Reborn as the Hero's Daughter

Chapter 271: Luring Tactics

Chapter 271: Luring Tactics I returned back to Michelle and the rest while carrying the dead Dusk Lizard in my hand. Seeing me carry a lizard made Michelle’s eyes sparkle in joy.

“Welcome back, Nicole! Is that tasty?” “That’s the first thing you say? Well, if we get rid of the poison, it’s not inedible I guess.” “So I can take it back to the orphanage as a gift?” “You should really be careful there, Cloud.”

The Poisonous Dusk Lizard needed some skill to deal with. It would be hard to do it with the orphanage sisters and children alone. It might be too much even for Finia.

“Even I don’t know where its poison glands are located exactly.” “I am knowledgeable about it. How about it, little Finia, this might be a good experience. Would you like to try preparing it?” “Huh, would that be alright?” “I mind not. It would be more convenient that way.” “Oh, you mean to lure the Fang Wolves?” “Indeed.”

Fang Wolves, being wolves, had very good noses. They would most likely sniff out the blood smell drifting in the air while Finia was butchering it and approach us. And even if they did not do it now, we could lure them by placing the meat somewhere.

While being impressed by his idea, I watched as the two started cutting the lizard.

“The two venom glands are here, deep in its throat, lined up vertically. Nicole, you came very close to cutting them, you know?” “It can’t be helped. How was I supposed to know.” “It would be better if you aim for the body next time. Now, let us remove the glands first. Push aside the skin around the hole Nicole made. Normally you would have to peel it off from the mouth all the way to the abdomen.” “Like this?” “Yes, now, avoid the throat muscles and get to the glands…”

Finia was butchering it with a serious expression while following Maxwell’s orders. His Life

No, it wasn’t a dog… But a wolf.

“Maxwell!?” “I am sorry. I was not being vigilant!” “Isn’t it too early for you to go so senile!”

That was a bit harsh, but even I was too focused on the Rock Hound and didn’t notice the approaching presence. You could say that was partly directed to myself and I took it out on Maxwell.

“It’s the Fang Wolf. Everyone, prepare for battle!”

Cloud set up his shield and stepped forward at my warning. Finia set up her swords and positioned herself next to him.

Michelle also nocked an arrow, while Letina set up her staff. Their prompt battle preparation didn’t fall behind even full-fledged Adventurers. They were the comrades that I trained myself. They would not get flustered by something of this level.

I positioned myself between them and pulled out my dagger.

Thus, just as we finished our setup, the Fang Wolf that easily massacred the Rock Hound shifted its killing intent towards their next prey — us.