The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

The shackles that had bound him all along began to loosen and shatter.

It seemed as if a voice from the depths of the universe was telling him.

If you want to do something, just go for it.

If there truly is a higher-dimensional creator god in this world, then the moment Ryan arrived in this world, the moment he possessed such a special cheat, he had already given him all the answers.

The shackles that had bound him for so long had completely disappeared.

Ryan smiled faintly.

Lack of aggression and initiative?

It seems I've been underestimated all along.

A man's transformation often only requires a single catalyst.

Veranika was the catalyst for this opportunity.

Ryan slowly raised his head, and his entire aura underwent a dramatic change.

If Ryan previously gave people a gentle and refined impression...

Now, Ryan is more like a ferocious beast, a ravenous wild animal eager to feast!

Perhaps this is the true nature that Ryan has been suppressing all along.

Veronica noticed Ryan's burning gaze, which made her involuntarily squeeze her long legs together.

At that moment, Veranika knew that she was now the prey being targeted.

It seems I've... awakened something incredible...

"Veranika, you're playing with fire."

Veranica smiled and said, "I am a fire mage, so playing with fire... isn't that normal?"

Ryan pulled Veranika's hand tightly and walked towards the alleyway to the side.

"Mentor Ryan, where are you taking me...?"

Even though Veronica had started it herself, she suddenly felt nervous as the moment approached, and her heart was pounding.

"Didn't I say before that it's too hot here and I need some ice to cool down?"

"But... there's no freezing point there."

Ryan pulled Veranika close to him and whispered in her ear, "You know perfectly well what I mean."

"Aren't you just like that delicious ice cream?"

Chapter Seventy-Four: Seals

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Chapter Seventy-Five: Heading West

Although the mentors had anticipated the heat in Vita Town, they were still taken aback by the furnace-like heat when they arrived at their destination.

If Vita Town is this hot, then the Pennsylvania Federation must be roasting people alive.

Fortunately, the female instructors had all applied Water Moon Grass Cream, so their skin didn't get sunburned.

However, the students were not so lucky.

The scorching sun and the hot wind rapidly evaporated the moisture from the students' bodies. Before long, they were all drenched in sweat.

Ryan took Miley to report to the mayor.

Unlike Yan, the residents here are simple and honest, without any ulterior motives.

After briefly explaining their background, the old town mayor was very willing to offer them assistance.

Meanwhile, the old mayor told Ryan that it was best not to head towards the border. Bandits frequented that area, and caravans were often robbed.

Ryan silently noted it down.

The old mayor then said he would send several elderly townspeople as guides to help Ryan and his group navigate.

Ryan expressed his gratitude.

Soon, the town mayor brought out a map.

The map is from ten years ago.

The town of Vita is already arid and lacks water, and with the constant exposure to wind and sun, its terrain changes almost every year.

The map from ten years ago is no longer usable.

In return for their help, the old mayor asked them to help redraw the map.

Ryan and his companions were there to travel, so creating a map was no problem for them.

After Mi Lai noted down some details, the two left the mayor's house.

Unlike Anseth City, this place cannot provide accommodation for Ryan and his group, since there are too many people traveling together.

However, Ryan readily accepted this, as he had already considered this point and had brought ample supplies and tents with him when he arrived.

The next day, several guides arrived at the camp that everyone had set up. The different groups split up and, after confirming their directions and destinations, began to explore the remote town.

Ryan naturally went with Claire.

Without anyone to bother her, Claire could freely act cute with Ryan, and just thinking about it made her very happy.

Before setting off, Claire made ample preparations for sun protection and carefully selected her clothes.

The top is made of lightweight gauze, and the skirt is also light and airy.

She applied a lot of water moon grass cream to her exposed skin, so her whole body looked exceptionally moisturized and radiant, as tempting as a plump fruit.

As he gazed at her glistening, beautiful legs, Ryan gradually began to have some ideas.

It's been quite a while since I last did it with Claire, and luckily no one's bothering me today.

Let's have a nice day with Claire.

Guided by the guide, the two headed west.

The guide was a mother of two. Her body was stronger than that of an average person due to years of hard work, and her skin was dark and shiny.

He was dressed in a simple linen long coat and patiently explained the situation on the road to the two of them.

“Look, that’s where the sand wolves live.” The guide pointed to a pile of rocks in the distance.

"Sand wolves mostly inhabit the Pennsylvania Commonwealth. Because this area is located on the border between the two countries, some stray wolf packs also live here. If you are lucky enough, you may even see some sand wolf cubs."

Claire clearly showed some interest and wanted to go and take a look.

The guide then led them closer to the pile of rocks.

Sure enough, a huge female wolf could be seen from the shadows on one side.

The mother wolf appeared to be resting. Her eyes were half-closed, her two front paws were under her head, and her body was rising and falling slightly in a slow but steady rhythm.

"Come on, follow me this way."

As he spoke, the guide gestured for the two to be quiet, then lowered his body and slowly made his way around the pile of rocks to the other side.

From here, you can clearly see five small and adorable wolf cubs lying in the mother wolf's arms.

They look fluffy and curled up like little balls of fluff, which is incredibly cute.

Upon seeing this, Claire immediately felt a protective instinct aroused.

I want to pick one up and give it a good squeeze and rub.

After seeing through Claire's thoughts, Ryan said with a smile.

"While female sand wolves are much less aggressive during the nursing period, this is only true if you do not pose a threat to their offspring. If they know that you are going to take their cubs away, their aggression will be even greater than that of male sand wolves."

"So, let's just give up and observe."

Claire was somewhat disappointed, but still nodded in agreement.

At the same time, he took out his notebook and wrote down these observations.

After Claire finished recording, the three continued on their way.

About half an hour later, with the guide's guidance, the two spotted sand lizards and sand wolves fighting in the distance.

"Although the climate here is dry, it is still relatively humid compared to Pennsylvania. Therefore, there are many roaming wild animals here. They often fight over territory."

The sand lizard clearly had the upper hand in the fight, while the sand wolf was covered in horrific claw marks, its flesh mangled and clearly showing signs of weakness.

Claire stared blankly, then suddenly remembered something and quickly asked Ryan.

"Mentor Ryan! That sand wolf... could it be the father of those little sand wolves from earlier?!"

Ryan squinted and thought for a moment: "Perhaps."

Claire grew anxious and tugged at Ryan's sleeve.

"Mentor Ryan! If the Sand Wolf father is killed, what will happen to his children? Let's go help them!"

Sand lizards are not magical beasts, but just one of the tens of millions of the most common creatures on this continent. Not to mention Ryan, even Claire could kill one with ease.

But......

"But Claire, have you considered this? What if the sand lizards also have their own offspring?"

Ryan's words made Claire pause for a moment.

"If that sand lizard dies in the desert, will its children starve to death because there is no food? You are helping the sand wolf now, but you are also killing the father of the sand lizard's children."

Clearly, Claire's resolve had been shaken by Ryan's words.

She had never thought about this question.

But... even if Mentor Ryan is right, it's still too heartbreaking to just watch the Sand Wolves die in battle.

Claire couldn't help but think about the sand wolf cubs.

Education, besides imparting magic, should also teach her the attitude to view things.