Chapter 45: Plan to Kill the Wolf King!
Su Yu led the [Howling Moon Wolf King] toward the cliff, his mind calculating each step. Pulling a boss with intelligence wasn't just a matter of "turning back, casting spells, and running." It required precision and cunning.
As Su Yu first entered the wolf king's aggro range, he noticed something unusual. The wolf king didn't immediately attack. Instead, it wore an almost human-like expression of *doubt*. This brief hesitation revealed the boss's keen intelligence.
Su Yu knew this could complicate things. A boss with high wisdom wouldn't chase blindly. If it sensed that it couldn't catch its prey or realized it was at a disadvantage, it might retreat to safety without hesitation.
Thus, Su Yu needed to execute his plan flawlessly. He had to push the wolf king to the edge—both literally and figuratively. His acting skills would be critical. He needed to make the wolf king feel humiliated, driving it to pursue him with relentless fury. At the same time, Su Yu had to give the impression that he was just within the wolf king's grasp. It had to believe that, with just one more attack, it could tear him apart. Only then would the wolf king keep chasing him.
This was a true test of Su Yu's nerve.
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A thrilling chase unfolded in the Valley of the Wolf King.
Su Yu's performance was masterful. Time and time again, the wolf king's massive claws swiped inches from his body, once even grazing his leather armor. Yet, he always escaped by the narrowest margins—barely surviving with a mix of luck and desperation.
The [Howling Moon Wolf King] was growing furious. This slippery human seemed impossible to catch. Despite the many close calls, the human remained standing. With 85% of its health still intact, the wolf king abandoned any thoughts of retreat. It now focused entirely on killing this hateful intruder.
Meanwhile, the ordinary [Howling Moon Wolf] minions couldn't keep up. They were quickly left behind as the chase continued up the slope leading to the cliff.
Su Yu appeared panicked. His breathing was ragged, his face pale with exhaustion, and he even stumbled now and then. But this was all an act. Inside, he was calm and calculating. He dodged the wolf king's attacks with precision, even managing to throw a few spells and scrolls when he had a moment.
As they neared the cliff, the wolf king's health dropped below 60%. This triggered a sudden flash of awareness in the boss's mind. Something wasn't right. How could its injuries be mounting while the human stayed alive? Why had the human led it all the way to the top of the cliff?
The wolf king began to hesitate, slowing its pursuit. It panted heavily, considering its options. After all, it was destined to lead an attack on the human village in half an hour. Should it really risk everything on this lone human?
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Just as the wolf king seemed ready to give up, Su Yu collapsed dramatically. He fell to the ground only six or seven meters from the cliff's edge, his eyes closing as if he had finally succumbed to exhaustion.
The wolf king's eyes gleamed with triumph. At last, this infuriating human had reached his limit! It immediately activated its [Push] ability, rushing at Su Yu with full force.
This time, it would finish him for good!
But at that very moment, Su Yu's eyes snapped open, and a sly smile appeared on his lips. The trap had been set.
With a quick gesture, Su Yu cast [Blink], teleporting himself ten meters away from the cliff, leaving the wolf king rushing headlong toward the edge.
As Su Yu appeared safely in midair, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] found itself charging over the cliff with no way to stop. Its massive body soared helplessly over the edge.
Su Yu's laughter echoed in the valley, followed by the wolf king's anguished howl as both man and beast plummeted from the sky.
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Su Yu had perfectly exploited the game's mechanics. The [Push] and [Charge] abilities function similarly, meaning that if a mage used [Blink] during the first half of a warrior's charge, the warrior would continue rushing to the mage's new position. Su Yu had timed his blink flawlessly, allowing him to maneuver the wolf king right off the cliff.
As both of them fell, Su Yu knew he couldn't relax just yet. The wolf king was still dangerously close, and with a swipe of its massive claws, it could finish him off before they hit the ground.
He acted quickly. First, he tore open a scroll of [Summon Rock Element], conjuring a thick stone elemental between himself and the wolf king to shield him from a fatal blow. Next, he cast [Ice Nova], freezing both the wolf king and the rock elemental in place.
The wolf king's furious eyes locked onto Su Yu, but its body was frozen in midair, unable to move.
Su Yu didn't waste any time. He pulled out the oversized leather bag from his backpack, opened it, and angled it against the powerful updraft from the cliff. The bag filled with air like a glider, drastically slowing his descent.
The wolf king, lacking any such means, could only fall helplessly to the ground below, its wails echoing throughout the valley.
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The cliff was over 500 meters high, and it would take the wolf king about ten seconds to hit the ground. Unfortunately for the boss, its [Push] ability had a 15-second cooldown. It had no chance to escape the fall.
As the wolf king slammed into the earth, the damage from the fall was catastrophic. Even with full health, it would have been fatal. With its health already weakened, the impact instantly killed it.
A brilliant array of blue and green items exploded from its body, soaring high into the air. Among them, a distinct flash of gold stood out, catching Su Yu's eye.
The [Howling Moon Wolf King] was dead, and the spoils of victory rained down like a glittering shower of treasure.
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(End of Chapter)