Chapter 9: Wolf pack

With that event, "Lord's First Step" has started.

Leo summoned his subjects to the meeting hall for a strategy meeting. 

Emma and the others quickly arrived at the meeting hall and greeted Leo with respect. 

"My Lord," they said one after the other. 

Leo nodded with a confident smile. Leo explained his plan. 

"We'll lure the enemy near our Territory. Once they are outside the protection shield, use the shield to our advantage and kill them." 

He turned to Conan. 

"You'll lure the wolf pack. Stay at a safe distance—don't take unnecessary risks." 

"Understood, my Lord," Conan nodded. 

He mounted his companion wolf and rode out of the territory, heading toward the area marked by Scout Jack. 

Trees passed as Conan weaved through the forest, his eyes locked on the distant movement ahead. The scent of blood was thick in the air. 

Leo quickly gave an order to his subjects. "Get ready for the attack!" 

Emma and the other two swordsmen took their places near the shield, while Elan and her archer team took position behind with their bows drawn and ready. 

Meanwhile, Conan had reached the wolf's territory. Crouched down, he picked up a stone and threw it into the bushes to get their attention. 

"Roar" Growls echoed 

He smirked, turned quickly, and retreated. 

A deep howl rang behind him in the forest. Suddenly, a massive wolf burst through the trees, twice the size of the other wolves. 

Conan's heart pounded. He narrowly avoided a swipe from its claws and raced faster toward the Territory. 

Dodging trees and rocks, Conan pushed forward. Just as the wolf lunged again, Conan crossed the boundary of the protection shield. 

A flash of light flared as the beast's claws slammed into the barrier—and bounced off. 

The wolf pack slammed into the shield behind him. 

-10 HP 

-10 HP 

-10 HP 

-10 HP 

… 

Leo rushed to Conan's side, inspecting him quickly. A few scratches, but nothing serious. 

"You held up well," Leo said. Then he raised his voice. "Archers, attack!" 

At his command, arrows tear through the air, whistling past the swordsmen. 

-70 

-70 

-70 

Emma stepped forward with the two swordsmen. Together, they unleashed long-range sword slashes imbued with energy. 

-70 

-70 

-200 

One after another, the wolves fell, their bodies collapsing just past the shield's edge. 

But then, Leo's gaze locked onto the largest among them. 

— 

[Name: Fang Wolf] 

Type: Beast 

Rank: 2 

HP: 2000 / 2000 

Attack: 250 

Skills: 

Beast Flurry – Goes berserk when HP drops below 20%. Attack damage doubles, and damage taken decreases by 50%. 

Leader's Might – Increases the group's attack speed by 30% when leading. 

— 

Leo took a deep breath as he read the data. "If we didn't have the protective shield, that thing could've killed one of us in just two hits…" 

The Fang Wolf rushed the barrier, but the shield's light deflected its powerful attack. 

Emma and the others focused their attention on Fang Wolf's boss, launching their strongest strikes. 

-70 HP 

-200 HP 

-70 HP 

-70 HP 

The Fang Wolf let out a furious howl as deep wounds covered its body, its health dropped below 20 %, and its movements grew faster, more savage. Leo's subjects struck again, but their blades barely scratched its hide—something had changed. The beast had gone berserk, and their attacks lost 50% attack damage. 

But still with the protection of the Territory shield, they did not suffer any losses and killed the boss monster with ease 

"Ding! Your subjects, Emma and others, have killed a rank 2 Fang Wolf."