Chapter 242: The Believers Arrive (2/2)

Be that as it may, their durable stomachs which could digest crude fiber clearly wasn’t used to seafood…

It was true that the Long Ears could slowly digest things like seaweed as long as it wasn’t toxic, but shells and clams which were delicious to nobility was nothing less than torment for Long Ears. Having just a few bites would cause them such horrific diarrhea that they would doubt the meaning of life…

And with no animals nearby to hunt, the non-poisonous fishes and ocean monsters were basically the only source of protein for the Long Ears.

Fishes were easy to catch despite the irritation of not using fishing boats, and it certainly was delicious. The problem was the sea monsters—sure, they were fleshy and therefore could last a long time albeit smelling like salt water, just as they were easy to swallow. However, after they discovered remains of their fellow tribesmen half-digested in the stomachs of those monsters or suddenly biting a finger or tooth or whatnot when eating those creatures, the Long Ears became traumatized…

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“Will it really be fine building this here?” Laybit was staring doubtfully at the Lifestone floating at the center of the altar and frowning.

Although Zonyan, an outsider from the Grayclaw tribe and his two human companions had earned the trust of the Long Ears’ tribe, Laybit was still worried when he actually saw the bizarre structure that was the Lifestone.

“It’s fine.” Zonyan grinned, revealing his sharp teeth and feeling that he could finally shake off his depression. “And like I’ve promised your tribe before, this thing would transport reinforcements, and we won’t have to fear Swordtail’s cronies with their help. Even if the Hyena-men or Jackalfolk would send their troops here, we could beat them up for you!”

“Beat them up? I think they would be pursued until their whole tribe is wiped out…” Vulcan muttered softly while keeping a straight face.

“No more grass, finally!” Meanwhile, Joe was tearing up, emotional as his suffering finally came to an end.

Laybit stared at the trio who were reacting completely differently and became even more suspicious.

That was when the Lifestone suddenly shone.

The radiance of the massive crystalline gem that hovered in the air throbbed like a heart right then. The runes carved on the altar beneath the gem floated out as if alive as well, and began to rotate around the gem itself.

The radiance then pierced the runes, sprinkling mysterious patterns over the ground that kept changing as the gem and the runes whirled.

The light of the gem shone even brighter than, now exuding an air of nobleness and sanctity to it.

Under the radiance of that light, the entire altar seemed to become holy too as if it was bound to distant seas and skies, welcoming friends from the other side here to fulfill their destiny.[1]

And in the next split second, those figures came out.

“So, this is the Western Continent? Thus begins Joe’s new legend!”

“What? Where are the legendary items?”

“Those at the front, stop blocking the way! Tsk, I’m being pushed back!”

“Push, my foot! Start walking!”

“Wall glitch! Half of Marni is stuck in the altar!”

“Marni’s dead!”

“You bastards!”

[1] *cue the Prelude (Crystal Theme)