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Chapter 2401 The Devil Fruit Discovered Suddenly!
The putrid, toxic mist suddenly exploded, and the sizzling sound of scales rubbing against the cave walls shattered the silence of the cave.

The purplish-black venom dripped from the beak of the venomous bird, each drop of mucus scorching the rocky ground and emitting bluish smoke.

The little thief's limp body had already been corroded by the venom and blistered.

The venomous bird, over ten meters long and nearly five meters tall, ignored the little thief dragon's screams.

First, swallow the bag containing mushrooms and rotten flesh.

Then, it leisurely walked towards the little thief dragon.

But just as it lowered its head to enjoy its fresh blood meal...

Suddenly, Krieg threw out a red and white Poké Ball and shouted, "Attack!"

【boom----】

The Poké Ball opened in mid-air, shooting out a scarlet beam of light.

There was a creature that was six meters long, had eight blue eyes, and was covered in white carapace.

A spider-like monster appeared, its forelimbs extended and its antennae extended.

Shadow Spider!
Originating from the world of Teigu, these are horned creatures that prefer to inhabit dark, damp caves or dense forests.

The cleats are usually tucked under the head, but can be opened like serrated scissors when needed.

The clasp has a sharp inner edge, and the hollow tip is connected to a venom gland containing a high concentration of hemorrhagic toxins.

Its tail is also covered with venomous barbs, and prey that is stung will fall into a coma within a short period of time.

Krieg initially tamed the juvenile Shadow Spider, in order to make it fully recognize him as its master.

Last month, it finally grew into a Shadow Spider.

However, because the time was too short, its size was not large compared to others of its kind, and it did not have the poisonous skin of the Poisonous Bird.

But it will be here soon.

Upon seeing the Shadow Spider, the Poisonous Bird on the opposite side turned and ran towards the cave.

They even ignored the little thief dragon that was right next to their mouths.

Because the Shadow Spider is the Poisonous Bird's greatest natural enemy.

The former is not afraid of the latter's flash blindness, and is also immune to its toxins.

Normally it should fly away immediately.

However, during the previous battle with the Gray Crystal Scorpion, its right wing was pierced by the scorpion's tail, leaving a large hole.

Now, the poisonous bird instinctively wants to hide in its nest.

Even if this is an extremely foolish act that cuts off one's own path to survival.

Unexpectedly, the Siamese lynx approached, its shadow trailing behind it.

He tossed a Poké Ball and hit the Poison Bird.

Before the latter could react, it turned into a ball of red light and was absorbed into the sphere.

The ball bounced back and forth after landing, flashing red light continuously in the middle.

Crick ordered, "Now! Shadow Spider, seal the entrance with your silk!"

Entering the cave would leave the poisonous bird with no way out.

However, the highly toxic environment inside is equally dangerous for them.

Antidotes are used after poisoning, but it's best to avoid poisoning altogether.

As for letting the Shadow Spider go in and deal with the Poisonous Bird itself.

As mentioned before, it's just reached adulthood and might not be able to defeat its opponent, especially when the Poison Bird goes all out.

Creek really likes his little pet.

The reason I took on the quest to hunt the Poisonous Bird was to obtain the 'skin' for the Shadow Spider.

After completing the mission, hand the body over to the Adventurers' Guild.

Then, you can purchase the outer skin and poison bags from the World Ecological Association on-site.

According to regulations, hunters who have completed a legal mission have priority in purchasing.

This will give me a better chance in this year's "Top 100 Competition," and I hope to achieve a higher ranking than last year.

He was previously ranked 75th, but this time he aims for the top 50.

I'm not even thinking about the top ten.

Although Creek was a combination of cruelty, ruthlessness, and despicableness.

But his horizons have broadened, and his arrogance has disappeared.

However, it depends on the occasion and the person you're talking to.

Look at the field again.

The Poké Ball ultimately failed to subdue the Poison Bird, which broke free.

But those few seconds were enough for the Shadow Spider to 'seal the door'.

Then, the nearly one hundred members of the Krick Adventurer's Party, along with the summoned monsters such as the Thief Dragon, Giant Bee, Dog Dragon, and Red Velociraptor, completely surrounded the scene.

'Demon' Okamaru's dragon is a red Velociraptor, and 'Decapitation' Zank's dragon is a Great Thief Dragon.

This shows just how popular the Poké Balls sold by the Magical Creatures Association are among adventurers.

Sam and Buzz, the cat-like brothers, were the only ones who didn't summon any creatures.

They claim they don't like keeping pets, but actually they just haven't found one they like.

"What are you waiting for? Charge in and take it down, but don't attack its neck!"

Although Creek could have easily taken matters into his own hands, he preferred watching his men fight.

Otherwise, what would I need them for?
At his command, all sorts of dangerous creatures swarmed toward the poisonous bird.

Seeing itself in dire straits, the poisonous bird went berserk on the spot, driven by its will to survive.

First, it powerfully whipped its tail, sending a group of dog dragons and giant bees flying. Then, it tilted its head back and unleashed an extremely dazzling burst of light.

Knowing the intelligence beforehand, Krick and the others all took out sunglasses and put them on.

But the monsters they subdue don't have this condition.

The darkness and pain caused by blindness made them spin in place, howling and screaming.

They were then slaughtered by the poisonous bird with its pecking or venom.

Some people looked reluctant to see this, but most remained expressionless.

In their eyes, these were just cannon fodder to be used.

At this moment, Shadow Spider, Red Velocidrome, and Great Jagras are locked in combat with Poison Bird.

They didn't even need Creek and his men to do anything.

The shadow spider seized the opportunity to stab the poisonous bird with its venomous stinger.

It collapsed to the ground in less than ten seconds, completely losing consciousness, and was torn apart by the Red Velociraptor and the Great Jagras.

"stop!"

Creek stepped forward and shouted to stop him, "Stop biting it! Its skin is a good thing!"

The thick skin of the Poison Bird is made of a special rubber material.

It can completely isolate lightning damage and paralysis effects, and can also absorb some of the impact from striking weapons.

Therefore, the famous sword town of Haixing regularly purchases from the World Ecological Association.

After all, they need to constantly forge weapons and equipment with lightning attributes.

This poisonous bird is much larger than the shadow spider.

Krieg planned to go to East Dorma to find the craftsmen there and attach the remaining leather to the gold armor.

"Hey, actually taming it is a good option. This poisonous bird seems perfect for me."

Creek looked at the poisonous bird and muttered to himself.

But he swung his big gun and smashed it on the head with the side, killing him instantly.

The black sheen on the blade disappeared when the gun was sheathed.

"You come back first."

Seeing the Shadow Spider approach to try and skin it, Krieg recalled it into its Poké Ball.

"Ouka, notify the Adventurers' Guild branch."

"hehe, ok."

If you don't want to take the items back yourself after completing the hunt, you can ask the Adventurers' Guild branch to send someone over.

There are many different specific methods.

It could be transported away by plane, teleported using the Flying Thunder God array, or through some kind of sealing method.

Anyway, these adventurers don't need to worry about it.

ten minutes later.

Donning gas masks and protective boots, Creek and his companions ventured into the cave where the poisonous bird nested.

The place was filled with flowing purple venom and a foul, putrid stench.

Fortunately, the fight didn't start here.

As for the reason for coming in.

Of course, it's because the Adventurers' Guild's information mentioned that the Poisonous Bird has a penchant for collecting shiny objects.

Therefore, their lair often contains a large amount of treasure.

For example, ores, pearls, crystals, and gold.
These are considered unexpected gains and do not need to be handed over to the Adventurers' Guild.

It is also a policy of world governments to encourage them to explore unknown territories.

"Wow!"

"This is a treasure trove! We've struck gold, Captain!"

"It's covered in venom, what should we do?"

Everyone's eyes widened when they saw the numerous luminous objects deep inside the cave.

The most abundant minerals are local precious minerals, grey quartz and a small amount of white quartz.

"Hmm, what is that?!"

However, Creek's gaze suddenly stopped on a certain spot, and his pupils trembled violently.

It was a deformed gourd, its entire body covered in a greasy, pale purple color, its surface covered with rubber-like wrinkles, giving it a strangely elastic feel.

The gourd's head is thick and twisted, blackish-green in color, resembling the claws of a strange bird, tightly gripping the top.

The key is the black spiral pattern, which immediately brings four words to the mind of anyone who notices it.

Devil Fruit!

(End of this chapter)