Chapter 271 Silverpeak moutain (3)
Everyone moved cautiously, their senses heightened. Each step was deliberate, with eyes scanning the surroundings and ears tuned to even the slightest sound.
Lucas, in particular, felt something strange in the air—an unpleasant scent, like the smell of rotten meat lingering faintly around them. He paused for a moment, sniffing the air more intently. Something wasn’t right, but when he looked in the direction of the odor, there was nothing there. No signs of danger, no carcass—just the dense forest and rocky terrain.
Shaking off the eerie feeling, Lucas continued on and found something more useful: cycanes
The broad, stiff leaves of the cycads were used by early creatures and even besstmen as a source of nourishment. Recognizing their thick, fibrous stems, Lucas knelt down, plucking a few of the plant’s cone-like structures that could be cooked and eaten.
"Hey, I found something we can eat," Lucas called out as he shifted back into his human form, holding up the cycads with a grin. "We can cook these tonight."
A warrior named Ash approached, curious. He shifted into his human form as well, eyeing the plants Lucas held. "Is that really safe? I’ve never seen anyone eating this before," Ash asked, frowning slightly.
Lucas nodded confidently. "Yeah, it’s fine. These grow all over the forests back home. A lot of people in my tribe eat them, especially during the rainy season. They’re edible, and even the leaves can be used in curry. They’ve got some medicinal properties too," Lucas explained, inspecting the cycads. He was skilled at identifying plants and species, and once he saw something, he never forgot it. His tribe’s leader often took him along on food-hunting trips for this very reason.
Ash looked more convinced now, though still a bit hesitant. "Well, if you’re sure about it, I guess it’s worth a shot. We could use something different."
Lucas chuckled. "Don’t worry, you won’t regret it. It’s not gourmet, but it’ll keep us going."