Chapter 45

The source of mana that Vivian's team had set their sights on was no different from a pool, be it in size or scale.

However, the spring water inside was indeed not ordinary water, but the form of the materialization of mana. In essence, it was still mana, so it emitted a misty radiance. It looked like a pool covered with a layer of light mist, which was rather pleasing to the eye.

If such a place existed in my previous life, it would definitely become a tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists and making a lot of money, right?

Shien had such a thought the moment he saw the source of mana, which showed how pleasing the appearance of the source of mana was.

"However, considering that there are monsters around, no one would come to this place for sightseeing unless they have a death wish, right?"

Otherwise, the task of collecting the spring water would not have been entrusted to the adventurers.

It was because the location of the Mana Spring was usually where monsters wreaked havoc, so people couldn't collect the spring water wantonly, and could only entrust it to adventurers. Otherwise, all the Mana Spring would be drained, and adventurers wouldn't be able to complete it as it was now, and they wouldn't be able to earn rewards from it.

Moreover, collecting the spring water from the source of mana also required skills.

"Because the spring water is solidified mana, not only does it need a special container to hold it, but it will also evaporate into ordinary mana and dissipate into the atmosphere if it leaves the source of mana. Hence, special tools are needed to extract and preserve the spring water," Vivian explained to Shien.

At the same time, she got Tierre and Lumia to take out a set of equipment that seemed to be used for chemical experiments from their luggage and handed it to Merica, who was in charge of collecting the spring water from the source of mana.

"The spring water that has been extracted through specific steps can be stored in a special container for a certain period of time. The time it can be stored is also related to the size of the source of mana. The spring water from a small source of mana can be stored for about three days, a medium one for about seven days, and a large one for a month."

Vivian's detailed explanation helped Shien solve a mystery.

Originally, Shien had thought that since the spring water from the source of mana was so useful, why not make a big move and transport the spring water all at once? If there was a time limit, it would not be difficult to understand.

This also dispelled Shien's idea of completely draining the source of mana and selling the spring water in the town. It had to be said that this was a pity.

In addition, the steps to extract the spring water were rather complicated, and even Mage Merica, who had the highest affinity for mana, would need a lot of time to do it.

During this period, it was inevitable that monsters would appear.

"Ah!"

Amidst the shrill cry, a black figure slowly walked out of the forest.

"Be on guard!"

Tierre was the first to notice the enemy. She shouted a warning, causing everyone to tense up and face the enemy.

Sean also unsheathed the broadsword at his waist and stayed by the side of the crowd like a low-key newcomer.

Of course, what he was thinking was …

(Discovering the enemy and not being able to warn the others. How troublesome.)

With the maxed out [Enemy Sense] skill, Sean was naturally the first to discover the enemy in the truest sense. However, he was unable to warn everyone, so he only reacted now.

As for the enemy that appeared, it was a humanoid monster with a long sword and a round shield. It was covered in green scales, had a reptilian head and tail, and had a ragged cloth around its waist.

"Lizardmen?"

Vivian took out the tower shield that she had been carrying on her back and equipped it.

"There … There are more behind!"

Lumia clenched her fists nervously as she spoke to the others.

Just as he had said, behind the lizardmen, black figures similar to the lizardmen slowly appeared in the forest.

They were all lizardmen.

"One, two, three … There are twenty-two of them in total."

Tierre seemed to have used Enemy Sense to detect the number of enemies and informed the others in a calm voice.

"I'll help too!"

Merica, who was extracting the spring water, immediately stopped what she was doing and picked up her staff.

The group then faced the group of lizardmen.

At this moment, Vivian suddenly said to Shien.

"Speaking of which, I don't think we've shown our strength in front of you yet, have we?"

When she said this, the smile on Vivian's face was not the usual gentle and kind type. Instead, it was full of shrewdness and capability.

"This is a good opportunity. Let me introduce the adventurers of this team to you."

When Vivian said so, the group of lizardmen in front of them began to move.

"Ah!"

"Ah!"

With a threatening roar, the lizardmen slowly emerged from the forest and rushed over.

Seeing this, Shien reflexively wanted to meet them.

However, someone was faster than Shien.

"Ha!"

Lumia, who was originally standing there nervously with her fists clenched, suddenly shouted and shot out like an arrow. With the speed of a bullet, she instantly dashed in front of a lizardman.

Her speed was so fast that even Shien was surprised.

"Ah!"

The lizardman seemed to be startled as well. When it regained its senses, it immediately roared angrily and raised the sword in its hand, slashing at Lumia.

"Watch out!"

Shien said subconsciously.

It could not be helped. Lumia had always given Shien the impression that she was weak and timid. Seeing that the lizardmen were attacking her so close, Shien naturally could not sit back and do nothing.

"Don't worry."

However, Vivian was unusually calm and did not make any move to save her.

The next second …

"Clang!"

With a crisp sound of metal colliding, the lizardman's sword was deflected.

Facing the incoming sword, Lumia directly punched out and actually knocked the sword away.

Upon closer inspection, Lucia's hands were now covered in metal gauntlets.

"Bang!"

With a muffled sound, Lumia punched out and sent the lizardman whose weapon had been deflected flying, creating a strong gust of wind.

The scene was so shocking that even Shien was stunned.

Vivian, on the other hand, was not surprised at all.

"Lumia, the vanguard of our party. She is a dog among the beastmen. She has an extraordinary sense of smell and the beastmen's innate physical strength. Thus, she mainly uses the skills [Bare-Handed Combat] and [Body Enhancement] as her main combat skills. She has also trained these two skills and has raised them to Level-6. She is currently level 44, a fourth-rate adventurer."

As soon as Vivian's voice trailed off, Lumia had already dashed toward the second lizardman. She deflected the lizardman's weapon and threw it into the air with a punch.

Immediately …

"[Burn Off]!"

Merica raised her staff and gathered her mana, causing the crystal on the staff to glow.

"Boom!"

The lizardman that was blasted high into the air burst into flames and was instantly burned to ashes.

"Merica, as you can see, our party's mage is an elf. Because elves are close to nature, they have an extremely high affinity for mana and magic. All of them are natural mages, and Merica's magic is among the best even among her peers. She is proficient in fire and ice magic. Apart from [Chant] and [Meditation], which are compulsory for mages, Merica has spent all her skill points on [Magic · Fire] and [Magic · Ice], training them to Level-4. As a result, Merica can use these two types of intermediate magic. She is currently level 42, also a fourth-rate adventurer."

As she said this, Vivian suddenly turned around and fiercely rammed to the side.

"Bang!"

A lizardman that had unknowingly snuck over was sent flying by Vivian's tower shield. The lizardman smashed into a tree trunk and was on the brink of death.

"As for me, you should already know that as the leader of the party, I am a defensive vanguard. The skills I have learned are [One-Handed Sword], [Shield], [Light Equipment], [Parry], [Provoke], and [Damage Reduction]. Currently, I am level 50, a fifth-rate adventurer."

Vivian turned around and smiled at Shien.

"Next, let me introduce you to the strongest member of our party, who is also the number one genius in Lamgion."

As if riding on Vivian's words, a petite figure dashed out from the crowd.