Split-Claw Cat thought to himself with a headache.
It didn't know if the humans could win, but it felt that continuing to run up the mountain wasn't a smart choice.
However, the situation seems to be developing much faster than it had anticipated.
The sounds that were previously indistinct quickly became clear during the brief moment it had been pondering.
"Damn it, run! The humans are attacking from behind!"
"Damn it, get out of my way!"
"Humans are attacking! Humans are attacking! Humans are attacking!"
"Save..."
All sorts of roars echoed through the air.
Although it wasn't entirely clear, the gentle breeze was enough for most Calamity Beast to discern what was being shouted.
The Split-Claw Cat raised its head, looking in that direction with some surprise.
Strange, how could it be so fast?
It looked ahead, and even though the humans were still far away from many of the Calamity Beast, it began to panic.
As a result, some of the Calamity Beast that hadn't noticed what was happening earlier realized what had happened as the voices grew clearer, and they looked back.
Gradually, the beast tide began to show signs of panic.
However, before the signs of panic could develop, one after another, swarms of avian Calamity Beast flew in from afar.
"Don't panic! Don't panic!"
"There aren't many humans. Lord Mirror Water Beast has already sent Lord Scarlet Wolf Fourth Tier beast, to lead the Calamity Beast to fight against them. You will continue upwards and attack that human's city!"
"Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be the first to be killed!"
"Also, the Fourth Tier Calamity Beast should immediately head to that location, there..."
Commands echoed across the beast tide.
I don't know if it's because I heard there aren't many humans, or because I heard that Lord Mirror Water Beast had already organized the Calamity Beast to deal with those humans, or because he said at the end that those who mess around would be killed.
In short, the panic was quickly suppressed, but some restlessness remained. Many of the Calamity Beast turned their heads to look back, wanting to see what was happening behind them.
For example...
Feeling the unstable mount beneath him, the Split-Claw Cat frowned.
It lowered its head and slapped the ground with its paw.
What are you doing?
"I'd like to see if I can see what's going on over there," said the Harrier Pig.
"What are you looking at? Didn't we just notify Lord Mirror Water Beast that Lord Scarlet Wolf has organized the Calamity Beast to fight against those humans?!" Split-Claw Cat said impatiently.
"Can..."
"But what can?"
The Harrier Pig looked at the Split-Claw Cat on its back, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I don't know if Lord Mirror Water Beast is lying to us..."
Upon hearing this, the Split-Claw Cat frowned.
It looked up and searched, finally fixing its gaze on the direction of the unusual movement.
Some distance away from that direction, a crimson figure was roaring with its mouth open.
I'm not sure what the Split-Claw Cat is yelling about, but it's probably something like that—making them quiet and obey its commands.
Similarly, there are quite a few Fourth Tier Calamity Beast that have rushed there from various places!
"Don't worry, Lord Mirror Water Beast didn't lie to us. Lord Scarlet Wolf did indeed organize the Calamity Beast to deal with those humans!" Split-Claw Cat said without bowing its head.
Hearing this, the Harrier Pig breathed a huge sigh of relief.
It paused, then asked, "By the way, Lord Split-Claw Cat, are there really very few humans?"
"Can't you see for yourself?" Split-Claw Cat glared at it impatiently.
"Uh, um... sorry, I can't see it!" the Harrier Pig, its body stiffening slightly.
The Split-Claw Cat paused slightly, glancing at the many Calamity Beast turning their heads in that direction before finally looking away and fixing its gaze on the Harrier Pig.
It then realized that it could see because it was standing on the Harrier Pig's back, but the reason it was standing on the Harrier Pig's back was because it couldn't see what was happening over there from below.
It's not their fault.
The beast tide covered such a wide area, and most of the Calamity Beast were still very tall, while the humans were almost as tall as the First Tier Calamity Beast.
In this situation, those who are not nearby can hardly see what's happening over there!
The Split-Claw Cat watched the Harrier Pig silently.
So... the vast majority of the Calamity Beast can't see what's happening over there?
"W-what's wrong, Lord Split-Claw Cat?" the Harrier Pig asked from below.
"It's nothing!" Split-Claw Cat shook its head and looked into the distance again.
This time, it focused its search on the humans.
but...
It's a bit hard to find.
The most striking thing is a giant that is over ten meters tall.
Every time the giant leaped and landed, it sent a bunch of Calamity Beast flying.
When adults tried to confront him, he ignored them and quickly avoided them.
Apart from this human, the others were inconspicuous.
At most, one can determine which side has humans by the explosion's flames and the flying Calamity Beast.
However, the Split-Claw Cat didn't seem to care too much about it.
Even though those humans weren't tall, it still couldn't see them after a careful search. Doesn't that mean there weren't many of them?
After all, if there are enough of them, even the most inconspicuous ones should be able to catch its attention!
"How is it, Lord Split-Claw Cat?" the Harrier Pig asked from below.
"Indeed not many. I don't know the exact number, but it's definitely not many!" Split-Claw Cat replied without lowering its head.
Hearing this, the Harrier Pig finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Ignoring the Harrier Pig below, the Split-Claw Cat gazed at the beast tide, which, under the leadership of Lord Scarlet Wolf, had already been organized and was heading straight for the humans.
Although the gathering was hasty, there were still nearly a thousand Calamity Beast available for conscription due to the ongoing beast tide.
Furthermore, it seems there are other Calamity Beast behind them continuing to command the Calamity Beast that follow.
However, Lord Scarlet Wolf did not wait for more Calamity Beast. After gathering more than a thousand Calamity Beast, he immediately ordered them to rush towards the direction of the human attack.
"Ha, they dare to attack with so few people? They're really not afraid of death!" the Split-Claw Cat thought, looking over there with a slightly arrogant gaze.
In its mind, there should be no suspense left.
And that seemed to be true. The beast tide surged forward rapidly, with nothing to hinder it along the way. The Calamity Beast ahead were also alerted by those Calamity Beast had moved ahead and joined the group.
only...
This situation changed rapidly as the team advanced.
The once rapid beast tide began to slow down, slower and slower...
The Split-Claw Cat frowned, its gaze fixed on that spot.
The beast tide did indeed advance, and it did indeed want to go fast, but the first opponent it faced was not an enemy, but the surging waves of Calamity Beast.
terror, despair...
For some reason, the Split-Claw Cat felt as if it could sense the situation of the approaching Calamity Beast.
They just wanted to survive...
But that's precisely the problem.
They can directly attack and kill humans, but what about the Calamity Beast?