Chapter 268 267. Have you had a nightmare recently?
Inanna turned around and saw Eric, the butler, who was dressed meticulously as usual.
Although he maintained a professional smile, Inanna still felt that the butler who had held him in his arms when he was a child was unusually nervous.
Is there any secret here?
A lot of messy guesses flashed through Inanna's little head.
For example, Uncle Eric is secretly reselling things in the treasure house, and he is afraid of being caught by me?
Or is it that... this dream flower is so precious that I can't touch any of it, for fear that I will waste it?
But these thoughts burst like soap bubbles as soon as they appeared.
Eric's loyalty to the St. Clair family is unquestionable, otherwise his father would not trust him so much.
To be honest, if one of the three people in the Duke's Mansion, the Duke, her, and Eric, betrayed her... Although she was embarrassed, Inanna felt that she might be more suspicious than Eric!
Putting aside these wild thoughts, Inanna took out the excuse she had prepared long ago: "Aidin said he wanted to try to use this flower to make a new prop, but he couldn't buy it anywhere. I remembered that I might have some at home, so I came to look for it... Uncle Eric, this flower, can't I use it?"
She blinked her big eyes and looked at Eric expectantly.
"It's just a few ingredients. Miss, of course you can use them as you like." Eric glanced at the two boxes of flowers, and his tone didn't sound concerned.
Inanna felt relieved and almost exclaimed, "Great!"
Just then—
Eric suddenly stared into Inanna's eyes and said in a lowered voice, "Miss, have you...had nightmares recently?"
"Huh? Nightmare?" Inanna was stunned, her face full of confusion, and then she subconsciously began to recall the words.
I’ve been sleeping so well in the mushroom garden lately!
The comfortable fungal blanket and the soft stuff, let alone nightmares, the biggest trouble every day is staying in bed and not wanting to get up!
The only night I slept poorly was before I set off on my journey, but I just didn't sleep well, not because I had any nightmares.
Inanna shook her head. "No, I slept soundly! Uncle Eric, are you worried that I'll have a nightmare? If I really want a nightmare, I should drink the prepared potion, right? Why come directly to get the raw materials..."
Eric stared at Inanna for a long time, until Inanna felt a little guilty, and then he nodded.
"That's good. If you have a nightmare, tell me right away." Eric's voice was steady. "If you have nightmares frequently, your body will collapse."
"Yeah! Got it!" Inanna nodded quickly.
But Eric didn't stop there. He reached out and took another box of dream flowers from the shelf and handed it to Inanna.
"Also, miss. Next time, if your friend Aidin needs any special materials... it would be best to have him come in person. We are a wealthy family like the St. Clairs, and we can let him go directly to the treasury to select the materials he needs."
Inanna subconsciously lowered her head, pursed her lips, and did not dare to respond.
Although Eric spoke in a gentler tone, Inanna could tell that he seemed a little dissatisfied with Aidin.
But the flowers are already in hand, so it shouldn't matter...
…
On the other side, Aidin suddenly sneezed.
He rubbed his nose nonchalantly, his attention now completely drawn to the S-class magic crystal in front of him, which the boss had just rewarded him with.
Although it is only half the size of a fingernail, it is an S-grade magic crystal!
I didn't expect that I would have such a piece.
He had already started imagining what he would do with this S-level magic crystal.
It's definitely too small to make a wand, maybe I should make a piece of jewelry?
Or make it into an advanced disposable illusion prop?
The idea was too extravagant, but he was eager to try it.
After all, judging by the current situation, as long as he continues to work hard under the boss, he might have the chance to create a legendary S-level wand!
Aidin is full of expectations for the future!
——
Shenmu Dungeon.
The rumbling sound like muffled thunder gradually faded away. Ellawen squatted on a thick branch, watching the huge figures of the last batch of migrating trees completely disappear at the end of her sight.
They left, and the green chasm blocking the way out of the dungeon finally disappeared.
In other words, leaving the dungeon is now easier than before.
There is no need to go around the territories where high-level monsters are entrenched. A new, rough and straight path has been "plowed" out of the forest by the migrating trees.
In this huge passage that was violently opened up, the originally tangled primeval forest was completely torn and shattered. On both sides were mud cliffs several meters high, on which were still left the hideous traces of being dragged by huge roots.
Not to mention the monsters lurking on this road, even the corpses of those unlucky monsters have been buried deep underground, leaving no trace.
Ellawen blew a long, clear whistle to remind herself that her two companions were about to set off.
A high-pitched bird cry rang out in response, and a dazzling blue shadow flashed through the branches of the forest like lightning. With a light "click", it landed precisely on Ellaven's head.
The parrot Feifei shook its feathers, and the first thing it did after standing firm was to peck Ellawen's hair with its curved beak, neither lightly nor heavily, urging her to set off quickly.
After all, “that thing” is coming!
Unfortunately, Ellaven was clearly bewildered by the "evil forces" and instead of moving, she smiled and tried to appease it: "Alright, Feifei, wait a little longer."
Puff—Puff—
Sure enough, within a few seconds, the bluish-white demon that Feifei hated so much flapped its uncoordinated little wings and flew down clumsily from the high treetops.
As if he didn't see the parrot, the scout Puji fell straight onto Ellawen's head.
Feifei's fur stood up instantly, and he stubbornly stretched out his neck, raising his not-so-sharp beak high, like a knight defending his territory, vowing to fight the evil mushroom to the end!
Never give in!
…
Amid the miserable bird calls, Ellawen sighed, skillfully reached out her hand, and carefully rescued the blue parrot, whose feathers were disheveled and eyes were panicked, from under the scout Puji's round butt.
"Hey... Feifei," Arravin advised as she smoothed down its tangled feathers, "Why do you have to compete with Little Chick for the spot on my head? It's too big, so it can only stay there! Look, isn't it just fine on my shoulder?"
As she said this, she gently placed the still angry Feifei on her shoulder.
Feifei protested unwillingly with two "chirps", but ultimately did not dare to peck at the Puji mycelium legs that were so close to him.
After fighting for the past few days, it has been unlucky every time. Even its own elves have "rebelled". It always smiles and tries to smooth things over. It can't be relied on!
Fortunately, it has other helpers. When Puji follows it back, it will join forces with Maoqiu, Bubble, Douding and others to teach this bad mushroom a lesson!
When it thought of Puji, covered in wounds, prostrating himself at its feet, it couldn't help but let out a few low hums.
Lin Jun didn't know what this silly bird was thinking.
Scout Puji just held the elf's head firmly. With someone acting as a mount, Lin Jun didn't even need to pay much attention to this side. It was quite easy.
After successfully exiting the dungeon and traveling through the forest for a whole day, the scout Puji finally saw the legendary elven city from afar!
(End of this chapter)
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