si-mexico Chapter 352 Fear
Chapter 352 Fear
"Brother Leon, who is that old man? He seems very powerful." The little girl walked over holding her brother's hand and asked curiously.
"Well... maybe no one can give an accurate answer to this question now, but he did help us a lot." The boy answered and looked at Leah and the others, hoping to get more explanations or clues.
"I want to ask the same question. Who is he?" Leah stroked the hilt of the sword in her hand and cast a probing look at Aiden.
Gavin was busy checking his beloved giant axe. "Why worry about it? As long as we can get rid of the enemy this time, I'll be thankful."
"That's true," Aiden agreed, "but we can't let our guard down. Since the old man said there are more challenges waiting for us in the future, we must be prepared."
At this moment, a noisy voice rose from the crowd. "I didn't expect such a powerful dragon to be defeated so easily," sighed an uncle.
The vendor next to him echoed, "Yeah, and that old man looks ordinary, but he can unleash such amazing skills. He's really amazing!"
Just as everyone was discussing this, a soldier suddenly came running over to report, "Captain, something bad has happened! There's movement in the north of the city!"
These words immediately made everyone nervous, "What's going on?" Leon asked seriously.
"I don't know the exact situation, but there's news that a group of unidentified creatures are rapidly approaching the town." The soldier replied breathlessly.
"How is this possible? We just finished a big battle, how come there are new enemies?" Leah frowned.
"No matter who our opponent is, we must not take it lightly." Aiden patted his chest, indicating his willingness to continue leading the charge. "Lead the way, let me see what's going on!"
Just as everyone was about to pack up and set off again, a young man in a simple cloak slowly stepped out from the crowd. "Warriors, please wait a moment before making a decision," the young man spoke, removing his hat to reveal a slightly childish face with sharp eyes.
Everyone's attention was drawn to this seemingly ordinary young man. "What are your thoughts, sir?" Leon asked politely.
The young man smiled faintly. "I've noticed that the rune just now wasn't simply designed to destroy the dragon. It also created a protective shield that could protect the city from external forces for at least a period of time. The real trouble probably lies with those creatures outside."
Everyone was shocked to hear this, and even began to doubt the true intentions of this stranger. "Oh? So what kind of threat do you think it is?" Leah asked cautiously.
The young man's eyes swept over everyone present and finally stopped at the position of the child with deep eyes in the distance. "I think the greatest danger is hidden inside - just as the little boy suggested: 'The game has just begun'."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone followed his gaze to find the target, but the child who had been standing still was nowhere to be seen...
"He's missing? How could it be such a coincidence!" Gavin asked in confusion.
At the same time, in a dark alley somewhere in the city, the little boy chuckled softly: "What interesting teammates... It's your turn next." After that, he disappeared into the night, leaving the audience with countless guesses.
Just like that, new mysteries and potential dangers surfaced, filling the story with endless possibilities... Everyone's heart suddenly sank, and the atmosphere became extremely solemn. The little boy's disappearance undoubtedly added a sense of unknown terror to the crisis. Leon frowned, trying to remain calm, but the doubts in his heart could not be suppressed.
"Is he right? Can the protective shield set up by the old man really protect us?" a soldier asked nervously, and his companions around him also looked at the captain for comfort.
"Whatever the truth, the only thing we can do now is strengthen our defenses," Aiden said firmly, clearly prepared to face any challenge. "I propose immediately forming a reconnaissance team to investigate the situation, while also strengthening the city walls."
Leah nodded and looked at the crowd. "We should also issue a warning to the citizens so that everyone can be prepared and not panic."
Gavin had already finished checking the great axe in his hand. He patted the warriors beside him and encouraged them, "Don't worry, brothers! We were able to defeat such a huge dragon just now. What else is there to be afraid of?"
These words struck home the fear in everyone's hearts, and many couldn't help but smile. An old soldier responded loudly, "That's right. No matter what enemy we encounter, as long as we work together, we will definitely overcome the difficulties!" His voice was filled with the heroic spirit of a battle.
However, this brief confidence was quickly shattered. "But don't forget what that young man just said," Leah said seriously, "the real threat may not be outside..."
The crowd began to whisper. An elderly woman asked worriedly, "Could there be a traitor among us? Then we won't even be able to sleep peacefully?"
The vendor nearby quickly consoled him, "Don't worry, old man. I believe our captain will take care of everything. Besides, there are so many heroes guarding here."
Just as everyone was discussing this, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded from a distance. A guard came running over: "Report, a strange fog has appeared outside the city! And it's getting thicker!"
Everyone felt uneasy upon hearing this, even Leon. "Strange fog? Are you sure it's not just ordinary morning mist?" he asked.
The soldier shook his head in denial. "Absolutely not! This stuff smells disgusting and can even wither plants..."
Before he could finish his words, he saw a faint purple shadow appear on the horizon and slowly spread over, and a faint smell of decay could be smelled in the air.
"What's going on? Could it be really like what the young man said before..." Leah muttered to herself, looking around with complicated eyes as if trying to find the answer.
"Anyway, our top priority now is to confirm the situation of those unidentified creatures and whether this mysterious fog is related." Aiden stepped forward firmly. "Please allow my companions and I to go ahead and explore the way."
"I'm going too!" Gavin shouted, raising the huge axe in his hand.
Leon nodded. "Then bring a few more people with you and be careful. The rest of you, follow me and make emergency preparations. If you find any problems, notify us immediately."
In this tense yet orderly fashion, the expedition team quickly assembled and headed north of the city. Along the way, ordinary residents kept running past in panic, children clutching their parents' hands tightly, their eyes filled with fear.