Goblin Simulation: Building a Dark Empire-Chapter 156 – Crystal rune magic

"Vanessa, humans also have the ability to build airships, right?"

Vanessa smiled gracefully and nodded.

She knew Amon was definitely interested in the humans.

"Humans indeed have the ability to build airships, but the rune magic they use is somewhat different from primordial rune magic. It's a crystal rune magic adapted for crystal magic power, requiring more crystal magic to operate. However, compared to primordial rune magic, crystal rune magic is more diverse."

"Human crystal rune magic and primordial rune magic reach the same goal by different means. Elemental crystals can also drive crystal rune magic. Amon, if you want to acquire crystal rune magic technology, you'll have to go to a larger human town to find it."

Li Meng grinned and nodded.

Crystal rune magic technology was indeed a valuable asset.

Airships were powerful weapons of war.

No matter what, he had to seize the crystal rune magic technology from the humans.

"Vanessa, what is this?"

Li Meng took a silver ore from the beast skin pouch at his waist.

"This is... mithril ore?"

Vanessa's exclamation echoed in the wooden cabin.

Her reaction made Li Meng ponder.

So, this world indeed had "mithril ore."

"Vanessa, what is this used for?"

Vanessa took the mithril ore from Amon's hand.

She examined it closely in front of her eyes.

"Amon, mithril is indestructible and is the best material for magical crafting. It is also needed for engraving runes. On the Augus continent, mithril is a strategic resource for all races, and many wars between races are fought over mithril mines."

Li Meng took the silver ore back from Vanessa.

"Vanessa, if mithril is indestructible, how is it smelted?"

To be used as an engraving material, it must be liquefied.

If mithril is indestructible, how can it be liquefied?

In the wooden cabin, Vanessa answered Amon's question.

"Amon, although mithril is indestructible, magic essence can liquefy it!"

"Magic essence? What's that?"

What kind of substance could liquefy indestructible mithril?

Li Meng was very curious about the magic essence Vanessa mentioned.

Vanessa smiled gracefully and answered Amon's curiosity.

"Magic essence is Water Slime mucus. All races keep some Water Slimes to obtain magic essence."

Water Slime mucus?

Li Meng recalled the Water Slime lake in the southern forest.

Could it be that the lake water was actually Water Slime mucus?

"Vanessa, I need to leave for a few days. You can rest here."

The day of the agreement with the Papal State was approaching, and he had to set off.

Hearing that Li Meng was leaving, Vanessa became a bit anxious.

She quickly grabbed Li Meng's hand.

"Amon, I want to go too!"

Li Meng grinned and patted Vanessa's shoulder.

"This time I'm dealing with humans, it's not convenient for you to show up. Don't worry, I'll be back in no more than half a month."

Although Vanessa was very agile, her small frame clearly lacked endurance.

The distance from the throne tribe to Black Mountain Swamp was over seven hundred kilometers.

He could make it there in a day if he went alone.

"I'll watch from a distance and won't show myself!"

Faced with Vanessa's pitiful expression, Li Meng felt a headache coming on.

Did he just get himself a tagalong?

"Alright, let's rest for a day and set off tomorrow!"

Taking her along wouldn't waste much time anyway.

Leaving Vanessa in the tribe didn't sit well with Li Meng.

After all, there was another Black Robe lurking in the shadows.

If he wasn't around, Vanessa might come to her senses if she interacted with him.

Vanessa's paralyzed state was still ongoing.

He had to wait until Vanessa's paralysis ended before setting off.

"Great, Amon, you're the best!"

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Vanessa happily hugged Li Meng's neck.

She hung onto Li Meng, her face slightly flushed, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

"Amon, don't bully me at night. Goblins have a short gestation period, and I'll have a big belly in a few days, which is inconvenient."

Li Meng grinned and lightly patted Vanessa's waist and hips.

"Alright, I won't bully you!"

The female Lizardmen in the wooden cabin looked at the intimate pair with strange expressions.

They had no idea what had happened.

Why had the Dark Elf, who was previously aggressive towards their leader, become so close in an instant?

Had their leader been tricked by that Dark Elf?

Time passed slowly, and a day quickly went by.

The next morning, in the throne cave.

"Amon, does this look good?"

In the wooden cabin, Li Meng stared blankly at Vanessa in front of him.

She was as beautiful as a legendary elf.

No, Vanessa was an elf.

The tall Vanessa was wearing adventurer's leather armor.

Her slender waist and thighs were exposed.

The outfit perfectly showcased her graceful curves.

"It looks great, Vanessa. You look good in anything."

Faced with Amon's greedy gaze, Vanessa smiled gracefully.

She picked up an adventurer's longbow from the ground and swung it.

"Amon, let's set off!"

"Alright!"

Li Meng grinned, shouldering the Big Iron Rod as he walked out.

The two walked out of the throne cave's door one after the other.

In the tribe, they walked side by side.

"Vanessa, has your body recovered?"

Vanessa smiled slightly and hung the bow and arrow on her back.

"Amon, no problem!"

Li Meng glanced down at Vanessa beside him.

The paralysis status hadn't disappeared.

The two left the tribe through the south gate and entered the bustling construction site outside.

"Boss, it's the boss!"

"Who's the female beside the boss?"

"She's ugly, not as good-looking as a Lizardman."

"Yeah, I think so too."

"Benben is prettier than her."

"Benben is much prettier than her."

Hearing the noisy chatter of the Goblins around, Vanessa frowned slightly.

Without the Black Robe, she couldn't understand what the Goblins were saying.

But the way they looked at her was strange.

It probably wasn't anything good.

"Amon, what are they saying?"

"Uh... haha, they're saying you're really beautiful."

Li Meng laughed awkwardly, his gaze wandering.

His Goblin underlings had a strange sense of aesthetics.

Vanessa was definitely prettier than Benben.

Could it be that Goblin aesthetics were tied to skin color?

But Benben's skin color wasn't exactly appealing.

"Really?"

Vanessa looked suspicious.

The expressions of those Goblins didn't seem like they were praising her.

"Of course, I wouldn't lie to you!"

"Is that so!"

Vanessa pursed her lips and smiled, not saying anything more.

Before long, the two arrived at the riverbank.

"Vanessa, come on up, I'll carry you!"

With that, Li Meng bent down and hoisted Vanessa onto his shoulder.

Li Meng's shoulders were broad enough for Vanessa to sit on.

"Amon, won't this tire you out?"

Li Meng grinned and strode onto the river.

"No worries, I've got plenty of strength!"

Vanessa's face flushed slightly.

She knew better than anyone about Amon's strength.

"Hold on tight, I'm going to start running!"

Vanessa quickly grabbed Amon's head.

On the river, Li Meng started running.

Wherever he passed, a long-lasting trail was left on the river's surface.