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

Chapter 497: The Hunting Competition (pt. III)

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH RUSTLE RUSTLE

A massive figure zoomed throughout the verdant forest, its eyes glowing a deep silver color as it streaked like a bolt of lightning, leaving nothing but a blur behind, winds howling at its wake, lashing out violently.

It was fast and nimble, standing over 3 meters tall by the shoulder and the color of its fur akin to that of ash, stripes of black streaking across its body. It was equipped with sharp fangs, deadly claws, and an overwhelming stamina. A true beast.

And before such a horrid beast was a beautiful young lady, racing just as fast as the beast behind her and holding a halberd by her hands. It was none other than Elaine, now in the middle of her hunt and garnering the attention of many.

"Come here, big puppy! Chase me if you can!"  ［Elaine］

GRRR GRRR GRROOOOAAAARRRRR

Chasing after her was a C-rank, wind-attribute beast, called a "Tiger Wolf". It was a wolf-type monster which gets its name from the stripes and markings along its body. They are also very territorial, attacking any that and all that comes in their domain.

Elaine used that very condition against it, stepping inside its established territory and letting it chase after her for over a couple of kilometers already. All in its thoughts was to kill the intruder, not paying heed to anything else.

"What's wrong? Can you not run faster?"  ［Elaine］

Moreover, Elaine kept provoking the Tiger Wolf. It may not be able to understand her words, but it knew she was mocking it. It roared once more in annoyance, increasing its speed as it chased and creating spears of winds by its side.

The winds continued to spin, the air trembling as they did. They continued to draw in more and more air, growing the spears with every second until they were sharpened to perfection, soon flying towards the young lady at incredible speeds.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH BOOOOOOMMMM

However, the young lady remained calm. She imbued herself with her element, arcs and bolts coiling around her as she enhanced her physical strength. All she did was swing, and all the spears were broken by her halberd, explosions ringing soon after.

The enemy was C-rank, and so was she, becoming one not too long ago along with Elise and George. She was planning to lure the Tiger Wolf a little further away, but it seems like she has reached the limit, holding her halberd tight as she readied to fight,

The very moment the explosions rang out in the air, turbulent gales swept across the forest, creating clouds of dust as the broken leaves fluttered in the air. There was so much dust, there was barely anything to see.

With such a sight, the Tiger Wolf stopped for a quick inspection, using its senses to search for Elaine as it waited for the cloud of dust to settle down. It was cautious and wary, not approaching any further, and its instinct was right.

RUMMMBLLLEEEE WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH

The moment it was in range, a quick rumble echoed in the air and soon enough, a torrent of sharp rocks came flying its way. They were small but numerous, the Tiger Wolf letting out a booming howl as it created a barrier of wind.

Bullets of rock flew out and the wall of wind spun like a tornado, clearing out the dust and unveiling yet another attack from the young lady. Her foot was already planted on the ground, a couple of cracks forming as earthen spikes rushed towards the enemy.

They were fast and sharp, rushing and breaking the curtain of wind the wolf calls a wall. It was as easy as tearing paper apart, the Tiger Wolf bouncing back as it tried to dodge the rapid spikes cruising aggressively towards it.