[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-49":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},1620129,2087,"Chapter 49. Near Condell","bear-school-astartes-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>The sound of hooves pounding the earth is anything but pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when this strong and healthy warhorse carries a demon hunter weighing over one hundred and fifty kilograms and exuding killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from the sunny, joyful knight parade depicted by minstrels, the formidable and armored Lann is tall and sturdy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black warhorse beneath him stands at a shoulder height of one point six meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a combination charging along the narrow country roads of Velen almost conjures up images of War Ghosts and Ghost Knights from the terrifying tales that circulate around the countryside—Wild Hunt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I must remind you once again—please remain calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentos no longer engaged in idle banter at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, it would prefer Lann started humming a tune or hugging a jar of honey, feeding himself like a bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fueled by rage, carrying all his gear, to face off against at least dozens of cruel cannibals... it’s too reckless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"reckless\" here doesn’t refer to whether he can win the fight; Mentos has some confidence in both Lann and himself in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they are just a bunch of criminals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lack the discipline, vigilance, and skills of a professional army for killing and scouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their large numbers, paired with a loose organizational structure, are themselves a point of vulnerability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as a good plan is made and the enemy is thoroughly scouted, even inefficient assassinations can dismantle the organization after eliminating a dozen members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lann, a disbanded organization means it’s not \"dozens of swords against one sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But rather dozens of \"one sword against one sword\" battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adversaries have neither renowned knights nor warriors; a demon hunter isn’t likely to lose to ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly worries Mentos now is Lann’s mental state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Executing a precise plan requires a calm executor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mental curve chart it devised, Lann’s emotional curve is currently very steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Steadily maintaining at the peak level!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m very calm, Mentos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s stable voice interrupted the intelligent voice inside his brain; he reiterated once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am very calm now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentos fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bio-intellect has only the authority to guide and remind, but not to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, with Lann’s advancement in educational authority towards becoming an erudite adult member of the Human Union, its role as a learning assistant device will further be ceded to Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has already performed the duties of a bio-intellect; the rest is to follow orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea breeze brought in clouds from the sky, and the air began to carry an earthy scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velen is going to rain again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on the demon hunter’s body with its superior endurance, Lann’s continuous ride was only limited by Bopai’s recovery speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, riding from Auridon to the region of Condell mentioned by Willis takes two to three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Lann and the nearly breathless Bopai spent just less than a full day to reach the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden forty-eight hours for rescuing lost children felt like a noose of execution tightening in Lann’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with every passing moment, this \"noose\" kept tightening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was anxious, but he also desperately controlled his urgent mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anxiety were useful, the world wouldn’t have so many nonsensical happenings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, Bopai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff huff-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann pulled the reins on horseback, slowing down the near-exhausted warhorse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently patted Bopai’s side, feeding it a carrot while keenly scanning his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coastal, hilly terrain... hmm, just around here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feature can be summarized as a small hill protruding from the seabed above the sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon connecting with the mainland, it became categorized as hilly terrain—a small village with only a few households established at the highest point on the mountaintop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village is Condell, reportedly conducive to flower planting due to the soil and climate; hence, its primary economic source is various flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from afar, Lann could see the large patches of vibrant colors on the slopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevation difference between the village and the horizon is roughly fifty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty meters doesn’t sound like much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the marvel of geology and topography is undeniable—in this fifty-meter span are valleys, gullies, ravines, and streams... the complex terrain harbors many secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget dozens to hundreds of people; even thousands scattered across this land could conceal themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willis’s dying guidance ends here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the area is indeed poor and remote, with too many mountaintops to count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Local inhabitants are not inclined to name each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Willis mentioned their encampment was \"near Condell,\" a vague statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even they themselves don’t know the name of the valley they are in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder a group of wandering cannibals camped here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s eyes slightly narrowed as he dismounted and led Bopai forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general direction is correct; whether he can find them now depends on his skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, both Lann and Mentos have some confidence in their abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight tilt of his head, Lann deeply inhaled the air filled with the sea’s scent due to its proximity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extraordinary sensory system of the demon hunter began to operate, making the world twist and become colorful in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sea smell, earthy smell, feces... it’s from beasts, not humans, nor horses or hunting dogs. Stay calm, focus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This non-specific scent detection will yield lots of chaotic, useless information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his inner anxiety, Lann managed to discern each trace under astonishing emotional control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The scent of firewood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His slightly luminous cat eyes abruptly widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condell is the only settlement of humanity here on the surface; they live atop the mountain, and the scent of cooking doesn’t reach here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velen recently had showers but no thunderstorms, hence unlikely caused by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone is living outdoors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the only answer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann guided Bopai forward, following the scent he detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This excellent warhorse wouldn’t be able to run shortly; besides, he needed to replenish the long ride’s consumed stamina while walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon hunter’s resilience is good, his stamina recovers quickly. Yet Lann didn’t want to confront unknown opponents with half strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooves made \"clatter clatter\" sounds, and the loosely placed miscellaneous items in the saddlebag shuffled along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the young demon hunter stepped into a makeshift camp with a traveler-like demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling it a camp is a stretch—it was merely a tarpaulin propped up by several wooden sticks, with a few storage boxes and packages inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fire pit was set in the vacant space in front of the tarp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s brows furrowed, then relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the cannibals’ camp; although they pitched the tent inconspicuously, it was more for wind protection than evading humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the current situation, even an additional inquiry is beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann didn’t pause his steps and walked directly toward the small camp.\u003C\u002Fp>",1125,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.661Z",1,"novelbin.me","11de6ba7826c51e189041d343feb23a9dd9fbbcce8b8b447dfbbeb74b2374fc2","bear-school-astartes-chapter-50","bear-school-astartes-chapter-100",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]