Chapter 792 Desert Worms
Just after scanning, Mary barreled through the Maelstrom Sharks and took a bite of two of them. Blood exploded out of them as her sharp jaws tore them in half with ease, causing the other creatures to flee in terror, but she just ignored them and carried on.
Further down, they came across towering creatures of the deep. Enormous whales, some spanning over two hundred meters in length, gracefully glided through the water, their majestic forms casting shadows over the ocean floor below.
Mary continued swimming while ignoring every creature that got in her way. Most monsters avoided her at all costs, which allowed them to travel faster. After an hour of traveling, she surfaced in the grasslands before returning to her humanoid form.
The couple landed on the shore of a massive lake surrounded by yellow grass. When Archer looked around, he saw nothing and wondered where all the monsters were. Mary answered his unspoken question.
''Some beasts burrow underground while others hide in caves,'' she said. ''What are we here for?''
''Desert Worms for their Red Silk,'' Archer answered with a smile
''Oh, want to become an even more wealthy husband? Red Silk is extremely valuable and will be guarded by an SSS+ Rank monster, but luckily, I'm here to deal with them,'' Mary spoke with a sweet smile.
Archer smiled at the old woman before asking, while gazing around the desert grassland, which reminded him of Egypt, ''Where can we find these worms?''
''Is this our date?'' Mary asked with a coy smile.
He shook his head, ''No. I was going to take you out once we're done here.''
Mary's smile grew wider before nodding, ''I would like that, but to answer your question, they usually roam by rock formations to flee underneath them and wait for the guardian.''
After she explained everything she knew, the two of them started searching. Archer looked at the sky for a good view and found several rock formations suitable places for Desert Worms to thrive.
Once Archer did that, he wondered where he would put the creatures and decided to create a desert in the domain. He descended to Mary and informed her of his plan, which she agreed to before they entered the violet portal he opened.Visitt (.)co/m for the latest updates
They reappeared in an empty part of the domain without trees, mountains, wood, or rivers. Just plain grasslands stretching as far as the eyes could see. Archer closed his eyes before imagining a desert with giant dunes, rock formations, and many other things it would have.
Archer felt his mana drain instantly and wobbled on his feet just as Mary took hold of his arm to steady him as he finished the desert. Once done, he dropped to the ground as he was sweating and gasping for breath.
His Mana Regeneration kicked in, and he started to suck in the world's mana and refill him. Mary watched this with a concerned expression as she gently rubbed his back, ''You're okay, Arch; I'll send some of my mana to you so you can feel better.''
The older woman gently grabbed his cheeks before kissing his lips softly as she transferred some of her mana to him. When Archer felt this, a shiver ran down his spine as it differed from the mana he used to.
It seemed more ancient and potent, which helped him feel better, but thanks to her plump lips, Archer's lust ignited, and he pushed Mary on her back, causing the older woman to smile as she knew what was coming.
Mary waited with her hands on her hips as something burst from a nearby dune. This caught Archer off guard, as it was a ten-foot-long worm resembling an earthworm with a wide mouth lined with razor-sharp teeth.
He scanned it to see what rank it was.
[Desert Worm]
[SS+]
'Why is it so strong?' Archer thought as he watched Mary preparing something.
As the Desert Worm shot up from the sand, he witnessed Mary's swift sidestep followed by a punch that packed a wallop, knocking the monster back. Archer couldn't help but notice the monster acting confused as it tried to flee.
However, Mary turned the sand into an impromptu concrete slab using her mana, causing the Desert Worm to crash into it with all the grace of a pancake. Archer couldn't contain his laughter as he watched the creature lay there, utterly flabbergasted.
Turning to Mary, now spinning around with a victorious grin, Archer couldn't help but enjoy the amusement. She bowed toward him while speaking, ''And that is how you capture a Desert Worm, my love.''
Archer smiled, ''Have you done this before?''
She nodded, ''Yes, my sister Mina loves to eat monsters similar to this, but in a desert on the opposite side of Thrylos.''
Intrigued by Mary's revelation, Archer asked when they went for dinner, leaving the matter for a more opportune moment as he approached the incapacitated Desert Worm.Despite being knocked out, the creature still pulsated with mana, indicating it was alive.
As Archer reached the creature, he extended his hand and made contact with it before teleporting them all to the domain. The three appeared in the desert he had created, and the worm crashed to the ground.
Casting Aurora Healing on the monster, Archer watched with surprise as it began to thrash around. Quickly assessing the situation, he addressed the creature in a firm tone, "Can you hear me?"
At first, nothing was heard until a deep, resounding male voice echoed in his head, ''What is this place, beast?''
Archer's eyebrow raised, ''You're calling me a beast when you look like an overgrown earthworm?''
The Desert Worm chuckled, ''Fair point dragon,'' it said. ''Why did you capture me? This place smells delectable.''
''I want your Red Silk to make me and my kingdom very wealthy,'' Archer answered without hesitation, catching the worm off guard.
It shook its large head, ''How about we make a deal that both of us can benefit from?''