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Chapter 1512
"But you didn't run or freeze. You stepped forward and squared up like you were ready to fight," Buzz said, locking eyes with Andrew, his tone unreadable. He added, "I've seen plenty of tough guys among outsiders, but someone like you, Mr. Lloyd, this is a first for me." Andrew smiled. "Like you said, it's just a beast. And beasts aren't anything to be afraid of." Buzz shook his head, his face looking ominous and uncertain in the flickering torchlight. "That's no ordinary beast—it's a man-eating monster. We lose at least three hunters or children every year to that creature's bloody jaws." Ralph stood up shakily with help from Logan's two men, gritting his teeth as he roared, "That damn beast better not let me catch it. When I get back, I'm bringing people to level this entire forest and skin it alive!" Buzz sneered. "This primitive mountain forest backs up against an entire mountain range, stretching thousands of miles. Do you seriously think you can level this place? Dream
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A ferocious roar echoed through the dark mountain forest. In the pitch-black wilderness under the moonless night, the sound was particularly bone-chilling. With the dim light from the torch ahead, Andrew could finally see what it was. It was a massive black shadow leaping high into the air, its long tail whipping through the surrounding brush and snapping branches left and right. At first, Andrew thought it was a bear. On land, when it came to predators of this size, bears were the only thing he could think of. However, he quickly realized he was wrong—it was not a bear. With two powerful leaps, the enormous black shadow caught up to Ralph and raised its claws, slashing viciously across the survival expert's back. "Help me, Mr. Keller! And you brave men from Patoajo, help me! Save me!" His terrified cries for help echoed through the forest, absolutely blood-curdling. A series of musket shots rang out at that moment, and bursts of sparks exploded in the dark. No one knew how
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Mohave said, "So I've been called Lucas ever since, though I've always lived in the tribal village, so nobody actually uses my Holtrien name. Captain Buzz and Chief Flintspire all call me Mohave." Andrew nodded approvingly. "Mohave, your father actually went to elementary school—that's quite an impressive education level, especially that name he gave you, Lucas Mainse—it's incredibly cool!" Mohave beamed with pride. "Of course! If my father hadn't had such a high education, my mother would never have fallen for him. And Mr. Lloyd, you might not know this, but our village of Gallow's End just got road access, so after the New Year, I'm going down the mountain to attend school!" Seeing the boy's eager anticipation, Andrew felt a pang in his heart. These kids from remote mountain areas were just too innocent and trusting. This ancient village called Gallow's End had been isolated from the world and had only recently gotten road access. When he returned to Blumedale, he would reach
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Logan snorted with contempt. "Mr. Sutton, just worry about taking care of yourself. As for everyone else, they don't need your protection, and you don't have the ability to protect them anyway." Ralph's face flushed red with anger. "Mr. Keller, I know you're skilled in martial arts, but that certain someone beside you is probably just a weakling, and without my protection in this pitch-black mountain forest, he could drop dead and no one would even know it." Logan's brow furrowed dangerously. "Ralph, am I being too nice to you or something? You keep trying to show off every damn day—believe it or not, I'll slap you silly right here and now." Andrew spoke up, voice calm but firm. "Enough. No more talking. Keep moving. Once we get deeper, men take the outside, women stay in the center—everyone has a role to play." Logan nodded with a grin. "No problem, Andy. Your call—I'll follow your lead." Ralph, however, cast a dark glance through the shadows. There was no way he was followi
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"If you find that those city folks have already entered the village grounds, just bring your men back—I won't blame you for it," Axel said. Buzz immediately turned with a dozen armed Patoajo warriors and headed toward the dark, imposing forest behind the village. Tiana nudged Andrew's arm. "Andy, we should go too." Andrew did not move but instead smiled at Axel, the village chief. "Chief, would it be possible for us outsiders to tag along and help? Lives are at stake, and it's pitch black out there. We have good equipment and could assist the Patoajo men." Axel waved his hand dismissively. "Mr. Lloyd, you don't need to be so polite about it. I know you outsiders won't rest until you've seen what's in those mountains for yourselves. Go ahead—with Buzz leading the way, you should be safe enough. "But remember, strange things happen in those mountains, and there are certain areas you absolutely must not enter. Go there, and you'll end up with no remains left to bury!" Since
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Axel's face had gone pale, his voice rising in anger. "I warned them repeatedly not to enter the mountains after dark, but they didn't listen. And now look what's happened." The Patoajo warrior, Buzz, spoke in a deep, rumbling tone. "Chief Flintspire, we found the bodies right outside the forbidden zone. I think those city folks may have entered the sacred area." His voice grew quieter with each word as if even speaking of it filled him with fear. By the end, he was barely audible, and he cast a wary, guarded glance at Andrew and the others, suspicion clear in his eyes. The moment the word "forbidden" was mentioned, Axel visibly flinched. His whole body tensed with dread. He muttered, "This is bad. Really bad. Buzz, take our best warriors and head into the mountain immediately. "If you find that group, bring them out—by force if necessary. We cannot allow these reckless outsiders to disturb the resting souls of our ancestors." Buzz hesitated, eyes darting anxiously. "Chief Fl
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