Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 295 - 227: Limb-Connecting Nobles and the Lobster Head_2

Chapter 295: Chapter 227: Limb-Connecting Nobles and the Lobster Head_2

Aside from Vienma, she was the richest person in the team, and a little hidden wealthy lady at that.

Her enthusiasm for research made even Vienma feel ashamed; although Vienma was also vaguely interested in the ecology of Lake Lienia, she hadn’t thought about studying it in detail yet.

In Lizna’s notebook, she even summarized a food chain—Monsters like Big Lobsters and Big Crabs eat aquatic plants and ordinary animals, which in turn are preyed upon by strong creatures such as Rascals and Mud Fish Dragons, and the Mud Fish Dragon might become food for the legendary Luminous Stone Dragon.

Yes, there are indeed ordinary animals in Lake Lienia, such as sheep that clump together and roll away in escape, wild boars with sharp tusks, and creatures like deer and eagles. Their numbers seem scarce, but you can still encounter them occasionally on an adventure.

They were specifically introduced by Gong Qiying to supplement the ecology, and perhaps they could provide an extra meal for adventurers.

Could this also be considered a form of alternative feeding play?

In Lizna’s notebook, ghosts have become a symbiotic existence with the Monsters; after losing the Ghostly Horse mount, a ghost would look for nearby Big Lobsters or Big Crabs to serve as a mount, and even take out dirty dried fruit from its body to feed the Monsters, and sometimes even save a little Big Lobster in distress.

The Miranda Flowers by the roadside disguise themselves as ordinary plants, using their toxins to paralyze the prey that dares to come close.

There’s even territorial conflict between Big Lobsters and Big Crabs, and when they group together, they even dare to clash with the Mud Fish Dragon. When the Elves encountered the Mud Fish Dragon before, there were many clearly battle-worn Big Lobster carcasses nearby.

Besides animals and Monsters, the plant aspect of the ecology is also worth studying, but due to time constraints, Lizna had not yet had the chance to observe carefully.

Once she gets all this information organized, releasing it will be another source of income, and her little treasury will be even more bountiful!

By then, she might even be able to use money to make Steeran kneel at her feet and sing "Conquer"~

"Don’t push yourself too hard," Vienma said, returning the notebook to her, her expression showing concern. "It’s good to work hard for money, but don’t wear yourself out."

Just as Lizna was about to nod, she heard the other continue:

"The Evil God Church that kidnapped you back then... can’t be found with just money."

"Mhm," she responded perfunctorily, seemingly not really listening.

But then, she wrote something in her notebook and showed it to Vienma.

[But the more I can offer in rewards, the greater the hope]

Vienma’s expression shifted slightly, and she sighed, not saying much else.

"Huff puff huff puff—"

"Hey, a wild boar just ran by, catch it!"

There was a commotion from the other Elves, followed by a wild boar, with greenery on its back, dashing madly past them.

Have you ever strived for your own sake? Right now, the Mushroom Pig was running for its life.

Watching Merca excitedly chase the Mushroom Pig, Vienma sighed, not bothering to help.

The Mushroom Pig’s burst of speed was incredibly fast; in no time, not only it but also Merca chasing it had run into the mist.

Bad move, going off alone into a blurry field of vision in a horror movie is a taboo, and though Sain Dungeon isn’t a horror movie set, it feels almost the same.

Vienma frowned, "You guys go chase after Merca, tell her not to—"

"Aaah!"

Before she could finish, a scream from Merca suddenly came through.

Look, something did happen after all!

The rest of the Elves quickly got into action, some in charge of magic, others in charge of melee, Vienma even more so exhibited the demeanor of a strong fighter, taking the lead.

The use of the word "charged" seems inelegant; in fact, she had cast Levitation Skill and Gale Spell on herself, flying at high speed in the air, and casually threw a colorful Fireworks Bomb ahead to guide Merca.

"Swoosh swoosh swoosh—"

Just a few dozen meters into their advance, a dense flurry of Arrows shot at them from the front; thankfully, the Mage Elves had already deployed a Magic Shield.

A barrage of arrows rained down on the shield, creating fractures; this scene seemed all too familiar—it was just like the frenzied shooting of Doll Soldiers.

Could it be that Merca encountered Doll Soldiers? But such an opponent shouldn’t have made her scream out loud.

"Pop!"

The next second, suddenly a high-pressure Water Cannon appeared and completely shattered the teetering Magic Shield, even injuring Kunan who was at the forefront.

Fortunately, Vienma was quick to react, raising a highly elastic wall of plants in front of the Water Cannon, blocking it.

But a question arose in her heart.

Water Cannon? Why is the Big Lobster here, too?

However, as soon as the Water Cannon disappeared, a massive roar came, the roar turning into a physical shockwave, catching many off-guard and knocking them to the ground.

What kind of Monster made this Beast Roar?

"Merca, where are you!" Kunan yelled out.

"Over here, come help me, this ugly monster’s got so many hands!"

Finally, Merca’s voice was heard, and the Elves prepared and rushed over, her figure gradually becoming clearer in the mist.

She was leaping around in combat, appearing to struggle somewhat, and the shadow of the Monster she was fighting was huge and broad, akin to the Big Crabs often encountered in the Lake District.

But when everyone got a clear look at what it was, they shuddered; this was much creepier than any Big Crab!

The Monster had the delicate head of a young man, looking pitiful, but this small head was attached to a mountainous large body, the proportions extremely awkward.