Chapter 184 – Golden Veins (1/2)

Chapter 184 – Golden Veins

“We are approaching our target location, so prepare yourself Calron. Since we will not be able to discuss freely once we enter hostile territory, I will explain to you our objective for today.”

Drien started speaking as the group was sprinting along the forest.

“One of our patrol teams stationed in the woods has not been responding to any communication, so we believe that they have been attacked by enemy darklings. We don’t know how many of them there are, but it will be your job to dispose of them. Vala will shadow you as you fight them but he will not intervene unless you are in mortal danger. The same goes for the rest of us. We will be simply watching you and test your combat ability.”

“What do the darklings look like?”

Calron asked while following behind Drien. The others chuckled when he asked the question about the darklings.

“You’ll find out soon.”

Vala smirked, teasing the newbie.

“Alright, we’re here.”

Drien stated, slowing down and signaling the group to be careful.

“Blood.”

Eva sniffed the air and spat out in anger.

“Felror, stay back and keep your sight on us. Let me know if anyone tries to sneak up on our group.”

Drien looked back and addressed the stocky warrior.

Felror gave a quick nod and vanished amongst the trees and hills.

Calron followed behind them as they traced the scent of blood. They did not have to search for long as they soon encountered two mangled human corpses. Both of them were mutilated beyond recognition to the point where even their facial features were unrecognizable.

One of them had their throat clawed off while the other’s four limbs were severed roughly. It looked like a pack of beasts slaughtered their way through here.

What are these creatures?

Calron wondered with disgust, seeing the way the darklings had killed those two humans.

“There were five patrol members in total, so we are missing three others.”

Drien kneeled down to inspect the corpses.

“The tracks lead towards that direction. Three of them were running away as the group of darklings chased them down.”

Vala said quietly with his eyes closed and his hand pressing against the earth.

“How many of them?”

Eva questioned.

“Around ten to fifteen.”

Vala answered and slowly got up from the ground.

“Remember this, Calron, the darklings are not creatures with sympathy or mercy. The only thing they like is… cruelty.”

Drien said seriously, walking towards Vala and the direction he pointed to.

“The blood is still fresh so they must be ahead. From here on out, it’s your battle. Go!”

Drien ordered Calron, staring intensely into the youth’s eyes.

“Understood.”

Calron responded firmly and activated his Blood Mist Step to speed up.

“Do you think he’ll be able to do it?”

Eva turned to Drien once Calron left the area.

“He will. It’s because the blood of the Raizel clan runs through him just like us.”

Drien muttered and commanded the group to trail behind Calron.

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Are those the darklings?