10: Chapter 10: Monster Mountain Range!
Sacred Alliance.
Time flowed slowly. Half a month had passed since Allen Dawson left Huayang City.
During this half month, Allen Dawson had encountered several waves of highwaymen.
Every time, Allen Dawson did not show the slightest mercy and killed them all directly. After all, in Allen Dawson's heart, such people who harmed others had absolutely no need to continue living.
On this day, after killing a few more mercenaries, Allen Dawson put away his flowing flame longsword, a look of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
He was too young. Those blind fools always liked to treat Allen Dawson as a target. Even though they could not pose any threat to Allen Dawson, their constant appearances would delay his travel speed.
The Yulan Continent was vast. Huayang City was located on the edge of the Sacred Alliance. Setting off from Huayang City and heading west would lead to the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
But even so, relying on the speed of the Black-Scaled Horse, it would still take nearly a month.
"I was wrong."
"When Second Uncle, Prince Jesson, asked me to form a contract with a Demonic Beast, I wasn't happy about it."
"If I had a flying Demonic Beast as a mount, I should have arrived long ago."
"..."
Allen Dawson sighed and muttered to himself.
Two years ago, his second uncle, Prince Jesson, had brought back an Eighth-Rank Demonic Beast, the Gale Eagle. However, Allen Dawson felt the Gale Eagle's strength was too weak, so he did not form a contract with it.
Right now, Allen Dawson was feeling some regret. The Gale Eagle's strength was indeed weak, but its flying speed was quite good. Before becoming a Saint-level Expert, having a flying Demonic Beast as a mount would have been a good choice.
"Forget it."
"After arriving at the Magical Beast Mountain Range, I will try my luck."
"If I encounter a decent flying Demonic Beast, I will form a contract with it then."
"..."
After a while, Allen Dawson rode the Black-Scaled Horse and continued towards the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
In fact, with Allen Dawson's strength as a Level 9 Warrior, if he traveled at full speed, he would definitely be faster than the Black-Scaled Horse. But Allen Dawson would not do that.
Although the mercenaries he had encountered previously were all weak, Allen Dawson could not guarantee that he wouldn't encounter powerful enemies later on. For the sake of his own safety, Allen Dawson had to keep his strength in a Peak state at all times.
Half a month later, Allen Dawson appeared at the edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
The Black-Scaled Horse let out an uneasy neigh. It was only an offspring bred between a Demonic Beast and an ordinary horse, not a true Demonic Beast. However, it could keenly sense that the mountain range ahead was dangerous and could not be entered at will.
"Go on."
"You are free."
Seeing the Black-Scaled Horse's reaction, Allen Dawson jumped off its back and patted its head. As if understanding Allen Dawson's meaning, the Black-Scaled Horse felt as if it had been pardoned, immediately turned around, and galloped away.
As for Allen Dawson, he took a step and continued walking towards the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Soon, Allen Dawson officially stepped into the outer perimeter of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Unlike the edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, which was virtually uninhabited, the outer perimeter of the Magical Beast Mountain Range was gathered with quite a few mercenary groups.
Seeing such a small child like Allen Dawson, many mercenaries wore complex expressions on their faces. Some were greedy. The luxurious clothes on Allen Dawson proved that his status was different from that of a commoner. If they could capture Allen Dawson, they would certainly gain a significant harvest.
Some were wary. Allen Dawson was so young, yet he dared to enter the Magical Beast Mountain Range alone. This proved that his strength must be even more powerful than imagined. Some were envious... Some were suspicious...
However, the mercenaries who could appear in the Magical Beast Mountain Range were no fools. No matter what thoughts they had in their hearts, none of them directly attacked Allen Dawson.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Allen Dawson did not stop and walked straight towards the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range. He had already learned about the Magical Beast Mountain Range in advance.
The Magical Beast Mountain Range was divided into five areas. The outer perimeter was the territory of low-level Demonic Beasts. The so-called low-level Demonic Beasts were Rank 1, 2, and 3 Demonic Beasts.
The middle part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range was the territory of Intermediate Demonic Beasts. The so-called Intermediate Demonic Beasts were Rank 4, 5, and 6 Demonic Beasts.
The depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range were the territory of Advanced Demonic Beasts. The so-called Advanced Demonic Beasts were Rank 7, 8, and 9 Demonic Beasts.
The core area of the Magical Beast Mountain Range was the territory of Saint-level Magical Beasts. Each Saint-level Magical Beast occupied a large area.
Allen Dawson's destination, Red Flame Valley, was in the middle of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, near the depths. Even if an Advanced Demonic Beast appeared, it should only be a Rank 7 Demonic Beast. As for an Eighth-Rank Demonic Beast? If nothing unexpected happened, an Eighth-Rank Demonic Beast would simply not approach the middle of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
As he walked, the sky gradually darkened. However, Allen Dawson was still in the outer perimeter of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
"Forget it."
"Let's rest first and continue the journey tomorrow."
Allen Dawson found an open space and started a campfire.
Under normal circumstances, one would naturally not dare to be so conspicuous while training in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. But this was the outer perimeter of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, where there were no powerful Demonic Beasts. And since Allen Dawson was a Level 9 Warrior, he completely disregarded those low-level Demonic Beasts. Even being a bit conspicuous was not a big deal.
Afterwards, Allen Dawson took out some food and water from his space ring. After eating and drinking his fill, Allen Dawson prepared to rest on the spot.
"Eh~"
"There is a fire ahead."
"Let's go take a look."
Just then, a man's voice came from not far away.
A piercing light flashed in Allen Dawson's eyes. He was not a true 16-year-old boy. As a Transmigration traveler, Allen Dawson had always held strong wariness towards strangers outside of his family.
Most importantly, this was the Magical Beast Mountain Range. To some extent, the people in the Magical Beast Mountain Range were more dangerous than many Demonic Beasts. As soon as this thought appeared, Allen Dawson had the urge to take out his flowing flame longsword and kill this group of people directly.
However, Allen Dawson finally held back. He was not a murderous maniac, after all. To kill a group of strangers he had never met based solely on his own speculation? Allen Dawson could not do it!
Thus, after more than ten breaths of time, a group of mercenaries holding various weapons appeared in front of Allen Dawson.
"Little brother."
"We are really sorry."
"We saw the firelight here, so we came over presumptuously."
"It's such a cold day, could you let us rest here for the night?"
"Don't worry, we won't disturb you."
"..."
Looking at Allen Dawson by the campfire, the leading middle-aged man spoke, his tone filled with a trace of apology. The few mercenaries behind him had their figures hidden in the darkness, making it impossible to see their expressions.
Allen Dawson frowned. He did not like staying with strangers. But since the other party had not attacked him, it would not be good for Allen Dawson to drive them away directly.
"Hmm."
"Suit yourselves."
After saying this, Allen Dawson closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.
Seeing that Allen Dawson had no intention of communicating with them, the leading middle-aged man did not say anything more. He gave some instructions to the few people behind him, and they each found a place to rest.