BXBX NOVEL Chapter 503 - The East Overlord II
"Come with me adventurer. It seems that my master has agreed to meet you." The Wise Frog replied as he led Adrian deeper in the swamp.
Adrian followed behind the Wise Frog while the Giant Swamp Frogs buried themselves in the mud to hide themselves. It looked like the Giant Swamp Frogs are not there as they blended perfectly in the area. Even Adrian could see their souls as he cannot see their physical appearance above the mud.
The path that Adrian took or rather followed is so muddy that he unfurled his wings to not get stuck in it. Sirius once again hid in his shadow while the other soulbounds made their master their very own personal chauffer.
Saena is perched on his horns which makes Adrian uncomfortable, but he can bear it to an extent. Dodu and Kimat are occupying his shoulders. Kanlaon transformed into a small snake size version of himself and wrapped around Adrian\'s neck. Charon is in Adrian\'s arms in its chibi form acting like a spoiled child.
The Wise Frog did not know how to initiate a conversation due to this as no one would believe his story about a summoner being the chauffer of their soulbounds. Usually, it is the other way around as the soulbounds would become the mount. Soon, the group finally reached the deepest part of the swamp where the mud is darker and stickier than the previous areas.
"My master will see you soon. Please wait in this location. I thank you for assisting us with the demon wolves." The Wise Toad stated as it hopped back to its station.
Adrian waited for a couple of minutes and played with his soulbounds. Even Kimat that rarely showed emotion is trying to get his attention. Sirius is like the calm older brother that scolded them when the younger ones get too unruly. Sirius will still fetch for complements though as it would stick its head up so that Adrian can pat it.
"Interesting!" A voice suddenly sounded inside Adrian\'s head.
"Excuse me? Is anyone there?" Adrian asked loudly as he looked around him.
The area in front of Adrian suddenly started to vibrate as if an earthquake is happening. Adrian could not feel the vibration because he is flying but he can still see his surroundings shaking. The muddy area in front of him suddenly rose twenty meters in the air as a muddy hill appeared.
The muddy hill soon started to drip off and the majesty of a ginormous frog presented itself in front of Adrian. A giant toad with warts that has muddy water inside could be seen inside revealing itself. It is not a muddy hill but the Grand Toad itself. The overlord of the east.
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Monster: Grand Toad (Boss Monster)
Level: 230
Title: The Wilde Overlord of the East, The Wisest One
Description: The most powerful monster that reigns on the east side of The Wilde. The Grand Toad is the complete evolution of the frog species as it is spoken in legends. In some parts of the world, it is said to be celestial beast that serves the Gods of Harvest. It is said to be able to make the area into a muddy flat which can range to ten kilometers.
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Ashana did not really joke when he said that the overlord of the east is a gigantic toad. The Grand Toad is twenty meters tall and about fifty meters wide. The giant eyes of the Grand Toad locked onto Adrian as it curiously observed the young demon.
"It has been a long time since I have seen a demon. Your race does not visit this world often as I the last time I have seen one of your kind is when the Selvaggians settled in this world." The Grand Toad stated which made it reminisce about the past.
The Grand Toad is the oldest of the overlords and is actually the one who first gave permission for the Selvaggians to settle in the central area of The Wilde. He remembered that the demons are a very courteous race which is why he gave permission to talk to Adrian.
"Thank you for agreeing to meet me, elder." Adrian replied.
"State your business as it seems that the fox princess gave you a mission. I will listen as the fox clan are true to their vows unlike the other clans of the beastkins." The Grand Toad stated.
"Thank you once again for the opportunity. I request the help of elder in subjugating the Wolf of Disaster. I have personally experienced the nuisance of the demon wolves in your territory which is why I hope for a favorable response." Adrian stated as he explained why he needs the overlord\'s help.
"It is true that the demon wolves have been fighting us more but that does not mean that we cannot fight back. You have seen the fighting prowess of those under me so you know that we can fend off those demon wolves. Why do you think I should really try and accompany you in subjugating that damned wolf?" The Grand Toad answered as it is confident in the fighters it has in its territory.
"You just said that the demon wolves are increasing their attacks lately. Does that ring true to the other areas?" Adrian asked.
"Yes. The demon wolves seemed more aggressive than ever, but it is nothing that we can handle. I do not know about the other overlords as we do not really meet each other unless we cross the territories of each other." The Grand Toad answered.
"Does the increased activity of the demon wolves have something to do with the fact that the Wilde Flower will bloom soon?" Adrian asked.
"Explain what you are thinking." The Grand Toad stated as it noticed that Adrian came to a conclusion.
"From the stories that I heard; the Wolf of Disaster got severely injured which is why it retreated to the northern area of this world. It is also where the Wilde Flower grows that is a powerful medicine which could cure any illness.
What if the Wolf of Disaster plans on devouring that herb to return to peak condition? I also noticed that the demon wolves retreated when they got hurt within a certain threshold. Could it be that the Wolf of Disaster is scouting your territories?" Adrian explained.
"You are basically telling me that the Wolf of Disaster is doing a survey if it could take over my territory?" The Grand Toad stated as it remembered that the number of demon wolves would increase with each attack.
"I think that the Wolf of Disaster is preparing for invasion." Adrian announced which made the Grand Toad have a realization.