The Ultimate Evolution - Chapter 289

Chapter 289

Faced with Reef's questioning, Sheyan released a breath and replied .

"Brother, our goal is to survive not to explore . That arrowhead wouldn't simply appear for no reasons here, most probably it was left while the hunter was pursuing a certain prey . Moreover, the direction it was shot at was towards the mountain top . If we headed up instead, it seems that we may avoid conflict with the orcs below, but it may mean encountering that fearsome arrow guy . I don't reckon that he would welcome us with amicable arms, and invite us for steak and wine . "

Reef being enlightened, immediately took the lead in rushing down . Upon seeing their prey not escaping but rushing towards them, the orcs roared ecstatically as they raised their weapons; stomping their thick legs ahead . Who knew, after the first human arrived and counter roared at them furiously instead, the surrounding dried leaves spiralled about chaotically, as the 4 brutal orcs felt their feet not responding to their mind . Their sky spun and earth revolved*, unable to proceed a single step and could only fume in anger as they watched their prey escape .

(TN: Feeling tremendously giddy)

Sheyan's agility was 28 points and Reef's was probably 30 points . Apart from physique it was his second main attribute, hence they easily dodged and fled . Actually his attribute composition had a different tune playing towards the same skill as Sheyan . Sheyan relied on perceptive sensing for any forewarning, while Relf concentrated his agility to dodge and evade . As they frantically sprinted forward, Sheyan even drank from his soul equipment to increase his movement speed . Naturally, they easily tossed the orcs far behind .

They followed the ridge line downhill . The intervals between trees inside the spruce forest widened up, providing a suitably safe environment for them . If it was a densely packed forest, those countless shrubs and vines would certainly pose a huge problem . The two sprinted speedily leaving dried leaves scattering in their tracks, as they continued to advance swiftly along the nearly dried up valley .

Their principle was this - As long as there was a distinct route, they wouldn't take it . That was probably trampled out by orcs . Although the occasional tumbled boulders blocked their path, but as contestants, they easily made it through them .

In this situation, Reef was obviously faster than Sheyan, even if there wasn't a concrete pathway for them . Sheyan carefully observed Reef's motion patterns . He discovered they were simple and relied on quick-witted intuition; easily analyzing the eccentric terrain and obstacles, finding cracks amidst the thick undergrowth and continued forward .

After asking, Sheyan finally understood . Actually, Reef's basic footwork had already reached lvl 7 . Moreover, he selected the option of not having his speed affected by nasty terrains (Desert, swamps . . . ) . No wonder it seemed like he couldn't catch up to Reef .

Even though their bodies were digitized, long extended periods of sprinting still came at a cost; that was their HP would slowly decline . Hence after determining they had shrugged off those pursuing orcs, they two slowed down their pace and drank some water to replenish their physique .

The Misty Mountains valley wasn't like the mountain ridges above, it didn't only possess seasoned lofty trees that acclimatized to the higher altitude and harsh temperature . Because of the humidity from the water source and sunlight, the banks grew shrubs and vegetation . Sheyan observed a layer of hazy dust covering these vegetations, it was like the malicious aura of the orcs had polluted them . Suddenly, Reef halted his steps, and took guard . The shrubs ahead suddenly shook, before a nimble figure leapt out .

A slender and alluring maiden . Apart from the grass weaved around her chest, her upper body was stark naked . A red moon was painted onto her left arm, carrying an exquisite bow behind her, a mildly yellow grass necklace strung across her neck, wearing a makeshift hide skirt . She was holding onto a dusty black wooden spear, and had a pair of beautifully toned legs . Sheyan couldn't resist the urge to check her out . Her skin was fair, her lips tightly pursed . Even though she seemed young, she gave off a fresh and determined temperament .

Her sharp pointy ears finally betrayed her race . Her pointy ears were linked to her temperament, giving off an immature freshness . Even though it was winter, an ordinarily undried green leaf necklace slung around this elf's neck, weaved with branches and leaves . Sheyan and Reef sensed a natural energy emitting from that leaf necklace, it was obviously not an ordinary accessory .

The elf maiden didn't expect the suddenly appearance of two uninvited guest . She was like a startled deer as she retreated a step backwards, executing a battle stance . After affirming the two ahead weren't hostile, she suspiciously asked .

"Humans? What are you doing here at the Misty Mountains?"

Reef respectfully stepped forward, placing his left hand against his chest as he humbly bow and spoke .

"Heir of the virtuous spring goddess, please accept his Gondor human's sincerity and fellowship . "

The elf maiden loosened her breath, anxiously glancing backwards as she hastily replied .

"We must leave now . The demons are catching up . "

As she spoke, she started to lead the way . Sheyan and Reef glanced at each other . They were both completely unfamiliar with the Misty Mountains, running aimlessly about like a headless housefly . Why not follow this elf maiden who was seemingly familiar with the terrain .

Besides, the dangers in Misty Mountains were not limited to the orcs . There were still golems, shape shifting beasts, evil slimes, and the inescapable departed souls . Any of those creatures were immensely powerful, and there were probably legendary creatures lurking around .

From their current perspectives, at least they could still deal with the orcs through brute force or strategy (Fleeing) . But if they encountered any other creatures, even fleeing may not be a possibility . As the elf maiden sprinted with them, she suddenly grabbed against the air; as though there was something there . She then sniffed her palm, finally stopping as she patted her chest .

"The winds are telling me, we have lost those filthy demons for now"

Sheyan tried to summon for Jinkuang, but realized he couldn't do so; but this was only to be expected . If Jinkuang could surface, the advantages Sheyan received were too ridiculous . Furthermore, the nightmare realm probably felt whatever loot that goblin acquired here, would be hard to retrieve back .

At present, Reef who was borne of european nobility and well versed in medieval culture, was already getting along well with the elf maiden named, Mist Melody . He easily discovered that this innocent maiden hailed from Rivendell, the last elvish shelter to the east of the Misty Mountain ocean . She had ventured out far away from Rivendell in search of certain tree seeds, she accidentally encountered hostile orcs .

Sheyan and Reef also realized from her, recently these orcs had suddenly turned much more violent and even learned how to cooperate with each other . They had started to explore the Misty Mountains, contaminating the area . They even assaulted other creatures, and some Rivendell elves who had probed deep into the Misty Mountains had been kidnapped; nobody knew where they were taken .

Because of that, the furious elves from Rivendell had dispatched an investigation squad, but the sheer quantity of orcs were overwhelming . Although they weren't a match for the investigating elves, they could flee in all directions . When the elves mobilize a huge team, the orcs easily dug a tunnel into the ground; the elves who were lacking in numbers and didn't possess capabilities for a drawn out battle, were unable to pursue and round up the orcs . Hence, their efforts to annihilate them were futile . Thus, the elders could only warn the elves not to go too far from Rivendell . However, Melody had found several precious seeds, while following the trail she got careless and left the boundaries of Rivendell . Finally she was forced here by the orcs .

Sheyan and Reef called themselves adventurers, seeing out dwarves here in the Misty Mountains . They planned to purchase some rare minerals like Black Iron, Secret Silver and other rare gems, in hopes of making a profit from selling them . Instead, they got ambushed by orcs after getting lost . With such an ambiguous half-hearted explanation, the innocent elf maiden didn't hold a thread of suspicion . After they rested for a while, Melody continued to lead the way, occasionally detouring around several orcs and other magical beasts; so far, they met with no dangers . If it had been just Sheyan and Reef, they would have incurred a calamitous trouble long ago .

The trio continued to infiltrate through the valley . The sky was still polluted with lead colored gloomy clouds, but the light rays were turning brighter . Thin shadows formed against the shrubs, the atmosphere still pure and cold . The chilling rigidity permeated their lungs with every breath, capturing the subtle freshness of the vegetation . According to Melody, they were approaching Rivendell soon .