YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 462: A Sudden Problem (pt. II)

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Sharp and deadly icicles rained down upon the sea of green, the cries of various beasts echoing in the air as they were greeted by death. The once verdant forest floor was painted red, blood drawn all over the place.

A young lady brandished her shiny daggers and heads were decapitated time and time again, soon rolling over the ground and lifeless bodies following soon after, subtle thuds echoing in the air as silence loomed over the forest.

Two figures walked firmly, unfazed by the grotesque and pitiful scenery before them, not batting an eye to blood and gore as they continued to tread on the forest. There was only a single thought on their mind, and that was to find the root of the problem.

"First Hunter Wolves... Then Mad Deers and Red Leopards... Now, there are even Red-Eyed Boars... Grey, how many does that make it?" ［Yuna］

"If you're referring to how many beasts we've already hunted, then it's already over half a hundred, maybe over 70?" ［Grey］

"That was quick... Didn't we just start a few minutes ago?" ［Yuna］

"Don't ask me that. I'm just as confused as you are." ［Grey］

Following the sudden and unprecedented rampage of the Hunter Wolves, Grey and Yuna then took it upon themselves to investigate the matter and head to the root of the problem as soon as possible, not wanting any more troubles coming their way.

Of course, they have already secured the safety of the victims and made sure that everyone was feeling fine before departing. They even left Canopus and Kentaurus to watch over them and make sure everything was alright.

The two had already expected it, but the forest really wasn't in a normal state. It was once a beautiful and relatively lively mountainous forest with lots of cliff sides and also a rocky couple of rocky mountains located in the center.

"Mmn... These guys don't look that skinny..." ［Yuna］

"Maybe it's because they're omnivores. So far, every thin and malnourished beasts we've seen are carnivores who are top predators here." ［Grey］

"I guess that's right... With their prey as aggressive as this, it would be much harder to hunt. Especially for the Hunter Wolves and Red Leopards." ［Yuna］

"Well... I think the problem lies elsewhere entirely, My Dear." ［Grey］

In fact, the forest has been so restless, that not even a minute when they arrived, they were already greeted with sharp antlers towards the head as a bunch of Mad Deers suddenly rushed towards them without hesitation.

Normally, they are very tame beasts, but for some reason, they suddenly became aggressive and territorial, charging towards every single intruder which steps foot inside their territory. Not just the deers, but other beasts and animals as well.

It was even much worse for predatory animals like the Hunter Wolves from before. They have been so consumed by hunger, they would attack anything moving they see and crush them with their jaws as they ventured aimlessly in search of food.

Grey and Yuna even warned them with a bit of magic first to not approach them even further, yet they still dared to close the gap and rush towards the two. They have all lost their senses, and would attack regardless of risks and rewards.

No matter which angle one viewed it, there was something fundamentally wrong with the forest itself. It was as if the balance had been tipped heavily and the inhabitants are trying to struggle to survive in any way they can.

"Grey, what do you think caused this?" ［Yuna］

"I'm not sure, but if I have to guess... I think something foreign has suddenly entered the forest. Otherwise, it wouldn't make any sense." ［Grey］