[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-169":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1620249,2087,"Chapter 169. Anxious to die","bear-school-astartes-chapter-169",169,"\u003Cp>In the woods, there were no cries of birds or beasts; instead, one could hear the subtle friction of armor and steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nightfall now, and proper caravans, lords, and their guards should be resting at inns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King’s Road is a simple path; if you’ve traveled it a few times, you can generally ensure those on the road plan accordingly to find a cozy inn for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the people waiting here now, their identity goes without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd Stark heard Lann’s whispered orders, his exhausted eyes widened slightly, and the stern face seemed for a moment to want to turn to see the young man, to see if he was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Edd, being someone who had led soldiers in war, immediately suppressed his impulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved calmly past the five warriors behind him. The group seemed unnaturally about to turn around and go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Edd had reached the other end of the team, he suddenly shouted loudly without warning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retreat! Full speed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the previously calm hoofs flew, splattering mud and dirt clods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t just stand there, go quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was now at the end of the team, urging the dumbfounded five warriors. They soon came to their senses and together galloped towards the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s quick reaction was indeed effective; until the horses of the five soldiers had sped up, the front woods began to emit continuous \"swoosh\" sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, the group had already moved at least fifteen meters ahead, and their horses had taken precedence over the opponent in speeding up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the woods, there was a thick and brutal roar like that of a bear: \"Shoot arrows! You fools! Shoot arrows! Leave Edd Stark behind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann had heard that voice at a tournament; as Edd guessed, intercepting him was Demon Mountain Gregor Clegane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a trained knight, knowing this moment’s time difference was enough to make his horses unable to catch up with the opponents. So he simply started shooting arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lann heard ’shoot arrows,’ he immediately released the Quen Rune with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dim golden magic shield under the night appeared as the reflection of a torch, not attracting attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sparse arrows cut through the air, shrouding the group of galloping riders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main targets were concentrated on the leading Edd, while others aimed at the back of Lann’s rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s magic power had long surpassed his former teacher, Bordeaux; the Quen Rune in the face of arrows barely held a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Lann blocked all three or four arrows, and his Quen Rune still had strength left, not shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter’s eyes narrowed slightly, estimating the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the number of arrows, there were about twenty enemies, indeed a small troop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Edd has at least dashed forty meters ahead, riding on an unstable horse; even a modern rifle would need some skill to hit, let alone mere arrows... Damn it!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whinnying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Lann slightly relaxed for a moment, an arrow shot along a parabolic trajectory, crossing above Lann’s field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then directly stabbed into the hind leg of Edd’s horse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had struck the thick muscle of the horse’s rump, the horse might run even faster in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hurting a leg during a run...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann even swore heavily in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What level of archer is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd’s horse veered directly, rolling on the ground. Luckily Edd, a veteran of the battlefield, sensed something was wrong the moment the horse got hit and immediately pulled his leg out of the stirrups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t entangled into the rolling horse’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, he was momentarily dizzy, even sounds had an echo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann at the back of the team felt a bit of a headache immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd was the most important in the whole team; if he was shot down, it was meaningless for others to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well shot!\" That thick bear-like voice boasted behind, \"Sweetmouth, when I take Edd’s head, you will get a huge prize!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, exceptionally heavy hoofbeats sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knight who could match Lann’s strength was charging!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clear the way!\" With the hoofbeats closing in, Lann shouted to the five befuddled warriors ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several horses passed closely by the dazed Duke of the North on the ground; Lann leaned sideways on the saddle, about to grab the man directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his vision blurring, Edd still stretched out his arm, trying to quickly grab Lann’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as they were about to succeed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sweetmouth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sonorous voice behind roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then came a slightly sharp response, tinged with confidence and cruel glee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"whoosh,\" a swift arrow flew out from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was now holding onto the saddle with one hand, extending the other towards Edd, unable to deploy the Magic Seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly heard the arrow’s sound, even Mentos could sketch the arrow’s trajectory in his mind, but there was just no way to counter it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war horse let out a painful cry as an arrow lodged into Lann’s horse leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About a hundred kilograms of horse mass began to roll, but this time, it did not affect its rider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lann judged the landing point of the arrow, he had already leapt from the saddle, lightly jumping to Edd’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t appear as jumping off a falling saddle, rather it seemed merely like stepping down a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exceptionally heavy hoofbeats drew closer, along with shouts and chaos following the hoof sounds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, Lann simply narrowed his eyes, seeming indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand reached back, grasping the sword hilt. His handsome face was cold like frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was supposed to be a perfect attack response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could have lured the enemy to the camp, resolving them with minimal cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could have...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m somewhat angry.\" The clear sword blade was drawn out, shimmering like flowing water in the moonlight, Lann’s tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd shook his head, finally regaining his normal sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as he regained his sight, he discovered the young man in front of him, with cat-like eyes holding something chilling in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all are eager to die, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann now met the charging tall warhorse head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that war horse, whining excitedly, quieted down after a gaze exchange with those cat-like eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy’s horse was clad in scale-like armor, ordinary crossbow arrows wouldn’t pierce through to harm the warhorse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the enemy himself held a lance at least 3.5 meters long, Lann didn’t even have a shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive black knight on horseback showed his brutal and mocking eyes through the observation slit of his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the Demon Hunter extended his sword-free left hand forward, speaking calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Alder\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold white magical glow appeared in the night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expertly controlled compressed ground-striking shockwave swept over the horse’s hooves as if a magical horse-tripping cord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war horse armor could easily withstand crossbow bolts, but could not handle the horse-tripping cord during a charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the King’s Road in the dark, amidst the loud crash, there was now a horse with a broken neck.\u003C\u002Fp>",1190,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","e9ab4eb60a167901b342b106230bf862211d73495635d0e3f2a0890f9580760f","bear-school-astartes-chapter-170","bear-school-astartes-chapter-168",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]