Killing the gnolls went smoothly. They had level 20 stats and moved quickly and nimbly, but they were no match for me. I had beaten the goblin chief so these dogs were a piece of cake for me.

[Gnoll Claws 22/50]

I was almost half-way there. I turned my head as I reached a stream. In order to avoid attracting the attention of users, I went hunting in places where humans were rarely seen. The sound of water was so sweet that I closed my eyes. Then I heard a monster.

“Kwal!”

“......”

Another gnoll...

“Kwal kwal!”

Um? Why was there a loud barking game...? Rather, the sound of the dog got closer as it approached this side. I turned my head in the direction of the sound.

“Kwal!”

...A bulldog? That’s right. It was definitely a breed of bulldog. I remember watching a program called ‘Animal Farm’. Yes, this was a bulldog. Moreover, it was a bulldog with a group of gnolls behind it. The number was close to 50. “What is this...”

“Bark! Bark bark!” 

The gnolls were crying out loudly.

“I’m going...