My Hogg Couldn't Be This Cute

The sound came out of nowhere, and even when it did, Landen still couldn't find its source. That is, until an object he had mistaken for a rock moved when it was about ten meters away from him.

Even so, Landen still couldn't figure out if the other party had been there all along, or if it really was just a rock that the system had altered at that moment.

The Minotaur Butler in front was even more drenched in cold sweat. He didn't know how the other party had arrived. All he knew was that if the other party hadn't moved and deliberately revealed its presence, he still wouldn't have found it. He couldn't imagine what would have happened if the other party hadn't moved but had instead launched a surprise attack directly at Landen. At this distance, he wouldn't have been able to block it, and Landen wouldn't have been able to dodge!

Watching the figure slowly emerge from the darkness, Landen patted the Minotaur Butler's shoulder to signal he was okay and asked, "Old Niu, have you heard of this Riverclaw Lord?"

The Minotaur Butler returned to Landen's side, but closer this time. Hearing Landen's question, he couldn't help but shake his head. He had never heard of such a title, neither when he was still in the Surface World nor later when he came to the Underworld.

The figure had now walked to within five meters of Landen. It crouched slightly, and though its voice was cold, it sounded respectful. "Hogg, leader of the Riverclaw Jackalmen, greets the Lord."

"Mm, hello, wait..." Landen nodded, but before his head could fully return to its original position, he froze. In the next moment, he exclaimed with utter astonishment, "You... you said your name was what? Hogg?"

"Yes, my Lord, my name is Hogg!" the reply was incredibly certain.

"Hogg, you're Hogg, how can you be Hogg..." Landen seemed not to have heard the answer, still in a state of utter confusion.

Hogg...

Stormwind City...

Azeroth...

World of Warcraft...

Alright, if Degang could become the current Landen, then it wasn't impossible for Comrade Hogg, that big boss who used to brutally slaughter low-level Alliance players outside Stormwind City and remained the player-slaying boss with the highest kill count in the entire game even after World of Warcraft had been operating for over a decade, to have also transmigrated.

It's just...

Landen's gaze fell upon the figure. This Hogg was completely different from the Hogg he was familiar with.

What were those two dog ears hidden in the vibrant short hair?

What were those claws that looked less like wolf claws and more like paws covered in fur gloves?

What was that beast-skin mini-skirt?

What was that fluffy tail wagging behind?

Most importantly, what were those peaks that pushed up the sexy, navel-baring little beast-skin halter top?!

This was supposed to be Hogg? This was clearly a beast-eared cutie from a two-dimensional comic in Zone 11!

Landen's mouth was now wider than the Minotaur Butler's bull-like maw. The atmosphere around them became mysteriously awkward, and this strange atmosphere persisted for over a minute until Landen closed his mouth, which was dripping with saliva, whether from surprise or some other reason.

"Mm, welcome to the team. Let's go inside and talk," the Lord said, casually wiping the corner of his mouth before turning with a lordly air and entering the bunker.

Regarding Hogg's arrival, well, despite the significant difference from the Hogg in his mind, Landen was still very excited. He had initially thought the green-tier talent the quest reward mentioned would just be some strong person from this world. He never expected the system to give him such a massive reward.

If judged solely by the settings in World of Warcraft, Hogg was indeed just a green-tier talent. Nominally the leader of the Riverclaw Jackalmen and an elite, her actual level was only 20, and she was on the wanted list, making her a target for every Alliance player seeking to complete a bounty.

Even after being placed in the Stormwind Prison instance, her level didn't increase much, and her status merely changed to that of a thief leader among a group of criminals.

However, looking at it from another perspective, the situation was entirely different.

Years ago, in a semi-entertainment, semi-professional statistical report released by Blizzard Entertainment, the game's official company, it was clearly stated that the NPC who had killed the most players in the game was none other than this leader of the Riverclaw Jackalmen!

Ragnaros, Kil'jaeden, Arthas – all were trampled underfoot by Hogg!

Could such a Hogg truly be considered an ordinary green-tier talent?

Moreover, this was just the situation within the game. The actual data presented before Landen now concretely illustrated this situation.

[Follower: Hogg, Loyalty: ★★★★★]

[Race: Gnoll, Riverclaw Jackalman Leader]

[Class: Level 20 Gnoll Warrior / Level 20 Gnoll Mauler]

[Strength: 150, Constitution: 120, Agility: 180, Intelligence: 70, Willpower: 90]

[Skills: Phantom Claw Strike, Piercing Howl, Interrogation Technique, Fishing Technique, Planting Technique

Phantom Claw Strike: Talent Skill, Level ----, attacks the enemy multiple times consecutively at extreme speed. Attack speed increases with Agility, increasing the number of claw strikes per unit of time.

Piercing Howl: Talent Skill, Level ----, emits a piercing howl to shock enemies, revealing invisible enemies within range while simultaneously reducing enemy movement and attack speed. Range: 20 meters, Duration: 10 seconds.

Interrogation Technique: Passive Skill, Level 3, as one of the important prisoners in Stormwind Prison, Hogg experienced all possible forms of harsh interrogation. By the time she successfully escaped Stormwind Prison, her interrogation skills had become incredibly advanced. She can use all sorts of unimaginable methods to provoke your inner fears, forcing you to reveal all the information she desires.

Fishing Technique: Talent Skill, Level ----, Riverclaw Jackalmen have always lived by rivers, with fish as their primary food source. Passed down through generations, the fishing technique has been deeply ingrained in the racial bloodline. All newborn Riverclaw Jackalmen are born skilled fishers.

Planting Technique: Level 4. Because their tribal lands are close to Stormwind City and Goldshire, the Riverclaw Jackalmen learned farming techniques from humans. As the leader of the Riverclaw Jackalmen, Hogg is a master among them. Her planting techniques are even more proficient than those of old farmers who have been tilling the land for decades.]

[Character Description: Nightmare of Elwynn Forest -- Hogg. Legend has it that her size is twice that of a normal gnoll, and it's also said her claws can easily tear a shield in half. Furthermore, it's rumored her powerful legs can easily catch up to those unfortunate adventurers attempting to escape! Regardless of the legends, the fact that Hogg has remained at the top of the Stormwind bounty board for over ten years is undeniable. Moreover, everyone who accepted a bounty to capture her ultimately fell before her bloody claws! Now that the leader of the Riverclaw Jackalmen has walked out of Stormwind Prison, what kind of bloodshed will she bring to this world?]

[Additional Notes: Hogg is super powerful. If you kill her, it's only because she let you do it.]