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Chapter 20 Slime Cleanup Mission

[Regarding the cleanup of contamination in the cave]

Over the past two weeks, the water quality of the town's backup water source has deteriorated significantly and has developed an unpleasant odor.

Preliminary investigation confirmed that slime was found in an abandoned cave along the underground river that serves as a backup water source, and its secretions are the main cause of the contamination.

To ensure the safety and health of the drinking water for the residents of Blackrock Town, we are now recruiting a reliable and efficient team of adventurers to undertake the following mission in the abandoned cave.

Commission Level: Normal.

Objective of the commission:

Eliminate all slimes in the abandoned cave and investigate the situation.

Reward Amount:

Each slime is rewarded with three silver coins, with slime cores used as the counting token.

Association Notes:

The abandoned cave is dark and damp, so please make sure you have adequate lighting equipment.

"Not bad, this one will do." Zellier nodded in agreement.

Slimes aren't too much of a threat, and I've also learned the Light spell, which can come in handy.

“By the way, is it just the two of us on this mission? Isn’t that a bit risky?” Zellier suddenly remembered something.

"Then count me in." Another familiar voice rang out.

The half-elf ranger Vales also happened to arrive at the Adventurers' Guild, carrying a longbow and still sporting his usual unapproachable poker face.

However, Zelil still acknowledged Vales's strength and character.

He's a cold-faced but kind-hearted person. Even if he doesn't like Gray, Vales will help him get treatment. There's no way he'd leave someone to die.

"Then there are three people."

Marcus pondered for a moment, then looked at Zell and Vales, "Do we need to find more teammates?"

"That should be enough, right? Slimes aren't that dangerous, calling more people would be a waste," Vales said.

Zellier also agreed.

Anyway, the level of danger is not very high.

Moreover, the fewer people there are, the more money they can get.

"By the way, have you seen Gray recently?" Zellier asked.

“I saw him outside the tavern last night.”

Vales snorted.

"That guy's physique is like an ox. His chest and shoulders are bandaged, but he's full of energy. Even with such injuries, he still doesn't forget to go see his group of old flames."

“Grey can’t stay still. Keeping him still is no different from being dead.”

Marcus shook his head. "Then let's just have the three of us on this mission."

Marcus, a low-ranking warrior; Vales, a low-ranking ranger; and Zellir, a magic apprentice.

After confirming the team, Marcus led them to the counter to accept the mission. The team would meet at the Blackrock Town checkpoint the next morning.

After leaving the Adventurers' Guild, Zellier began preparing for his quest.

Although he is a mage, he still needs to buy some necessary equipment before he can "casually cast low-level spells and wear protective spells".

To avoid a disastrous outcome.

Zellir wasn't very familiar with Blackrock Town, but he didn't need to look for the blacksmith's shop at all; he just needed to follow the "clanging" sound.

On a street not far from the Nightflower Inn, Zellier chose a blacksmith shop.

This shop is open-plan; it's like a cave with only three walls, showcasing the bustling scene inside without reservation.

Just standing at the door, Zellir could feel a wave of scorching iron heat rushing towards him.

Flames spewed from the furnace mouth, distorting the surrounding air slightly.

A shirtless man is pulling a bellows, sweat dripping from his muscles, creating a wild and beautiful scene.

"I'm Brown, the shop owner," the man's rough voice rang out. "Are you buying equipment or having it custom-made?"

“Uh…buying equipment.” Zellier was a little taken aback by this.

"The finished products are all here. Tell me which one you like, and I'll take it down for you to try on."

Brown pointed to the room on the right. "Choose one yourself."

The room was divided into two parts: the front part was an armor display area, and the back part was a weapons display area.

Zellir's goal is to get a suitable set of protective gear and buy a handy weapon.

As for armor, we won't consider the Cloth Armor Zellir.

His protective gear is too poor, and given that he plays with fire, he could easily set himself on fire.

Chainmail is too expensive, and there's no need for it; he's not a frontline tank.

After much deliberation, Zellir chose a studded leather breastplate.

The main body is made of hard cowhide that has been boiled and then waxed, with some iron plates riveted to it, which can provide good protection against injuries such as chopping.

As for weapons, Zellir turned around and picked out a rapier.

It is lightweight and easy to swing.

Even without a foundation in swordsmanship, Zellir can use it with ease, mainly for situations where casting magic is not required.

These two pieces of equipment cost him a total of eighty silver coins.

As he walked out of the blacksmith's shop, looking at his increasingly empty purse, Zellir felt a pang of melancholy.

He now has a dozen or so silver coins left.

I don't think I bought anything, so how come I'm out of money?

Sure enough, being a mage is a real money pit... The biggest expense these past few days has been the ash wood base material, which cost three gold coins.

This is only a part of the finished wand.

Zeller sighed.

Sigh... I need to work harder to take on tasks and earn money.

At noon the next day, Zellier arrived at the meeting point on time, where Marcus and Vales were already waiting.

Marcus's small round shield and sword were destroyed during the last mission.

This time he upgraded his equipment, getting a larger one-handed shield and a better battle sword.

Vales, on the other hand, still carried a scimitar at his waist and a bow and arrow.

The team assembled and began their ascent into the abandoned cave.

According to the map provided by the client, the mission location is not too far from the town; it takes about three or four hours to walk there.

If they act quickly, they might even be able to return to Blackrock Town for dinner from the start to the end of the mission.

Nothing unusual happened along the way. After passing through a sparse grove of trees, Marcus finally saw the outline of the abandoned cave.

“This is it.” Marcus put away the map.

Directly in front of them was a dark cave, about three or four meters high and wide enough to accommodate several people walking side by side. The terrain would not limit their combat effectiveness.

The outer walls of the cave were covered with dark green, slippery moss, while the rock surface was a deep red, which looked rather eerie.

Vales crouched down and carefully examined the ground.

"What are you looking at?" Zelil squatted down next to Vales.

"Mucus".

Vales pointed to the glittering marks on the ground.

"Slimes leave behind slime trails when they move, which can give you a rough idea of ​​how many there are."

Following Vales's guidance, Zellier also began to observe carefully.

There was indeed a lot of viscous liquid, and it kept spreading into the cave.

(End of this chapter)