"Heh heh, six clumps of Earth Essence in the bag. This Land of Death is practically a treasure trove! Not only have I gained nearly ten thousand Energy Points, but good stuff like Earth Essence is everywhere!"
"Besides, it seems these Dark Creatures are deliberately transporting the Earth Essence to the Duke City farther back. What exactly are these bastards planning to do with it?"
While the various duchy forces were trapped, Nalant had reaped a bountiful harvest deep within the Land of Death.
Over the past few days, he had not only taken down three Dark Creature gathering grounds, but had also casually robbed three Dark Creature squads he encountered along the way.
Thus, over these few days, he had acquired not only six clumps of Earth Essence, but also more than ten thousand Energy Points.
As a result, the several Yellow Sprites Nalant had purchased at Thorn Fortress before setting out had all completed their mutations.
Originally, Nalant had never dreamed that he could obtain so much Earth Essence in this Land of Death. He had thought himself lucky if he came across even a single clump.
The reason he had bought a total of nine Yellow Sprites was entirely because he had seen something he liked and could not resist. Since he had come across them, he had bought them on a whim, thinking that bringing them back to Storm Territory would at least add a few mineral deposits to his territory.
Who would have thought that all nine sprites would swallow Earth Essence?
Once he returned, Nalant would have nine sprites capable of mining Mana Crystal ore.
Then he could vigorously develop mana-powered energy. Things like mana cannons could be equipped on a massive scale without the slightest pressure.
Of course, these nine Yellow Sprites were