Chapter 484: Chapter 237: Lin Mo’s Psychological Trauma (2)

Miss Feney’s usual modesty was thrown to the wind once she fell asleep. She was still well-behaved when she first dozed off, but as she slept, she gradually burrowed her way into his arms.

Ali, on the other hand, wasn’t the least bit reserved, throwing a leg over Lin Mo right from the start.

’It’s about time. Once this incident is over, I should help Miss Feney and him make some substantial progress.

’After all...

’This isn’t just about their relationship heating up; it also boosts their strength.

’Though I have no idea where such a ridiculous ability comes from, having reaped the benefits for a while now, I know full well just how significant the boost from Lin Mo is.

’Although my Level is still the same and my Agility Attribute hasn’t increased, my Strength and Constitution have both grown considerably.

’Compared to before, my Combat Power has increased by more than just a little.

’It even solved the Assassin Profession’s biggest problem: its low margin for error.

’My Constitution and Strength have improved so much that now, even if I make a mistake and get counter-attacked, I won’t lose my ability to fight instantly. If I continue to improve and gain Warrior Level Strength and a Constitution comparable to a Knight’s...

’In any case, even though Miss Feney is already very talented, without this kind of cheat-like boost, she’ll definitely be left behind.

’For instance, that Half-Beastman, who isn’t even that talented, is already ahead in Level.

’Under these circumstances, she can’t afford to be so reserved anymore...’

The night passed peacefully.

There were no accidents. No Demons attacked, and the caravan members didn’t try anything funny.

Everyone woke up the next day before dawn.

In the dim light, they began to pack up by the fire and cook a simple breakfast.

Lin Mo quickly made a few small "hamburgers." When time was short, this had basically become the Silver Radiance Squad’s standard meal.

Each person had one to tide them over, and by then, the merchant caravan had also finished packing.

Things were simpler on Lin Mo’s end. Since they had slept in the carriage, they only needed to restore its original layout.

With a professional Maid like Shefilya on hand, it only took two or three minutes.

As the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon, the caravan set off once more.

They were only a few kilometers from entering the Blackwater Swamp. Having just woken up, Lin Mo had no desire to rest inside and instead sat at the front of the carriage.

The morning autumn wind was a bit bleak, but its chill was invigorating.

Lin Mo watched the road ahead, keeping an eye on the merchant caravan out of the corner of his vision.

In a way, his thoughts were similar to the caravan members’. The best-case scenario was to pass through the Blackwater Swamp smoothly, complete the mission directly, and avoid any unnecessary trouble.

"We’re almost there."

On the carriage next to theirs, Deke had also come outside, sitting cross-legged at the front.

"Mr. Deke, have you been to the Blackwater Swamp before?"

"Of course."

Deke nodded. As an Adventurer who had been active around Fajade City since his debut, he had naturally been to a place like the Blackwater Swamp, which was rife with missions, more than once.

Lin Mo held a book in his hands. The cover read, *The Detailed Blackwater Swamp Monster Atlas*.

As an Adventurer, prior knowledge of an adventuring area was essential.

Which was why one question had been bothering Lin Mo.

"The most common Demon in the Blackwater Swamp... is it really..."

Deke immediately understood what he meant. He nodded, his expression a little strange. "It is."

Lin Mo put a hand to his forehead and let out a long sigh.

’Honestly, I really feel like just using Magic to steamroll my way through.

’But I can’t...

’For one, I can’t reveal the full extent of my strength and abilities when I know the caravan has ulterior motives.

’Furthermore, increasing my Warrior Profession’s Skill Proficiency is crucial. Otherwise, my Mage Profession will be affected too, and my progress will get stuck for both.

’I’ll just have to bite the bullet and fight.’

Upon officially entering the Blackwater Swamp, the ground immediately grew damp. Even from atop the carriage, the change in the road’s surface was obvious.

A heavy dampness hung in the air, filled with the smell of freshly rain-soaked earth.

"There it is!"

Not long after they had entered the Blackwater Swamp, while Lin Mo was waiting with apprehension, a cry of alarm came from the caravan members up ahead.

Lin Mo looked toward the sound. What he saw was a black "lump of mud" squirming on the muddy ground, inching its way toward the carriage.

The Black Mud Monster, also known as an ooze, was the most common Demon in the Blackwater Swamp.

Back when he was still a rookie in Roland Town, Lin Mo had once taken on a Slime-slaying mission, considering the balance of safety and reward.

That mission had left an extremely deep impression on him.

Ever since, he had been psychologically scarred by Slimes—soft-bodied creatures made of viscous fluid.

And now, the Black Mud Monster before him was basically a Slime-plus version. It was just as viscous and squirmy as a Slime, but even more disgusting, and it gave off a foul stench.

Lin Mo immediately abandoned any thought of practicing his close-combat Warrior Skills. There was no way he could bring himself to strike this kind of monster with his fists or a Sword.

The next moment, he formed a sword with his index and middle fingers, aimed at the Black Mud Monster, and rapidly circulated the Qi and Blood within his body.

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