After leaving Hundred Li Land, despite heading south all the way toward the Civilized Area, the surroundings gradually became more dangerous.
With the Storm War Falcon scouting and warning them, General Lu bypassed several monster camps.
The more conspicuous Monster Camps could be avoided, but monster groups hidden in the mountains and forests, as well as wandering monsters, were much harder to evade.
"Roar~!"
A gigantic python that looked as if it had been forged entirely from steel shot out of the forest, crushing countless trees as it came. It reared up, casting a huge shadow, its steel-like body glittering brilliantly beneath the sunlight.
"I'll roast it for everyone!"
General Duo Lai rubbed his hands together, but just as he finished speaking, he felt General Lu's Death Gaze land on him.
"The lord specifically instructed us otherwise. Please, General Duo Lai, don't interfere."
"Eh... all right."
Duo Lai scratched his head. There did seem to have been such an order.
What exactly had the lord said back then? Something like... the merchant group had to be able to reach Shiling Town safely, effortlessly, and with its normal personnel and equipment intact. Only then would it qualify to conduct trade in the future.
However,
"This big snake seems pretty dangerous, huh?"
Sophia observed.jpg.
Yesterday, she had taken the time to skim through the Monster Compendium. After thinking for a moment, she found the entry that matched it.
"It's a Giant Rock Steel Snake, a Rare Two-Star monster. Judging by its aura, it has undoubtedly reached Elite Grade."
Wild monsters were not very good at concealing their auras. A rolling pressure radiated from the Giant Rock Steel Snake.
Sophia nudged Daisy with her elbow. "Hey, should we help?"
"Probably not. General Lu said he could handle the journey to Shiling Town. Unless