Chapter 152: Ironhide (2/2)

The warriors who had come to witness the deed had felt disappointed when the battle took place out of view. However, they had heard the clanging of metal and the beast's mighty roars from outside. But it had been quiet for a while now. Sensing that the battle was over, they had to confirm the outcome.

However, they did not expect what they saw. Bjorn, lay alive on the ground with hardly any wounds. Yet the massive bear lay dead beside him in its own blood. The warriors froze as they glanced at each other. None of them could find the words to describe that creature. Its metallic fur and imposing mass would terrify even the most courageous of warriors!

”Did he... Really fight that thing?” One of them gulped nervously as he walked around Skourj's body and felt its fur. Letting out a yelp as his finger was pricked by the metallic fur.

”It would appear so...”

”No wonder Lord Exile said whoever slew it would be a hero. Have you ever seen anything like it?”

”I guess that's what happens when the malice of the gods is turned on you...”

”We should be grateful Lord Exile told us about it and sent Bjorn on this quest. Imagine the damage it would've done if it reached Eraldsfen...”

The warriors grew quiet at that statement. None of them wanted to think about the tragedy that would have unfolded. They nervously glanced from Bjorn to the bear.

”Should we take it back with us as proof?”

”Definitely... This creature's body is Bjorn's prize after all. He may have plans for it besides using it as proof...”

”I think I'll pray to Exile when we get back...”

The others nodded their heads in understanding when they heard that. It definitely seemed like they should probably pay more attention to the gods after this. They could only hope that in the future they would get the chance to earn such glory and their place in history.

”Quick! Create two sledges for us to carry Bjorn and the carcass back! He needs some proper rest and a good celebration! Everyone will soon know Bjorn's name for this achievement!”

At that moment, they all froze as they heard the howl of a wolf in the frigid air. But they shivered at what they thought they heard within even that.

”Am I crazy... Or did that howl sound like it was saying Bjorn Ironhide?”