‘Stctite Milk!’
Let alone Vaan, everyone recognized white liquid dripping from the stctites hanging down from the cave’s ceiling at first nce.
The deep concentration of mana contained within the Stctite Milk was not something easily overlooked by anyone with even the slightest sensitivity to mana.
“Oh my god! This cave has Stctite Milk! A Stctite Milk Pond must be nearby!” a young warrior eximed.
Upon hearing that, the eyes of Captain Rhys and the rest of the escort group beamed with excitement.
Suddenly, Captain Rhys recalls something before turning to Vaan unexpectedly.
“Did you already know there was such arge cave with Stctite Milk, Brother Vaan?” Captain Rhys inquired expectantly.
However, Vaan shook his head.
“I did notice a high concentration of mana before we entered this cave, but it having Stctite Milk was still beyond my expectation,” Vaan calmly replied.
He intended to use the high concentration of mana to quickly restore Lte’s mana pool, but he ended up striking the jackpot instead.
When mana reaches the saturation level of density, it condenses into a liquid form with miraculous effects on all lifeforms.
But depending on the environment in which mana achieves condensation, its miraculous effects vary and go by different names.
Stctite Milk is the name of mana liquified in caves, full of earth elements.
“We don’t know how big this cave is. I will go back and fetch my sister before we continue to explore the rest of this cave,” Lte stated.
Vaan gave Lte a brief nce before he nodded.
Although the cave contained a high concentration of mana, it was mostly found inside the Stctite Milk; thus, it wouldn’t pose any danger to Lillias’s life.
But even if Lillias drank the Stctite Milk, it would only benefit her body instead of harming it.
Ultimately, Stctite Milk is no longer a lump of earth-attribute mana but a miraculous medicine capable of increasing the body’s affinity to earth and thereby improving the person’s talents.
No doubt, Lte would reap the most benefit out of the Stctite Milk out of everyone in the group.
‘A fortuitous encounter amid a perilous danger… Is this a coincidence, or is Lte blessed by the heavens?’ Vaan wondered.
Either way, Vaan was still going to hug Lte’s thighs.
Lte returned with Lillias a few momentster and said, “I’m back. Let us continue to explore the cave.”
“Yes, Lady Lte.”
Captain Rhys and the rest of the escort group answered.
In the dark depths of the cave, the only source of light came from the reflective glow of dripping Stctite Milk.
As the group descended the downward slope, the soft glowing light revealed a small pond of semi-transparent white liquid at the bottom of the cave.
“There really is a Stctite Milk Pond here! And this amount… It must have umted for at least a hundred years!”
Everyone’s eyes lit up.
Vaan and the others shortly arrived beside the Stctite Milk Pond before assessing the area for hidden dangers.
“Be careful. Powerful magic beasts and monsters usually guard the natural treasures,” Captain Rhys warned.
However, there was no such thing.
Vaan was the first to confirm it with his Magic Vision.
Even if magic beasts can camouge into the background withplete stillness, they still wouldn’t be able to hide the mana flow in their veins from his eyes.
But while everyone was inspecting the Stctite Milk Pond’s vicinity, Vaan studied the escort group’s subtle expressions.
The young warriors could not hide their greed.
After finishing their assessment, the young warriors immediately rushed to the Stctite Milk Pond before Captain Rhys angrily barked, “Stop!”
Can and the other young warriors quickly froze before facing Captain Rhys with confusion.
“Captain, why are you stopping us when there’s enough Stctite Milk for everyone?” Can inquired.
“Insolent!” Captain Rhys spat in anger, “The Stctite Milk isn’t yours! What gives you all the right to take it?!”
“But we obviously found the Stctite Milk Pond together. So why wouldn’t we have a share?”
Can and the other young escort warriors frowned, wondering if their captain was trying to monopolize their share of the Stctite Milk.
However, their words only fueled Captain Rhys’s anger.
“How disgraceful! Have you been blinded by greed?! We found Stctite Milk Pond together? Don’t kid yourself! Without Vaan’s instruction and Lady Lte’s earth magic, we wouldn’t have discovered the cave in the first ce!”
“Lady Lte has said anything, yet you are all busy dividing the Stctite Milk among yourselves! Are you trying to embarrass me to death?!” Captain Rhys snarled.
“Even if you get a share, the amount will only be decided after Lady Lte has spoken!”
After being reprimanded by Captain Rhys, the young warriors regained their senses with startled looks while Vaan, Lte, and Lillias watched them bicker in silence.
Lte was just a simple client; behind her was the behemoth known as the Drosa Household.
A single bad review from her could decide the end of their Steelguard Escort Group’s business. And even if they don’t go out of business, the higher-ups will not spare them.
“I am deeply regretful for not disciplining my men properly. Again, I apologize for showing you such an ugly scene, Lady Lte. I hope you can be magnanimous and overlook their mistakes.”
Captain Rhys apologized.
“I hope there won’t be a second time,” Lte cooly replied.
“There won’t! I will make sure of it, mydy!” Captain Rhys promised before giving his men a stern look. “Did you that? Quickly apologize and bed for Lady Lte’s forgiveness!”
After the young warriors expressed their apology, Lte sought Vaan’s opinion, “How do you think we should divide the Stctite Milk Pond, Vaan?”
Vaan could see that Lte valued his opinion.
“I don’t think the Steelguard Escort Group will agree to this,” Lte frowns.
Upon hearing her response, Vaan cracks a smile before adding, “Of course, if mydy wishes to pursue fairness, we could divide the Stctite Milk Pond into three equal splits between Captain Rhys’ group, Lady Lte’s group, and myself.”
Vaan didn’t doubt his words would spark some disagreement from the young warriors, but it was the best way to secure his interest.