On the second night of the Easter holiday, Morris ventured into the Forbidden Forest, something he hadn't done in a long time.
This time, however, he didn't have a specific purpose; he simply wanted to take his pet out for a walk.
Just a few days ago, the Skeleton Unicorn completed its advancement ceremony and successfully became Second-Tier Undead Creature.
Naturally, they also acquired some new abilities.
"Faster... faster... Wuhu~"
Morris sat atop the Skeleton Unicorn, feeling the scenery rushing past on either side, and was quite satisfied.
The Skeleton Unicorn's ability is simple yet practical: speed!
With a comfortable seat installed, it can carry Morris at an incredibly high speed.
Of course, it's fine without a seat cushion, but it'll be a bit uncomfortable for your butt.
Although the Skeleton Unicorn is just a skeleton, it is very light. The tangled obstacles are like nothing to it. Whether it dodges or leaps over them, it is incredibly easy.
It's practically the perfect mount!
"Stop."
The moment the command was given, the Skeleton Unicorn smoothly decelerated and finally came to a steady stop.
This precise control over speed pleased Morris even more.
He rolled off, clapped his hands, and looked around.
The surroundings were quiet; it was an area he rarely set foot in.
This is because it is the main habitat of the Acromantula.
In the past, Morris was hesitant to venture too far, but now, with the presence of the Skeleton Unicorn, he was fearless.
Although the Acromantula has far more legs than the Skeleton Unicorn, it is far slower.
Morris gently patted the Skeleton Unicorn's cold neck bone, signaling it to remain vigilant, then took out the Death Compass.
Since we're already here, we should at least bring some local specialties back with us.
Following the directions, he arrived at an open space by the lake.
After Bone Summoning Spell and casting an Automatic Gouging Spell on it, Morris walked to a nearby tree and sat down to rest for a while.
The Skeleton Unicorn stood silently beside him, its empty eye sockets gazing at the lake beside him.
The excavation is progressing rapidly.
Before long, the shovel had dug a large hole.
Morris cast a Lumos Charm, stood up and looked inside, and found a huge white object.
What's this?
He immediately summoned several more shovels and started working simultaneously.
The white object at the bottom of the pit quickly revealed itself—a huge bone.
After using Levitation Charm to bring the bones up, Morris examined them carefully.
This is likely the leg bone of some large animal, about a meter long.
and..
Morris reached out, applied a little force, and easily pried off a small piece.
It seems that it has been buried underground for too long and has developed some osteoporosis.
But we can't waste it, as such a large bone is rare.
Morris shrunk it down and put it in his backpack, planning to send it to Frick later so that he could identify what kind of animal it was.
After carefully collecting the bones and refilling the pit, a rustling sound suddenly came from the previously quiet bushes nearby.
Morris immediately became alert, drew his wand, and the Skeleton Unicorn also turned slightly.
Logically speaking, with Yanhua as a warning in the sky, one should receive advance warning if something approaches.
He soon found out the reason.
Emerging from behind the low bushes was a juvenile Acromantula, about half the size of Morris's head, and even smaller than the one he caught when school started.
Morris blinked and cast a Rope-Binding Spell.
A rope flew from the tip of his wand, precisely binding the little Acromantula's legs and body together.
Caught off guard, the little spider let out a hiss and its eight legs flailing futilely in the air.
Just then, the Yanhua overhead swooped down and made a few noises.
This means a large group of adult Acromantula are approaching this area.
Morris immediately understood, and without bothering with the little spider he had just caught, he mounted his horse.
In any case, the baby Acromantula weren't of much use to him.
"Retreat!"
The Skeleton Unicorn immediately darted away, disappearing into the night as a blurry, pale afterimage.
As they moved forward, Morris pushed the Skeleton Unicorn to its maximum speed.
The scenery on either side of him almost merged into a blurry band of color.
At this moment, Morris finally understood the mindset of those who raced cars late at night in his previous life.
That was truly exhilarating!
Of course, his Skeleton Unicorn was far more agile than a car, and he didn't need to control it himself.
Moreover, it is also very safe.
"Brake! Brake!"
"Bang!"
"Ugh--!"
Even though the Skeleton Unicorn had begun to slow down, it still crashed into a black shadow.
Morris remained silent for a moment.
Judging from the sound after the impact, it must have been a living creature.
Judging from the screams, it was most likely a person.
Would it have been better for him to commit a hit-and-run?
In the end, conscience prevailed.
Morris conjured a bone mask on his face and commanded the Skeleton Unicorn to approach the figure who had been knocked away and was now lying motionless on the ground.
" Lumos!"
The moment the light shone, the man sprang to his feet and turned to face Morris.
He was shrouded in a large black robe, and his face was obscured by a black mist, making his features impossible to see.
However, Morris was able to guess the man's identity.
It's Quirrell.
Quirrell was still somewhat dazed.
He stared blankly at the eerie figure riding a Unicorn skeleton and wearing a pale white mask.
Is this... meeting a fellow professional?
To be honest, he had an incredibly unlucky day.
Urged by Voldemort to hunt Unicorn in the Forbidden Forest, they wandered around for ages without seeing a single Unicorn Hair.
They finally spotted a lone Unicorn, but before they could even make a move, they were caught red-handed by a group of Centaur that suddenly appeared.
He fled in a disheveled state, barely catching his breath, when he bumped into this thing again?
Quirrell felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
He wanted to curry favor with Voldemort, not risk his life every day fighting dangerous guys!
"This... Your Excellency," Quirrell forced himself to remain calm and asked, "Who are you?"
Morris decided it was best to ignore Quirrell.
So he turned the Skeleton Unicorn around and prepared to leave.
However, at the very moment he turned around...
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Several long arrows pierced the air, accurately striking Morris and Quirrell.
The arrows were extremely fast and shot at a tricky angle, clearly the work of a highly trained person.
" Bone Summoning Spell!"
A bone shield materialized in front of Morris, blocking the two arrows flying towards him.
Quirrell wasn't so lucky.
An arrow grazed his scalp, snatching a piece of fabric from the edge of his headscarf. He screamed in fright and immediately crouched down, clutching his head.
"Useless trash!"
Morris heard this voice coming from Quirrell.