32 A Shrewd Plo (1/2)
After the oath has been taken, the trio stopped holding their pinkies.
”Well, that was one cringy oath,” commented Shesmu. ”But it's good enough. Since now we're brothers, we gotta look out for each other.”
”Of course.” DepressedRyan looked at Shesmu with a radiant smile.
”Yeah, that's the point of being brothers. If we don't look out for each other, then what's the use,” added Leo.
Looking at them being so excited, Shesmu sighed, ”You guys really say these things way too easily. Anyway, we still have things to do. I asked you guys before about your sense of direction, remember?”
”Yeah, and we told you not to worry. What's the deal anyway?” DepressedRyan asked.
”Well, you remember how we fought goblins before finding the goblin den, right?”
The duo nodded at Shesmu's words.
”Well, this is just a theory but... I think that it's the same here. I think that this is the territory of the wolves and that there might be a dungeon around here.”
”Oh, so you want us to go around and look for it. But how will we know if it's the dungeon or not, plus remember how hidden the goblin's den was, how are we supposed to look for that?” Leo asked.
”Well, we're talking about wolves here, so it must be a cave, right?” DepressedRyan responded.
”I think so too, Ryan. In any case, we don't lose much. And, in the case where we do find the wolf dungeon, we will be so much ahead of the curve that any time we waste here will be worth it. Also, remember that this is just the beta. We need to explore as much as possible so that we use that knowledge once the live game hits,” Shesmu concluded.
”Makes sense. You're right, Shesmu, that's a good idea,” said DepressedRyan.
”Well then, let's split for now. Leo, you explore the right part, Ryan, the left. I'll check forward.”
With these words, the trio split up, each going in one direction.
At the same time, in the battlefield that hosted the goblin and fox army, the Goblin General stood. Next to him were many of his advisors and subordinates, each of which was respectful and kept their hands behind their backs.
”Grr,”
General Chrome looked up at the direction of the sound. In front of him was a chained beast, with poles penetrating its body. These poles were engraved with symbols that glowed golden, illuminating the dark surroundings.
”Fox king, what a pitiful sight. To think that an evolved species like you would reach this state, you really underestimated us.”
”General, with the power of the seal that was granted to us by the faes and our blacksmith's prowess, even if it was an evolved beast it couldn't resist that might. In the end, it's just one monster who still hasn't learned how to speak after all.”