Legendary Shelter Survival Guide-Chapter 341: I knew you would come here

"Lucas… I have something I want to talk to you about..." Haley approached Lucas and whispered.

"Something related to your sister?"

"Yes…" Haley replied in a concerned voice, not even surprised that Lucas already knew about the situation.

"She’s gone outside the shelter again, Lucas… and she sits out there with her eyes closed, meditating or something. I keep telling her it’s dangerous, but she insists it’s fine… Can you please talk to her?" Haley asked, her eyes reflecting her vulnerability. The love and concern between the sisters made Lucas feel a small sense of happiness.

"I’ll go talk to her. Meanwhile, take a break. We have plenty of gold coins now."

"It’s not about the gold coins anymore, Lucas," Haley said, her eyes filled with pride and hope. "It’s about how, in a place like this, people can still enjoy cooked food that resembles Earth’s. I can’t stop doing that."

"Such a sweet person," Lucas said, patting her head like a little sister, causing Haley to blush.

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After bidding her farewell, Lucas stepped out of the shelter, heading toward the location Haley mentioned.

Behind the shelter, after a five-minute walk, Lucas found Sandra sitting under a thick-barked, dark brown tree. Its branches were draped with vines, a tree Lucas hadn’t noticed before but immediately recognized as a valuable resource.

"You finally came to see me, huh," Sandra said without opening her eyes. Lucas moved closer and instinctively activated his perceptive eyes. The world around him darkened, leaving only bright lights visible.

Lucas observed Sandra, noting a dark energy flowing around her body.

’This isn’t chaos… it’s something else,’ Lucas thought.

Sandra opened her eyes and noticed the green glow in Lucas’s eyes. A faint smile crossed her face. "It’s not polite to look inside a lady like that."

"You left me no choice," Lucas replied. "What is that energy coursing through your body?" he asked directly.

Sandra glanced at the sky, her smile deepening. "I acquired it last month, while you were gone. It’s… interesting, to say the least."

She raised her hand, as if caressing the air where nothing seemed to be, but Lucas could sense an overwhelming emotion of affection, akin to being with loved ones.

"The dead around you… are they affecting you, Sandra?" Lucas asked. His 15 years in the quest world had taught him much, but nothing about a skill or class that allowed someone to sense the dead so vividly.

"The dead do nothing but wander around their remains. They have no deep emotions after losing their bodies. They can’t affect me—though I might be trying to affect them," Sandra explained, her eyes meeting Lucas’s. Silence followed as Lucas analyzed her, searching for any ill intent but finding none.

"I come here because seeing all the dead I buried roaming inside the shelter around my sister and everyone else was… unsettling. So, I shifted them here."

"It’s thoughtful of you to think of others, but it’s dangerous outside the shelter; anything could attack you," Lucas warned.

Sandra’s face softened into another smile. "I have my own methods, and don’t worry. I’m here to hone my skills and make them stronger. Only by doing so will I achieve my goals and help everyone with my powers."

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"Oh? What goals?" Lucas asked, intrigued.

"Not much… just bringing my brother back."

Silence.

The air grew still. Nothing moved. Lucas stared at her, his eyes wide.

"Don’t look so shocked," Sandra said, breaking the quiet. "Remember when we were in the dungeon, and I acquired this skill? I took it with this sole goal in mind—to bring him back. Along the way, I’ve gained a few perks, like this." She moved her hand to the hem of her shirt and began lifting it slowly, revealing her slender, pale waist.

Lucas wanted to avert his eyes, assuming she was making some unnecessary advance. However, he froze when he noticed the tattoo on her waist—a roaring boar with its forelegs raised.

It looked intricate and powerful, but Lucas could sense there was more to it. Activating his perceptive eyes again, he realized the energy flowing through her body was connected to the tattoo.

"What is this?" Lucas asked, his tone serious.

"Fifteen days ago, I performed a ritual and gained a level-up. With it came the knowledge to infuse a dead monster’s skill into my body," Sandra explained. She stood, observing her arm for a moment before walking toward a smaller tree.

Lucas watched cautiously, unsure of her intentions.

Sandra clenched her fist and began punching the tree trunk repeatedly.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The punches chipped away at the bark. Though her strikes weren’t overwhelmingly strong, Lucas marveled at her endurance. Even after a minute of constant punching, the tree stood, battered but unyielding.

Sandra finally stopped, inspecting her knuckles. She turned to Lucas, extending her hands for him to see.

"What?" Lucas exclaimed, carefully examining her hands. Her knuckles were unscathed—no cuts, no calluses. He looked at Sandra with a mix of awe and suspicion.

"Some days ago, I encountered a boar’s ethereal body. By then, I’d already attempted this ritual on other powerful monsters, but my understanding and level weren’t sufficient. The boar, however, was compatible with me. I completed the ritual, and its ethereal essence settled in this tattoo," Sandra said, her tone matter-of-fact.

Lucas was astonished. "Sandra, your progress is incredible. But… doesn’t this boar affect you? It’s like a ghost inhabiting your body."

Sandra chuckled lightly. "That’s possible. But you need to understand: ethereal beings like these remain half-asleep. As long as their intelligence is below mine, they can’t overpower me."

Lucas nodded, though his concern lingered. "I’ll consult the overseer about this. She might have insights after we clear a few dungeon floors."

"You can do that?" Sandra’s eyes sparkled—a rare expression Lucas hadn’t seen in a long time.

"Yes. She has the knowledge we need, provided we assist her in progressing through the dungeon."

"Can I come with you next time? With the boar’s passive skill, Tough Skin, I’m incredibly durable. Plus, I have a healing skill too."

Lucas nodded. "You’re welcome to join. I’ll head back in a few days, once my work here is done."

"What work are you talking about?"

"Before I tell you that... you need to tell me why you’re trying to bring your brother back..."