"The time and place of Lushoujing's next action are clear," Roy couldn't hide his excitement, "Let's get it done together tomorrow!"
The witcher poured a bucket of cold water on him, "Little brat, you forgot, we haven't caught the imprint parasite yet, even if we kill it, it's just a waste of effort"
"But you did a great job in reminding you yesterday!" The witcher's thick palm patted his shoulder. "Kelvin is not a parasite, nor does he believe in the deer head spirit, but two dead people appeared in the mining area. It's strange that you are hostile."
"So during the day, I used the Axifa seal to trick him about the Squirrel Party. Sure enough, he's been helping the Squirrel Party!"
"I learned from him that there are currently four squirrels hiding near the Carbon Mountain..."
"Only four?" The teenager frowned, he thought there were at least dozens.
"For some reason, most of the Squirrel Party lurking in the Carbon Mountain was recalled to Baihua Valley, leaving four people to contact Kelvin, and at the same time assist the deer head spirit to build a totem..." The witcher explained, "The number is too small, they Just let my vandalism go. Take action before you are absolutely sure, and once I get away, they will be completely exposed to the sun."
"I see."
Roy suddenly realized.
"Furthermore, one of the four squirrels has a Sigil parasite..." said the witcher. "Tomorrow night, Kelvin will meet them at the hideout outside Carbon Mountain when the next hunt of the deer head begins."
"The Squirrel Party is really ruthless. It even left a mark on his own people." Roy couldn't help but stunned, which was equivalent to giving his life to the deer head. "No wonder I couldn't find a target after squatting in the bathroom for a few days."
The boy took a deep breath, his face full of doubts, "Just why did Kelvin cooperate with the Squirrel Party? It's because the elder Broval loves him so much."
"It's a pity that the seal of Axifa made him reveal so much. If he continues to press him, he will break free." I was more rebellious, so I secretly betrayed my uncle and chose to cooperate with the Squirrel Party and the Deer Shoujing."
"This matter should be over. Tomorrow night, I will be responsible for dealing with the deer head." The witcher has already made arrangements. "You and four dwarf brothers follow Kelvin Hogg and find the Squirrel Party. Once you see the parasite , kill him immediately."
"The deer head spirit will be resurrected with the help of the parasite about an hour after death." The witcher's face became more serious, and he said solemnly, "Time is running out, don't be merciful, don't let a squirrel party go! As for Kelvin Huo Grid, if you have the ability, try to catch them alive."
Roy nodded. Although this guy betrayed the elder, the elder would not necessarily kill him.
On the premise of saving his life, he tried his best to keep him alive.
"If the action leaks out and is known to Kelvin, he may bite back. Carbon Mountain is his home after all. So apart from us and the four dwarves, no one can disclose it, including the elders."
"Um."
"In the worst case scenario, the deer head will be reborn successfully, it will be weak for a period of time, make good use of the anti-magic metal bomb and kerosene I gave you, the flame can cause fatal damage to it." The witcher urged, "After tomorrow, both the Squirrel Party and the Deer Shoujing will be dormant until we are driven out of Mahakam, or more Squirrel Party rush to the Carbon Mountain. So tomorrow night will be the last chance."
The witcher alone is more dangerous and fearless against the deer head spirit, and he has four dwarf brothers to help him to deal with Kelvin and four squirrels.
Hesitating for what
"Okay! Then do it!"
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A full moon emerges from the snowy branches and hangs in the sky.
On both sides of the forest path leading to Tanshan Mountain in the fifth mining area, the dark woods were as quiet as an abyss, and people couldn't help worrying about whether something terrifying would suddenly jump out of the forest.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps came from far to near, and a dwarf wrapped in a thick padded jacket carried an oil lamp and trotted eagerly.
Booz Ritchie is an old worker in the fifth mining area, who has worked diligently in the mine for more than ten years.
Originally, he was supposed to work the night shift at the mine today and return to his home in Carbon Mountain during the day. Especially recently, the night has not been peaceful, and people have been panicked by the death incidents one after another. If they leave work a little later, the workers will spend the night in the mine until the light of day breaks before returning.
However, the plan couldn't match the change. Suddenly, a famous guard brought him a family news. His pregnant wife was about to give birth, and he couldn't take care of that much anymore!
The fifth mining area leads to Carbon Mountain, a total of only half an hour's walk. In the past, these places could occasionally see patrolling guards passing by, but today they are surprisingly quiet.
"Pfft, puff, puff..." The snow-covered ground left a series of shallow footprints, Booz's body swayed slightly, and the white air he was breathing in condensed a layer of hoarfrost on his beard.
He has already run far out of the mining area, and in ten minutes, he will be able to enter the deep valley, his wife's face involuntarily rolled in his mind, and he can no longer hold other things.
"Hoo, hoo..." He panted more and more quickly, and the sound of heavy breathing echoed throughout the quiet path and entered the forest.
Like some kind of signal, without warning, Buzi suddenly stumbled under his feet, fell into the snow, the kerosene lamp rolled to one side, and a strong pain came from his calf.
For a moment, the entire forest path was filled with his pained wailing.
When Booz slowed down a little and looked back, he saw that a sharp iron arrow had pierced through his right calf wrapped in thick cotton trousers.
Reaching out and touching it, the blood stained the palm of the hand, and it was still dripping out, branding the snow on the ground with a bewitching red.
"Who! What bastard!" He looked around and shouted anxiously and terrified,
"Hi... Carbon Mountain won't let you go!"
He roared wildly, but the fear in his eyes grew stronger and stronger, until a figure flashed in his sight, jumping down from the tall tree trunk beside the road.
The moonlight and the oil lamp that fell to the ground reflected her face. Under the reddish brown hair, the facial features were clearly defined—pointy ears and chin, prominent cheekbones, exposed white and flat teeth but no sharp canine teeth were visible. .
Booz's trembling eyes swept down her tall and slender figure, and finally a yellow squirrel-skin ornament solidified around her waist.
"Genie!?"
"You are the elf of the Squirrel Party!"
"You did everything before?!"
There have always been rumors that there is a squirrel party lurking near Carbon Mountain, waiting for an opportunity to overthrow the regime of the Great Elder, and there was a lot of trouble for a while.
But since more than a year ago, all people associated with the Squirrel Party were kicked out of Mahakam, and the Great Elder issued a gag order. Things were completely crushed.
Booz also thought that the Squirrel Party had left, but he didn't expect everything to be an illusion.
In the face of his questioning, the elf standing Shichi away said nothing, pulled out the meniscus longbow on his back again, and slowly took out a feather arrow, which he wound up and aimed at the dwarf.
The latter struggled to get up, his facial features distorted by severe pain were full of hideousness and fear. He had no doubts about the elf's archery skills. At such a close distance, he was an unarmed and injured miner, how could he survive.
"Dear Akali, I'm afraid I can't escape death this time, but unfortunately I won't be able to see you and the child for the last time!"
The unwillingness and resentment in his heart drove him to shout, "Damn Squirrel Party, I curse you to die! Wait, since you want to ignite the fire, the elders and the brothers and sisters of Tanshan will definitely avenge me!"
"My death alone will be washed with the blood of ten squirrels!"
Leaving the harsh words behind, he closed his eyes with a trembling face, waiting for death to come.
However, after waiting for a while, the expected arrow did not arrive. He looked over in surprise, only to see the silent female elf turning her head to the left and giving him a look.
"What do you mean, let me go to the left?"
There was a desire to survive in his heart, but Booz did not obey the elf's instructions, but limped back towards the original road with his injured right leg.
However, before taking a few steps, an iron arrow grazed his left leg and cut through the skin.
"What exactly do you want?!"
He was angry and felt that the elf was playing tricks on him, but the female elf remained expressionless and motioned him to go to the left.
"Forget it, be patient for a while, as long as you can survive, take a look at my baby!"
Booz suddenly gritted his teeth and decided to follow the elf's instructions to move. As long as there was hope of survival, he could endure no matter how great the humiliation.
The faint blood slid down the trouser legs, and as he moved slowly, a scarlet blood line was left on the ground.
Huge pain was entrenched in his right leg like a maggot in the tarsus. He didn't dare to move the bone-piercing arrow even a single bit, but kept moaning in pain. Gradually, even his thigh began to become numb.
Entering the empty mountain forest, a dark tide as thick as ink came in front of him, an unprecedented panic surged in his heart, as if he was being stared at by some inconceivable terrifying existence.
However, the female elf with the oil lamp behind her stared at him meticulously, preventing him from making any rash moves.
"Where are we going?"
Without answering, he could only lower his head and move on.
I don't know how far I walked in the boundless forest. With the loss of blood and the erosion of the night wind, Booz's face became pale, his body felt colder and colder, his limbs muscles were stiff, and even his vision began to blur.
He stopped abruptly, and when he turned around, he found that the elf behind him had disappeared.
However, before he could be happy, a desolate and long sigh came from all directions, giving him goose bumps all over his body.
His whole body collapsed.