The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 171

After the celebration and everyone had retired to their sleeping quarters, the shaman stood in front of the fire and watched the ashes of the two decapitated heads.

He was in deep thoughts, wondering why it became so easy for them to enter the invisible barrier way back in the forest? Indeed why? It’s so easy for them to attack the hut and kill the enemies.

Why is that?

Something is wrong!

Why is it that there was no opposition? Well, the wolf did fight valiantly but died in the end. As for the girl, she can only scream in agony and heartbreak after seeing her beloved man defeated in the end.

That’s it!

Too easy…

They did not even use their power!

He scratches his head. He was about to inform the leader that something is not right – but everyone was happy after killing the couple for revenge. That prevented him from blurting the truth that there’s something not right with what transpired last night.

Well, the only way to prove that his suspicion was wrong, he has to go back to the forest tomorrow and see if the ashes of the ruined hat were still there.

If he sees the ashes, the remains of the destruction then everything that occurred last night is indeed a reality, not just an illusion created by someone quite capable.

He went to the direction of his hut to retire for the night.

Meanwhile…

Up in the air, the figure in a black cloak vanished from the area after seeing the shaman enter his hut.

…

The following day.

The loved-up couple woke up, feeling refreshed, smiling at each other.

“Good morning, my love!” Sabrina said and kissed his jaw.

Rhett grinned and kissed her back on her lips. “Good morning, sunshine! Did you dream of me in your sleep last night?” he asked.

Sabrina shook her head. “No. But you’re always in my mind and heart. I love you so much! I won’t last a day without you!” she blurted and ended up giggling.

“Awww, I’m so flattered, my love! Thank you so much for loving me, I love you too!” Rhett said and enveloped her in a sweet embrace.

Sabrina basked in Rhett’s love, so sweet, so intoxicating. She’s willing to spend her whole life with him by his side, only if she had a choice. A flicker of sadness crossed her eyes for a moment, good thing, Rhett didn’t see it. She quickly hides her sadness and enjoys his warmth once again.

A few minutes later.

The couple finally left the bed and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast together.

Meanwhile…

The shaman finally reached the area, he emerged from the woods. Then he picked up a log from the ground and threw it towards the space in front of him where the invisible barrier used to be.

Nothing happens…

The log just fell to the ground.

Confident that the deadly barrier was no longer in place, he walked casually towards the location of the hut, wanting to know if everything that occurred last night was just an illusion or reality.

He scanned the surrounding area and didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. He continues advancing towards the location of the hut.

When he arrived there…

He saw the ruins of the hut just like how it looked last night. Not fully convinced yet, he went closer and picked up the ashes, inspecting them in his hands. They’re real ashes!

He nodded his head. The ruins are indeed real! Not just an illusion!

Good! He was pleased with what he saw on the ground and felt between his hands.

His troubled mind was finally laid at rest. He looked at the ruins one last time, then left the area going back to the village in high spirit.

Up in the air.

The guardian was following the shaman in his invisible form. He followed him back to his village and then he returned to the forest.

The guardian was mulling about the whole thing.

The gray wolves want revenge for their fallen comrade and killing the couple is the only thing that can appease their anger, at the same time it can give them proper closure.

That’s why he created the illusion, allowing them to experience the sweet feelings of attaining revenge so that they all can move on from the pain and anger that they have experienced in the last few days.

He refused to kill any more gray wolves because in his previous life he had a soft spot for gray wolves. In another time and another life he had a relationship with a gray female wolf, she’s wonderful and loving, very good to him. But sadly, their relationship didn’t last long.

In her honor, he refused to kill more gray wolves.

The fake illusion was a better alternative than killing the wolves. He hoped they wouldn’t come back anymore.

Sighing, he left the forest and went to Laswich Mountain to check the women’s situation there.

He received an order from the medallion to get himself involved in the affairs of the women and extend his help whenever they needed one.

Two more days to go! He and Sabrina can finally start their training. He was looking forward to finishing the training so that he can finally pursue his personal interest and live his life according to his will.

A few minutes later.

He finally arrived at the hut. The women have created an invisible barrier that he was successfully able to pass through easily, as easy as 123. Sighing, he entered the house passing through the closed door. He found the women talking in the living room, he made his presence visible to them.

The two women were surprised when the guardian suddenly materialized in the middle of the room.

“How are you ladies?” the guardian asked casually.

“We’re fine,” Azere replied.

Olga looked at the guardian, trying to see his face that was concealed by the hood that he was wearing on his head. “Guardian, thank you so much for saving my life!” she gushes in a heartfelt tone.

“Don’t mention it,” the guardian responded. “I just want to say that the barrier you have set around Laswich Mountain is very weak. I was able to pass through it without any difficulties,” he commented casually.

The women looked at each other for brief seconds

“We design it that way,” Azere replied.

The guardian’s brows knitted together in confusion. “Why is that?” he asked ‘coz he can’t see the point why the ladies would make a weak barrier to protect themselves and the entire mountain.

“Yeah, it’s our intention,” Olga seconded.

“Oh… I see… care to tell me why?” Dimitri asked.

Azere took a deep breath. “It’s a trap we made for the supreme witch and his men. We’re expecting them to arrive any moment to attack us,” she explained.

“So, do you girls know what you’re doing? You already have a plan ready-?” Dimitri inquired.

“Yes, we have!” the women answered in chorus.

Dimitri saw the confident expression on the women’s faces. “Great! So, I’ll just have to stay on the sideline and eat my popcorn while watching the live show?”

The women nodded their heads in confirmation.

“Yeah, just enjoy the show. We will try to make it entertaining for you to watch,” Olga said, smiling smugly.

Dimitry smirked, shaking his head. What are these women up to?

Azere looked at the guardian. “Can we see your face?” she asked.

Dimitri smiled and shook his head. “Nah. I can’t reveal my face, it’s part of the mystery,” he said jokingly, refusing their request to see his face.

The women looked at each other in amusement.

“Okay, fine,” Azere shrugged. “By the way, did you already find Aston’s whereabouts?” she asked.

Dimitri shook his head. “Not yet. I got busy with the couple’s safety last night so I haven’t started my search with Aston,” he replied.

A frown appeared on Azere’s face. “Oh, why? Did something bad happen to the couple?” she asked worriedly.

“Well, nothing extreme. It’s just the wolves who want to take revenge on the couple because their comrades have fallen in my hands. No need to worry because the couple is safe and I have already taken care of the problem last night,” Dimitri elaborated further. No need to inform them of the details.

“Good to hear that,” Olga said.

“Why don’t you bring the couple here so that we can stay in one place?” Azere suggested.

“Good idea!” Olga agreed.

Dimitri shook his head. “Nah! As I said before, the couple is currently in their honeymoon stage. Let’s give them space to enjoy each other without the presence of another,” he refused the suggestion.

“Okay, as you say so,” Azere murmured.

“I hope you don’t take it to heart,” Dimitri spoke.

Azere smiled and said, “None at all!”

“Alright, I’ll do some investigating around the White Coven Castle. Maybe I can find Aston in that place,” Dimitri said.

“Thank you for your help,” the two women said in unison, feeling grateful for his willingness to help them.

Dimitri nodded his head and vanished from the room in the blink of an eye.

After the guardian left.

Olga’s eyes were shimmering. “Wow, the guardian is such a darling!” she gushes.

Here we go again! Azere rolled her eyes. “Don’t tell me you have a crush on the guardian?” she teased her.

Olga’s face went tomato red. “Oh, no! That’s impossible! He’s out of my league!” she said, giggling.

Azere smiled in amusement.

After a while, the seriousness of their situation settled back again in their consciousnesses.

“Let’s get ready mentally for the arrival of the enemies!” Azere said, wearing a serious expression on her face.

“Yes, of course!” Olga agreed.

Azere continued to wear a poker face. Although she was confident that their plan would work, however, a small window of failure and mistakes may still happen. “Alright, let’s discuss our plan again. We must make sure that nothing will go wrong when the enemies attack again!” she said in a grave voice.

“Okay,” Olga said and edged closer to Azere.

The women continue discussing their plan in a low voice.

Meanwhile…

Dimitri finally arrived at the White Coven Castle in his invisible form. One by one, he searched the rooms and floors to find Aston’s location.

He finally came to the underground basement. There, he sensed the fragment of Aston’s consciousness but he was nowhere to be seen.

‘Maybe they relocate him somewhere far from here,’ he mumbled to himself.

The basement has many rooms, he continues looking for Aston there.