L82. Deadly Plague Part One

Item : Book-Gamu Investigation Records

The monster Garmu from the legendary Black Flame Ruins is said to resemble a male lion with white fur and a golden body. It has sharp incisors and powerful claws. Rumor has it that the dark element it produces can quickly cover the entire Saphael continent, and this dark element is like a plague that spreads and leaves no living beings in its wake.

Although the rumors about Garmu have always been just rumors, there is a fear that one day they will become reality and invade the entire Saphael continent. Recently, these rumors have become increasingly eerie.

Because of these concerns and curiosity about whether this dark element really exists, I volunteered to investigate Garmu. After all, this matter is likely to be true, and this investigation must be taken seriously. As one of the strongest members of the Goose Feather Squad, I have a chance to escape, but sending out weaker squad members would be a death sentence.

I see a new date marked below, two days after the previous record.

Although it was difficult, I have successfully entered the depths of the Black Flame Ruins. I am a bit tired from fighting my way here, but overall, I am doing well. However, I just saw a group of those difficult-to-deal-with lion monsters in the distance. I can't continue forward without dealing with them, but I'm not in the best condition to fight them head-on. I think I'll rest and recover my strength before moving forward.

I just saw a group of Demonic Lions in the distance. They look tough to deal with, but we can't move forward without taking care of them. However, I'm not in the best condition to fight them head-on right now. I think it's better to rest and recover some strength before moving forward.

Item : Book-Gamu Investigation Records

The land here seems to be covered in flowing black slime, but upon closer inspection, it's like an illusion that can't be touched. Prolonged contact with it can cause a decrease in mental state and worsen emotions. What exactly is this thing?"

"Strange? It seems like someone has dug up the black slime on the ground here using an unknown method, and there's a bit of powdery substance that looks like scales."

"I feel like this slime has research value. If I could bring back some samples... No, wait, why am I thinking of taking it out of here?"

"This feeling is strange. Usually when encountering the unknown, one should confirm that it's harmless before considering how to handle it. But I just want to take it out, regardless of the cost..."

"I suspect that this black slime can really affect people's minds. Even though I'm not in contact with it now, I'm still affected. This situation is really bad. We must not let this thing leave the Black Flame Ruins!"

* Continuing to read will enter the next chapter.