Chapter 619: Volume 16: Mists and Illusions, - 12: Head-on Collision (2)
Ice Lake was located in the Central Region of the Greenland Forest. In fact, it was not too far from the path that stretched across the Greenland. This was also the main reason why there was always an eerie feeling along the Greenland Forest path; a constant stream of icy cold air spread out in all directions, keeping the great pathway in a chilly state even during the height of summer.
When Miss Shatima, very reluctantly, put her clothes back on and arrived at the shore of Ice Lake with Rebry and Mr. Fradkov, they realized that the lake was far from being as simple as they had imagined. The vast expanse of the lake emitted a faint, cold air and at its heart, a proud silver-white snow peak stood tall. Frost and ice sealed off the surrounding area for miles, and the thick ice layer could be felt even from the lakeshore. The presence of Magical Beasts and animals actively moving about on the ice left Shatima, Rebry, and Fradkov all speechless.
Snow Monkeys, Crackstone Snakes, Long-haired Yaks, and Scarlet Flame Tigers, Magical Beasts that were almost never seen on the Continent, were all surprisingly observable here. Even the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao, which had been extinct on the Continent, was frolicking in the lake. While this sight caused Shatima’s eyes to shine, Rebry couldn’t help but gulp. These Magical Beasts were treasures not easily found; their entire bodies contained materials indispensable for crafting Magic tools. Especially the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao, which was known as an earth-based and water dual-element Magical Beast. Its Magic Crystal was a natural treasure for enhancing a Mage’s magic power, and its skin was an excellent material for resisting earth-based and water magic attacks. If they could find a skilled Magic tool craftsman to meticulously craft it, the armor made from this Jiao’s skin would undoubtedly be the coveted protective gear that Paladins dreamed of.
Seeing Miss Shatima’s eagerness to try, Rebry knew that the human-shaped Dragon Lady with a dragon heart must have harbored thoughts of slaying. The Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao shared some ancestral ties with the Dragon Clan, and if she could slay and consume its Magic Crystal, the crystal would undoubtedly greatly enhance the magic power of the beautiful Dragon Lady, and even help her regain her prime physical condition. However, the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao was no easy opponent. Although it did not dare to confront the pure-blooded Dragon Clan directly, its nest was here, where it had lived for a long time. To challenge it here without full preparation would certainly be a disaster. Moreover, with so many other Magical Beasts present, and their main mission being to locate the Gray Wolf Pack, pursuing the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao would undoubtedly disrupt the plan. Although Rebry didn’t think much of Komer’s ambush plan, he wasn’t in the habit of breaking his promises once he had given his word.
"Miss Shatima, we can’t act rashly; we need to find the Gray Wolves," said Rebry, noticing the flow of magic power throughout Shatima’s body, he felt compelled to remind and stop her from being impulsive. "That Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao isn’t easy to deal with. Look, there are Crackstone Snakes and Snow Monkeys around it. If we provoke them, they will think we are invading their territory and are likely to attack us en masse."
"Mr. Rebry, are you afraid of a Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao? As for the other little creatures, they will only tremble and succumb before me. I need the Magic Crystal of this Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao. You and Mr. Fradkov can have everything else from its body. How about that? This deal is very profitable, hehehe!" Miss Shatima’s seductive laughter made Rebry and Fradkov’s skin crawl. Only the lord seemed to show interest in this wanton woman. The unsuspecting Fradkov even pitied Komer’s preferences and felt it was a shame that despite being surrounded by so many pure and lovely girls, he was unmoved, instead attracting such a harlot.
"Miss Shatima, what were Lord Komer’s initial instructions?" Rebry replied with a slight smile. "We came here with a mission. If we mess up Lord Komer’s big plan, it won’t be easy to explain when we return. The Gray Wolf Pack should be nearby. Once we attack the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao, we might scare off the wolves and spoil everything."
Shatima rolled her blue eyes somewhat unwillingly, grudgingly saying, "Without the Gray Wolf Pack, we can still deal with those poor wretches. Komer is too timid, overly cautious, and lacking the bearing of a lord. He will probably have a short life span."
While grumbling, Shatima also knew that without the help of Rebry and Fradkov, the Mountain-swallowing Blue Jiao would easily escape her hunting, especially since her physical strength had not fully recovered.
"Hmm, I think so too, why don’t you go ahead and take care of him?" Rebry casually said. "That way, we could avoid a lot of trouble."