Mushroom Lord in the Underground City-Chapter 275 - 267: Have You Been Having Nightmares Lately?

Chapter 275: Chapter 267: Have You Been Having Nightmares Lately?

Inanna turned around and saw the ever-meticulous butler, Eric, looking as composed as usual.

Although he maintained his professional smile, Inanna could sense that the butler, who had held her since she was a child, was uncharacteristically nervous at the moment.

Is there... a secret here?

A flurry of wild speculations flashed through Inanna’s mind.

Maybe Uncle Eric is secretly selling things from the treasury, afraid of being caught by me?

Or perhaps... this Beautiful Dream Flower is so precious that not a single one can be moved, and he’s afraid I’ll waste it?

But these thoughts popped like soap bubbles as soon as they appeared.

Eric’s loyalty to the Saint Claire Family was beyond doubt; otherwise, her father would not trust him so deeply.

If it came down to it, if one of the Duke, herself, or Eric in the Duke’s Mansion were to betray, as embarrassing as it was, Inanna thought she might even be a more likely suspect than Eric!

Putting aside these wild thoughts, Inanna took out an excuse she had prepared: "Edin said he wanted to try using this flower to make a new tool, but it can’t be bought anywhere. I remembered we might have it at home, so I came to look for it... Uncle Eric, can’t I use this flower?"

She blinked her big eyes, looking at Eric expectantly.

"Just a few materials, miss, of course, you can take them freely." Eric glanced at the two boxes of flowers, his tone sounding indifferent.

Inanna felt relieved, almost wanting to cheer aloud.

At that moment—

Eric suddenly stared into Inanna’s eyes, his voice a bit lower: "Miss, have you... been having nightmares lately?"

"Hm? Nightmares?" Inanna paused, full of confusion, then instinctively began to recall along with the conversation.

Recently, she had been sleeping soundly in the Mushroom Garden!

The comfortable fungal mat, the soft, fluffy other Pukis, not to mention nightmares, her biggest trouble each day was not wanting to get out of bed!

The only night she didn’t sleep well was before a trip, but it was just unrest, not nightmares.

Inanna shook her head: "No, I’ve been sleeping well! Uncle Eric, are you worried I’m having nightmares? If I do have nightmares, shouldn’t I drink a prepared magic potion? Why come directly for raw materials..."

Eric looked at Inanna for a while until she felt a bit guilty before he nodded.

"It’s good if not. If you do have nightmares, you must tell me immediately." Eric’s voice was calm, "Frequent nightmares can ruin one’s health."

"Mm-hmm! Got it!" Inanna nodded quickly.

Eric, however, did not stop there; he took another box of Beautiful Dream Flowers from the shelf and handed it to Inanna.

"And also, miss. Next time, if your friend Edin needs any special materials... it’s best he comes personally. Our Saint Claire family is vast and thriving, and we can let him select suitable items directly from the treasury."

Inanna instinctively lowered her head, pressed her lips tightly together, and didn’t dare to respond.

Although Eric’s tone was softer when he spoke, Inanna sensed that he seemed a bit displeased with Edin.

But the flowers were already in her hands, so it should be fine...

...

Elsewhere, Edin suddenly sneezed.

Unconcerned, he rubbed his nose; his attention was entirely drawn to the S Level Demon Crystal that his boss had just awarded him.

Although it was only half the size of a fingernail, it was an S Level Demon Crystal!

He never thought he could own such a piece.

His mind was already imagining what he could create with this S Level Demon Crystal.

Making a magic wand was definitely too small; perhaps he should forge a piece of equipment or accessory?

Or make it into an advanced one-time illusion technique tool?

The idea was lavish, but he was eager to try it.

After all, judging by the current situation, as long as he continued to work hard under the boss, he might have the chance to create a legendary S Level magic wand!

Edin was full of anticipation for the future!

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Divine Wood Dungeon.

Rumble-rumble, the thunderous roar gradually receded as Elarwen crouched on a thick branch, watching the last batch of Migratory Trees’ massive silhouettes completely disappear at the horizon’s edge.

They had left, and the green barrier blocking the exit from the dungeon had finally vanished.

Or rather, leaving the dungeon was now easier than before.

No longer needing the hassle of avoiding those territories occupied by advanced demons, a brand-new, crude yet straight path had been forcibly "plowed" out by the group of Migratory Trees through the forest.

On this violently cultivated massive road, the once intricately tangled primordial woodland was completely torn and demolished, with towering dirt cliffs several meters high on either side, still bearing the ferocious marks of giant roots having dragged through.

On this road, never mind occupied demons, even the unlucky demons’ corpses were long buried deep underground, leaving no trace to be found.

Elarwen blew a crisp, prolonged whistle, reminding her two companions it was time to set off.

A high-pitched bird call answered the signal as a dazzling blue shadow darted across the branches like lightning, landing with a soft "plop," precisely on Elarwen’s head.

Parrot Feifei shook its feathers, and the first thing it did after steadying itself was to gently peck Elarwen’s hair with its curved beak, urging her to hurry.

After all, "that thing" was about to arrive!

Unfortunately, Elarwen obviously had her mind enchanted by "evil forces" and instead of moving, smiled while comforting it: "Alright, Feifei, let’s wait a bit longer."

Flap—Flap—

Sure enough, in just a few seconds, the blue-white demon that Feifei loathed to the core came flapping clumsily down from the high treetops with those seemingly uncoordinated little wings.

As if it didn’t see the parrot, Scout Puki descended straight towards Elarwen’s head as well.

Feifei immediately puffed up its feathers, stiffened its neck, and raised its not-so-sharp beak high, as if a knight defending its territory, vowing to battle the evil mushroom to the end! 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Never to yield!

...

Amid the pitiful bird cries, Elarwen sighed, skillfully extending her hand to carefully rescue the ruffled and panicked Blue Parrot from beneath the round bottom of the Scout Puki.

"Oh... Feifei," Elarwen smoothed its disheveled feathers while advising, "Why do you insist on competing with Xiao Ji for this spot on my head? It’s large, and can only stay there! See, staying on my shoulder is nice too, isn’t it?"

As she spoke, she gently placed the still puffed-up Feifei onto her shoulder.

Feifei protested with some unwilling "chirps," but ultimately dared not peck at the Puki’s dangling mycelium feet any further.

After days of fighting, it was always Feifei who ended up worse off, even its own elf had "betrayed" it, smilingly smoothing things over every time, no hope there!

Luckily, it had other allies. Once this Puki followed back home, it would join forces with Hairball, Bubble, and Douding to teach this bad mushroom a lesson!

Just imagining that Puki all battered and bowing at its feet, Feifei couldn’t help but let out two low calls.

Lin Jun didn’t know what this silly bird was thinking about.

Scout Puki only firmly grasped the elf’s head, and with someone else as a mount, Lin Jun didn’t even need much attention here, feeling quite at ease.

After exiting the dungeon smoothly and traveling a whole day through the forest, Scout Puki finally saw the legendary Elf City from afar!