NOVEL WEB Chapter 2
Chapter 2: Analysis, High Energy Reaction of Mysterious Power
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
These small interjections did not affect the advancement of the group. It was not a big deal to replace the two mercenaries who were opening the path.
The mercenaries advanced through the Black Forest Mountain Range.
About three hours later.
At this moment, they had already arrived at the center of the Black Forest.
The vast Black Forest was not fully explored by the humans yet.
The danger inside was such that even mercenaries who had been here four or five times could not let down their guard.
At this moment, the entire mercenary group was on guard.
Through the system prompt in his mind, Edward realized that the fluctuations of the mysterious power were getting stronger.
If nothing was wrong with the system, then the mysterious power was near this forest.
At that thought, Edward called Kalor, the captain of the mercenary group, and said,
“This mission is completed already. Go and find my knight to collect your reward.”
The knight beside Edward picked up a bag of gold coins and threw it over.
Kalor quickly caught it. This fellow with a fawning smile weighed the bag in his hand, his eyes full of greed.
“Of course, honorable and generous Young Master Edward!”
As a mercenary captain who had been around for many years, Kalor naturally knew what to ask and what not to ask.
Not to mention, he only had to travel halfway to obtain such a huge reward.
Young Master Edward was truly a generous noble!
Kalor hurriedly called for his mercenary group to pack up and return.
Before leaving, Kalor gave Edward his heartfelt blessings.
“May Young Master Edward be protected by the Gods!”
Even though he already knew that Edward Feylan was a prodigal, seeing it with his own eyes was more convincing than hearing it a hundred times. This level of squandering was even more absurd than those noble princesses of the Empire!
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Even Edward, who was currently a Gold Knight, had to be extra careful in this legendary and mysterious Black Forest.
The thirteen personal knights around him were all Silver-level in strength, and they cleared the obstacles for Edward.
In the first half of the Black Forest, some wild beasts would come out from time to time to harass the mercenary corps.
At this moment, they had already arrived at the center of the Black Forest.
The surroundings were abnormally quiet, like a dead mountain shrouded in fog.
“System, can you accurately locate the mysterious power?”
While looking around warily, Edward consulted the system that was constantly trying to determine the location.
At this moment, the mysterious power displayed by the system had already reached a light red color!
One had to know, the pendant around Edward’s neck was only pale-white in color when analyzed.
A knight’s metal shoes stepped on the fallen branches. Around him were three meters tall plants, and in front of him was a valley filled with vines.
At this time, the system in Edward’s mind gave him the exact location.
That mysterious power was in the valley ahead.
Just as Edward was about to enter, a knight in the lead said in a deep voice: “Young Master Edward, the valley ahead looks very strange. It might be dangerous. Let me scout ahead!”
The other knights also drew their swords from their waists and prepared to investigate.
Edward frowned right at this moment.
A system prompt appeared.
[System prompt: High energy reaction detected 500 meters ahead. It might have a significant effect on the human body!]
“Come on, let’s go in together. Up ahead is the target we’re looking for on this trip.” Edward said as he looked at the entrance of the valley.
Edward had tested the loyalty of these knights using the system before. They were all loyal without exception.
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Even if Edward wanted them to commit suicide on the spot, they would not bat an eye. They would draw their swords and obey his orders.
These knights had been educated by the Feylan Family since they were young, and their minds were all filled with thoughts of serving the next Duke of the Feylan Family.
According to their judgment, as the First Young Master of the Feylan Family, there was no doubt that Edward would be the next candidate.
“Yes, Young Master Edward!”
The thirteen knights surrounded Edward and walked into the valley, leaving the horse outside.
There was nothing dangerous on the way to the valley. They walked into the depths of the valley very easily.
Deep within the valley was a pool of stagnant water.
The scene before their eyes made the knights who had just entered the valley gasp.
Surrounding the pond were the corpses of many animals, most of which were birds. Edward also saw a few human corpses.
Edward probably knew why.
That was the mysterious power detected by the system.
“Significant effect on the human body?” Edward recalled the system notification.
Did that mean turning into a corpse?
[The mysterious power has reached its peak. The system has accurately detected its exact location!]
[Location: 30 meters below the pond!]
“Young master Edward! Please leave this place as soon as possible. Let us search for what you are looking for. These corpses…”
[High energy response detected, continuing to increase, about three minutes from reaching max value!]
At that moment, Edward saw several black marks appearing on the faces of the knights.
It was still growing rapidly like a vine.
This was the effect that the system mentioned.
Edward quickly unsheathed his sword and found a black mark on his neck through the reflection of the sword.
However, the rate of growth was very slow and was not as fast as the surrounding knights.
There was a high chance that because of the difference in strength, Edward was not affected that much.
But if this continued, whether it was the 13 knights or himself, they would all become skeletons in this place.
“System, can you check the source of the change in my body? Is there a solution?”
[The system is currently analyzing. The time needed is approximately 30 seconds. Please hold on.]
Just half a minute was needed.
Edward pondered this for a moment. With his own strength, he could easily get through this. But…
He looked up at the 13 knights around him. The black stripes had covered their faces.
“You guys go out first. I’ll stay here to observe.”
“Young Master!”
Under Edward’s forceful attitude, all the knights left the valley.
But from the looks of it, there were a few who were not very strong and were about to die.
“With my current strength, I can still last ten minutes. I have to hurry!”
The exit was not far away. Edward looked calmly at the dark pool.
As long as he waited for the system to finish its analysis, the black patterns on his body would be removed.
Otherwise…
With Edward’s vision, he could easily see that the black stripes on the knights’ bodies were still growing even after they left.
The system might be the only way for everyone to survive!