Due to the protection of the holy light, the rest of the journey was smooth and even a little boring.
After chasing for half a day, they were inevitably a little tired.
Finally, they stopped beside an underground pool and planned to rest for a while before continuing their journey.
Although the pool was damp and a little dirty, they didn't care.
Liam and the other knights sat down and closed their eyes to recover the energy they had consumed from casting the divine spells.
The mercenaries also gathered in a circle, whispering to each other while eating the food and dry rations they brought.
Outside the camp, the private soldiers led by the young nobleman gathered together and muttered something from time to time.
"Sigh … I didn't expect it to be so smooth this time."
Sitting in front of the fire and gnawing on hard jerky, a mercenary shook his head and said.
"Thinking back to when we explored the Underdark, we were always on tenterhooks, afraid that we would encounter some monsters and die in this damn place.
I thought I was going to die this time, but I didn't expect to be able to go so far … By the way, it seems like no one else has been here yet, right? "
"Yeah, it's our first time here."
While saying that, another mercenary nodded and looked around curiously.
Beside the underground pool, there were tall mushrooms that were as tall as small trees. Their edges emitted a cold green light, reflecting the entire pool like a dream. Looking closely, one could also see the green moss and blue crystals around it. If one ignored the dangers of the Underdark, the scenery here was still very beautiful.
At this moment, an old mercenary let out a sigh.
"I didn't expect that man to be so powerful at such a young age …"
Hearing this, the people who were still whispering suddenly stopped talking as if their throats were strangled. Then, as if their hearts were linked, they turned their heads in unison and looked in Zayen's direction.
Of course, Jenn didn't mingle with these guys. At this moment, he and Elise sat alone on a rock on the other side, admiring the scenery in front of them.
Although Elise's graceful figure was very eye-catching, the mercenaries were most concerned about the little girl who was running around.
From the beginning, this group of mercenaries couldn't figure out why Jenn would bring such a little girl to the Underdark. Looking at the big backpack on her back, she didn't look like a mage, so they didn't know what Jenn was up to.
But now, they finally understood why this little girl was here.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Piccolo deftly took out all kinds of tableware from her backpack and placed them in front of Jenn and Elise. She first brewed a pot of steaming black tea for them, then went to the pool to pick some mushrooms, washed them, and cut them into pieces. Then, she barbecued them over the campfire and sprinkled some spices picked from the underground. Soon, a tempting aroma spread by the pool, and even the holy knights who were eating dry food couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Look at how nobles do things …"
Piccolo attentively placed the barbecued mushroom slices on the rock in front of Jenn and even covered it with a layer of snow-white napkin. The mercenaries could only shake their heads and sigh with reddened eyes.
Nobles really enjoyed life. They were also out on patrol, but they could only drink cold water and gnaw on jerky.
On the other hand, he could drink steaming hot black tea and enjoy the delicious food. Looking at him, he didn't look like he was in the wilderness, he looked like he was eating in a high-class restaurant!
"Ridiculous!"
Seeing Zayen and Elyse enjoying themselves, even the Holy Knight could not stand it anymore. He glanced at them with a sullen expression and turned around.
"Really, didn't he say that those monsters would find their prey by smell?
Now that he's making such a big fuss, isn't he afraid of attracting trouble?
This is also a water source. What if there are underground monsters here? "
"I think Mr. Jenn should have his own ideas."
Hearing the complaints of his colleagues, Liam also revealed a helpless bitter smile.
To be honest, if someone else did this, they were afraid that they would have stopped them.
But it was Jenn who did this, so even if they had any ideas, they could only suppress them in their hearts.
After all, along the way, Jenn had used practical actions to prove that his familiarity and understanding of the Underdark was quite deep and incomparable to ordinary people.
Moreover, the Underdark was extremely strange, and the common sense of the surface was completely inapplicable here.
Therefore, even if they had any ideas, they could only bury them in their hearts and didn't dare to ask Jenn.
In case they were beaten up by the other party's sarcasm, it would be embarrassing.
Thinking of this, the three holy knights also shook their heads and smiled bitterly. They closed their eyes again and began to meditate, not caring about other people's business.
However, not everyone was so leisurely.
On the other side of the circle, Cotton's eyes were bloodshot as he stared fiercely at the back of Jenn and Elise.
He bit his lips so hard that he was about to bleed!
This is too much!!
Seeing Jenn leisurely enjoying the black tea and the company of a beauty, Cotton was furious. He couldn't wait to immediately draw his sword and cut that damn, arrogant, despicable bastard into pieces!
Once upon a time, he also had such a glorious time.
But because of his father's incompetence, his family declined.
Cotton had always been brooding over this. He desperately practiced his swordsmanship in order to one day restore the glory and glory of his family. For this, he did not hesitate to bring his personal guards to this damned Underdark and deal with those ugly monsters all day long.
It was all for the sake of climbing up the temple. As long as he made enough contributions in the Underdark, then he would be recognized by the temple. By then, with the temple as his backing, his family's prosperity would not be a dream anymore!
Effort does not waste effort. After helping the holy knights to repel the attacks of the underground monsters a few times, his name was indeed heard by Locus, so he was summoned to participate in this operation.
When he first heard Locus' summon, Cotton was wild with joy. He was very clear that as long as he could complete this mission, he would definitely be recognized by Lord Locus.
When that time came, his dream of reviving his family would be just around the corner!
Originally, Cotton thought that the Church of Holy Light would be in charge of this operation, but he did not expect that they would let a fallen noble lead them.
This made him extremely angry. What a joke, the Blake family had a long history, how could they allow a fallen noble to point fingers at them?!
It was precisely because of this that he instructed his confidant to test the other party. He did not expect this bastard to be so ruthless. He already found out from his subordinates that although Dolor's life was not in danger, his entire body was already paralyzed, and he could do nothing but lie in bed for the rest of his life.
Seeing his confidant being treated so cruelly, Cotton was naturally furious. If it wasn't for his subordinates desperately stopping him, he would have already charged forward himself.
Although Cotton had no choice but to suppress his anger for the sake of his family's revival, he did not give up just like that.
What made him even more displeased was the attitude of the Holy Knights along the way.
Cotton was not a fool. Of course he could see the admiration the Holy Knights had for Jenn.
This made him even more furious. What a joke, I've spent so much effort to put on a smiling face for the Church every day, but you guys don't even look at me.
Even when my confidant was beaten up, none of you cared.
This bastard has his nose in the air and is arrogant, but you guys are chasing after him like bootlickers!
Could it be that in front of you, the Blake family is just a rag that can be thrown away after using it?
Thinking of this, the anger in Cotton's heart burned even brighter. He was very clear that this Jenn was very attentive to the Dark Underground, and he was also very powerful.
If he allowed him to complete this mission, then all the credit would definitely belong to him, and he would not get any benefits even if he did. Even if he complained to Lord Locus, it would not end well for him.
He worked hard for half a day and was humiliated by someone else. In the end, all the benefits belonged to someone else. Anyone would be furious.
Not to mention Jenn's arrogance. While others drank cold water and ate dry rations, he drank hot tea and ate delicious meals with beautiful women serving him.
Looking at this scene, Cotton felt as though he had fallen into a blazing furnace. The raging flames were about to ignite his entire body.
Damn it, he's just a lowly person fooling around in the Dark Underground. What right does he have to enjoy such good things?
Even those damned mercenaries are now in awe of him. What's so good about that bastard?
Damn it, all of this should have been mine!
If it wasn't for that man …
Thinking of this, Cotton's eyes flashed coldly. He lowered his head and clenched his fists.
"M-Sir?
Are you alright? "
Seeing Cotton's expression, one of the attendants beside him cautiously asked.
Along the way, they were all trembling with fear. Not because they were afraid of being ambushed by the underground monsters, but because they were afraid that their master would find trouble with that man out of anger.
They knew how powerful Duo Luo was. Even he couldn't take a single blow from that man. Wouldn't they be sending themselves to their deaths?
Moreover, that man was vicious and merciless. Thinking of Duo Luo lying in bed as a cripple for the rest of his life, the others couldn't help but shiver in fear.
Since they were servants, they naturally did not fear death.
But if they were to become a cripple who couldn't move, then it would be better to let someone kill them.
Because of this, these fellows had been trembling with fear along the way. They were afraid that their master would take things too hard and deal with Jenn.
"Do I look good to you?"
Hearing the servant's words, Cotton glared at him fiercely.
"Think of a way to get rid of that bastard!"
"This …!"
Hearing this, the others immediately turned pale with fright. What they feared had come true. Holy Lord above, they didn't want to become the second Duo Luo!
"My, my lord, that Mr. Jenn is too strong. We aren't his match. Even Mr. Duo …"
"That's right, that's right, Milord … Please reconsider. That mister is vicious and merciless, and it seems like the Holy Church doesn't intend to interfere in this matter. If we get into a conflict with him and something happens to you …"
"Do you think I don't know?"
Hearing his subordinates' depressing words, Cotton glanced at them in annoyance. He knew that Duo Luo's encounter had scared the wits out of them.
In all fairness, even he didn't want to end up like Duo Luo.
"I'm saying think of another way. Don't you have anything else to do other than fighting and killing?!"
"This …"
Hearing this, the servants finally reacted. They looked at each other in distress, but couldn't think of any good ideas.
"Why don't we take this opportunity to poison their food …"
"Are you stupid?
Do you think the three Holy Knights are just for show?
If they find out, won't we be even more unlucky? "
"Then what should we do?
Or should we purposely lure them into the depths of the Underdark?
I heard that there are tunnels everywhere. If we go in the wrong direction, we definitely won't be able to get out … "
"They are more familiar with the Underdark than you are!
What if we can't get out before we can even trap them? "
Hearing his servants talking all at once, Cotton felt vexed. He really raised a bunch of trash. They couldn't fight, and they couldn't come up with anything good even if they tried to come up with some schemes.
"Right!
My lord, I have a good idea!! "
At this moment, suddenly, one of the servants seemed to have thought of something and clapped his hands.
Seeing him like this, Cotton's spirit was lifted.
"Oh?
What idea? "
"Have you seen that lady?"
As he spoke, the attendant secretly gestured to the side. Cotton looked in the direction of his gesture and soon saw Elyse sitting next to Zayen.
"What's wrong?"
"My lord, didn't you notice?
That lady seems to be a little afraid of that man. I've observed a few times. Usually, they walk side by side, but as long as that man turns to look at her, that lady will automatically take a few steps back and distance herself from him.
I think that guy must have used some forceful means to capture that lady. Why don't you take this opportunity to get close to that lady and see what the situation is like?
My lord, you are handsome and you will definitely be able to win that lady's heart. Even if we take a step back, maybe we can also get some information about that guy from her.
If it really doesn't work, we can still capture her and by then, my lord … "
Speaking until here, the servant laughed dryly and didn't continue. But everyone understood his look.
It was no wonder, looking at Elyse's delicate and weak appearance, how powerful could she be?
When everyone swarmed her, it would be useless even if she had three heads and six arms, right?
Hearing the servant's suggestion, Cotton pondered for a moment. Then, he turned around and looked at that beautiful back view. His eyes flashed with a trace of greed.
Perhaps, this is really a good idea.