The group stood frozen, their eyes locked on the wolves. There were total of nine wolf, eight of them were level 2 and 3 while the 1 elite crimson wolf was level 8.
The wolfs didn't directly attacked them, they merely stood there, watching them with an unnerving intensity.
Arcturus felt a shiver run down his spine as he tried to understand what was happening.
Arcturus and other were ready with their weapons drawn when suddenly the crimson elite wolf howled.
As if waiting for his command other wolfs sprung into action and attacked the group.
Aurelia fired arrow at the coming wolfs and hitting two of them while slowing others movements.
Arcturus and other met the wolf head on with their weapons. Roy used his axe and brute strength to send flying one wolf. Because of this skill [ warrior's might ]
His strength was increased by 50% at the cost of 30 mana for five minutes.
Amelia was using her short swords along with her skill [ Quick step] which increases her speed by 100% ant the cost of her 20 mana for 2 minutes to attack the wolfs.
Rita and Cain were also using their skills to which were quite useful in combat.
While this fight was happening crimson elite wolf was watching everything with the eyes of a predator. He was simply using these wolfs to make other party tired. But it was not intelligent enough to understand that he will be at a disadvantaged if other wolfs die.
After almost 3 minute of fighting arcturus and Roy killed 2 while others killed one wolfs each. The EXP received was distributed on contribution. So after killing everyone will be able to level up as it only required 100 EXP to level up to level 3.
As if waiting the fight to end crimson elite wolf also attack . It used it's superior agility to attack them . Aurelia used arrow to support while others took his attacks head on.
Their fight with crimson elite wolf latter over 5 minutes and the wolf was able to injure Roy and Amelia.
While the wounds were not serious they were able to heal wounds with health potions which they brought with them.
They also received a level up message telling them they now have one more stat point.
After fighting many animes their stamina was also running low so they set down while trying to recover.
As they were resting Amelia spoke startled "Look the bodies of wolf are shining this time instead of vanishing"
Others were also shocked seeing this " We received the information from node that there are different trials so maybe it's one of the trial "Riya said.
"Yeah it was mentioned that these trials appear randomly" Aurelia nodded.
Before their eyes bodies of wolfs started shining and were absorbed by the crystal on the pedestal.
When bodies were fully absorbed they tensed up as if waiting for something to happen.
Then a mechanical voice rang."Congratulations, adventurers,You can now challenge the crimson wolf trial. Complete the trial and claim the rewards. Rewards will be given according to contribution"
"This is only one time challenge so it will not appear again so it is advised to do your best and get the best rewards"
The group exchanged excited glances. What did this mean? What kind of trial lay ahead? And what was the reward?
Arcturus reached out to touch the crystal, and as he did, a small box materialized in front of him along with a portal.
Portal was crimson in color with it's ends being black.
Opening the box Inside, he found six vials of glowing liquid and a small note.
There tried to check the information of liquid through system but all they got.
[??? ]
So having no other option they could only read the note. "The liquid will grant you temporary invincibility for 5 minutes " the note read. "Use it wisely."
The group nodded, understanding the significance of the reward. They knew that the trial would be challenging, but with this reward, they might have a chance to succeed.
But as they turned to leave, they heard a voice echoing in their minds. "Please enter the portal when you are ready, remember if you don't enter the portal in 30 minutes the portal will disappear."
The group exchanged nervous glances. What lay ahead? What kind of challenges would they face? They knew that they had to be prepared, but they were ready to face whatever came their way.
After resting for 25 minutes With the reward in their inventory, the group set off towards the unknown, their hearts pounding with anticipation. They knew that the trial would be tough, but they were determined to emerge victorious.
As entered the portal, the air grew thick with an eerie fog. The group couldn't see more than a few feet in front of them, and the silence was oppressive.
Looking around they found themselves in what looks like a cave. All of them exchanged nervous glances amd gripping their weapons they started moving.
After moving for 5 minutes into the cave they head some noises.
"What's that?" Cain whispered, his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Arcturus focused his senses, trying to pinpoint the source of the sound. "I don't know, but it's coming towards us."
The group stood ready, their eyes fixed on the fog. What was coming towards them? Was it a monster, or something else entirely? They knew that they had to be prepared for anything.