Chapter 81: Killing the Wolf – Part 1

A wolf’s grudge was strong enough to make it persistent.

Dean, who had previously lived with a Hagaslo Wolf, knew this very well.

Therefore, Dean never imagined that the Alpha Wolf would leave the tomb passage—perhaps after a longer period of time, the creature would give up.

But within weeks, or even months, it would definitely guard that spot tightly, waiting for his appearance.

As for him not being the one who personally injured it?

That Alpha Wolf would absolutely not care for such an excuse.

After all, in its view, Dean had led it step by step into that trap.

Dean had no intention of explaining himself—actually, that had been his original intent, but there had been a slight unexpected deviation. Dean had somewhat underestimated the cost of passing the last row of Metal Puppets.

Otherwise, he would have definitely left that creature completely under the swords of the Metal Puppets.

And now?

It was naturally a continuation of this battle.

However, before that—

Dean slung the Dragon Head Greatsword over his back and took out that piece of parchment again. Compared to focusing on the text before, this time he paid more attention to the map.

Earlier, Dean had roughly estimated that this was a map of the sea area near Goedz.

It was not because Dean’s geography and cartography skills were particularly outstanding.

Rather, it was because there were patterns on the map describing sea areas.

Other than that, Dean had not seen anything more.

Even now, carefully examining it, Dean still could not see much more—after all, unless one was a true scholar, few people could understand a map from hundreds of years ago at a glance.

Even though Dean usually paid close attention to these things, he could not understand them at a glance either.

At the very least, he needed some books to help him check a few pieces of evidence that could serve as decisive proof before he could confirm where this map ultimately pointed.

However, the two marks on this map had caught Dean’s attention very much—

In the center of the entire map, a large X was drawn there, and above that X was a dragon-like emblem, while below the X was an island.

Although it was quite blurry, after comparing it, Dean could be sure that it was an island.

“Is it a treasure map, or…”

Dean pondered.

Undoubtedly, in his past life, Fendel had not discovered the hidden door on that desk, so he could never know the existence of this item.

This left Dean without a basis for speculation.

Of course, judging by Fendel’s personality, even if he had obtained an item like Dragon Blood, he probably would not have spoken of it.

Just as Dean had decided to keep this secret to himself now.

Even if he emptied the entire tomb of the Conqueror King in the future, Dean would not reveal it—some things must be kept inside.

For example: where he came from, and the System on his body.

Both fell into this category.

After a few minutes, still having no more ideas, Dean stood up. At the same time, his gaze began to scan the surroundings. He was checking to see if there was another exit—although he knew this possibility was extremely low, Dean did not give up just because the chance was small.

After all, it was only low, not absolutely impossible.

Dean carefully inspected around the Gold Throne, along with the corridor outside—because of the special nature of the tomb itself, very few designers would open up another path.

After all, doing so would only benefit grave robbers.

However, some tomb builders would absolutely not follow the designer’s plan step by step, especially when the designer and builder were the same person, but the owner of the tomb was someone else. In such cases, this situation would often occur—after all, to ensure the safety of his own tomb, the tomb owner would generally have everyone who knew about the tomb buried with him at the last moment.

And fear of death was human nature.

Therefore, some fallback plans came into being.

However, it was a pity that no such situation occurred here with the Conqueror King.

Dean checked carefully but did not find the ‘back door’ left by the designer or builder—similarly, he did not find the bones of those buried with the deceased.

Obviously, the Conqueror King had not slaughtered those who served him to the last person.

And those who served the Conqueror King were sufficiently loyal.

Of course, the Wolf Pack outside and the Gosai Kingdom that had not been destroyed were also sufficiently intimidating—Dean never trusted the character of a Thief.

Unless, he possessed even greater martial power .

The teachings of the Old Thief made Dean believe such words even more.

Having not found another path, Dean chose to return the way he came—

Awooo…

As soon as Dean turned past that platform, such a low growl came from the somewhat narrow tomb passage. Even though the platform blocked his view of the creature, Dean believed that the Alpha Wolf was waiting inside that tomb passage for his appearance.

Step, step, step…

Because he was carrying the Dragon Head Greatsword on his back, Dean’s footsteps became involuntarily heavy. Even though Dean consciously tried to control them, they still echoed far in this empty place.

And undoubtedly, that Alpha Wolf had sharp ears and keen eyes.

When such a sound appeared, it bounced its body out from that tomb passage, but it did not walk down the stairs—on the creature’s body, Dean clearly saw several new wounds. Obviously, when Dean entered the room behind, this Alpha Wolf had not given up.

However, the result was not that optimistic.

The scars on the opponent’s body were enough to prove its failure.

Of course, it was not useless at all; at least, the opponent had understood that as long as it did not step on the metal floor, it would not be attacked.

Roar, roar, roar…

Watching Dean’s appearance, the Alpha Wolf’s roars became more and more distinct, baring its pale white sharp teeth, looking as if it were ready to pounce at any moment.

However, Dean, who had walked down the stairs, did not pay any attention to the Alpha Wolf’s intimidation.

He knew very well that the opponent dared not enter here.

This gave him enough time to observe these twelve Metal Puppets—

After all, possessing Agility and dexterity no less than those Silver Knights; while their Strength far exceeded that of ordinary Silver Knights, and they never had so-called negligence for twenty-four hours a day, as long as there were enough Magic Crystals, they were the most diligent Guards and Warriors.

If Dean were not tempted by such Metal Puppets, it would definitely be a lie.

However, the result of his observation made Dean feel disappointed.

It was not that these Metal Puppets could not be controlled, but that they could not be controlled by him—at least, he needed an alchemist of considerable skill to create twelve new Puppet Cores, replace the original cores, and then he could complete the control over these Metal Puppets.

For that Goth Prince, with his abundant family wealth and background, this was naturally nothing.

But for Dean.

Probably, in the near future, he would need to go to Secret Spell Island again; moreover, he must bring enough Gold Pulton—Alchemy was just one classification of Wizards, or rather, a specific title; and as everyone knew, the price for hiring Wizards was quite high.

However, that was a matter for later.

As for now?

Dean looked at the Alpha Wolf not far away, put the Dragon Head Greatsword on his back to the side, drew the Knight Sword of Steel from his waist, and slowly walked toward the tomb passage.

Obviously, trying to lure the opponent into the Small Square and let the Metal Puppets deal with it was impossible.

So only one method remained—

He entered the tomb passage.

Of course, if the stalemate continued, Dean would also achieve victory.

However, even if the opponent was injured, such a stalemate would last for a long time—Dean could not accompany the opponent waiting for so long, moreover, the rations Dean carried did not allow him to wear the opponent down in this manner.

And, it was precisely because of the opponent’s injuries that Dean had the determination to fight it.

Otherwise, an Apprentice Knight who had not even experienced the first ‘Knight’s Baptism’ fighting a Fierce Beast close to the Silver Level.

This looked, in every way, like a joke.

Awooo…

Facing the approaching Dean, the Alpha Wolf emitted a low growl from its throat, and then its entire body merged into the tomb passage, leaving only a pair of pale green eyes staring at the increasingly close Dean.

When Dean’s feet stepped onto the stairs of the tomb passage, these pale green eyes narrowed slightly, and when Dean’s feet crossed the stairs, truly entering the tomb passage…

Suddenly, these pale green eyes widened.

At the same time, its entire body pounced toward Dean—

Whoosh!

The originally silent pounce now had a faint sound of wind; and its speed had dropped by more than thirty percent!

However, even so, it did not make Dean change his original plan—when the opponent just made a pouncing move, Dean immediately rolled on the ground and dodged out of the tomb passage.

Undoubtedly, even an injured Silver Level Fierce Beast was something Dean did not dare to underestimate.

Therefore, if he could use some strategies to consume more of the opponent’s Stamina, Dean would definitely not mind.