Chapter 71: Heroes Too Late
Karl's head snapped up, his sharp ears pricking at the chilling sound that rolled through the forest.
"...Karl! Did you hear that howl?" one of his men blurted, gripping the hilt of his sword.
Karl narrowed his eyes toward the echo. "Yeah, I heard it. Wolves. And not just any, it sounds like an alpha. Looks like a battle's about to break out." His lips curled into a grin. "Let's go."
The rest of his party, Thunder Bolt, fell in behind him. Six rank C adventurers in all, seasoned enough to survive the roads, but not above seeking easy profit. Karl himself stood on the cusp of rank B—a man who believed his rise was only a matter of opportunity.
Branches snapped under their boots as they crept toward the source. Soon, the clash of steel and bestial roars reached their ears, and when they emerged from the treeline, the scene unfolded before them.
