Chapter 374: Sylvan Emissary
Dozens of goblins rushed to move out of the way of the large grey wolf as it stalked its way to the village square. A pair of guards escorted the wolf and her rider through the village, though neither guard tried to step too close. They had seen how quickly a wolf of Vulture Woods could rip apart a bone and flesh. The late Third Mother’s death was still fresh in their memories.
Over a hundred goblins were already at the village square by the time the rider and his wolf arrived. They were all sitting by several bonfires, waiting for dinner if the scent of sizzling meat in the air was any indication. They all seemed ready to fight, but as soon as they spotted the wolf they lowered their claws.
Bloodthirsty as ever, thought the rider with a disgruntled frown, though his expression was hidden underneath his helm.
His wolf noticed his displeasure and growled at the goblins nearby, much to their dismay.
The rider patted her head soothingly. “There, there,” he muttered quietly. “Let’s just get this over with and be on our way.”
One of the guards cleared his throat and shouted, “A messenger from the Lunar Elect has arrived!”
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“A messenger from the Lunar Elect has arrived!” the guard repeated once more.
First Mother glanced at the young outsiders behind her and whispered harshly, “Hide!”