Hogwarts Card System Chapter 211

Chapter 211: Old Man Hogger Wants to Duel You!

The gnoll chieftain was nothing more than a low-level grunt back on Enroth, just like the dozens of gnolls under him, mere cannon fodder for heroes.

But sometime ago, don’t ask for specifics, it couldn’t count so it naturally didn’t remember.

Anyway, the night battle was in full swing when suddenly the ground shook violently. Even mighty creatures like Behemoths and Dragonflies, and even the enemy’s powerful Dragons and Archangels, were startled amidst the cataclysm.

Then, when dawn broke, they found themselves in a strange place.

The good news was that it was sunny, prey was plentiful, and the wild animals were so weak they could be easily caught and eaten to their heart’s content.

The bad news was that their group of gnolls inexplicably ran into an old gnoll.

Usually, in a gnoll gathering, such an old gnoll would leave the pack to fend for itself when food was plentiful.

But when food was scarce… tough meat wasn’t an issue, even if it got stuck in their teeth! As long as it filled them up!

Gnolls had no concept of family or kinship, nor did they possess any pity or kindness. Savagery and brutality flowed in their veins.

Their personalities were just like their appearances, more beast-like than human.

However, this old gnoll was unusual; it actually understood magic!

It gave the gnoll chieftain a brutal beating and directly subjugated the entire pack.

Gnoll Chieftain: Could this old geezer actually be a warlock? Then my defeat isn’t shameful; following a strong one is an honor!

However, the old gnoll was not a warlock. He said his name was Alkin, and he was a priest!

After that, things were simple. Alkin, also new to this world, subjugated a group of gnolls from another realm, led them to build a camp, and then constructed a small altar to try and pray to his god.

He had been praying for three or four days and hadn’t left the cave since.

Originally, the gnoll chieftain quite enjoyed not being cannon fodder anymore. And since that old fellow didn’t interfere, wasn’t he the boss now? When had he ever experienced such a thing?!

Awesome!

However, just when he was enjoying himself, a reckless kin suddenly stepped forward and challenged him!

Crazy! Suicidal!

Although Hogger seemed unfamiliar, for gnolls, looking alike was enough.

Since this guy challenged him, he absolutely couldn’t refuse!

Fight!

Kill!

The two stood in the center of the camp, the chieftain holding a short-handled axe, Hogger wielding a chain-mace.

The opponent was larger than Hogger.

The gnolls, who had been lying around like corpses, immediately gathered around excitedly at the sight.

This was a battle for chieftainship!

In a matter of minutes, all the gnolls in the camp had gathered.

At this moment, Jerry and Shirley also began to act.

Ansu and Little Rat also started to move…

Hogger and the chieftain glared fiercely at each other, then both howled in unison and charged.

Hogger’s “Terrifying Howl” skill had the effect of intimidating the opponent’s mind and eroding their courage; it wasn’t just about being loud.

With that howl, even the gnolls watching around couldn’t help but shrink their necks, and the chieftain bore the brunt of it.

The gnoll chieftain felt a deafening roar in its ears, its heart suddenly skipped a beat, and its movements became somewhat sluggish and stiff.

But it didn’t care, a thought flashed through its mind: Reckless fool, and quite loud too!

The next second, the chain-mace and hand axe collided, accompanied by a loud bang and sparks flying!

Hogger’s chain-mace had a slight advantage because it was a short handle connected by a chain to a hammerhead with three round, four or five flat, irregular coarse spikes. This allowed it to absorb recoil and not jar his hand.

However, the opposing gnoll chieftain was no slouch. It was a higher level and stronger. Although it was affected by the initial roar and its weapon was at a disadvantage, this head-on clash didn’t put it at a disadvantage.

Immediately after, the two brawny gnolls clashed in a fierce battle. The rusty hand axe stirred up strong winds, and the heavy chain-mace whistled!

They exchanged axe blows and hammer swings, even frantically scratching each other.

The gnolls’ large paws, with their hook-like claws, left a bloody gouge with each swipe.

Hogger again benefited from his equipment. Although he wore simple leather armor, it was still armor. The opponent only had a tattered, dirty animal hide wrapped around its body, which was torn and ripped off in a few moves.

Hogger’s leather armor was covered in claw marks, protecting him from many attacks. Even when the hand axe grazed him, it was blocked.

But even so, Hogger was still at a disadvantage.

The gnoll chieftain moved swiftly and was brutally aggressive, even willing to trade blows with Hogger. Relying on its stronger body and power, it fought Hogger to the death.

The battle had only just begun for a minute, and both sides were already wounded. After another minute of fighting, they were practically covered in blood!

The foul blood splattered and dripped from their weapons, making for a very brutal scene.

Only Hogger, with his incredibly tenacious will to fight, and his exceptional combat experience and wisdom, managed to hold on.

Any gnoll with similar attributes and equipment would have been killed long ago.

And Ted also began to secretly use magic to strengthen Hogger.

Enlarge Person!

Shield!

With Ted’s covert assistance, Hogger stabilized his footing and gradually began to counterattack.

At the same time, Jerry and Shirley also found their targets. Shirley pulled out the flaming oil Ted had given her—this was an essence refined from petroleum, mixed with volcanic magic crystal powder. If this stuff caught fire, it would be incredibly fierce! Water couldn’t even extinguish it!

It was an essential item for killing, arson, and traveling!

Meanwhile, Jerry also pulled out his wand, waiting for Ted’s signal.

…

Hogger fought with increasing ferocity. With a swift hammer blow, he sent the gnoll chieftain’s hand axe flying—the chieftain having been affected by Ted’s silent Forceful Dispel.

Then, with a remarkably brutal headbutt, he directly knocked the opponent’s long nose crooked, blood gushing out!

Finally, he actually bit the gnoll chieftain’s neck, tearing and shaking savagely, blood spraying, a terrifying sight.

The surrounding gnolls were momentarily stunned.

Initially, they hadn’t favored this unfamiliar gnoll, as they had their own judgment of strength.

But who would have known that their boss would fight worse and worse, while the opponent fought more and more fiercely, until finally, in a flash, he was bitten to death!

Huh? That’s it?!

The gnoll chieftain’s corpse lay on the ground, unnoticed.

Everyone was looking at Hogger, who had become the new chieftain!

“I! Hogger! Gnoll chieftain! If anyone dares to defy me, come challenge me~ (Gnoll language)” Hogger raised his chain-mace high and howled wildly.

At the same time, Ted gave Jerry and Shirley the signal through mental communication. The time was right.

Under the scorching summer sun, flames erupted in the blink of an eye.

Meanwhile, Ted reconnected with Little Rat, shifting his perspective to inside the cave.

The old gnoll was oblivious to what was happening outside, still engaged in his inexplicable prayers.

And Ted, through Little Rat’s eyes, cast Identify on him:

[Gnoll Priest · Alkin]

Level: 5th level Gnoll / 2nd level Elite Unit / 2nd level Earth Shaman / 3rd level Yeenoghu Priest

Attributes: Strength 7, Constitution 7, Agility 6, Intelligence 7, Perception 9, Spirit 9, Charisma 6, Luck ??

Talents:

[Spell Focus (Green)], an experienced spellcaster, not easily affected during casting.

[Lawful Evil (Green)], very talented and prestigious in organizing crime, a born evil leader.

[Poison Resistance (Green)], special professional experience has given him high resistance to poisons.

[Strong Body and Mind (Blue)], special experiences and dedicated training have made him very strong in both body and mind, not easily defeated.

[ 3rd Circle Yeenoghu Divine Magic (Blue)], divine magic rewards obtained by believing in his god.

[Gnoll Prestige (Blue)], possesses natural prestige among gnolls, and also has a certain deterrent and leadership ability over some evil-aligned creatures.

Equipment: Spine Staff (Green), Yeenoghu Divine Emblem (Green), Hundred Beast Hide Robe (Green), Earth Bracers (Green), Verdant Ring (Green).

Skills:

Staff Mastery Lv 3, Summon Gnoll Lv 3 (Sealed), Ghost Hyena Lv 3, Earthquake Strike Lv 3, Stoneskin Lv 3.

Summon Ghoul Lv 2 (Sealed), Summon Abyssal Demon Lv 2 (Sealed), Bull’s Strength Lv 2, Desecrate Lv 2, Ghoul Touch Lv 2, Dispel Magic Lv 2, Command: Stun Lv 2, Despair Lv 2, Magic Weapon Lv 2, Magic Stone Lv 2, Hold Person Lv 2, Magic Armor Lv 2, Evil Triple Strike Lv 2.

Fly Lv 1, Detect Good Lv 1, Detect Law Lv 1…

…

Evaluation: A gnoll shaman from a high-magic alternate world, and also a priest of a higher being. Battle-hardened and very dangerous.

A 12th-level spellcaster, and also a priest of some higher being, who has mastered 3rd Circle divine magic, and has several green-tier items on him… very strong!

At this moment, the old gnoll, who had been muttering with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and sharply turned his head towards Little Rat’s direction!

“Who is it?!”

Thank you to book friend “爱上一个人 520” for the 400 point reward!

Thank you to book friends “寒光照铁衣”, “遥望星空的月”, “BlackHarker”, and “齐国公子姜” for the 100 point reward!

(End of chapter)