Chapter 307: The coast defenders (2)
"Have we met?"
Hex inched closer to Gronke, ready to support him and launch a counterattack. Meanwhile, he kept his eyes on the hovering group of what Gronke called ’Druids’.
The Druids weren’t weak – the one Gronke called Queen Bae was the strongest at the Transformation Stage but it was their numbers that worried Hex. He counted a hundred of them in the air, with many more hidden inside the bushes, leaves, and even the sand.
Hex studied her appearance and reactions as covertly as he could. Her frigid expressions and stiff posture didn’t suggest someone who knew to be easygoing. She could be described as beautiful, though.
Her pleasant features, lean build, and honey-colored hair combined to make her quite alluring. Behind the coldness, hid a melodious voice that could be pleasant on the ears. But you would have to really ignore the irritation she caused due to her condescending tone.
They resembled bees in the sense that they had flimsy wings on their backs and they all wore yellow suits with black stripes. Whether they were emulating the bees or the colors hid a deeper secret, was up to anyone’s guess.
He did notice Queen Bae’s wings were a bit different from the others. Every other Druid possessed a wing with a distinct design; hers lacked any.
"No, we haven’t," Gronke replied, dousing Hex’s fleeting hope of a peaceful encounter. "My leader met you though."
"Oh?" Queen Bae asked with a raised brow. "Who? Perhaps I can be bothered to be a little lenient toward you for the sake of some old acquaintance."
"She goes by many names but most know her by Scarletfire."
Hex, who kept his eyes on Queen Bae, saw the lines of her face freeze before contorting in fury. Any hope of peace fell apart as she revealed two glistening fangs.