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Chapter 174: Desert Lizard

Chapter 174: Desert Lizard

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After defeating the turtle monster, we didn't encounter any other monsters along the way. Flavia continued to run, taking only one short break in between. While traveling with a beast horse, we couldn't run that much during the day because the sunlight would be too hot, causing the horses to get exhausted easily. However, since raku was a species specialized for the desert, Flavia was able to remain cool throughout the day.

"It's just as the information said."

"It seems they haven't made any movement, huh."

We arrived at the oasis we aimed for in just a little over 4 hours after entering the desert.

There were more than 10 monsters sleeping peacefully by a lake a short distance away from us. We descended from Flavia, careful not to be noticed and hid behind a large lock to observe the pack. Just like before, Flavia folded herself in, sticking close to the rock to remain as unnoticeable as possible.

According to the eyewitness report, there were lizard-like monsters roaming around the oasis. However, the monsters were enveloped in flames. It was difficult to confirm whether the monsters had 6 legs like the desert lizard we were searching for or not.

It's so hot here. Seeing a living fireball is just too unbearable for my eyes.

"The size of the pack is quite big for desert lizards. Normally, there are only about 4 or 5 of them in one pack...."

"Now that I think about it, someone did mention that."

When I accepted the quest, I was told that desert lizards acted in groups but they usually only had 4 or 5 individuals each pack. But there were more than 10 monsters in this oasis.

No, just from giving it a quick glance, there are at least 12 or maybe 13 in here.

"Hmm~ I wonder why.... Perhaps... Don't tell me it's because.... Anyway, Renchan, can you please give us magic buff for the time being?~"

Chris-san tilted his head to the side before he placed his hands on the twin swords at his waist.

It's only been about an hour since I cast support buff on them but maybe just to be safe, it's better if I cast it again?

"【Might】【Shield】【Magic Barrier】【Haste】Please be careful. "

I prayed they wouldn't get injured after casting the basic support magic buff on them.

"Got it. Though the one who has to work the hardest is Fer right here. Ren, since there are so many of them, don't use (Root) until we draw their attention, okay?"

"Okay."

Just like what Sig-san said. If I attacked first and got the aggro, it would undoubtedly lead to a disaster. Once the battle began, all I could do was heal them and use (Root) to help them. However, I had to be careful that I wouldn't get the aggro on me. Hence why they had to work harder in my stead.

"It will be troublesome if all of them come at us at the same time. I will circle around a bit and shoot magic from a different direction. Please wait a moment."

After he said so, Fer-san swiftly moved away while still hiding behind the rocks. I watched him advancing smoothly across the sandy terrain without stumbling even once.

"Oh, Fer is getting prepared to attack. We need to get ready too~ Ren-chan, come out a bit later after us, okay? Altair, Spica, please be sure to protect Ren-chan properly~"