"...Hmm?"
At this moment, Fischl behind him instantly widened her eyes!
She had been walking and lost in her own thoughts, completely unprepared for Lin Mo to suddenly dash forward like a gust of wind.
By the time she snapped back to reality, Lin Mo had already opened up a considerable distance!
Fischl's eyes were wide and round, and she even unconsciously rubbed them, afraid she had seen wrong.
But no matter how she looked, the fact remained unchanged—
Lin Mo's speed had indeed increased significantly!
"Thou... How art thou suddenly swift as a meteor?! Is it the guidance of fate?!"
Oz flapped his wings helplessly, translating calmly: "She means, why are you suddenly running so fast?"
While translating, Oz also looked surprised.
Lin Mo had been walking fine, so why did he suddenly speed up?
And it seemed so abrupt.
"This... What kind of secret art is this?!"
A hint of excitement appeared in Fischl's eyes: "Could it be that thou hast awakened an ancient power sealed within thy bloodline? Or perhaps, This Prinzessin's powerful aura has stimulated thy potential?"
Lin Mo ignored Fischl's rambling, simply continuing to stare at the virtual panel in front of him.
Because new options had appeared.
Having spent a day collecting supplies with Seele, you had followed Natasha to the Underworld when you first arrived. Many areas hadn't fallen then, so you were familiar with the locations of many supplies. In fact, some of the supplies were even placed there by you and Natasha.
With your help, Seele easily collected a pile of necessary supplies with you, making her very happy. The young girl and you also cooperated very tacitly.
The day passed quickly. Although you collected a pile of supplies, there were still more supplies yet to be obtained. Seele wanted to continue collecting supplies with you for the next few days, spending more time with you. Faced with Seele's invitation again, you choose...
Option One: Reject the invitation. Collecting supplies is important, but your freedom is more important. You've just gotten out of a heap of trouble recently, and getting involved again now would probably drag you into endless physical labor. You choose to quit while you're ahead, waving your hand to indicate you have more urgent matters to attend to. Anyway, Wildfire won't collapse without you, and Seele is so capable, she can definitely handle it. Besides, the supplies in this Underworld are a bottomless pit, no matter how much you collect, it's never enough, so it's better to just leave it to the people of Wildfire. (Reward: Enhancement Paste: Electro. An ointment made by grinding materials that seem to possess Power of the Path with other substances. Applying this ointment to a suitable weapon can effectively strengthen it.)
Option Two: Accept the invitation. You saw the expectation mixed in the girl's eyes. As a Path of The Hunt practitioner, collecting supplies alone is actually more convenient. Even if you don't know the location, as long as you run fast, how can you not find supplies? But Seele said this because she wanted to spend more time alone with you. You look at Seele in front of you, and images from years ago surface in your mind. That once young girl has now grown into a core figure of Wildfire, bearing the responsibility of protecting the Underworld. Her Path is still very long, and you—are willing to accompany her for a while. (Reward: Seele's Power of the Path branch skill — [Phantasm]. After use, enter an invisible state lasting 20 seconds. You will not be discovered by enemies while invisible, and when you actively attack an enemy to enter combat, you immediately enter an amplified state.)
Option Three: Resource for resource — it's not that you can't help, but there must be benefits. You tilted your head, your gaze sweeping over Seele, a slight smirk on your lips: "It's not that I can't help, but you know..." You extended a finger, making a light "trade" gesture in the air, "Supplies are important, but my time and energy are equally important." You indicate that if you're going to continue helping, there must be some additional benefits, such as certain exclusive supply points only known within Wildfire, or some cherished item Seele has. "A trade, mutually beneficial, everyone's happy." (Reward: Belobog Red Sausage. A cooked food processed through multiple steps, the source of the meat is likely pork. It has been over a hundred years since the Belobog Meat Processing Plant launched its first red sausage, truly a national delicacy.)
...Looking at the three options that appeared, Lin Mo suddenly fell silent.
What the hell was the reward for Option Three?
Belobog Red Sausage?
"I didn't expect the Enhancement Paste: Electro to appear, but compared to the reward of the second option, that's the real good stuff."
Lin Mo narrowed his eyes, looking at the reward for Option Two.
If he remembered correctly, this was Seele's secret technique of the Path.
If he mastered it, he could be invisible for twenty seconds, an effect that was simply too good.
Twenty seconds of invisibility was more than enough time to get things done.
As for the first option, refusing it didn't quite align with his upcoming actions.
Even without Fischl following him, he still needed to come to Whispering Woods to collect supplies.
And by collecting supplies, he could also have Fischl carry the bags for him.
Two people could carry much more than one person.
The second option had only benefits, no drawbacks.
It involved a secret technique.
As for the third option, what cherished good could Fischl possibly have?
The so-called exclusive resource points were far less effective than what his Biowave Detector could achieve.
Not to mention the reward was some Belobog Red Sausage.
Unbelievable.
While Lin Mo was thinking this.
At this moment, Fischl, seeing that Lin Mo hadn't answered, immediately frowned.
She simply quickened her pace to catch up, her twin pigtails gently swaying with her movements.
But just as she was about to speak, Lin Mo still ignored her, his gaze intently fixed on the panel, as if contemplating something important.
"..."
Fischl paused slightly, then her lips curved downwards.
She was actually ignored?!
Her small face puffed out slightly, and she gently stomped her foot, clearly a bit unwilling.
But the next second, her eyes darted around, as if she had thought of something interesting, and a cunning smile quietly appeared at the corner of her lips.
"Hmph hmph... Thou darest ignore This Prinzessin... Then, let us see who is the swiftest being in this place!"
Oz sighed helplessly: "She means, she wants to race you."
Lin Mo: "..."
Hearing this, Lin Mo snapped back to reality.
Then he chuckled lightly: "What you just said, I agree. I also need to go back and forth to Whispering Woods these next few days. If our tasks align, I can accompany you for a while."
As he spoke, Lin Mo thought of his gains in Whispering Woods today, and a glint flashed in his eyes.
With the Biowave Detector, he definitely needed to collect resources properly; these were all mora.
He suspected that given a few days, he might even be able to collect the precious minerals needed to forge elemental weapons himself.
While Lin Mo was thinking this, Fischl's eyes instantly lit up when she heard Lin Mo casually agree.
As if a long-awaited wish had suddenly come true, a curve of excitement appeared at the corner of her lips.
But soon, she quickly hid her emotions, pretending to be calm as she waved her hand: "Since thou art enlightened, then This Prinzessin shall permit thee to accompany her."
Oz: "She means, she's very happy."