Daily Tasks

The group followed Red back up to the fortress high on the mountain pass along the stone steps carved into the cliffside.

The wind grew colder along the way, and the last rays of sunlight fell across the fortress's mottled brick walls, stretching their shadows long behind them.

"The Magical Beast materials you just collected can be taken to Hansen for processing. They can all be exchanged for Merit Points." Red stopped at the fortress entrance, his tone as steady as ever, though his words carried a faint recognition of their performance in the battle.

After saying that, he called for Puli to follow him. "Come on. Go with me to move out the magic array records for Indy Mountain Pass."

"Ang, let's go see how many Merit Points these Magic Crystals can get us first." Quintina turned to him, excitement flashing in her eyes.

Ang nodded, and the group immediately headed toward the logistics area inside the fortress.

There were not many people left in the dining hall by then. Their footsteps echoed between the empty stone tables.

Behind the counter, Hansen was lowering his head as he wiped a ceramic wine cup when he saw them arrive.

He looked up, his gaze passing over them one by one before finally settling on Ang. One brow lifted slightly.

"Magical Beast materials can be exchanged for Merit Points, right?" Ang asked directly.

Hansen nodded and set down the cup in his hand. His voice was hoarse and low. "As long as the materials aren't rotten, they can be exchanged."

Ang then took three Black Mantis Magic Crystals and seven Chaos Demon Spider Magic Crystals from his Magic Waist Pouch, neatly arranging them on the metal counter before Hansen.

The Magic Crystals gave off a faint glow beneath the lights, their