Chapter 109: Chapter 26: Druid II [Update 2]
According to Su Ziyu’s judgment, this monster is very likely to drop Source Power Value.
So he decided to take on the Druid’s task commission.
From Van Helsing’s mouth, he learned that Druids in this world also master some magic, but far less than the Female Warlocks, they are more proficient in Herbalism and Alchemy.
Druids often act as a mentor or Wise One, contemplating philosophical issues concerning humans and nature.
It is said that powerful Druids can stop storms, cause hail, and summon lightning, but Van Helsing has yet to see such people; most Druids are Herbal Masters who occasionally use magic to control plants and soothe animals.
In the Southern Islands, locals seek Druids for healing injuries, mediating disputes; people there dislike Warlocks but respect Druids.
Van Helsing once saw a Druid praying for rain in a drought area.
Beside the campfire.
Just when Su Ziyu was packing his things to set off, Judy’s silhouette appeared next to him; she sat on Su Ziyu’s right side and softly said, "I’ll go with you."
This Female Warlock had already changed her clothes, wearing dark red tight clothes, belted, with riding boots.
Su Ziyu’s gaze was momentarily attracted by her impressive figure, then he straightforwardly said, "Alright. Prepare yourself; we’re leaving soon."
The safety of the camp is not a concern.
There’s Lady Inid here, and plenty of Female Warlocks too; a few magic traps are enough to give the enemies trouble.
Anti-Magic Metal primarily comes from a mountain in the Southern Continent, so on the Northern Continent there aren’t as many things that restrain them.
The Demon-Blocking Gold Bomb is firmly controlled by the Church.
Tonight.
Melissa looked very excited, riding behind Su Ziyu and Van Helsing, with Adson and Judy beside them.
This Druid was very familiar with the wilderness.
About two hours later, they reached a dark forest nearby.
Along the way.
Van Helsing was explaining the characteristics of this monster to Melissa, which was a skill Su Ziyu did not possess; he could only teach Melissa how to fight.
"There are three types of Thorn Demon Trees."
"One is reddish-brown, which is the easiest to deal with."
"The other two are dark green and deep purple; the former may signify a massacre occurred there, while the latter indicates blood sacrifices."
"They fear fire."
"Most plant-type magical creatures can be dealt with using fire," Van Helsing explained thoroughly because Demon Hunters are experts at dealing with monsters.
The forest had a rotten stench.
No animals could be seen.
Perhaps all were eaten by the Thorn Demon Tree.
This magical creature was cursed, resembling a large man-eating flower, though a plant, it could move, burrow, and its petals were filled with sharp teeth, able to spray poison and acid.
They were easy for old Demon Hunters to deal with but not so friendly to novices.
"Right up ahead," Van Helsing suddenly stopped.
Then.
He exchanged a glance with Su Ziyu, then stepped back a few steps, allowing Melissa and Judy to take the lead.
Melissa seemed a bit nervous.
At this moment, Van Helsing’s voice sounded, "Listen carefully, use the senses of a Demon Hunter, the scent of magical creatures is easy to recognize."
Su Ziyu noticed some movement but didn’t voice a warning, just placing his hand on the hilt of Meteor.
The two men were a bit tense.
Perhaps even more tense than Melissa walking ahead, as they both had their hands on their sword hilts.
Rustle!
Suddenly a huge blood mouth emerged from the darkness, its deep purple flower-like jaws filled with sharp teeth, lunging directly at Melissa’s fair neck.
"Watch out!" Judy exclaimed.
A cold streak flashed by.
Melissa swung her sword instantly, the flower leaves of the Thorn Demon Tree were tough; the Silver Sword sliced through them, causing dark red blood to ooze. The blood dripped on the ground with a light sizzling sound, seemingly highly corrosive.
"Pollution entity detected."
"Task issued: Clear Thorn Demon Tree."
"Task reward: Authority Level upgraded!"
In Judy’s palm, a flame appeared, then a fire tongue fell on the Thorn Demon Tree, causing it to tremble violently and retreat into the darkness.
This Female Warlock seemed very tense.
She probably had not experienced much combat before; her good upbringing had kept her away from most dangers.
"Found you!" Melissa raised her hand to cast a Dharma Seal, tossing a bottle of Alchemy Fire Oil out.
Boom.
The flames soaring from the explosion were stronger than Judy’s magic, and amidst the firelight a monster tangled like vines appeared, resembling an ancient dead tree about five or six meters tall, with a deep purple surface covered with entangled vines, its top resembling an open man-eating flower filled with many sharp teeth.
It could move, but not fast.
Under the searing flames, the body of the Thorn Demon Tree suddenly wriggled, then sprayed a jet of deep purple liquid from its mouth.
Sizzle.
Melissa reacted quickly, instantly tumbling to dodge the monster’s sprayed poison, leaping up the tree like a cat; her speed was fast, balance excellent, advancing swiftly along the treetop, thrusting her sword down fiercely.
Judy was chanting spells.
She too realized her initial attack was ineffective, now readying a more powerful spell.
Bang!
Melissa tossed another bottle of Alchemy Fire Oil.
The blazing fire engulfed the Thorn Demon Tree, the fire oil sticking to its body burning continuously, making the creature thrash about frantically, gradually weakening.
At this time, a fireball shot forward.
With a loud explosion, it directly shattered the Thorn Demon Tree into pieces.
"Task completed!"
"Authority Level upgraded!"
"Gained 2 Source Power Value!"
Su Ziyu walked over to touch the monster’s corpse, next to him was the excitable Melissa, and the chest-obviously-heaving Judy.
They had defeated this monster.
Both women were very elated, especially Melissa, whose expression of seeking praise and compliments was amusing.
But.
At this moment Van Helsing came over, frowned at the shattered monster’s corpse, and slowly said, "Congratulations on completing this commission."
"But the alchemy materials on this monster seem unusable."
"Plus, you’ve just used two bottles of Alchemy Fire Oil and a bottle of Cursed Sword Oil, this task cost you at least six Golden Galleons!"
Melissa, who had been quite happy, suddenly froze in place.
Then her expression was like this.
∑(°Д°ノ)ノ
Very real and realistic.
Van Helsing gave Melissa a vivid lesson, that a Demon Hunter’s work shouldn’t result in financial loss.
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