Source Material Lost One

Theoretically speaking, it should be dawn now.

But in reality, volcanic ash blotted out the sun, and blackish-gray smoke from underground spread recklessly through the air.

in this case.

The difference in brightness between day and night is quite slight.

Without a timekeeping device, it is almost impossible to determine the current time in the wild.

"..."

"The sun should have been up by 9:15 in the morning."

Linsey pulled out her Pocket Watch, her brow furrowed in worry.

He certainly wouldn't care about time.

As long as the Essence material within a Resource Conversion item is not depleted, its timekeeping effect will remain accurate.

Last night's escape was a close call, but we escaped unharmed.

The eruption of the volcano was indeed spectacular and incredibly powerful.

But Linsey's speed is no joke.

With various equipment buffs and perfect food all in place, the agility attribute was artificially boosted to 28 points, coupled with the powerful burst damage from the Life Source Material...

To put it bluntly, this is a speed that ordinary humans cannot achieve.

Even the four-legged Snow Wolf was much slower than Linsey.

So in the end, Linsey threw the summoned Snow Wolf aside and carried the unconscious girl on her own.

They just managed to escape like that!

Once you leave the area directly affected by the volcanic eruption, the safety level rises dramatically.

The volcano is extremely powerful during an eruption.

However, the speed at which its magma flows on the ground decreases with distance from the volcano.

To Linsey's current location.

The lava behind had already begun to flow at a snail's pace.

Ordinary people with a bit more courage could even grill a watermelon here.

As long as you avoid the occasional rocks falling from the sky, there will be no problem at all.

"..."

Linsey still looked worried.

What he was thinking about was—what kind of impact would this underground volcanic eruption have? The Dragon Beast's rage had just ravaged that swamp!

Even if they couldn't arrive immediately, they would definitely have noticed this dramatic change, and once the other side began to act...

"Then it really will become a situation where we meet on a narrow road."

Thinking about this, Linsey looked at her hands.

The [Glorious Bullet] can be loaded and fired at any time, but it only has one chance to attack.

"Plans never keep up with changes."

With a soft sigh, Linsey summoned the Snow Wolf again and placed the girl she was carrying on its back.

Only then did he have time to really observe the other person.

The girl lay quietly on the wolf's back.

Her black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, swaying gently with the movement of the Snow Wolf. A pure red dress draped around her, like a fiery flame leaping in the dark night.

"..."

Linsey leaned over and lifted the other person's head.

A pure face, as delicate as fine porcelain, appeared before me, contrasting sharply with the darkness of black hair.

The girl's lips were slightly closed, and she gently breathed softly.

Her sleeping face resembled an unopened flower, quietly awaiting the awakening of the spring breeze. A serene aura cascaded down her long eyelashes, as if guarding a pair of clear, water-like eyes.

"Hey, wake up."

Linsey reached out and patted the girl's face, her movements devoid of any gentleness, her only intention being to wake her up immediately.

If he came here looking for someone to date, he's probably already struggling with his own feelings.

Unfortunately, Linsey didn't have the time or inclination for that.

His target is the Dragon Beast on the other side of the world, the natural barrier blocking the edge of Black Mountain.

Pretty girls and such have to wait until later.

"..."

The girl sleeping on the wolf's back did not react.

Linsey shook her head; it seemed she still had to use her old methods to authenticate it.

Humanity: Source Material Lost One

[Awakened beings who have lost their skills and Essence remain in a state of slumber for an extended period.]

A slave with a beautiful face and figure is always a top-quality commodity; she's sure to fetch a good price!

"You're making it sound like I'm a slave trader..."

Linsey pouted in dissatisfaction.

Regardless, he still learned about the girl.

First of all, this is a human being, and this innate identity has already eliminated many potential dangers, but it also brings more questions.

For example: Why imprison a girl who has lost her Essence and skills in a dark underground place?

Does she possess some kind of secret?

Or perhaps he possesses some kind of special identity? Linsey various possibilities, but his gaze ultimately settled on the title ' Source Material Lost One '.

He knew the word.

Linsey learned about this concept while studying in the Hidden Borderlands.

That's a title reserved for those who have lost their own Essence and skills. Aside from a few exceptional cases, almost no one in this world would make such a choice.

The advancement of the awakened.

It is itself a process of integrating skills, Essence, and self.

The more powerful the awakened one, the more deeply they integrate these three elements into one, so in giving up all of them, they will naturally be more affected.

Linsey didn't expect to encounter such a vivid example here.

"Uh..."

Just as Linsey was pondering the product information, a soft murmur sounded from beside her.

He turned his head and saw that it was the girl's voice.

They endured an unknown period of imprisonment and slumber, and then experienced a series of tumultuous journeys to escape from the crater.

At this moment, she finally opened her eyes.

Her body, which had been asleep for a long time, was obviously still quite weak. She used her hands to support herself and tried to press down on the Snow Wolf's back to get up.

"Ah!"

The girl failed.

Her weakened body prevented her from making any further movements.

Her fair, jade-like arms slid to her sides, and she collapsed onto the Snow Wolf's back with a thud. Her long hair, which had been slightly gathered, fell loose again, making her look like a fragile, precious object.

"..."

Linsey was speechless for a moment.

However, seeing the girl so weak, Linsey shouldn't remain indifferent at this point.

So he took out some water from his bag, mixed in a little Maple Syrup, and then stepped forward to support the girl's body. "You've just woken up, so don't move around too much."

"Let's have some sugar water to replenish our energy first."

The next second, Linsey saw a pair of eyes.

Beneath the gloomy sky shrouded in volcanic ash, a pair of quiet yet resolute red eyes shimmered. The zircon-like color of flame seemed to flicker within their pupils, like an unchanging ember, capable of igniting a blazing fire in one's heart! In an instant.

Linsey thought of the Righteous Walker she had once met.

Although she conveys different emotions, the girl in front of me is undoubtedly someone with her own beliefs.

One person lay on the wolf's back, while another walked on the earth.

They stared at each other, neither making a move, and then...

Boom! A rock falling from the sky crashed into the ground not far away, making a deafening sound.

Flames erupted from the ground, causing it to tremble violently.

The girl suddenly realized what was happening, and the pure will in her fiery eyes dissipated.

She spoke to Linsey in the Beast Language used by Devil Beast:

Where am I?

"Who I am?"

Should I call you father?