[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-30":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},1620094,2087,"Chapter 30. Dunham’s Cannibalism Case","bear-school-astartes-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>When people first see the feline eyes of a Demon Hunter, they all seem to have the same reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gasp of surprise, followed by an effort to lean back and become vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then can normal conversation begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those around were all professional soldiers, naturally braver than ordinary farmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after a small commotion, peace was restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Demon Hunter?\" Philip huffed twice and spat to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These days are getting more chaotic, all sorts of messes are showing up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann didn’t react to his chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such are the times, sir. Let’s discuss our own suspicions instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philip signaled that he was listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m an outsider, Sergeant. I don’t know exactly where Dunham is, but Sir Viserad’s Raven’s Nest is about three days’ journey from here, so according to what you just said, Dunham is at least two and a half days’ journey from Raven’s Nest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man counted on his fingers for the soldiers around him to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The news of the murder spreads there, then you are sent to handle it, wouldn’t it take at least five days from the day the incident happened? As for us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s finger moved back and forth between himself and Bernie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was clear, the timing didn’t match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an obvious flaw, but interestingly, Lann didn’t detect the embarrassment of being pointed out a mistake on Philip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man frowned in thought for a while, then suddenly looked at Lann and said, \"A few days ago, a fellow like you was chased down and killed in Velen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I helped in that battle too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann didn’t intend to hide anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philip nodded upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as well, York is in the village too, let him come and recognize you. Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without giving them another chance to speak, eleven horsemen surrounded the two of them, heading towards the village a hundred meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Bernie seemed still shocked by the news he had heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann walked beside him, asking without any reservations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is Dunham?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was clear about his knowledge of Velen, he knew that people dying here and there was no big deal, so what was important was this place called Dunham.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleven horsemen, and it sounded like there were more personnel in the village, compared to Bordeaux’s chase, this was a serious matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enough to demonstrate the importance of this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not an important town, just a crossroads. But it’s a place where all the surrounding villages worship the Meretelli Goddess together... What kind of heartless bastard would desecrate such sacred ground?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernie muttered indignantly, seeming to momentarily forget the injury on his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lann also immediately realized that this matter was indeed not trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How should one describe Meretelli’s faith?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s put it this way, even the King’s Personal Guard, if he dares to harm a single hair of a Priestess in any of the Meretelli Temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then by nightfall, we could see his body hanging from the locust tree at the crossroads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wouldn’t be an act of malicious revenge, but caused purely by public resentment, and even the King would have to bow his head and acknowledge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meretelli’s faith is the belief of every lady in the northern kingdoms, this Goddess’s faith never meddles in political, power, or interest struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply spreads its teachings of mercy and peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this very lack of contention creates the unparalleled influence of Meretelli’s faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because every woman who believes in Her has multiple identities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daughter, mother, wife... even a king has a mother! Even a bandit wants a wife!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you want to harm Meretelli’s faith?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you must be ready for how you’re going to die, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Viserad clinging to law enforcement during the Auridon carriage race to do the King’s cousin a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murder case that happened at the site of faith in Dunham was indeed a major event that would incite panic and anger in the Velen region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only that, kid.\" Philip, on horseback, took out a copper flask for a sip even over these few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not a simple murder case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to recall some unspeakable scene, after swallowing the wine in his mouth, his face continued speaking with difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The corpse of the victim... was partly eaten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eaten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s eyes narrowed slightly, but Bernie was at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it a beast or a monster that disturbed the scene? Damn it! In the past, everyone worshipped and prayed there, no monsters dared to approach Dunham!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monster? Ha, a monster would be better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philip took another sip, laughing sarcastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean... a human?\" Bernie widened his eyes, \"Are you saying it was eaten by a human?! The murderer on that sacred ground... is a cannibal?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, anyway, we didn’t see any signs of beasts or monsters nearby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are just soldiers, not scouts or trackers! You are not experts, you cannot jump to such conclusions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernie immediately argued, not to absolve the murderer, but as a refusal to believe that their faith’s sacred ground could be desecrated so severely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what surprised him even more was that Philip admitted it with glee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we’re good at cutting people, but in terms of traces and monsters, we’re not the experts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Lann joined the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Bernie, think about it, why would they waste so much time on us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philip chuckled and nodded straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s for you, Demon Hunter. You’re the expert on monsters. To be honest, we were originally just questioning every suspicious person routinely, but when you lifted your eyes, I knew I’d hit the jackpot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget whether you hit the jackpot, for now, I need to tend to my friend’s wound first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly covered the hundred-meter distance, dismounted, and entered the tavern, where four more soldiers in Temerian-issued armor sat at tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann saw the Long Halberd Soldiers he had met a few days ago, but he didn’t say anything for now, instead ordering a rye vodka.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such high-proof liquor in the tavern was served in a small glass that could be held entirely in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann poured it directly onto Bernie’s hand, prompting him to let out an \"ow\" of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another glass, mate.\" This was Philip shouting, \"Once we’ve cleaned out the debris in the wound, we’ll douse it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong man waved his hand behind him, prompting a soldier to shrug naturally and come over to help with the bandaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Lann turn, smiling and nodding at the Long Halberd Soldiers he had fought with before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought I’d have to go to Raven’s Nest to find you guys, didn’t expect to see you again so soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Long Halberd Soldier York didn’t bother with the odd looks from those around him; he clinked his beer mug against Lann’s empty cup, then gulped down his drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glug-glug-click! Haha, who would have thought things have become so chaotic? It wasn’t until I returned to Raven’s Nest that I learned someone dared do such a thing in Dunham.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with the Demon Hunter, York turned to face his superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sergeant, this is the Demon Hunter Master I’ve mentioned. A man of integrity and respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philip waved it off, rudely shouting for more drinks from the bartender, while York took a moment to whisper seriously to the young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it’s best not to tick off the Sergeant. His wife was recently found cheating, and he chopped up the lover to feed the dogs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"’Chopped up to feed the dogs’ literally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Literally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann clicked his tongue slightly, ordered another rye vodka, and clinked glasses with York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the heads-up. No wonder in the beginning, he looked ready to find any excuse to beat us up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1304,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.661Z",1,"novelbin.me","020092cd41475cea73402e3fb62d8a2ccb987abe427d64f59aa45a0061b4fdca","bear-school-astartes-chapter-85","bear-school-astartes-chapter-84",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]