Hokuto’s speed is amazing.
In my case, I don’t have to mind obstacles while I continue to run through the sky with [Air Step]. Since Hokuto can’t do that, he advanced forward while using branches and rocks as scaffoldings.
But his speed is two times faster than mine. We’ve been shown the brilliance of the Hundred Wolves’ physical ability.
If we continue with this speed, we will arrive at the village before several more minutes pass.
“Is it scary, Reese? Just endure a bit longer.” (Sirius)
“I-I’m alright! Rather, I am glad.” (Reese)
Hokuto diverted the forthcoming momentum from us well and there wasn’t a problem from the wind pressure since I became her shield.
I am not a prince who rides a white horse but a former agent who rides a silver wolf but she seemed to enjoy this moment and was unusually hugging me harder. And since I felt a soft feeling on my back, that would be a side benefit. Though it’s not to the extent of Emilia’s, hers are quite big too.
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While I enjoyed the touch secretly, we finally passed the forest and since I was able to see the whole picture of the village, I invoked [Search] to look for the location of the monsters.
“Head to the east!” (Sirius)
Hokuto made a small bark and headed to the east while using the rooves in the village as a scaffold. There are wide pasture land for the horse in the east and I can feel a response from the villagers and the monsters.
And then, when I looked towards the location of the response where Hokuto was heading, I could see many villagers holding torches lined up there. Before their eyes were countless Hungry Deva gathered around something.
“Hokuto!” (Sirius)
“Awoooo—-!” (Hokuto)
Even without telling specifically, Hokuto understood it and howled. The villagers and the monsters that were focusing on something with undivided attention turned towards us because of that overpowering howl, and then we released our magic without a moment of delay. Unlike the place a little while ago, it is not necessary to hold back. Therefore, there is no problem if blood spills here.
“[Magnum]” (Sirius)
“The target is the head… please, [Aqua Bullet].” (Reese)
The long range spells that were released at the same time went completely through the heads of the monsters that were gathered around here. I was a bit relieved because the one that got attacked was a horse.
It appeared that there were other monsters remaining but first, I descended down with Hokuto for information gathering and headed towards the villagers. The villagers were shocked and pointed their weapons towards the huge wolf that was suddenly came over. So, I went down from Hokuto and walked until before them.
“You… aren’t you the adventurers who came over today!” (Villager1)
“What is that wolf at his back!? Did that fellow come to attack the horses too!?” (Villager2)
“Please calm down. That wolf is my companion and the ones that attacked the horse was the monsters that were killed just now.” (Sirius)
In order to make them understand that he was not an enemy, I called out Hokuto. I patted his head after he got close to me. However, I had to give commands to Hokuto since they haven’t lowered their arms yet.
“‘Lie Down’.” (Sirius)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
It seemed there wasn’t much of an effect even though he lied down while showing no hostility. Since Hokuto already lied down, Reese went down from his back and stood beside me. Then, she raised her voice toward the villagers.
“Is there any injured amongst you? I can treat them because I can use healing magic.” (Reese)
“…Ah? Ooh, there are injured. Oi, please bring him!” (Villager)
While the villagers were dumbfounded, the one that was brought up was a man clad in a leather armor. Compared to others, this fellow has proper weapon and armor. He is probably the village guard. But, there were countless cuts on his face and body, and he was groaning while bleeding.
“Severe wounds… please lay him here immediately.” (Reese)
“A-alright. Oi, go help lying him down.” (Villager)
“Please hurry, this treatment is a race against time.” (Reese)
Being pushed by Reese’s forceful manner, the villagers followed her in a hurry. And then, she extended her hands at the patient’s, focused her mana and casted healing magic. The man opened his eyes slowly while being healed, and he smiled when he saw Reese’s face.