195 A Ques (2/2)
Inspector Tang began to read what he saw from the bracelet.
”Much I have travelled, much I have tried out, much I have tested many fierceness; Under the full moonlight, the wolf Fenrir and the warg pack will destroy the world.”
[Quest : Kill the Fenrir Wolf
Time Limit: 7 days
Difficulty Level: D]
”...”
Everyone was stunned by what they had just heard. A mission... A mission for what? What's the purpose of this mysterious pillar? In silence, Inspector Tang continued and said, ”With this thing, I'm able to find where's the location of our mission. The wolf Fenrir, the giant Alpha wolf. The one that killed most of Nam's people.”
Christina remembered the giant wolf-shaped monster she saw among the piles of corpses in the forest. She unconsciously looked at Nam who was unknowingly clenching his fists.
Inspector Tang explained further, ”Because of this bracelet, we've been able to avoid the beasts for the past six days. But we couldn't hope to defeat the Fenrir. With just its pack, we're already having much trouble. So, as each day passed, our casualties increased. The bracelet had told me when you guys had arrived here, unfortunately, we were too late.”
Christina tried to absorb everything Inspector Tang had said despite the throbbing pain in her head. Fenrir, that name sounded familiar. She remembered that it was a name from Norse Mythology. She couldn't decide whether this was a coincidence or not but this revelation made her more curious about finding the secret or the meaning behind this extraterrestrial pillar. But this wasn't the time to think about this.
”Inspector... does it say anything in case we didn't complete its mission?”
”None. The only thing it mentioned is there'll be a valuable treasure if we completed it.”
After hearing this, some of the people's faces seemed to light up especially the Triad members. But as for Christina, no amount of rewards would ever be the worth of the lives of her friends, especially Jennie.
Christina then told Inspector Tang the current conditions on Hong Kong Island. The food shortage, riots, and betrayal of Colonel Chan.
”Inspector Tang, what do you suggest we do?” Christina asked.
The inspector could only sigh. ”What can we do? I've seen the Fenrir's nest and there are at least more than 500 wargs staying there. But even if we manage to get past its pack, will we have the strength to defeat the alpha wolf Fenrir?”
The Inspector looked around, inspecting those who might be able to fight, but he could only find about 60 people in good shape.
”...”
”Are there any more troops coming to this place?” Inspector Tang asked.
Christina looked at Nam and shook her head.
Inspector Tang sighed again. ”Then there's nothing we can do. Right now, I'm hoping that once seven days have passed and our mission has failed we are to be sent back to Hong Kong Island.”
It was a decision that was hard to accept. But what could they do? There were hundreds more of those fearsome beasts that killed their comrades. Everyone was just silent.
Christina didn't want to accept this but her head throbbed another head-splitting pain making her dizzy. Maxine forced her to lie back and rest. There was nothing she could do in her current condition. Finally, Christina fell asleep again.
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That night Christina dreamed of her son Caleb and the last words of Jennie once more. Her worries about Caleb being the cause of Jennie's death, things might end differently if she had stayed with Jennie at the time.
The morning sun shone into the cave's entrance. With adequate rest, the body of a peak stage mortal fighter could easily regain its prime.
That morning, Christina got up and equipped her gear.
Corrie, Maxine, Nam, Chicken, and Inspector Tang seemed to realize what Christina would do.
”Friends... I still don't exactly understand the purpose of this mission. But there's one thing I know for sure... We'll achieve nothing if we don't do anything. And even if we return to Hong Kong safely, we'll only face other problems too. I don't want to just wait, I'll try to complete this mission! Inspector Tang, lend me the bracelet. I'll search and kill the alpha monster.”
”...”
Inspector Tang took a moment before smiling in admiration at this beautiful woman, who was full of determination, before handing over the bracelet to her.
Maxine approached Christina and said, ”Sis... don't forbid me. I'll accompany you.”
”Miss Christina, me, and the Triad members will also help you,” Nam exclaimed.
Like a fire spreading, unknowingly, her determined spirit lit up the people as one by one, the Firebirds members and Triads joined in preparation.
Inspector Tang shook his head unable to decide whether this was courage or stupidity.
”Goodness gracious... Miss Christina... I'll support you. Even if we all die today, let's make sure we don't give up without a fight.”
Inspector Tang opened up a note containing all the information he had gathered about the Fenrir and its pack for the past 6 days and began to prepare a strategy.