Chapter 7, The Catastrophe of the Savage Beasts

However, Hel noticed something else; he saw his own home

What Hel felt most rewarding was that he discovered the knowledge he had acquired was not only applicable in the Devil's Forest; the harsh jungle rules were equally relevant to him at that moment

When Hel stood at the edge of the cliff, a wave of indescribable joy surged within him, so much so that he did not even notice Moon approaching his side

When initially adjusting these spies, other senses were enhanced to varying degrees, while the sense of touch was diminished

It was as if a sharp blade had grazed his shoulder, and an immediate burning sensation coursed through it. Before Hel could react, a massive figure had already overshadowed him from above.

At this moment, Hel could only lean against the cliff, turning around, with a sharp scalpel in hand, confronting the large lizard.

This was something he had never anticipated, as he originally only hoped to rely on hunting to enhance his strength

Looking down, Hel saw a bison with one of its horns broken and its back covered in dust, the very same creature that had just crashed into the cliff, causing him to fall.

After fleeing for an entire day, only when the sun began to set did the old man Mu'en slightly slow his pace

They clearly have no intention of hunting; instead, they casually seize an animal that is fleeing, lift it into the air, and then throw it down. The scene terrifies Hel.

Returning to one's own bedroom, the closet door remains tightly locked, and the items inside are intact. It is indeed quite fortunate that those large lizards do not know how to unlock it

The old man walked in front, with Hel following closely behind. The two moved hurriedly, and it was the first time Hel had seen the old man display such a demeanor since entering the Devil's Mountain Range

A few minutes later, Muen drove over in a horse-drawn carriage. It was a mouse cage carriage, capable of seating four people, though it appeared somewhat cramped. Two double seats were placed back to back, and the front door of the carriage was propped up by two support rods, which also served the purpose of a sunshade.

Suddenly, a whistling sound came from above, as a dozen large lizards pierced through the gaps in the treetops, bringing down large branches and fallen leaves.

Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound jolted Hel awake

What convinced Hurl was that the old man's judgments were entirely accurate throughout the journey; they had hardly encountered any threatening beasts, with only a leopard and a brown bear being somewhat substantial.

Losing support, Hel immediately fell down, closing his eyes, thinking that this time he would surely meet his doom

A strong gust of wind suddenly struck from behind; in a moment of crisis, he abruptly released the vine in his hand, and his body immediately began to slide down. This was the only way for him, suspended in mid-air, to evade the danger

At that moment, a shrill cry echoed from above, and the silhouette of another large lizard swept across overhead

However, Hel soon realized that his shield was not large enough, for the large lizard not only had sharp claws but also a mouth full of sharp teeth. Seeing that the battle was prolonged without resolution, it extended its neck and lunged at Hel to bite him.

A strong wind rushed towards him, and Hel quickly raised his left arm, coiling it around the vine-covered arm, just as he had envisioned, serving as a shield against the enormous claws like a heraldic shield.

It is precisely this reason that led Heller to abandon the idea of taking up tailoring as a profession to disguise his identity as a spy, as he could not tolerate the fact that his years of hard work had come to nothing

With one cut, then another, filled with endless rage and despair, burdened by the sorrow of impending death, Hel raised the scalpel in his hand and frantically slashed at the base of the wings

You should also bring your dog down here, the old man said

When Hel opened his eyes again, the first thing he saw was the familiar figure of Mun at the edge of the cliff above him, along with the massive crossbow he held in his hands

Gripping the tree vine, he positioned his legs against the cliff wall and pushed off with force, executing a backflip that propelled him to the back of the large lizard.

Although locking the door at this moment seems meaningless, Hel still locked the door and then quietly stood at the entrance waiting, holding a suitcase in his hand, accompanied by those hunting dogs

The cellar was also not subjected to "looting"; Hel dragged that strange little cart into the cellar

After throwing the flying rope, Hel immediately turned and ran wildly towards the edge of the valley, where a vine was hanging down.

Having no time to deal with the large lizard entangled in the vines, Hel was solely focused on escaping from this place as quickly as possible. However, with a sudden sharp pain, he realized that both of his legs were tightly locked, rendering him completely immobile

The old man wore a stern expression, seemingly quite dissatisfied with Hel's words. "You must not have looked closely at the book I gave you; the true name of that large lizard is 'Spinosaurus'.

Upon witnessing this scene, Hel finally let out a sigh of relief and rushed towards the edge of the valley

Beneath this "large burden," there lies a peculiar little cart, measuring only half a meter in width and two meters in length, with sixteen wheels mounted on a sled-like frame.

With a "sizzle," the hood was completely torn off, revealing Hel's exceptionally pale face. Having narrowly escaped death, he immediately realized that this was likely his only chance

The news of Xuelute encountering the "Beast Calamity" once again had already spread to the nearby towns. Therefore, along the way, Hel saw many small towns crowded with numerous carriages, most of which belonged to merchant convoys that originally intended to pass through Xuelute.

All the hounds were driven into the cage at the back, and Hel sat to the right of Moon, with the suitcase placed in the rear seat. The old man raised his whip and gave it a gentle flick, and the carriage rolled onto the empty avenue

Unlike Hel, who was filled with astonishment, Mun seemed to have already known what was going to happen

Those two lizards are indeed formidable. One of them is clearly in its death throes, its body drenched in blood, with a half-foot-long arrow piercing through the center of its chest. In addition to this arrow wound, there are several other places on its chest and abdomen from which blood is gushing out, likely the work of enraged buffaloes

This caused Hurl's spirit to collapse

Helf quickly fled from the brutal battlefield. Fortunately for him, bison are social animals; when a portion of the herd is engaged in a fierce struggle, the other bison do not scatter to pursue a different enemy.

Old Man Moon fell silent for a moment and said: "In Shuelute, such things happen frequently. The ferocious beasts within the Devil's Mountains have a strong sense of vengeance. Once provoked, they will not rest until they find the culprit who angered them, along with the books that triggered their wrath.

Once again, a piercing howl echoed, but the significance of this cry was evidently different from the previous two times

The room appears even more chaotic, with deep scratch marks visible all over the walls. All the furniture is overturned on the floor, making it look as if a group of bandits had invaded and ransacked the place

The fact that he spoke these words was, to some extent, because he wanted to lighten his heavy mood; at this moment, he felt a twinge of guilt

Just as Hel was savoring these words in silence, a chilling howl echoed through the sky, sending shivers down his spine

With a violent impact, fragments of rock and gravel cascaded down from the edge of the cliff. Just as Hel had grasped the vine, he suddenly felt it loosen in his hand, and he saw large sections of the vine fall away.

The other lizard occasionally flaps its injured wings, lifting its body slightly off the ground. With the advantage of being airborne, it fully reveals the power of its claws

With nothing to do, Hel reflected on the gains he had made over the nearly one month period, particularly the experiences of his escape during the last few days

His home seemed to have just undergone a battle, with all the windows completely shattered and many items inside thrown outside

Moon sat in the left seat of the front row, and he was also the driver of the carriage

Heber examined his injuries; he was unable to assess the severity of his wounds based on the sensation of pain. This could be considered the price paid for gaining strength out of thin air

In "Carnivorous Dragons," the Spiked Winged Lizard Dragon is one of the few social dragons. This species is quite intelligent and holds grudges fiercely. If I am not mistaken, there are probably no living bison left in Bison Valley now

If it were merely its enormous size, Hel would not feel such fear. The true reason for his terror is that this large lizard possesses a pair of gigantic wings, which, when fully spread, exceed ten meters. In addition to its wings, this large lizard also has a pair of powerful hind legs, the ends of which are equipped with terrifying claws

After a long silence, Mu En sighed and said, "What does it feel like to have escaped death? Have you gained any insights from it?"

For reasons unknown, Hel seemed to understand the meaning of the calls. He quickly turned his head and saw in the distance another large lizard running while flapping its wings. Behind it, one could see a wild buffalo with a massive gash torn into its side.

In order to vent their anger, they may even attack towns and passersby. This phenomenon, which occurs from time to time, has long been referred to as the 'Disaster of the Surrounding Beasts.' Therefore, it is best never to mention that incident in front of others.

The leopard clearly was not hungry, so everyone coexisted peacefully, while the brown bear displayed a slight hostility, with a crossbow bolt embedded in its forehead

In the midst of the air, he sought to regain his sense of balance. Heller aimed for the herd of bison and landed precisely on the back of one, crouching down to dissipate the impact of his fall.

This matter once caused Hel to feel exceptionally depressed, as for a tailor, the sense of touch is far more important than any other sense. Without a keen sense of touch, he could only rely on his eyes to determine the quality of the fabric.

A flying cable spun close to the ground and flew into the herd of cattle, and in the blink of an eye, another wild buffalo fell to the ground with a thud. The buffalo's four hooves were tightly entangled by the cable, and the fallen buffalo further tripped several of its companions

When Hel came to his senses, he was surprised to find that Moon did not seem to have any intention of warning him. Instead, he stood beside him, gazing with a deep and solemn expression at the fierce battle unfolding in the valley below

From the safe, I took out the spellbook and the notebook, placing them together into the suitcase. I fastened the luxurious gun belt around my waist and inserted two handguns into the holsters.

Seeing the old man working so hard, Hel naturally felt embarrassed to sleep, even though it had already been four days since their escape, and he was indeed quite fatigued

He quickly untied the knot bound to the trunk, and in the blink of an eye, the rope slithered like a living snake among the branches. Immediately after, there was a whoosh, and the treehouse, entirely made of rope, fell down. The original treehouse had now transformed into a giant net, tightly wrapping all the luggage inside.

This is undoubtedly an unexpected gain

The center of the back of this large lizard is adorned with a row of upright spines, each spine measuring two inches in length and the thickness of a finger

Even I, when faced with a group of thorny-winged pterosaurs, would undoubtedly meet my demise, for I am merely an ordinary person, and an elderly one at that

Hale did not receive the fatal blow he had anticipated; he only heard a soft "puff" sound, followed immediately by a shrill scream in his ears

With a firm grip on the scalpel, I aimed for the base of the wing and struck down forcefully. This large lizard was covered in a "thick armor," yet its wings were devoid of such armor, only featuring some small scales.

However, what is truly fatal is that the flying ropes entwined around its wings have become entangled with the drooping vines, and as the lizard's increasingly clumsy flight continues, the vines are gradually wrapped into the mix

Fortunately, the adjustments made at that time enhanced his endurance, allowing Hel to forcibly rally his spirits and manage to hold on.

Due to the almost deserted roads, Moon's carriage traveled swiftly. In order to save time, the old man even traveled at night. For him, who could freely enter and exit the Devil's Mountains, traveling at night was hardly a difficult task

Upon opening the door, Hel did not dare to leave the hound outside, as it was far too dangerous

Comparing himself to the old man Moon in secret, Hel felt somewhat disheartened. Despite having undergone physical enhancement, he found himself unable to match an elderly man, which was truly hard for him to imagine. What kind of charisma did the old man Moon possess in his youth?

A gust of wind swept through, as the large lizard hovered in mid-air, flapping its wings, its fierce head shaking incessantly

The old man seemed to be pondering something, and his response perhaps stirred a memory from the past, causing his expression to gradually appear somber.

A foul odor wafted from behind him, and the strong wind also conveyed to Hel that his life was nearing its end. He gently closed his eyes

The sound of wings flapping was clearly audible beside his ear; at such a close distance, he could even distinguish the sharp whistling sound produced by the tips of the wings slicing through the air

Having escaped nearly two kilometers, Hel heard a sharp, piercing howl coming from behind him, followed closely by the sight of a herd of animals charging towards him from a distance

He nodded quickly, as he certainly did not wish for others to know that he was the main culprit behind this disaster

At the entrance of the house, after a temporary parting with the old man, Hel pushed open the tightly closed gate and drove the hunting dogs pulling the cart into his estate

"How long will the surrounding beast disaster last?" Hel asked, originally intending to inquire about how many lives would be lost in this calamity, but he managed to hold his tongue just in time

With a sudden jerk, the left hand was pulled out from the tube formed by the vines. Without the support of the arm, the vines immediately scattered, entangling the claws of the large lizard.

The sight before Hel filled him with a shiver; he saw a large lizard perched above him. Excluding its tail, the body of this large lizard measured over 3 meters in length, and its girth was comparable to his own, which made the lizard appear quite elongated

It may last for a few days, or it could extend for several months; it primarily depends on when that enraged individual calms down or is killed.

The old man has been able to roam the Devil's Mountain Range for decades, which indeed speaks to his capabilities. He has exceptionally safe and concealed hiding places in every part of the Devil's Mountain Range, some of which even contain stored fresh water, medicine, and food.

"You have a quarter of an hour to pack the things you must take with you. I will come to pick you up in fifteen minutes," Mu En said in an unusually indifferent tone.

Herl packed the clothes into the suitcase and then carried the suitcase back to the hall

It took a full seven days to enter the Devil's Mountains, but only three days to return. In order to make haste, they slept only four hours each day, which was undoubtedly a true escape

Watching the frenzied herd of cattle beneath him, Hel knew that he was relatively safe for the time being. He lifted his left leg slightly, revealing a tear near his ankle on his calf, caused by a slow jump that had been grazed by a bull's horn.

Stepping on the back of a cow, Hel jumped from one cow to another. Although this was a very risky action, falling to the ground would undoubtedly be even more dangerous

Staring at the scene before him, Hel was in a daze for quite some time, but fortunately, he finally remembered Moon's instructions

Fortunately, the place where Hel fell was at the edge of a cliff, so he stepped over two wild buffaloes and climbed up the vine. This time, the roots of the vine were much more firmly anchored.

A slight impact was felt on his back, and the first thing Hel noticed was the smoothness of the cow's back. He had unexpectedly fallen onto a cow. It was purely a natural reaction; Hel pushed himself up with force and immediately jumped to his feet, running along the cow's back towards the edge of the cliff

The flying rope was thrown out one after another, and Hel unexpectedly discovered that he had inadvertently blocked all escape routes for the lizard, as most of the rope was entangled around its enormous wings

Immediately, he felt a jolt in his body and was unexpectedly thrown into the air. The large lizard released its claws that had been tightly gripping him, desperately flapping its injured wings as if trying to break free from the entanglement of the vines.

Locking the cellar door, Hel pushed a large cabinet over to block it, and only then did he feel somewhat reassured

In less than half a minute, Hel had also tidied up his treehouse, with all his luggage packed onto an identical cart, which was harnessed to the hound.

"Hurry up!" He heard Mu En shout loudly, and before he could react, he was already grabbed by the old man, who pulled him along and dashed into the woods

On the evening of the third day, the two finally emerged from the Devil's Mountain Range, but when Hel saw the town, the sight of it completely stunned him

However, the other lizard seemed to pay him no mind, slightly folding its wings as it flew down towards the valley floor, its target appearing to be the fallen wild buffaloes.

For Hel, everything of significance is concealed here

At that moment, he heard intense fighting sounds coming from behind him. In the midst of his busy schedule, he turned around and saw that two large lizards were engaged in a fierce battle with a herd of wild buffalo at the edge of the cliff

Upon seeing these thorns, Hel let out a painful moan from the depths of his heart

However, you need not worry too much; although Xuelute is remote, it is actually very important. If the Beru people wish to ensure stability in Blanton, they will certainly send troops.

However, the most tragic scene is the stable, where the door stands open, and a long, dried bloodstain extends several meters from the entrance.

Everything seemed to have come to a standstill, with only the piercing scream echoing through the valley again and again

The figure of Xuelute gradually receded, and Hel could no longer contain his curiosity and asked, "Are they those large lizards?"

The once bustling Xuelute now appears desolate and quiet, with every household tightly closing their doors and windows, and even the window panes completely sealed with sturdy wooden planks.

Picking up the nearby flying rope, Hel had a strong intuition that he must eliminate that large lizard

Her was just about to escape, but suddenly an idea struck him. The experience of falling onto the back of the cow made him think of something.

"You will have the opportunity to witness true escape techniques," said Mu En as he swiftly ran to his treehouse. He made a gesture, and two hunting dogs immediately jumped down one after the other.

On the escape route, Hel finally witnessed the old man's brilliance and the effort he had devoted over the decades in the Devil's Mountain Range

With a vigorous swing of the flying rope, this was the tool he wielded most adeptly. Releasing the end, the flying rope spun rapidly and shot forward. Hel did not deliberately aim; this was the advantage of the three-headed flying rope. As long as any part made contact with the target, the flying rope would automatically wrap around, binding the prey tightly.

With his legs tightly wrapped around the large lizard, Herk deliberately tilted his body slightly to the right, allowing the spines to pierce into the flesh on the right side, while his left hand firmly grasped the base of the left wing

On the journey ahead, Hel truly witnessed the old man's strength

The herd of bison was in a frenzy, each bison stretching its neck, bellowing with a "moo" and leaping wildly, shaking its broad back.

Unlike other cart horses, the horse pulling the cart is surprisingly covered with several panels, resembling the heavily armored cavalry horses that roamed the battlefields centuries ago

The old man would occasionally stop to look around, and only then would he continue on his way. Hel knew that the old man was surveying the surroundings to ascertain whether any danger was present

"Then why should we escape? If we take down that big lizard, won't everything be resolved?" Hel asked

The breath of the bison behind him was already clearly audible. Seeing the cliff right in front of him, Hel hurriedly leaped into the air, suddenly feeling a slight pain in his calf.