Master Of None

"This is the cave system we will be entering. The rocks here are very hard so it would take the miners some time to safely chop them down and add in supports. That's why we are going to map the area first. Once they manage to get support in and golems can travel it will be mapped for them. It might become a breeding ground for the rock horned vipers. I know there are a few breeders that are looking to expand." Zenith was just chatting idly as she prepared her scrolls and ink. 

"Breeder? We know breeder systems exist but wouldn't they just be the same as the tamers at that point?" Su had the thoughts of the slime breeder that was causing them and many other troubles, However, she didn't think much of other breeders. The tamers guild seemed like it would be the place for a breeder or any other related system. 

"Oh, I'm sure your kingdoms' farms have breeders for livestock animals. But we have them for monsters like stone horned vipers and even the pale salamanders. When we find a cave with a hefty nest we will have a breeder compete to purchase the cave and use it as a breeding area." Zenith thought that the humans would also breed monsters and was surprised to hear that they didn't seem to. 

"Since there are many used for them and the materials they shed I assume that is why they are bred. I didn't think that it was done like that." Walker knew that there was a common pet in the horned viper for some of the dwarves. But having them specifically for breeding was slightly unexpected. 

"Alright, I am ready. The cave will be tight for a little bit but it will open up in to the nesting area. Try not to step on the rock horned vipers' tail. They will get angry but most likely not attack. I think." Zenith started to motion for Su to take the lead and they had no choice but to move. 

Midnight followed behind with Onyx since Walker thought it would be better to hold up the back. He also wanted to make sure that he could keep watch over the spirits that were still flitting about. The only one that wasn't exploring and playing around was the earth elemental spirit which was intent on sticking to Su to watch her. 

The tonight walls were suffocating but they were able to squeeze through. It only took them about ten minutes to fully sneak through the entrance to a larger cave. The signs of monsters were clear. There were snake like trails that carved their way in the dust at the floor. "This is a fairly dry cave. That seems good for us." Walker didn't want to deal with the water from before. It also meant that they wouldn't need to worry about any monsters in water. 

"Leader, there are weird round yellow mushrooms over here." Su had spotted the strange mushrooms as soon as they came in to the slightly large cave. It wasn't the nesting area but it was enough for them to move around. 

"Let me check them out and see if we should bring them back for Remey." Walker thought that anything they found would be valuable and used his all around appraisal skill. 

'Yellow puff mushroom

This round puffy mushroom only grows in dark dry and dusty places. It is harmless to most creatures as long as they do not let the spores touch their skin. When accidentally touched the spores escape in to the air and cause an itching sensation all over the afflicted creature's body. This can only be alleviated by thorough washing. This can be used in special battle potions.'

"Remey is going to like this. She can make a battle potion with it. She has been caught up with the ones that Trish used back in the forests." Walker took out a small back and softly covered the yellow puff mushrooms before closing it and pulling them up. He stored them away and immediately manipulated some of the water from a flask to wash his hands. 

"I'm glad I did  not step on them. She wouldn't have been able to use them." Su was thankful to be free of any itching effects but also since she was able to spot something to help Remey. 

"Sharp eyes! Sharp Eyes." The earth spirit thought that this was also a good find and was praising Su. Walker relayed the message and knew that it was a good step in impressing the spirit for Su. 

"Those are pretty common in caves like this but we don't harvest them. Most of the time we just let the golems get rid of them. I'm sure we can have the golems bring them to you when this cave is cleared." Zenith didn't see this as an extra labor and made a note to do just this. 

"That would be very nice and we would appreciate it." Walker was glad that they had another kind dwarf with them as they moved ahead. He also watched Zenith sketch away making detailed markings of the kinds of rocks making up the walls and other features. The mapping was incredibly accurate and he couldn't help but be impressed. 

"This is right before the rock horned viper nest. Keep your eyes open and try not to step on to jagged rocks. Those are rock horned vipers." Zenith gave one last warning as Su stepped in to a larger cave.

The cave itself was double the size of the previous with many stalagmites that had risen and dried to make things harder to travel around. However, it was clear that it was ideal for the rock horned vipers. The stalagmites made round dusty crevices perfect for nesting and placing eggs. "Leader, I can already see a few resting around there along with some eggs." Su was pointing them put and the number of them around was amazing. 

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