Chapter 15 The Bear Chief
The towering ironwood trees stood tall, and the midday sun shone through their dense foliage, casting dappled light and shadow on the young red iron dragons.
"My lord, subduing the Earth Bear pack will allow you to gain a foothold in the wilderness more quickly."
"Mobel said in a gruff voice."
Galos scrutinized the fawning bear before him, its tail lightly patting the ground as it pondered.
Mobel's proposal, seemingly out of loyalty, actually concealed his own selfish motives.
—It wants to use its own hands to get rid of the old bear and take its place as the leader of the bear pack.
After all, it hasn't undergone the transformation of the dragon vein.
For such family members, loyalty is also tied to self-interest.
Galos, however, did not take this seriously.
Sometimes, relatives with desires and selfish motives are easier to control and manipulate, while those without desires are more likely to betray.
Moreover...
All intelligent beings have selfish desires and seek their own interests.
Galos could accept Mobel's little scheme.
It was willing to follow me, and the reason it didn't run away when I left was because it felt that following me would lead to a brighter future and a broader prospects.
but.
Appropriate tapping is also necessary.
The bear in front of me looks honest and simple, with a kind face, but it is actually quick-witted and intelligent, much smarter than its dragon siblings.
"You are my first companion. Once I have subdued the bears, I will entrust them all to your management."
Garros smiled faintly, then uttered words that made Mobel's face turn pale with joy.
"Thank you for your trust, Dragon Lord. I will guarantee their loyalty and live up to your expectations!"
The bear's eyes were bright, and it thumped its chest loudly.
"but."
Galos suddenly changed the subject, his gaze turning cold, and said in a low voice, "You want management rights? I can give them to you, but you will need to bear the corresponding responsibilities."
"If the bears show the slightest resistance or betrayal towards me, I will break your legs first."
Mobel's bear ears twitched, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
"Um... Great Dragon Lord, I suddenly don't want to be the leader of the bear pack anymore. After you subdue them, I can live with them as equals."
Mobel scratched his head and said with a smug grin.
“The bear pack still needs a leader, and I’ve already decided on you. This is not something to be discussed.”
Galos concluded the matter.
Mobel wore a bitter expression, his mind in turmoil. On one hand, he was afraid of being punished for making management mistakes, and on the other hand, he harbored ambitions to become the leader of the bear pack.
When it was discovered that it was secretly flirting with a female bear cub, and was beaten to the point of near death by its father and thrown out like trash, it swore that it would take back what it had lost and possess all the female bears.
Ten years in Lingdong, ten years in Lingxi, never underestimate a young bear's poverty!
Ambition ultimately overshadowed fear.
"Thank you for your trust, it would be my honor."
Mobel lowered his head and said in a low voice.
As the sun slowly slanted westward, it gradually sank into the embrace of the distant mountains, and night replaced the dim sunset, stretching as far as the eye could see and obscuring the sky.
In the thick darkness of night, the red iron dragon stretched its wings and soared through the clouds high in the sky. The wind whipped through its huge and powerful wings, making a rustling sound as it flapped.
Not long after.
Galos hovered above the mountain ridge, gazing down at the landscape.
A mountain range covered with coniferous forests came into view. The coniferous trees were numerous and lush, while the mountains were somewhat low and not particularly tall.
This is the habitat of bears.
Galos circled in the sky, his gaze sweeping over the mountains and coniferous forests inch by inch. He soon discovered an unnatural clearing at the foot of the mountain, along with many dark caves—the dens of the bears.
Although it was already late at night, the bears were not resting in their den.
Bears that resemble Mobel are on the open ground in front of the cave.
They scratch themselves by rubbing against the rocks, or lie on the ground to nap, or sharpen their teeth with sharp stones. There are also four or five bear cubs chasing and playing with their short legs.
And among these violent bears.
One of them was particularly tall and strong.
Its shoulder height exceeds ten meters, its arms are thick and strong, and its waist is thick and round, like a small bear-shaped mountain. Just sitting on the ground, it exudes a sense of danger.
In terms of size, this bear far surpasses Garus.
Moreover, its fur color is unlike that of a typical earth bear. In addition to its deep yellow, rock-like fur, it also has some dark red fur, which looks like flames flickering when the wind blows.
This bear seems to possess both Earth and Fire types.
Its identity is quite obvious—it is the leader of the Violent Bears.
Life Level Detection Technique!
A glint of light flashed in Garros's black dragon eyes as he gazed at the leader of the bears.
Health Level: 10
At the same time, the level 10 Bear Chief seemed to sense something. He suddenly raised his head and looked up at the night sky. His gaze pierced through the clouds and precisely locked onto Garos.
roar!
Standing up, the bear leader's fur bristled, making him appear even stronger, and he roared to the sky with a deep, thunderous roar.
It discovered the existence of the Red Iron Dragon.
As the roar rang out, the bear cubs seemed to receive some kind of signal, and one by one, under the protection of their mother, they ran back to their den.
The entire bear pack went on high alert.
"The level 10 Berserker Bear Leader has a more acute sense of perception than any monster I've encountered before."
Galos circled in the sky, gazing down at the bear herd below, weighing his options in his mind.
So far, the highest-level ferocious beast or monster that Garos has hunted is level 8.
Among them are strong and weak. The weak ones cannot even withstand a single blow from Garus, while the strong ones can entangle with him for a short time and leave him with a minor injury.
The next level up are level 9 and level 10 ferocious beasts and monsters.
Galos has never touched it.
While life level cannot fully measure combat power, it is still a valuable reference.
On average, each life level will see a significant increase. Creatures with low life levels are not necessarily weak, but those with high life levels are definitely not to be trifled with. The higher the life level, the stronger the creature.
Level 10. This is the average level that 25-year-old Honglong possesses.
Of course, a level 10 red dragon is far stronger than an Earth Bear, but this level, comparable to a teenage red dragon, also shows that the Bear Leader is a powerful monster.
Garos wasn't entirely confident in defeating the level 10 Berserker Bear Leader.
If it comes down to a fight, we might win in the end.
However, injury is almost inevitable, and it may be quite serious.
In fact, severe injuries can stimulate Galus's adaptive evolution, but the risks are very high. He has no backing and no way out. If he encounters a powerful enemy while he is injured, he will be in an extremely dangerous situation.
There are too many dangers in the Sel wilderness.
Powerful monsters and ferocious beasts abound, along with armies stationed by various countries of the Lorthen Federation.
Even wild animals, which lack intelligence, know to avoid getting injured while hunting.
Compared to momentary excitement and danger, Galos prefers a more stable way of developing and growing, and to live longer. He is still young, only a seven-year-old dragon, and has great talent and a bright future. There is no need to be impatient.
"Now is not a good time; I'm not guaranteed a win."
"Let's wait a little longer, I'm about to break through to level 8."
Galos did not linger.
With a flap of his dragon wings, he quickly disappeared into the night.
Watching the dragons disappear into the distance, the bear chieftain also withdrew his gaze.
The bear showed no sign of seriousness or tension on its face. Instead of returning to its cave, it lay down in the open space in front of it and took a nap, appearing very relaxed.
Judging from Garros's size, it was just a tiny young dragon.
It's not afraid of young dragons, but if a young dragon dares to cause trouble here, it's just a matter of one bear paw. If the other party is courting death, it doesn't mind tasting the saltiness of dragon meat.
(End of this chapter)
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