Chapter 7, The Colosseum

The flames illuminated the direction, and the five of us rushed there at the fastest speed. Upon arriving at the scene, we were confronted with a truly astonishing sight

The brown bear was very familiar with her; although it was covered in wounds, it would occasionally nuzzle its large head against the girl's tear-streaked face, seemingly comforting her. In this natural arena filled with bloody slaughter, this scene surprisingly evoked a sense of warmth.

The forest suddenly fell silent again, and the wolf king stood proudly with its head held high, squinting at the prey before it. Suddenly, it forcefully dug its left paw into the snow, emitting a deep growl. The calm wolf pack immediately sprang into action, with two wolves darting towards the girl like lightning. The brown bear rose up fiercely, its massive form resembling a small mountain, completely shielding the girl. It then thrust its front paws into the snow, sending a large clump of white snow cascading over the two wild wolves, obstructing their vision. Taking advantage of their impaired sight, the brown bear lunged forward and swatted one wolf away with a powerful paw, then sank its sharp teeth into the spine of the other wolf, the sound of bones shattering clear even to us. The paralyzed wild wolf was instantly thrown far away by the brown bear. At the same time, four or five wolves pounced on the exposed back of the brown bear, leading to a close-quarters melee. Lei Zhen exclaimed, "This is our chance; let's save the girl first."

The girl pressed tightly against the brown bear, trembling with anxiety, while the fur on the bear's back stood on end, its body taut like a drawn bow, on guard against the attack of the wolf pack

Hiding behind a grove of black pines, we saw two torches stuck in a large tree in the forest. Below the torches stood the wolf king, whose back was covered in gray fur, while dozens of tall and robust Arctic wolves formed a surrounding circle in the clearing, enclosing a girl of about sixteen or seventeen and a gigantic brown bear in the center. The girl was dressed in a white fur coat and pants, and on her feet were a pair of white leather boots, which were also simply stitched from animal hides.

At this critical moment, the girl resolutely stood in front of the massive body of the brown bear with her slender and frail figure, saying: "I beg you, let us go. We did not intend to offend; we truly passed by unintentionally. Please, grant me a way out. I, I will kneel before you." Upon saying this, the girl really knelt down in the snow, startling a male wolf in front of her, which turned and retreated, only to return to its position with its tail between its legs after a moment.

We don't have much time left, let's go see what's going on, and then exit the forest together. We will also find Lu Xusheng, and the mission will be completed. Gou Changqing patted the young man's shoulder

Tomb raiding is a "career" for men, as there are very few women like my adoptive mother who dare to dig graves. Not to mention young and beautiful light beauties. Therefore, in my lifetime, apart from asking for directions and buying things, I have never had a serious conversation with a young girl. Now, a timid beauty is not far in front of me, caught in a huge crisis. I suddenly felt a "loser saving the beauty" impulse, and even as I looked at these wild wolves with sharp teeth, my fear significantly diminished.

After saying this, he tore off a branch and charged towards the pack of wolves, shouting loudly. We immediately followed, and although our weapons were not particularly effective, we had the advantage of surprise. The pack of wolves was caught off guard by our sudden attack, and their first reaction was to tuck their tails and flee. Perhaps it was fate, as Gou Changqing shouted to me, "You take the girl and go find those mercenaries, it's a temporary measure."

I immediately pulled up the girl who was kneeling on the ground and ran deeper into the woods. The girl seemed to be so frightened that she did not struggle at all and just followed me as we ran.

The situation does not appear to be a trap, yet it remains incomprehensible, as this girl is clearly not a mercenary, nor does she resemble a member of a drug trafficking organization. So why is she present in this perilous forest in the dead of night

In fact, I understand Lei Zhen's thoughts; saving people is merely an excuse. The main reason is to take the opportunity to distance himself from this group of mercenaries who lack any humanity, as they kill purely out of interest. Moreover, they absolutely do not wish for any information to be disclosed by us, so ultimately, we are still doomed to death

Although we had no guns, we still picked up daggers and left them behind, for this group of people was certainly not our protectors. As we exited the forest, Lu Yufan, who had experience in wilderness survival, said, "Sharpen a few thick tree branches; that thing is more useful than a dagger." However, before we could start making the "Red Tassel Spear," the continuous screams of women and the howling of wolves came from afar, and the sounds did not seem to be "fabricated" at all.

At the most critical moment, I surprisingly still had the presence of mind to entertain these chaotic thoughts, which clearly demonstrates a qualitative leap in my psychological resilience

After all, he is just a child, and I can understand the fear within him

In fact, with the strength of a brown bear, it would certainly have no problem breaking free from the encirclement of a pack of wolves. However, the brown bear seems to be standing still in order to protect the girl beside it. Although for the time being the wolves cannot harm it, ultimately, two fists cannot compete with four hands, and the brown bear will eventually exhaust its energy in this war of attrition.

The wolf king does not seem to intend to delay the pace of the battle. He howled loudly, and the pack of wolves once again formed an attacking formation. I estimate that this brown bear can no longer withstand this wave of attacks, so the task of rescuing the girl falls upon us. The problem is that there are as many as 15 wolves here, three times our number. Even someone as powerful as Lei Zhen cannot face three adult male wolves alone, not to mention the presence of personnel like Lu Xu, who are merely there to make up the numbers and possess no combat capability at all. At this moment, he is trembling in fear.

Since we were returning the same way, there was no need to worry about encountering unexpected situations, and we returned to the camp safely and without incident. However, just as I was about to enter the camp, a sense of foreboding suddenly arose within me, for the once bustling camp was now eerily silent, and the sentinels had vanished without a trace. A foul, burnt odor permeated the air. I immediately silenced the girl's footsteps, drew my dagger, and quietly made my way to the edge of the camp. Soon, my vision was filled with a sea of blood red. The once bustling camp was now eerily silent, and the sentinels had vanished without a trace. A foul, burnt odor permeated the air. I immediately silenced the girl's footsteps, drew my dagger, and quietly made my way to the edge of the camp. Soon, my vision was filled with a sea of blood red.

The five of us cautiously made our way towards the direction from which the sound was coming. These bastards didn't even provide us with a flashlight. We had to be wary of potential traps while also being careful not to be ambushed by the wolves lurking in the shadows. The level of tension in our hearts was unimaginable

The girl is very beautiful, with delicate eyebrows and large eyes, a slender figure, and fair skin. Her long, curly hair shines with luster and cascades down to her waist. She has a very fashionable appearance, and with just a change into a more stylish outfit, she would be no less impressive than a model on the runway.

The pack of wolves is well-versed in "tactical warfare" and does not recklessly attack the defenseless girl. Instead, they concentrate all their offensive power on the brown bear, for once it falls, the girl will be an easy prey, ready to be slaughtered.

However, the wolf pack was unaware that a tomb raider, who was about to become a Saint Seiya, was lurking nearby. All the wolves' attention was focused on the girl and the brown bear. After a brief standoff, a smaller white wolf darted forward and bit the bear on the rear. The bear let out a furious roar and turned to unleash its "Bear Claw Technique," but the wolf was incredibly fast, executing a quick strike before immediately retreating. Meanwhile, another wolf behind the bear launched its attack, biting down and refusing to let go. The bear roared in pain and turned to deal with the wolf biting its backside. However, every time it turned, a smaller white wolf would dart forward and bite its rear again. The bear would roar in anger and attempt to retaliate against the wolf on its backside, but each time it turned, there would be another wolf exploiting the openings in its defense. This pack of wolves acted like well-trained warriors, specifically targeting the unprotected vulnerabilities of the bear.

Just as we were groping in the dark, several torches suddenly lit up not far away, precisely at the location of the woman in distress

My small universe is on the brink of explosion, Athena, grant me strength

In a moment, the brown bear was covered in wounds from bites, but the two wild wolves were also severely injured, their bellies ripped open and their heads smashed by the bear's heavy and sharp paws. The battle between the two ferocious beasts in the snowy field temporarily ceased, and the pack of wolves did not disperse, still glaring at the brown bear with watchful eyes. Meanwhile, the bear was panting heavily, continuously licking its wounds, and the girl had stopped screaming, quietly sobbing as she tightly clung to the broad and sturdy shoulder of the bear.

Upon hearing Lei Zhen's words, the scar-faced man laughed heartily and said: "Thank you for your compliment"

Mr. Yue, I must say you are truly a scoundrel