#225 - Marching uniform

However, that stronghold is very far from here, and there are several werewolves responsible for guarding it.

Anduin roughly estimated that if he went all out, it would take him at least two or three hours to rush over there, but if Fenrir reacted quickly enough, that time would be enough for them to evacuate. Moreover, Anduin's condition wasn't very good. The mental fatigue combined with physical exertion was not enough to support another big battle.

It seems he can only rest for a while before chasing after them, Anduin made a decision, then looked again at the werewolf lying on the ground.

Based on the principle of not wasting anything, Anduin took out various materials and tools, and collected a large amount of blood, hair, and saliva from the werewolf, and then killed him with a Silent Killing Curse.

Anyway, there are other survivors, so it's better not to leave such dangerous things behind.

Kiki, who was on the side, watched Anduin do some strange things to the werewolf, and then kill him with a cold expression. It would be a lie to say she wasn't panicked. Her new master didn't seem like a benevolent person.

After tidying up the place, Anduin came to Kiki's side and saw that the little elf was stiff and even trembling a little. He looked at her in confusion, "What's wrong? Are you cold?"

"No, Kiki is not cold, Master, please have some soup." Kiki was startled by Anduin and quickly served the food, but her trembling little hands spilled the soup.

"I'm sorry, Master, I'm sorry, Kiki was wrong." The little elf nervously rubbed the rags on her body, not even knowing how to punish herself due to Anduin's orders.

"Don't be nervous, Kiki, I can do it myself. By the way, you don't need to say sorry to me in the future, you haven't done anything wrong to anyone, understand?" After saying that, Anduin ladled a bowl of thick soup, took a sip, and then looked at Kiki with some surprise. Her craftsmanship was good.

"The mushrooms would be better if they were simmered for another two minutes, but the heat control is good." Anduin took another sip of mushroom soup and nodded in praise.

"Don't... I'm sorry, Master, I'll pay more attention next time." Kiki didn't hear Anduin's praise and thought he was blaming her. She lowered her head nervously, tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing Kiki's appearance, Anduin shook his head helplessly. This little elf was too sensitive and always got startled.

"Don't just stand there, eat some too." Anduin gestured to Kiki.

"No, Kiki is not hungry, Kiki is not worthy to eat with Master." Kiki shook her head in panic, she didn't dare to do such a presumptuous thing.

"Kiki." Anduin looked at the little elf with a serious expression, "There's no such thing as worthy or unworthy. You are a free individual. No matter how you were taught before, you don't need to be so restrained with me."

"Free? But the previous master told Kiki that Kiki is a slave, not worthy..."

"If you say that again, I'll get angry. I don't care how you see yourself, but I don't like people speaking in a humble manner in front of me. So, even if you're pretending, you have to stand up straight and speak decisively and forcefully." Anduin looked at Kiki with some annoyance. It seemed he had to give this little elf a good military training and let her know what it means to stand properly and sit properly.

"Yes, Master." Kiki quickly straightened her back upon hearing this, looking at Anduin with a level gaze. This was very difficult for her, and she had to overcome the humility and fear hidden in her heart.

Anduin's expression softened a lot. It seemed that he still had to use the team's methods for this kind of guy who only knew how to follow orders. "Okay, listen to my command, now eat, then sleep."

Afterwards, Kiki ate a full meal under Anduin's forced orders, and even slept on a warm bed with a quilt and mattress under his supervision. This was the first time in her life that she had slept in a bed and covered herself with a quilt, it was like a dream.

And in Kiki's eyes, Anduin's image had undergone a wonderful change. This new master was simply ruthless when dealing with those werewolves, but why was he so kind to her, a humble little elf? With this confusion, Kiki gradually fell into a dream.

When she woke up again, it was not yet dawn, and her master Anduin was standing in front of her fully armed. Beside her bed was a brand new set of military uniforms, including shoes.

"This, Master, this is?" Kiki quickly got up, looking at the clothes in front of her with some bewilderment.

"Quickly put on the clothes. These are modified with a Shrinking Charm. They can make you less likely to be discovered in the forest. We have to find the remaining werewolves before dawn." Anduin said in a decisive and forceful voice.

"Master, don't you want Kiki anymore? When the master gives us clothes, we will gain freedom, but free house-elves are despised elves. Kiki finally found a new master." Kiki burst into tears, as if gaining freedom was a disgrace.

"I'll say it only one last time, don't cry. You are inherently free. If you are willing to work here, then you must listen to my orders. I will pay you for your work. If you keep dawdling, then stay in the Forbidden Forest and cry by yourself." Anduin had figured out how to communicate with house-elves, so he ordered very decisively.

For these bad habits ingrained in their bones, he could only slowly change them in the future. Now, the most urgent task was to sneak attack the werewolf stronghold before dawn.

After hearing Anduin's words, Kiki quickly stopped crying and clumsily put on the clothes. She didn't want to be left alone in the forest. Her big reaction was still due to the instinctual humility at play.

After putting on a set of camouflage combat uniforms, Kiki also showed a capable appearance. Although she said she was resistant to the clothes, she couldn't hide the love in her heart when she occasionally tidied up her appearance and stroked the fabric on her body.

Anduin didn't pay attention to Kiki's tangled behavior, but very quickly packed up the camping equipment. After everything was ready, he picked up Kiki again, took out a flying broom, and flew towards the direction of the stronghold he had learned about.

At this time, it was only three or four in the morning, and there was still some time before dawn. It was the time when all the creatures in the Forbidden Forest were resting.

Anduin was going to take advantage of this time difference to wipe out those werewolves in one fell swoop. If Fenrir had returned to the stronghold and immediately moved, then this should also be their resting time, and he could catch up by following the footprints of the stronghold.