The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356: Chapter 356 Night Attack

And yet, the very person they were speaking of, unaware that she had already become a symbol of courage and hope, was still riding atop Zion’s back, blissfully oblivious to the hearts she had touched.

’After this experience, I realize my current weapon won’t do,’ Addison thought to herself. ’I need to change my approach. I don’t like carrying too many weapons, but I can’t deny that I need both a long-range and a close-range option.’

She frowned slightly, her thoughts growing heavier. ’The ’Slayer Sword’ is too eye-catching. It’s overpowered; if anyone sees it, their greed might eclipse their reason. I could easily become a target because of it... and end up creating more enemies than I already have.’

After wielding the sword, Addison was certain it wasn’t just an ordinary Paladin’s blade. Silas had likely entrusted her with a true treasure, one that others would surely covet if they ever found out.

And so, she resolved to keep it hidden, knowing that secrecy might be the only thing keeping her alive in a world already filled with unseen threats. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

’Maybe it’s best if I visit the dwarves...’ Addison thought. ’I could have a weapon custom-made for me. Since I need both a long-range and a close-range option, I might as well ask for their advice; they’re the best when it comes to crafting weapons, after all.’

She gave a small nod to herself at the idea. She couldn’t always rely on shifting into her wolf form, and using only a dagger wouldn’t be enough. With her condition, facing strong opponents like ogres in close combat wasn’t an option; one mistake could mean her death before she even realized it.

And against agile enemies, she needed flexibility, the ability to fight both up close and from afar. But constantly switching between weapons would only slow her down. She needed something versatile, efficient... a weapon that could adapt as fast as she did.

While Addison was lost in thought, her mind occupied with ideas about new weapons, she didn’t notice the subtle changes in her surroundings.

But Zion did. His sharp eyes caught every shift in the air, every movement in the shadows, and seeing Addison so relaxed made a faint warmth stir in his chest.

Perhaps it was because she trusted him, trusted that he would keep her safe, that she could allow herself the luxury of drifting into thought, unguarded and at ease. And that simple trust, more than anything, made Zion quietly happy.

Fortunately, this time their journey went smoothly without interruption. By nightfall, they finally reached the location Addison had chosen as their temporary shelter, a wide clearing with solid terrain, ideal for holding their defense. Zion had only scouted the area earlier, so it was still empty, untouched by human presence.

But there was no time to rest. As soon as they arrived, everyone began working. The elders tended to the children, settling them inside the empty wagons lined with blankets to keep them warm through the night. Meanwhile, others unloaded the magic crates, stacking them neatly at the center of the clearing.

Several warriors set out to cut down trees, working quickly to construct a temporary storage shelter, while the rest began building barricades around the perimeter, simple but sturdy defenses to guard against the elements like monsters or any hostile forces that might come their way.

Addison was busy giving orders, outlining the layout of their temporary shelter, and explaining how she wanted everything to be built. Since they were the first to arrive, it fell on them to construct everything from scratch.

Acting as the one in charge, Addison directed the others on where to erect the barricades, where the guard towers should stand, and how the storage area should be arranged.

Meanwhile, Zion took five warriors with him to scout the perimeter and set up defensive traps around the settlement. As part of their preparations, he strung thin wires connected to tin cans near the entrance and throughout the forest edge.

It was simple, yet it was an effective alarm. If anyone tripped over one of the wires, the rattling cans would alert the camp to any intruders.

To make the system even more efficient, Zion divided the perimeter into four sectors, north, south, east, and west, each with its own set of cans so they could pinpoint the direction of any disturbance.

He also made sure to position the wires at thigh height, preventing smaller forest animals from triggering false alarms that could exhaust the group with needless alerts. Only larger creatures, or something truly dangerous, would set them off.

More than anything, the guards who accompanied Zion marked their territory by urinating at almost every corner of the perimeter, about a hundred meters away from the main settlement.

This was a deliberate move; the scent would serve as a warning to wild animals and predators such as wolves, bears, and pumas. To them, the smell meant that a powerful predator had already claimed the area, and crossing into it could lead to a deadly territorial fight.

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