Chapter 968: Chapter 343 Lava Dog (Double-length Chapter)_2

However, at this moment, just before Rein could turn around.

A shout came from behind!

“My lord! Lord!” A chubby man with a big belly, Yannis, ran over quickly, waving his hand at Rein.

Next to Yannis, there was an additional person this time, a comely witch dressed in a white robe.

“Lord, there are lava dogs in the Hammerfall Tunnel now, let’s retreat together!” The chubby man panted as he spoke.

Hearing these words, Rein immediately understood that the other party probably hadn’t expected this situation either.

However, as the two quickly approached, and saw the three gigantic calf-sized lava dogs lying on the ground in front of them, Yannis and Merita were struck dumb, not knowing what to say next.

Especially upon seeing that these lava dogs had been killed in the same manner as the molten lava snakes, with a sword thrust into their foreheads.

A thought emerged in both their minds.

Perhaps, what they considered extremely dangerous lava dogs were, in this lord’s eyes, as easy to kill as a knight dispatching a household dog.

And the horned owl beast was using its sharp claws and iron beak to tear open the tough skin of the lava dogs, then happily feasting on the fist-sized red crystal cores.

“Esteemed lord of the Empire, your strength is commendable, I am Merita, a wizard from Winterfort Academy.” Merita slightly bowed her head in greeting to Rein.

Previously, at the entrance of Hammerfall Fortress, Rein had only glanced at the other party from afar, but now that they approached, he couldn’t help but take a closer look.

The other was dressed in a well-fitted white wizard robe with an opening at the collar. Although the top of the opening was fastened with a brooch, one could easily see her fair and pronounced chest through the gap.

Her waist was slim, but widened towards the hips, giving her an excellent figure….

Coupled with her beautiful appearance, this witch Merita could definitely be considered a beauty.

Furthermore, judging from her aura, if she wasn’t deliberately concealing it, she seemed to be a rare First Level Ice Mage.

And she just mentioned Winterfort Academy?

Rein seemed to remember Olena mentioning this Wizard School, located on the Frostwind Prairie.

Before setting out, Olena had briefly informed Rein about some major forces on the Frostwind Prairie, including this Winterfort Academy.

This was the advantage of having a big organization behind you. Although the information might not be complete, it was generally recorded.

“Hello, Wizard Merita, I am Rein, and this is my companion Anna.” Rein returned the greeting, but did not disclose his specific origins.

Merita, with a quick sidelong glance, took in Anna standing beside him, noting her spotless white wizard robe, deducing that Anna probably hadn’t participated in the fight.

Or rather, she was well-protected by the young yet immensely powerful Lord Rein before her.

This also highlighted the formidable strength of Lord Rein before them.

He had single-handedly slain over a hundred molten lava snakes on the way and the three lava dogs here.

However, his aura didn’t seem to reach the level of a Second Level Liquidization Wizard; he was likely a First Level Wizard with a high degree of spiritual power fogging.

Merita glanced again at the knight’s longsword in Rein’s hand, recalling that at the entrance of Hammerfall Fortress, she had clearly seen him holding a staff; how was it now a knight’s longsword?

But that wasn’t important. What mattered was that judging by his combat style, he seemed to have dual-mastered the path of a knight, and was quite skilled.

A First Level Wizard who is also a Senior Knight?

That’s rare.

“Lord Rein, it’s like this, you may not know, although lava dogs, like molten lava snakes, act in packs. But there’s one difference: lava dogs are usually organized and commanded by a lava dog leader.”

“A lava dog leader?” Rein raised his eyebrow, intrigued.

“Yes, the lava dog leader is typically a dual-headed lava dog.”

“The strength of a dual-headed lava dog far surpasses that of ordinary lava dogs. According to our Wizard level classification, a dual-headed lava dog’s strength is equivalent to a Second Level Liquidization Wizard.”

“So, the Hammerfall Tunnel isn’t suitable for further advance now,” Merita quickly explained why they should immediately retreat from the tunnel.

“Yes, Lord Rein, on behalf of the Cameron caravan, I’m willing to offer you a thousand Imperial Gold Coins to escort us back to the Hammerfall Mountain Pass.” Yannis gritted his teeth, naming the highest price he could afford.

Witnessing Rein’s combat prowess, Yannis felt confident that if they could persuade Lord Rein to retreat with them, safely exiting the Hammerfall Tunnel should not be a problem.

Although the caravan might not reach its destination on time, and the breach of contract would be costly, it was far better than facing total annihilation.

“Oh, so that’s how it is.” Rein seemed to be contemplating.

The dual-headed lava dog is equivalent to a Second Level Liquidization Wizard, quasi-legendary strength?

That’s not too bad.

I could handle it swiftly even without using my Dragon-man form.

“Then why not continue forward? Your caravan must be in a hurry too, right?” Rein couldn’t help but look at the two with slight curiosity.