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But the safety of many does not guarantee the safety of a few. As Mengdie and the blue wolf locked gazes, a grey wolf arrived belatedly, but clearly with reason.
In the light of the thunder, Mengdie could clearly see that the grey wolf was carrying something in its mouth. Upon closer inspection, it was a newborn infant!
"My child! My child——!!!"
A woman, in a panic, rushed forward, her eyes filled with chaos, seemingly oblivious to the threat of the wolves. The two nearest grey wolves turned to face the approaching woman, their cyan eyes fixed on her, ready to pounce...
"Sigh〜〜〜 The incantation is finally complete! Thank goodness for the rain. Water Curtain Barrier!"
Suddenly, the rain in front of the woman transformed into a translucent curtain of water, blocking her path. The grey wolves, wary of magic, did not immediately attack. In this brief moment, Nia, who had followed closely, rushed to the woman's side, preventing her from bypassing the water barrier. Then, Edward stepped forward, effectively restraining the woman.
"My child! Please... please save my child!!!"
The woman was crying out desperately.
Edward, along with Xiu, Nia, Father Cotton, and many villagers, stood about ten meters away from the wolf pack. With Mengdie surrounded and the infant in the jaws of danger, they had to act cautiously.
The blue wolf seemed to realize its advantage. It whimpered at the grey wolf, which obediently laid the crying infant in the rain at the blue wolf's feet. The blue wolf placed its right paw on the baby's swaddling clothes. Its blood-red eyes provocatively stared at Mengdie, as if to say, "If you don't surrender, this little human's life is over!"
Low growls emanated from the surrounding wolf pack. Nia, gripping her silver moon dagger, anxiously watched the scene unfold. If Xiu hadn't been holding her back, she might have charged forward. Edward's expression was also strained; his trembling sword reflected his worry for Mengdie, nearly breaking free from Father Cotton's restraint to rush forward.
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The rain continued to fall...
The fire in the village was slowly extinguishing.
Under the flashing lightning, the blood-red eyes of the blue wolf provocatively gazed at the young girl.
And that girl...
Showed a hint of a compassionate smile...
"You must all be very hungry, right?"
Mengdie removed her gloves and tucked them into her chest. She opened her arms, without any combat stance, and took a slow step towards the blue wolf...
The blue wolf and the rest of the pack, baring their teeth, watched the girl warily.
Mengdie's gaze gently swept over the wolves. Each of them seemed thin and underfed, their stomachs hollowed in. The ribs wrapped in their fur were clearly visible under the lightning, especially the blue wolf, whose belly was clearly emaciated beneath its fierce red eyes.
Mengdie shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with deeper pity. She looked at the infant under the blue wolf's paw, who was barely clinging to life, and then extended her right hand upwards.
"Nia, give me the dagger."
"Yes, Sister Mengdie!!!"
Hearing Mengdie's request for a weapon, Nia was visibly pleased. She skillfully threw the silver moon dagger, which carved a beautiful arc in the night sky and was caught precisely by Mengdie.
But then, something unexpected happened that left Nia and everyone else baffled—
"Shush!"
The silver moon dagger swiftly sliced across Mengdie's arm. With just a light cut, a piece of flesh from Mengdie's left arm fell to the ground. Pain flashed across her face, and under the rain, it was clear to see that the wound on her arm had reached the bone!
"Mengdie?!"
"Miss Mengdie!!"
"Sister Mengdie!!!"
Mengdie ignored her companions' calls. Enduring the pain and pale-faced, she picked up the piece of flesh from the ground and staggered towards the blue wolf, sitting in front of it.
"Here, eat."
Her slender fingers held the blood-streaked flesh. The blue wolf, initially filled with murderous intent, now looked perplexed. Hesitant about the flesh offered to its mouth, it stepped back, its expression growing more alert.
The bright red blood mixed with the pouring rain, streaming relentlessly down Mengdie's left arm. The sight made Edward extremely anxious. He raised his sword and shouted, "Mengdie! What are you doing?! You're far stronger, faster, and more skilled than these wolves, just kill them!!!"
After several shouts, Mengdie remained unresponsive. Unable to bear it any longer, Edward, sword in hand, was about to rush forward.
"Edward, don't come here."
Suddenly, the pale-faced Mengdie spoke, stopping the charging Edward in his tracks.
"Not just Edward, but everyone, I hope you all stay put! I'll handle this!"
After speaking, the girl turned back, showing a pale smile to everyone. She placed the flesh in front of the blue wolf and weakly stepped back two paces.
The blue wolf's teeth were still bared, its paw on the infant unrelenting. After seeing Mengdie step back, it cautiously approached the piece of flesh, sniffed it, and after confirming there was nothing unusual, opened its huge mouth and swallowed the flesh.
"Awooo——!!!"
After eating the meat, the blue wolf's eyes remained vigilant, and its paw on the infant showed no sign of loosening.
"Indeed... it doesn't seem enough, does it?"
Mengdie's smile reappeared on her face. She transferred the dagger to her left hand and raised her right arm. With a swift motion, another piece of flesh was sliced off. The blood flowing out became even more uncontrollable.
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