding a very important ability. Though she clearly did not intend to reveal it, in a fleeting instant, Gauss caught a strange anomaly in the shadow beneath her.
That anomaly was so minute that an ordinary person, no matter how wide-eyed, would never notice it.
W.е̇ b n о̄v ẽl̀ Е̃ ń ŭ m а̊
But Gauss was no ordinary person. His senses were extremely sharp, and with both high 【Intelligence】 and 【Perception】, his intuition was even more refined.
In that split second, he caught the dissonance between her body, her shadow, and the light.
Like a discordant note in a flawless symphony.
Though it passed in a flash, the sense of disorder was real.
Her shadow… could move on its own?
Was it her special ability?
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Gauss glanced briefly at the boots where her shadow connected, observed for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.
After that brief dissonance, it seemed to return to normal.
【Damn, I think he just noticed me.】
【This man’s senses are sharper than a dog’s. I only moved a little.】
Shadow fell silent.
She gave her shadow, Said, the cold shoulder for a while.
Е̊ nûm̄.а
【Sorry, I know I was wrong.】
「Forget it, just be more careful next time. Especially in front of strangers. This time they’re teammates, and once the mission starts officially, they’ll find out anyway.」
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Shadow shook her head.
Her shadow had disobeyed, but since it apologized, she could only forgive it.
Mainly, she put herself in its place—if she were bound inside another’s shadow, with her own consciousness, yet forced to restrain herself in public all day, she too would feel suffocated.
Still, that said, forbidding the shadow from moving freely in front of others was an order she had given.
Е ǹu̇ m̄ а. і́ d
Some instinct in the depths of her mind told her that she must minimize exposure of this ability.
「We’ll see. I’ll find a chance to explain later.」
Gauss glanced at her, and she glanced back.
Two days passed.
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The new Gauss Squad assembled at the town’s exit.
This time, they were to begin the special commission taken from the Adventurer’s Guild on this clear morning under the endless blue sky.
Е̃ num̈ a
「Everything is ready. The potions provided by the Guild are packed… food, drinking water, fodder for the mounts…」 Arya wrote and crossed things off on a piece of kraft paper with her pen.
Each time she confirmed one item with Gauss, she struck it from the list.
「Bandages and standard antidotes are with me, and mosquito-and-insect repellent ointment too. Everyone take one portion and apply it on your skin. It’s colorless and tasteless but prevents bites effectively.」
「I prepared a lot of arrows and signal flares.」
Perhaps to appear a little more cooperative, Shadow, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly spoke, patting the saddlebag beside her horse.
「Much appreciated.」
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「—That’s expected.」
「Right, Shadow, I brought some extra feed grain for the mounts. We also prepared extra basic supplies, enough for more than four people.
If you’re short, you can ask us.」
Worried that the quiet Shadow might feel awkward asking, Gauss took the initiative.
「Thank you.」
Watching her teammates carefully check the supplies, Shadow raised her head toward the warm sunlight and suddenly felt it wasn’t so bad.
Е̇ṅú ṁ а .і̆ď
Once everything was confirmed.
Gauss swung himself onto his Chocobo and patted its long neck.
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「Let’s move!」
Leaving Canopy Town, the squad set out west.
On the map, towns and cities were distributed roughly from east to west—Barry City, Graystone Town, Canopy Town, and further west, their target: the “Obsidian Path” in the border Herlen Mountains.
Which meant, from early spring until now, Gauss’s journey had always been steadily westward.
Еn u̇ mа .i d̀
South of this route lay the Emerald Forest, one of the natural barriers of monster territory.
「The destination isn’t that close. Luckily, we’ll pass through several villages along the way, so if we plan the route properly, we’ll still find a place to rest each night.」 Gauss folded away the map.
The long marches were also an inseparable part of adventuring.
Most Adventurers came up this way—on foot, mounted, later switching to finer steeds, or even crossing great distances through teleportation arrays.
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Of course, each way had its advantages and drawbacks.
Walking and riding were the freest, allowing flexible routes and chance encounters with special events. Walking was cheap, riding was efficient but required care and upkeep.
W̄е̊ḃñ о̆ v̆еl̊ Е̃n u m̃ a
Teleportation arrays were fastest, but costly, and not available everywhere.
Some ascetic traditionalists, even with faster means at hand, insisted on measuring the land with their feet, exploring the world step by step.
They believed that only by treading barefoot on the earth was adventuring truly authentic.
Traveling along caravan routes, they occasionally met other Adventurers, caravans, or villages.
When stray Small Monsters appeared, Gauss followed the spirit of never neglecting even a small good deed, sending them to reincarnation in passing.
By dusk.
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According to the day’s plan, they reached their designated stop—a small village called Charlie Village.
It had a few dozen households, but only one shabby inn for travelers.
「Welcome, guests from afar.」 The innkeeper was a Half-Orc.
Seeing him when the door opened, Gauss was taken aback.
Ordinarily, Half-Orcs were rare in rural human villages.
Halflings, Dwarves, and Gnomes might be encountered instead.
Ĕǹ u m̂ ӑ
「You’re Adventurers, aren’t you? Many people have been heading west lately.」 The Half-Orc was unfazed by Gauss and the others’ surprise, continuing to speak.
「Many Adventurers heading west?」 Gauss repeated curiously.
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「Yes, just these past few weeks, many groups.」 The Half-Orc wiped a cup at the counter as he spoke. 「They all looked unusual, well-equipped like you, and left in a hurry. Some say the mountains to the west have been restless lately—maybe something big is about to happen?」
「We just happen to be heading west. Our Half-Serpent companion is returning to visit kin.」
Naturally, Gauss could not reveal the commission’s details.
This cover story had been prepared before departure.
E ńǔmа
Seeing Gauss’s caution, the Half-Orc did not press further.
「Alright, just be careful. Lately, better not stray too far from the village at night. They say livestock have gone missing in the neighboring village, and someone saw wolves under the moonlight.」
Wolves.
Gauss couldn’t help but draw some connections.
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The Black Fang Tribe’s fearsome reputation was built on their Goblin Wolf Riders.
Though not necessarily directly related, there might be some indirect link—or perhaps a butterfly effect.
Е̊ńǔṁа̇
The four took the inn’s best rooms.
After a simple dinner, they gathered in Gauss’s room to discuss.
「Wolves nearby… could it be the work of our commission’s target?」 Arya guessed.
「How about we stay tomorrow and ask around the villages?」 Gauss suggested, then looked to the others.
Although the commission’s location was marked as the Obsidian Path.
That only meant the exploration team had vanished there last. It didn’t mean the “culprit” was right on that spot.
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Ordinary Goblins might not have such foresight, but higher Goblins—especially elite leaders of large tribes—would keep their lairs well hidden.
The entire mountain range, even beyond, could be their gathering ground.
「Let’s ask. Maybe we’ll find useful clues. If so, I’ll use Animal Communication to draw some information out.」 Arya’s thought was exactly what Gauss had meant, and since he picked up her words, she naturally agreed.
「I think it’s worth it.」 Serandur nodded.
With three pairs of eyes on her, Shadow agreed: 「No objections.」
The decision to investigate wolves in nearby villages passed unanimously.
Е n û m̆ a
The night passed uneventfully.
The next morning, after asking the Half-Orc innkeeper, they confirmed the village that had suffered wolf attacks and hurried there.
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After explaining the situation at the Village Chief’s home, the man broke into a smile.
He had been fretting, preparing to rally the able-bodied youths of his village and nearby ones, armed with farm tools, to drive away the wolves. Unexpectedly, a party of distinguished Adventurers appeared.
Thus, he readily shared information, asking only that the four drive off the wolves haunting the area.
「Here’s the story…」
Е n̄_u m̀а̊
「A starving pack of Forest Wolves.」 Gauss became more certain that their path was tied to the commission’s target. 「Leave it to us.」
From the Village Chief’s description, Gauss had already roughly inferred the wolves’ habitat.
Leaving the house.
「Let’s begin.」
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In an instant, Shadow’s figure vanished from sight, blending into the environment.
「She disappeared? Space magic?」 Arya rubbed her eyes.
Ŵ ѐ b n ŏv̂ēl̇ Ёn u.m ӓ
「She merged into the shadows.」 Gauss explained.
Having suspected it beforehand, this time he watched more carefully.
Though too fast for the naked eye to follow, he still noticed.
A burst of darkness wrapped her, then she instantly became flat shadow, merging into the building’s shadow.
It happened so fast it looked like teleportation.
「Oh, oh.」 Arya nodded.
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She then released Ike and his flock of little subordinates, sending them to scout.
But barely had Ike and the birds flown when—
Shadow “grew” back out of the ground.
「I found the Forest Wolves.」
「That fast?」 The three exclaimed together.
「Follow me.」 Shadow led the way.
Е nüm̃ a
Her steps were light; even on grass and fallen leaves she made no sound.
She slowed a little to let them keep up.
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Before long, she led them to five skinny Forest Wolves lying close together, resting.
Forest Wolves were merely animals, not monsters. Naturally, they were no match for Gauss’s squad.
Soon, the wolves were swiftly subdued, pinned firmly to the ground.
After that, Arya and Ulfen began serving as the team’s “interpreters” and “mediators.”
Е.nǔ m̌ а
「Awooo~~」
「Awoo woo~~」
No one knew exactly what they were communicating, but at one point Gauss saw Arya’s brows suddenly knit tight, her face filled with shock the next moment.
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