478 Faelyns Resolution (1/2)
Even so, the rat tide was endless. The deaths of their brethren hardly made a dent in their numbers.
The rats circled around outside the periphery of the burning fields while the Skysilver Beast King gazed at them coldly.
”Awooo!”
The three-tailed silver wolf howled and suddenly swept a pile of fresh burning carcasses into the sea of rats before resuming its never-ending battle with the rat tide.
Whether the elves departed and withdraw themselves from the battle or not didn't bother it in the least.
It would still continue to hunt down the rats.
Meanwhile, the 8 Elders regrouped with Supreme Elder Haldir back in the subterranean space below the tribe.
After Leon completed refining several more batches of exploding pills, the 8 Elders were also given the opportunity to play around with the incendiary capsules.
Sometime later, all passageways connected to the subterranean space were eventually sealed by the group.
Patches of burning rat carcasses were laid waste to the area, lighting up the entire subterranean space and exposing the remaining rats moving in the periphery.
”Let us clean up these remaining rats and return to the surface.” Supreme Elder Haldir state.
”Yes, Supreme Elder!”
The 8 Elders complied.
Leon joined the cleanup operation with his bone spear, hacking, slashing, and sweeping the rats with one hand.
After killing the rats, he would stab into their carcasses like skewers and throw them over to the nearest burning point to be set aflame and reduce to black ashes.
Rats were known as the carrier of diseases.
Leaving their carcasses lying around would only breed unnecessary problems.
Just as Leon tossed another group of dead rats into the flames, the group in the area suddenly collapsed.
A new passageway leading deeper into the subterranean world was revealed while strands of red mist could be seen escaping the entrance.
Leon's eyes quickly flickered.
He reacted quickly, sealing the passageway with earth manipulation before collecting all the escaped red mist into empty pill bottles with his Divine Will.
As he pondered about whether to explore the passageway and investigate the source of the red mist, Supreme Elder Haldir informed, ”Young prince, the rats have all been exterminated.”
”Seems like we are done here.” Leon casually said.
Supreme Elder Haldir nodded.
Shortly after, Aria's figure was seen landing nearby.
”I'd like to press forward with the migration plan, but the situation outside the Great Forest doesn't look favorably upon us. I wonder if the young prince has a solution to this?” Supreme Elder Haldir asked.
With the rat tide swarming outside, the tribesmen would only be overwhelmed unless something is done.
Leon pondered for a moment.
His eyes quickly flickered with an idea when he recalled their trip to the Great Forest.
”We will lure the rat tide away to create a safe passage for the tribe to leave the Great Forest. However, this plan will require ample preparations and brave warriors.” Leon said.
”Oh? What how are you planning to lure the rat tide away, young prince?”
”We will use… this… and this…” Leon began filling the Supreme Elder Haldir on the details of his idea.
Shortly after, the Supreme Elder furrowed his brows with worry and said, ”This plan seems feasible. However, the risks are extremely high.”
”With such a large rat tide just outside the Great Forest, there cannot be plans without risks. However, you are right, Marquis Haldir. That's why we will need backup plans. As for these backup plans, it'll involve…”