Chapter 596: Chapter 406: Until Dawn Chapter 596: Chapter 406: Until Dawn When everyone returned to the hunter’s cabin, the sky had already turned completely dim.
The campfire in front of the door was still burning, and three wounded n were sitting beside the fire, warming themselves. Seeing their companions successfully bring Gray back, expressions of surprise and joy appeared on their faces.
“Gray!”
“It’s so good that you’re alright!”
The three n struggled to their feet, moving closer to their companion.
“Oslo, Stiller, and Anel, let’s return when it gets light, it’s too dangerous here… I don’t want to continue taking risks.”
After drinking the Fountain of Youth Water, Gray barely managed to stand with the help of her female classmate ssia, speaking with a face full of tension and worry.
“Yes, I don’t want to stay here anymore… Moreover, on our way back, we filled a bottle with Fountain of Youth Water. Gray took a sip and recovered most of her injuries; it looks to be real… it’s enough for each of us to drink a cup.”
ssia took out the bottle of water, speaking to her companions.
The three n had looks of surprise; their eyes burned with eagerness as they stared at the bottle of water and then turned to Gray, whispering to her, inquiring about the sensation of drinking the water.
After a discussion, they were basically convinced of the water’s authenticity and then turned their gazes towards Chen Lun… According to ssia and Gray, this gentleman had filled several buckets, and they couldn’t help but show looks of envy and desire.
Oslo hurriedly grabbed a wooden bowl, unable to wait as he took the water from ssia’s hands and drank a bowlful.
Instantly, he felt a coolness from his throat spreading throughout his body, soon radiating to his limbs and bones. After exclaiming, he lifted his clothing and saw that the claw wounds on his chest and abdon had also partially healed, causing the others to gasp in amazent.
“It’s true! Indeed… this water has Magic Power!”
The others also each poured themselves a bowl and drank, experiencing the power of the water firsthand.
“Am I already immortal? Have we… just obtained eternal life?”
The spiked-haired Stiller’s face turned red with excitent.
“Stop dreaming, that so-called ‘Fountain of Youth Water’ at most lets you live a few more years; there’s no way it grants immortality…”
Lutina casually sat down on a log by the campfire and placed her double-barreled shotgun next to her leg. With a scoff, she looked at the group of exuberant students.
She seed to have no interest in the so-called “Fountain of Youth Water,” not even deigning to give it another glance.
Hearing her words, the students were skeptical.
Although Lutina always seed familiar with Kellettville Forest and had gained more credibility after the series of events, when it ca to the Fountain of Youth Water, they instinctively rejected her opinion.
“Miss Lutina, didn’t you say there are lots of mysterious places in Kellettville Forest that even you aren’t clear about… Moreover, you’ve never drunk the Fountain of Youth Water, so how would you know it doesn’t grant immortality?”
Oslo retorted.
Lutina didn’t seem interested in arguing and shrugged as she said:
“Heh, if you think you’re immortal, then so be it.”
The students frowned and muttered to themselves in a low voice.
They were sowhat resentful of Lutina’s self-righteousness, but since she had saved Gray’s life, they refrained from saying anything to her face.
At this mont, Oslo suggested going back to the Fountain of Youth to fetch more water. They had drunk a cup, but for safety’s sake, it wouldn’t hurt to drink more… and they could sell the excess to wealthy people in the big cities, who would certainly be interested in such “Divine Water” capable of extending life and healing diseases.
How could they let such an opportunity for wealth slip through their fingers?
“You’re right, Oslo… We could sell this water for ten Gold Pounds a cup, and there would be buyers, right?”
Stiller’s eyes sparkled as he rubbed his hands together.
“Look at you, so short-sighted… Even if it costs a hundred Gold Pounds a drop, there would still be buyers, believe it or not?”
Oslo said with a scoff.
Gray and ssia looked towards the dark forest. Though still apprehensive, they couldn’t reject the enthusiasm of their companions and indeed desired the money themselves.
But ssia hesitated, suggesting:
“Why not wait until tomorrow morning? It’s already dark…”
“Didn’t you hear what Miss Lutina said? Maybe that spring will disappear on its own… Anything strange could happen in Kellettville Forest, and if it really does disappear, where would we find such treasure again?”
Oslo urged.
“There’s no ti to delay, let’s go now, we’ll return imdiately after collecting the water… Besides, haven’t you already driven those ratn away? There won’t be any problems!”
Lutina heard their conversation and shook her head, saying:
“Your greed and ignorance nearly made that girl a ratman’s bride… And now you want to head back into the forest. If you encounter any trouble, I’m not helping this ti.”
The n looked embarrassed and annoyed, and Oslo raised his voice:
“It’s okay, we won’t bother you this ti, we’ll be more careful.”
“As you wish.”
Lutina said indifferently.
She took out her provisions and placed them by the fire to heat up.
The students exchanged glances, ready to venture forth, but at that mont, footsteps ca from the forest ahead of them. They all looked towards the dark warily, fearful of so monster.
However, gradually entering the light of the fire were none other than the three cap-wearing n who had left earlier.
Now they were covered in blood, carrying a sack tied up tightly. The sack squird continuously, and muffled wails and moans ca from inside… seemingly indicating there was a person in there.
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