Chapter 20: A Deal is Made

Chapter 20: A Deal is Made

Kaito shrugged off the beastman's hand and cast a sidelong glance at him. "This might be a good lesson for you. Reflect on your actions. The next time you act recklessly, it might cost you your life!"

The beastman mumbled in response, looking somewhat dejected.

But he didn't say anything more.

Kaito moved to an open space and addressed Hua Mi, who was clad in a black robe. "This is a very rare spatial magic item. Typically, spatial items can only store inanimate objects, but this magic box can accommodate living beings for an extended period. Allow me to demonstrate."

With that, he pressed a button on the box, and its surface lit up with intricate runic patterns.

Then he casually tossed the box onto the ground.

As the box landed, it immediately expanded into a two-meter square pit, creating a sudden "sinkhole" in the previously flat ground.

From the hole came a roar, and two dog heads emerged, eager to get out.

Woof!

Only when they jumped out did Hua Mi realize that these were not two separate dogs, but two heads growing on a single body.

The two-headed dog stood about as tall as a person and had a body over three meters long. It knocked down a patch of Moon Slumber Flowers and snarled menacingly at the only stranger in the vicinity, baring its fangs.

Hua Mi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately directed his swarm to swarm towards the creature.

He didn't have time to think about tactics at this moment, but he felt confident in his ability to handle the situation.

Although the two-headed dog appeared intimidating, a few hundred agonizing bee stings would put it down for sure.

"Stay calm, stay calm," Kaito said as he hurried to stand in front of the two-headed dog, gently patting one of its heads and gesturing to Hua Mi to halt the attack.

The two-headed dog instantly became docile, lowering its heads to nuzzle Kaito's clothing.

The swarm of stinging bees also halted their assault.

Kaito breathed a sigh of relief, reflecting on why he hadn't explained the situation beforehand. Things had almost escalated due to a misunderstanding.

"As you can see, this magic box can house living creatures, whether they are human or other species, allowing them to survive inside. I believe the magic box, when combined with the ring, is equivalent to a semi-automatic alchemical cauldron, wouldn't you say?"

Indeed, the magic box was quite impressive. Hua Mi was quite taken with it and began to contemplate its potential uses.

With this magic box, he could transport his bee swarm and beehives on his adventures without continually expending mental energy to control them. It intrigued him even more than the ring had.

Hua Mi conveyed his decision through his swarm: "Deal."

Seeing this, Kaito and Hilya breathed a sigh of relief, their expressions relaxing. However, the beastman appeared to be wearing a mask of suffering.

Only the beastman's injured world had been reached.

Hua Mi gave them directions to the location of the underground chamber, where they were to retrieve the alchemical cauldron themselves.

"You go first."

"Ah... the moonlight is so beautiful tonight."

After a while, the beastman and the two-headed dog joined them.

Korl, the beastman, noticed a cup of water on the ground and felt thirsty, so he picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

Neither of them had a chance to stop him.

"Hmm?"

After drinking, he furrowed his brow.

"What's wrong?" Kaito asked nervously.

"What did I just drink?"

"Recovery potion," Hilya replied, her expression odd.

It was not a potion, but honey mixed with water. They hadn't dared to drink it earlier, as it was a gift from an alchemist, and they hadn't verified its effects.

They had initially intended to test it on a small animal. But Korl, in his recklessness, had volunteered for a taste test.

"Are you sure it's a recovery potion?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

"It's just too delicious!"

He had never tasted such sweet magical potions. Typically, they were bitter and required pinching one's nose to swallow.

Hilya commented, "The latest batch. How do you feel?"

"Very comfortable."

Korl was quite content, his mood greatly improved after drinking a cup of water.

"This potion is quite effective, it's delicious, but it does have one downside..."

"What's the downside?"

"I'm feeling... drowsy."

Plunk!

Korl leaned back, sprawled out on the ground, and began to snore like thunder.

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