12 Hunting Mutated Wolves (2/2)

Sebastian closed his eyes as he focused his hearing to detect any unusual movements in the surrounding areas. 'Hmmm?'

”There seems to be an intense fight nearby. At this point I can't tell if they need a.s.sistance or if they are handling it well. Should we check?”

”If it's nearby then doesn't it mean that it is in their a.s.signed territory? Perhaps we will overstep our boundary literally then.” Rivie for the first time raised concern regarding their decision.

”However they are still adventurers. Even if we go there and they don't need help then we can just resume patrol in our area. If they need help then our presence might be the difference between surviving and being wiped out for them.” Becky seemed to be fixated on helping the other adventurers.

”In this case, shall we take a vote? For me personally, I would like to resume patrol in our designated area only. They should be able to handle them.” Rivie remained steadfast in her concern.

”I vote to help them out.” Rivie glanced at Jin and Sebastian next.

”I vote to check on them as well. It wouldn't hurt anyone.” Jin also had his own convictions it seems.

”Actually I want to help them as well. Like what Becky said, we can always a.s.sess the situation. If everything's all good, we can just go back to our area. If not, then we can help out. It's better than leaving them to the unknown.” Sebastian felt a bit awkward as he tried to rationalise why he wanted to help them out. However he knew that it would leave a bad taste in his mouth if he didn't try to do anything at this point.

”I see, then in that case I will respect the majority's decision. Please lead the way Sebastian as you were able to detect them earlier.”

”Thank you. Please follow me. The fighting sounds came from this way.” Sebastian kept using his [Augment] skills as he traced where the sounds originated from.

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”Ravi! Take point! How is Melissa's status?” A dwarf with a sword and a s.h.i.+eld was barking orders as he faced off against a mutated wolf. Both showed signs of an intense fight with scratches here and there, but it seemed that n.o.body had the upper hand.

”Not good! She's actually bleeding bad, I need to stabilise her wound! [Heal]!” The healer of the party, an elf, was holding a human swordswoman named Melissa on her lap. Her arm was badly mangled as a mutated wolf chomped down on it.

”I'm going to need help sooner or later! I can't hold this wolf on my own!” Ravi, who was a beastkin using a metal staff, was trying hard to hold another mutated wolf away from the healer and the swordswoman, but he was being pushed back.

”s.h.i.+t! We won't have any choice at this point. Me and Ravi will try to hold these two b.a.s.t.a.r.ds back. Ellie, you take Melissa and run. Go back to the city walls or find another party! Hurry!”

Ellie was still applying pressure on Melissa's arm as she kept casting [Heal]. She understood what Morgan meant. They had decided on this strategy as a last resort, but using it in an actual battle was understandably difficult for her.

”I'll quickly go but I'll come back once I find help. I'll cast [Signal] so the others will know where we are -”

”Don't! If you cast [Signal] the sound and light might also draw the other mutated wolves in the area. Just run! Our lives literally depend on it!” Morgan was still unable to shake the mutated wolf in front of him, however he was slowly getting tired. He was seriously considering dropping the s.h.i.+eld and focusing on his sword instead.

”[s.h.i.+eld Bash], [Spear Thrust]!” Jin suddenly appeared beside Ravi as he drew the wolf's attention. His spear found it's mark this time as he pierced the wolf's eye. The wolf was caught with a surprise as it yelped in pain. Seeing an opportunity, Ravi pommelled the wolf's head and throat.

BAM! BAM! CRRAACK!

The wolf coudn't even let out a whimper as its head was crushed by the metal staff while Jin's spear held it in place.

”I don't know who you are, but b.l.o.o.d.y good timing!” Ravi was seriously elated as they drew their weapons back. They quickly looked at each other before nodding and heading towards Morgan.

”[Rock Kick]!” Becky appeared on the wolf's blind side as she kicked its side. She learned from their previous hunts as she relied more on kicks instead of thrusts.

”Good show!” Morgan continued using his s.h.i.+eld to press the wolf while he was slas.h.i.+ng to keep the wolf's attention. His mana was spent so he couldn't use any skills at this point.

”I'll take over the vanguard role! You step back and rest. Our other party members are behind you!” Jin directed Morgan to step back to where Sebastian and Rivie was.

”My name is Sebastian and I'm an adventurer like you. Let me look at your member's wounds.”

Sebastian quickly ran beside Ellie as he looked at Melissa's wounds. 'Crushed right arm. Deep lacerations all throughout her bicep and tricep muscles. The mutated wolf tried to bite and yank her arm away. Brachial artery has been nicked, it's bleeding nonstop. She's lost a lot of blood already.'

Sebastian tore off a piece of clothing from Melissa's s.h.i.+rt as he placed a small wooden stick inside it. He placed it around her armpit area, while he kept turning it around - creating a makes.h.i.+ft tourniquet. 'It should stifle the bleeding from her artery for now.' He looked at the ever calm Rivie beside him. ”I'm controlling her bleeding now. Her breathing is shallow so she's lost a lot of blood. She'll go into shock soon. Please cast a strong [Heal].”

Sebastian appeared calm, however his eyes kept darting back and forth. The unwanted memory of his death on Earth and the first adventurer he met on Kalonia was slowly coming back to him. He felt his stomach acid creep up.

”I understand, please continue to do so. [Exalted Heal]” The warmth from Rivie's hand could be felt even by Sebastian as her energy coursed through Melissa's battered body.

He could see in real time as the bleeding slowed to a stop, the muscles were being repaired, and even the skin started to close.

Ellie gasped as she couldn't help but be surprised at the sight in front of her. ”It's a high-tier healing spell!”

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