(113) Friend (Lily, I)

"Listen to us! In the name of your father, Edda, this is your first official expedition—"

The silver wolf walked on the snow with its head held high, and its soft soles were lowered and raised, leaving white footprints one after another. She was followed by an equally large number of creatures, two of whom were her 'kindred', and the rest of them in different forms. They are all demigods, or children created by Alex Anderson Ada, the Lord of Heaven.

Although the total number was only seventeen, the team in front of them was enough to destroy a well-organized regular army.

"So, do you want to show some skills?" Lily stared straight ahead, and the dense forest slowly parted in front of her, revealing the path to the wilderness. "Let those barbarians figure out who they are—the ones they deserve allegiance, the masters of this continent!"

"What's the spirit?" Ryan, who was following her, muttered, "Don't forget, you're everyone's junior." Besides, half a month ago, weren't you still opposing our approach? ”

"But we agree now, and according to the agreement, we are the leaders of you." Lily didn't care about Ryan's provocation, she knew that the other party was just dissatisfied, "If you have any opinions, please find Mother Hissa...... Or does Fermier complain about going? ”

Ryan snorted coldly and ignored her.

Bai Li's voice continued to come from behind him, most of which was about the food of the outside world. Unlike the "demigods" who, like her, intend to bring the Thatchi people under their rule, this white bear joins her team in search of something to eat.

It doesn't matter, Lily thought to herself. A mere human tribe is enough on her own. Bringing this group of 'old friends' with him was Fermir Stark's opinion—to make the Thatchi people willing to obey, they had to use an irresistible force to completely destroy their faith.

The snow gradually ended before my eyes, replaced by a dry and cracked wasteland. She let out a low snort, feeling the heat from the soles of her feet, and began to run as fast as she could.

The herd behind quickly followed her steps. Bai Li's paws trampled on the ground, leaving behind a roar like an earthquake; The clouds spread their obscuring wings, swept over her head, and then turned back to the end of the group. Lily narrowed her eyes, miles away, at their target this time—

The White Ape Tribe, less than fifty miles from the Lougland Forest, the place where she had stayed the last time she left the forest.

The whole picture of the village in the distance soon enlarged in her eyes. The inhabitants of the tribe noticed their arrival, and more than half of them quickly closed their doors and windows, while others stepped out of their houses and watched the massive figures approaching them. Lily could see that there was a clear fear in everyone's eyes—something that could not be concealed, and there was no need to hide it.

The silver-white wolf ran two steps, easily jumped over the fence, which was only half her height, and landed firmly in the square in the center of the tribe.

"Listen up, gentlemen." She bowed her head, her glowing green eyes swept around - no one dared to look at her, "From now on, you are our subordinates. We want you to fight, and you will fight. We want you to sacrifice, and you will sacrifice! So, got it? ”

The people of the tribe looked at her in awe—or simply in fear—and no one uttered a word.

This was in her expectation. Equivalent to a complete abandonment of the demand for freedom, these Thatchi people could not easily nod their heads. However, they have only two choices: join their own camp, or destroy them completely.

"Nope." A voice with suppressed anger came.

Lily looked away and met the man's fire-breathing gaze. The man was more than two meters tall, and was clad in crude armor, revealing strong arms and old scars all over them. He held a body-length greatsword and aimed the tip of the sword at her chest.

"Lily Nono." The man looked at her as if he had anticipated, "You...... Or did you become one of them? ”

"Who are you?" Lily glared at him, unable to remember seeing such a person, "Why do you know our name?" ”

The 'gods of the world' have surrounded the village. Cangyun hovered over the square, Ryan and Bai Li came to her side, and the rest remained outside the fence. The power of the demigods crushed the entire village, and the weaker villagers had already sat down on the ground, almost losing the will to resist.

But the man didn't.

"Fermir Stark sent me back here." He said gloomily, "In order that I may bear witness to your fall." ”

"We don't think so." The silver wolf narrowed his eyes. She vaguely understood the meaning of the man's words, but she didn't feel that she was wrong, "What is worth guarding is more important than your clan." ”

"You're a good fighter, so let's give you one last chance." Lily gritted her fangs and her voice deepened, "Obey or die, choose one?" ”

The man didn't hesitate even for a moment. "You've broken your promise." He raised his greatsword, "Like I said - I'm going to kill you." ”

Lily didn't bother to answer him, just arched her body slightly, revealing rows of sharp teeth.

The man hurried at her, roaring loudly, his body feeling stronger with each step forward. The greatsword soared above her head, clenched in a stone-solid arm, and swept towards her neck—

As a warrior of humanity, he is strong enough. But for Lily...... Or rather, September, is far from enough.

The giant wolf leapt into the air and flew over the man's head from a height of several meters, causing the sword to fall completely. She turned around with a flash of lightning, and then turned into a gale of wind that slammed into the swordsman's body.

The man flew out like a projectile from a trebuchet, knocking down a fence, but still conscious. He struggled to get up, but the silver wolf had already arrived in front of him, its fanged jaws across his body, and then slammed shut.

Blood trickled down between her teeth and melted into the dry sand. Lilly raised her head and slowly paced to the middle of the square, throwing the man's body to the ground.

"Become one of our subordinates, or be like him." The giant wolf grinned, his smile chilling, "You, have you thought about it?" ”

It is not alone in daring to resist. However, just like the swordsman, all the villagers who raised their weapons were still corpses. With the strength of mortals, there is not even the slightest possibility of resisting the attacks of the seventeen "demigods".

"Listen to September." Bai Li shouted in a thunderous voice, "Also, quickly take out all the delicious food, or I will eat you!" ”

This sentence seemed to become an outlet for catharsis, and the villagers who were still alive in the square scattered in a hurry, and soon piled all kinds of food in front of the huge white bear. Shiro lay down in front of the pile of food, sweeping around with a man-tall paw, sticking out his tongue from time to time to lick it.

Sure enough, the bear had no interest in conquest. Lily glanced at Bai Li, walked over the trembling group of clansmen, and bowed her head.

"Pack your bags, and before noon, let's go with us." The silver-white wolf's words were non-negotiable, "From now on, as long as you are alive, the Lugrand Forest...... This is your home. ”

She ignored the reactions of her people and turned to look out at the dense forest looming in the distance. It has been around for thousands of years and will continue to do so.

The man who swung the sword at her had a fair deal of courage. However, mere courage is just as worthless as mere ideas. Those who can control the future, change the world, and make everything move in the ideal direction -

Only strong enough, Lily thought.