
Next day.
As usual, it was still dark, still foggy, and still gloomy so one could not be sure what time it was.
At the place where the Sword of Sufferings was camping, everything seemed so calm. The tents look neat. There were also many materials harvested yesterday not far from where they were.
Crab shells and claws are neatly stacked, ready to take home anytime. Only, the number was still too much if it was brought by Ark and his entourage.
In the end, Ark decided to bring the shell and claws of a level 2 crab up first. Of course, for a level 4 crab shell that is too large in size should be cut into pieces with tools.
A rather troublesome task, but carried out by the artisans who participated.
“This high quality meat ..”
Looking at the giant claw of the blue coral crab level 4 and level 3, Ark muttered softly. In the end, he gave up on bringing back everything by himself.
After cutting the shell, neatly arranging it, and tying it firmly, Ark called out to Huginn and Muninn. Due to the already very large size, it would not be a problem if they carried quite heavy luggage.
According to Ark's calculations, the distance between the headquarters and the cave was not too far away. It only took one day for them to walk, so Huginn and Muninn who flew could travel back and forth faster.
It's no exaggeration to say they can go back and forth for 5 times in less than a day. Of course, if using the safer route they went through. Meaning, there are also faster but also more risky routes.
However, Ark did not let Huginn and Muninn overwork. However, he still requested to send the important materials.
Today, four deliveries are scheduled for the two white crows.
The first shipment, a level 4 crab shell that had been cut into pieces, was arranged, and tied in half. The deliveries to two to four are also the same, sending out blue coral crab shells.
The difference was, the shell sent came from level 3. Each time they left, they would carry the shell of one level 3 crab.
That means, the crafting materials of the seven most powerful blue coral crabs will be delivered today.
‘Consider this as an exercise for them.’
Seeing Huginn and Muninn go to deliver the first shipment, Ark heaved a sigh of relief.
It was just that, as he had expected, the appearance of Huginn and Muninn earlier shocked the Blade of Areia. Gordon and Scorpio then explain to the group that Huginn and Muninn are Ark's pets.
The information clearly confused them. It was simply unexpected that the head of the Sword of Sufferings nurtured such a mutated beast.
There are also those who question why the two mutated animals were not told to help in the battle so as to reduce unnecessary casualties. Namn, Dedric cleverly shut their mouths so as not to speak the originals. Fear ignited Ark's emotions and made the Sword of Sufferings go from friend to foe.
Of course, Dedric himself felt somewhat annoyed and depressed. However, he could still think quite logically.
Huginn and Muninn were Ark's pets, so what the two crows were doing also depended on the master. It had absolutely nothing to do with the Blade of Areia.
In fact, if Huginn and Muninn were to help, it was likely that only the Sword of Sufferings would be helped. Dedric was pretty sure of that. After all, after several meetings and fighting together, he had little idea what kind of person Ark was.
It is better not to try to make trouble with such a person.
Finished giving the men the task of packing up what they had harvested well, Ark took 20 soldiers away to meet Dedric. Looking at the man, he said.
“Sorry to keep you waiting for a long time. I suggest not bringing too many people into the cave.
“Understanding.”
Dedric nodded with a serious expression on his face. In the end, he brought 25 people excluding himself and Ian.
They also began exploring the cave.
When entering the cave, many people looked alert and doubtful. They found nothing. But after going deeper, they all looked stunned.
Those people simply did not expect that there would be such a beauty within the city of fog shrouded in mystery and terror.
In front of them, there was no dark cave. Instead, it looked like a cave with rather good lighting. Even though it was dim, there seemed to be a lot of things burning on the cave walls.
There was also clear water on the floor that was not too high, only at eye level. The water reflected a bluish green light from the walls, illuminating the entire cave and making it like a fairy tale landscape.
If noticed, what is dimly lit is a plant similar to moss. Although not too bright, but it brings a beautiful impression on the cave with blue stone walls.
On the wall that was exposed to the light of moss, there were some glittering parts. A faint silver-colored luster from the metal ores they had been looking for all along.
Seeing a lot of silver luster on the walls, floor, and other parts of the cave made Dedric seem very excited. Just then, Ark's voice reminded them.
“A lot amount does not mean we can get a lot of ore. We need to know whether we have the ability to mine it or not.
In addition, the location is quite close to the lake. The water here should also have come from that place. So, it would be nice to be careful if you do not want to be buried alive or drowned when the cave collapses.”
Hearing Ark's remark, the spirit of everyone from the Blade of Areia looked like a fire doused in cold water. It really just disappeared.
“So, what should we do now, Mr Ark? Should we go back without taking anything? Isn't that too futile?”
Hearing Dedric's question, Ark shook his head.
“Actually our arrival is not in vain. The shell of the blue coral crab was like a light metal. Can be used to make armor or other equipment. Although it was a bit difficult if used to make weapons, it could already be considered a huge advantage.
Besides, of course we won't come back without taking anything. My suggestion is, we take a few kilograms of unprocessed metal ore, bring it back and try whether it can process it or not.
Because, if it can not be processed, bring a lot of free. In fact it was a bit stupid because we could bury ourselves in a cave for something that was actually not even useful.
We can also take a glowing moss that seems to have quite a lot of uses. Of course, take not too much so that it can be utilized in the long term.”
Hearing Ark's plausible explanation, Dedric and his comrades nodded with serious expressions. They became more and more respectful towards the handsome young man who rarely showed his expression.
At that moment, Dedric's hands clenched tightly. Recalling what he was talking about with his members last night, the man said.
“Master Ark! We, the Blade of Areia are amazed by the Sword of Sufferings whether it is because of their strength, decisiveness, discipline, intelligence, and attitude. So ...”
Dedric and his colleagues bowed politely and said sincerely.
“Please allow the Blade of Areia to become a branch of the Sword of Sufferings organization! Follow your steps towards a world we know nothing about!”
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