The swamp ahead was vast. Stark white bones of humans and beasts showed faintly through the gray sludge, suggesting that no small number had died there. All sorts of ugly, strange plants also grew in the mud, their thorn-covered branches swaying aimlessly in every direction, a terrifying sight.
Several large trees stood at the edges of the mire. Some of their branches and leaves fell into the sludge and vanished in the blink of an eye, as though a demon that devoured everything lurked beneath it. Waves of foul stench wafted from the mud, making the Water Mage Afra and the female elf Nia frown and cover their mouths, seemingly finding it difficult to bear.
As everyone turned their eyes toward the swamp, Trunks continued explaining, "The plants growing in there are all extremely dangerous. The swamp will swallow any human or beast that enters it, and the stench in its depths contains a slow-acting poison that can leave you weak all over. The Gorgon hiding in the swamp can come and go freely in there. It's very difficult to deal with."
Han Shuo studied the vast swamp with a grave expression. After listening to Trunks's explanation, he knitted his brows tightly and silently considered what to do.
"We don't have the ability to use Flight. Once we set foot in the swamp, we'll sink in and won't be able to get out. From what you've said, the Gorgon lives in the swamp and can hide beneath it, appearing wherever it likes. It has every advantage, whether attacking or retreating. Fighting it inside the swamp would be far too difficult." Han Shuo considered for a moment before speaking in a low voice.
Glancing at Han Shuo, Trunks said, "The Gorgon's strength increases dramatically in the swamp. Even the Manticore, another