Chapter 488: Uma's Strategy
Mutation inducers, to those who don't know about it, look like the gray crystals that cause the Gran Forest mutation. But for Uma and Mirna, who know and even master, this is a rare and excellent magical material. Potions or magic sword oils made from them will have a stronger effect than anything made from normal materials.
Sure enough, after dismembering the corpses of the three ice spiders with her greatsword, Uma got her hands on the pale white crystalline object that made Maffeo feel piercing. "This is the mutation inducer, not much different from the gray crystals you found from Flame Pinocchio. Maffeo shrugged.
"Well, the magic contained in the inducing is very powerful, and even a little scary. The Ice Dragon Skasa may be a formidable opponent, just like its owner. Uma nodded.
"Well, at least this thing can help us deal with that giant spider. There is one remaining problem to solve, and that is how to lure the big guy back to the lair. Maffeo spread his hands, wiped the greatsword stained with ice crystals and strange blood, and retracted it into the scabbard behind his back. At the same time, he pulled the sword belt tied to his body, because the sword belt was a little loose because of the battle just now.
Uma carefully tucked the mutation inducer into her magic pocket, in fact, Maffeo had always wanted it, and it seemed to hold anything you could imagine, even a human. But alas, this is just a beautiful fantasy of his. Moreover, the product of this magic cannot be used by those who do not know it. Everything in the world has a corresponding rule, and if you easily break the rules, then everything seems ridiculous and funny.
"I thought of a solution that might work. Uma said.
"Tell me about it. Maffeo gestured with his hand raised.
"We can make a potion of alchemy and add a certain amount of magic mixture to it. The mixture must be able to emit a strong, pungent odor, preferably to be able to smell scavengers from miles away. In addition, if the giant spider's sense of smell is not sensitive, the magical aura contained in the magic mixture can also attract it. Provided, of course, that it is indeed the product of mutation. ”
"Interesting, I thought we could try it. Maffeo asked with interest.
"Let's go back, then, and we'd better get the hell done before it gets dark. Uma turned and walked out of the ice cave.
Bankarul paced anxiously back and forth in the village, worried about their safety and speculating about their purpose in the snowy lands of Stone. He knew that Deputy Patriarch Orka did not welcome any outsiders to the Snow Mountain, and it was a big taboo for him to do so. So far, there have been many adventurers who have been commissioned by the principality to try to enter the snowy mountains by force, which is why the Bantu people regard any outsiders as enemies.
In fact, Bankarul doesn't trust Maffeo either, and he is only friendly to the other party because they have overcome him. If Maffeo's thoughts were known, he would have remembered some of the priesthood of the Order of Huttonmar. The difference is that the Bantu people seem to be a contradiction. He couldn't trust outsiders completely, even if they had a good heart.
Bankarur witnessed the two of them appear unscathed on the road leading to the village in the snowy mountains, and at that moment he confirmed that the two had solved the monster's problem. He was a little surprised, for such speed was unmatched by any of the brave warriors of the Bantu tribe, and it was difficult for them to even injure the giant spider. But the result may have disappointed him, because the two of them were just doing a little reconnaissance.
"Have you already dealt with that giant spider?" asked Bankarul, who took the initiative to meet him, expectantly.
"Not yet, but we've looked into the scene and come up with a strategy, and we'll try to fix it before dark. Uma waved her hand.
Bankarul nodded a little disappointedly, "Well, I hope you'll succeed." ”
"We will, as long as you don't forget what you promised. Maffeo reminded that, again, he didn't fully trust the other party. He didn't even have much affection for this group of barbarians, let alone trust.
"Bantu people don't lie!" Bankarul raised his voice and pounded his chest with his fist.
"That's good. Maffeo gave him a friendly smile, and followed Uma to the small thatched hut where the rest of the companions had been staying.
Milna, Freya, and Schultz sat around the fireplace, constantly adding new firewood to it. Schultz wanted to make an even more stupid move, trying to take out the raw meat slices in his backpack and roast them and eat them. Mirna angrily tapped her wand on Schultz's arm, causing the latter to cry out in pain. Freya looked at the two helplessly, looking forward to the tranquility in the distance.
The sound of the two opening the door interrupted the "fight" between the two guys, their movements froze in mid-air, and they all looked at the door, and the awkward atmosphere swept over like a flood. "Don't make a fuss, Mirna, I need your help. ”
Mirna put down her wand and said boredly. "What do you want me to help with?"
"Brew a potion of alchemy, and add a pungent magic mixture to it. Uma said.
"I hate pungent magic concoctions, what do you want that thing for?" Mirna looked disgusted.
"To lure that monster in, if you want to get out of this damn place and get to the snowy land of Ston sooner, then you'd better act quickly. Uma laughed.
"I'll help......" Mirna muttered reluctantly, but she had already made a move, she had to extract the magic breath from the magic stone she carried with her, and mix it with some pungent smell of herbs to make a magic mixture. This process will not be long, but you must concentrate on neutralizing the magic aura, otherwise the slightest mistake may produce a magic explosion.
Uma then said to Maffeo, "I'll help you make a jar of magic sword oil out of mutation inducers, and apply it to your greatsword, which will inflict damage on the giant spider you didn't expect." ”
"I'm looking forward to it, and I just need to do a little bit of preparation, and we'll see you later. Maffeo nodded at Uma, then turned and walked out the door to meet the cold wind. Although Uma doesn't know what he's going to do, he doesn't worry about the other party at all, and Maffeo always finds a way to take care of himself.
"It's just the two of us, Frederick. Freya said as she looked at Schultz, who was rubbing her arms.
"yes, I'd love to help, but damn Mirna knocked my arm swollen, hell. Schultz cursed as he tried to relieve the pain in his arm, and Mirna was a complete demon in his eyes, a witch or something. He thought that Mirna's true appearance was that of an ugly, old woman, but this thought was only in his mind, and he did not dare to say it. For if Mirna had heard this, she might have been so angry that she would have charred everything that came before her.