
"I'm really going to die."
Lying in the mud mixed with blood, Jay said in a perfunctory tone. The young man looked relieved that he had finished finishing off the Rotten Ghost Mantis. He looked towards the Ark and said.
"Should you take me to the building to begin absorbing Miracle Root, Ark?"
"Just do it here."
Ark who was busy dismantling the body of the Rotten Ghost Mantis said in an indifferent tone.
"Are you serious? In a gloomy place like this?"
"Just do it."
After saying that, Ark instantly threw the heart of the Rotten Ghost Mantis to Jay. He then re-unpacked.
"Whatever."
Feeling very depressed, Jay finally decided to absorb Miracle Root at that place and right then and there.
A while later, Jay continued to roar. He rolled on the ground like he was possessed.
It's just, Ark doesn't seem to care. He was very confident Jay would succeed because of his very strong mentality. To be more precise, his mind was too simple.
Ark instead focused on taking parts of the body that could be used. He took out one sickle and exo-skeleton the back of the body of the Rotten Ghost Mantis. The part was very light, but hard. Suitable made into chest protector.
In addition, Ark also picked up the nails, head, and flesh of the Rotten Ghost Mantis. Nails he will save and find their use later. While the head and the meat of the young man will give to Debby.
That Black Doberman must have been very happy because these kinds of things were very beneficial to him.
After some time, Jay finally completed the Miracle Root absorption process. He immediately got up and looked towards Ark with a satisfied expression.
"Ha-ha-ha! I got three skills, man! Not just one, but three!"
Hearing Jay who immediately spoke loudly and widely, Ark shook his head.
"Don't I tell you that Miracle Root can make us gain more than one skill. Usually two skills?"
"Ha-ha-ha! You only got two skills, but I got three! Aren't I amazing?"
"..."
Ark's silent. He really felt a little dizzy. The young man had been many times to remind Jay not to reveal his skill. Even if Ark was his best friend, if he didn't ask, Jay shouldn't have to divulge it on purpose.
That show-off style really gives a headache!
"So, what skills do you get?"
"I thought you were going to ask me that, my friend!"
Jay lifted his chin with a satisfied expression. He then walked closer to the trees. Then he disappeared.
"Now I'm missing. Now I show up. Now I'm disappearing again.
Isn't that cool?"
Looking at Jay who disappeared and appeared when he was near the plants or rather the trees, Ark nodded. The skill was similar to his Shadow Camouflage (replaced from Shadow Mimicry). The difference is, the ability can be used when in an area full of trees.
Of course, either shadow camouflage or natural camouflage (belonging to Jay) has its drawbacks and advantages. The Ark's shortcomings cannot be used in sunny places, it is very difficult to use during the day except in buildings or dark forests. While the lack of Jay skill can only be used in areas filled with vegetation. So it is not suitable for use in urban or desert. However, the neighborhood around her really supports her, so Jay is still safe.
Looking at the excited Jay, Ark raised his hand and said.
"One of them is a speed explosion. Do I need to do it?"
"No."
"Then I will show you the final skill. So look carefully!"
Just then, Jay stretched out his hand. On the back of his hand, a liquid similar to sweat began to gather. A few seconds, then a minute passed.
Ark, who was feeling a bit sleepy and bored, stared at an object that looked like brown scales with a strange pattern. More precisely, it resembled the exo-skeleton of Rotten Ghost Mantis!
Jay tapped on the part of the skin sheathed by with an outer shell with a satisfied smile.
"Look Ark! A powerful armor that could protect itself!"
Ark nodded casually while answering flatly.
"Then you better learn to master that skill. Otherwise, before you make that thin protector ...
The enemy who is impatiently waiting has a chance to kill you several times."
Looking at Ark who left with some precious materials, Jay was at a loss for words. He could no longer show off his skills.
Just carrying what he had to carry, followed Ark with a hollow expression on his face.
***
In the afternoon just before sundown, Ark and Jay arrive at the base.
Now, the view of the headquarters is different from a few months ago where they just started.
In the front yard of the main headquarters, in addition to the main road, on the left and right sides there is a large land planted with sweet potatoes and potatoes. To the left and right of the house, there are corn plants. In the backyard of the house, all staple foodstuffs have been replaced with mutated plants. Most of them are low-grade herbs and magic plants (herb ingredients) such as antidotes to poisons, fever medicine, and so on.
While in a special garden on the roof, except for vines and some plants that can not be moved, the contents are plants that can be said to be very valuable. The type of plant that had an effect on the construction of the Sword of Sufferings group in the future.
For the number two building across the street, Devil's Vines had covered the entire wall of the fence. It looks thick, hard to penetrate.
While the front yard, left-right side, and backyard planted plants that are used as staple foods such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn. The house itself has many functions. The first floor is now used to store scrap metal according to its type, the Old Franky workshop, and where Debby lives.
The second floor is used to store some foodstuffs, especially potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn which amount to quite large. Even because it is not inexhaustible, Ark preserved food ingredients. Prepare for the next plan.
After dinner, Ark called three people to go to the meeting room. They were the three people who would go with him to travel to several places in the city.
"Stacy, Darin, Lisa, you can sit."
Hearing Ark's words, the three of them sat down on a chair. Seemed calm because they knew that their chairman would explain something very important.
Ark then took out a small scroll made from a fairly clean sheet of cloth. He then opened it, showing the picture inside to the three people.
"Although the material is bad, but better than not.
This is the map I created based on the information gathered by Yonas and Vadim. Although not so detailed, at least we have the direction to know some important points. For example, where some groups live.
We're gonna go through the detour. Go to the important points I marked without suspicion. Then go to a location further away. Looking for information, drawing maps, and ..."
Ark's lip angle was slightly raised.
"Doing trade!"
>> Connect.