Chapter 15 : Intermediate Supply Crate
Chapter 15: Intermediate Supply Crate
At this moment, the Dire Wolf and another Black Wolf quickly caught up as well.
Eluan glanced back, let them take the lead, then moved beneath the window. Grabbing the ledge at the side, she exerted force and leapt upward.
Her black-stockinged legs burst with astonishing power, and in an instant, like a nimble cat, she landed inside the concrete structure.
The Forest Subhuman hid at a corner, pressing down on his wound, baring his teeth in pain.
The growls of the Black Wolves echoed through two doorways, causing cold sweat to drip down his back.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
From outside came the calm footsteps of the girl.
Black leather boots stepped on the rough ground, gradually approaching.
The Forest Subhuman turned his head in shock.
The black-haired girl happened to step out from the shadows, backlit.
A wolf stood in front of her, baring its teeth.
“Heh, human girl. I have to admit, you’re very beautiful—and very strong. Completely different from what I’ve heard before.”
Sticky saliva dripped from the Forest Subhuman leader’s mouth as he spoke in a hoarse voice.
That villain-like tone made Eluan not dare to approach at all.
She glanced at the Dire Wolf that had come to her side and relaxed slightly.
Looking back at him again…
How to put it?
Being called “little girl” felt a bit strange.
Especially being praised for her beauty by a creature that only vaguely resembled a human.
It was obvious the other party truly appreciated her appearance… or rather, could perceive her beauty.
It felt… very strange.
“Where are you from?” she thought for a moment and asked.
The Forest Subhuman leader held his blade behind him with his left hand, supporting himself with his right, his expression dark. He seemed to gather his thoughts, yet said nothing.
“Dire Wolf!”
If he wouldn’t speak, then so be it.
With a wave of her hand, the wolf on the left shot forward, instantly reaching him.
Buzz—
Blade drawn!
But it was still too slow.
The Dire Wolf’s fangs bit into his neck first. With a violent twist, his neck snapped instantly.
Crack—
Bright red blood sprayed out, declaring the target’s death.
Only then did she turn her attention to the notification that appeared.
【Killed Forest Subhuman】
【Obtained: Energy ×19, Forest Subhuman Corpse ×1, Fire Element Crystal (White) ×1】
【Obtained: Flame Guidance Technique (White, Basic Magic Skill Book) ×1】
With a bang, the man’s head exploded, revealing a faint red-glowing crystal.
The book in his clothing emitted a white glow.
“Huh, a skill book?”
She immediately stepped forward and picked it up to check.
【Skill Book: Flame Guidance Technique】
【Grade: White】
【Description: A special meditation method used to learn a type of fire-element guidance technique. Basic category, can be used for elemental magic class advancement.】
【Learning Cost: Energy ×20】
“You can learn it directly?”
After thinking for a moment, she set it aside for now.
After learning Flame Guidance Technique, it would probably just add some fire effects onto weapons.
At this stage, Energy was better spent recruiting more Dire Wolves.
“Oh right, go check the rest of the building. See if there are other subhumans.”
Eluan instructed the large Black Wolf beside her, and it obediently carried out the order.
Not long after, it ran back excitedly, tongue out and tail wagging, signaling that it had found something.
“Really?”
Seeing how excited it was, it seemed like good news.
With curiosity, Eluan followed it to the top floor.
Before her was a hall with traces of past decoration.
But due to the building’s long decay, most areas showed severe deterioration.
Plants and moss covered the walls.
And right in the center, there was a box.
【Discovered: Intermediate Supply Protocol Crate】
【Grade: White】
【Description: Empire wilderness supply crate, currently active.】
The box emitted a faint green glow.
“Intermediate treasure chest?”
Eluan took a deep breath.
She tried opening it…
Click!
【Opened Successfully.】
【Obtained: Magic Crossbow Turret Blueprint (Green) ×1】
【Obtained: Phantom Tailoring Workshop Blueprint (Green) ×1】
【Obtained: Micro Energy Core ×2 (White)】
【Obtained: Water Element Crystal (White) ×1】
【Obtained: Basic Healing Potion (White) ×1】
“Well damn.”
It looked pretty good.
Compared to the basic crate, this one clearly yielded more items.
Although there was no construction recruitment blueprint, getting these two was still excellent.
【Magic Crossbow Turret】 was essentially a defensive tower capable of identifying friend or foe and automatically attacking.
Its power was unknown, and construction required some cost. But its ability to monitor surroundings 24/7 and guard the territory was extremely important to Su Wen at this stage.
【Phantom Tailoring Workshop】 was used to design special magical clothing. Not only could it enhance charm, but it could also grant various effects.
Both were green-quality buildings.
Eluan converted the Micro Energy Cores into 100 Energy, then stored the crystals and potion.
“Finally, there’s healing medicine.”
This was a true magical item.
After confirming there was nothing else left, Eluan left the area with her wolves.
As for the subhuman corpse, she placed it in the Trading Interface.
Although she didn’t know if it had any use, since it could be listed, she might as well sell it.
After all, leaving it in reality would only lead to it rotting sooner or later.
As for using it as food…
“Forget it. I can’t accept that.”
After returning to the main body, Su Wen couldn’t help but smile as he looked at Eluan—independent, capable, beautiful, and cool under his control.
Who would have thought? Beneath such a cute girl was actually the soul of a man.
And perhaps due to his own bias, he felt that Eluan was even cuter than other girls.
“We’ve lost quite a bit of manpower. Let’s go back and recruit new ones.”
The squad began heading back toward the starting area.
Before long, Su Wen stood once again in front of the recruitment building.
He decided to recruit two Bitter Winter Sinners first.
The advantage of humans was irreplaceable—many tasks could only be done by them.
After consuming 20 Energy, he quietly waited.
A minute later, space before him distorted.
Then, a figure he didn’t expect appeared.
“A little girl?”
They stared at each other.
She wore thin, tattered clothing. Her limbs were slender, her body frail and emaciated as she stood silently before him. Her body trembled slightly, her hands covered in sores from the cold, with signs of frostbite on her skin.
After several seconds of eye contact, the little girl suddenly shrank back slightly and timidly called out:
“Master.”