Chapter 200: Hunting at night (2)
Hidden in the bush, Hex peeked through the gaps, watching a few young wolves devouring the carcass of their prey.
The stench of the fresh kill wafted over with the wind in his face. His eyes darted around. Although his energy sensors didn’t detect anything nearby it didn’t hurt to use all his senses.
’The pack is spread out, hunting and feeding, along their path. They leave some for the weaker members.’
It was already close to midnight. Hex spent hours skirting around the edges of the wolves’ territory. As an experienced hunter, he knew the importance of observing his prey before making a move.
His days as Crevice Hunter taught Hex to treat an innocent-looking bunny and a ferocious snake with the same caution. One mistake could turn the tide, enabling an ant to kill an elephant.
’The wolves, even the Disaster ones, don’t leave their territory. They treat these lands as their kingdom, ruling within its borders.’
Hex combined the information he learned from his hours of observations with his years of experience in the mountains. While lying still, his mind ran rapidly, coming up with various ideas and scenarios.
After some time, his lips curled into a smile. The plan was ready. It was time to act.
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The male figure in robes leaned against the tree, resting his eyes while remaining aware of his surroundings. Thanks to his years of experience he always prepared for the worst situation. Even in a seeming forest, he was on full alert.
Now and then, his eyes hidden behind the hood, darted toward the female figure on the ground. Despite the wide robe, the well-endowed figure of his female partner couldn’t be concealed. The gentle motion of her chest moving up and down caused his throat to dry up.