My bloodline is so eager to improve.

Tessa's calm demeanor was instantly shattered when she saw the contents of the wooden skewer.

Her eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape, revealing an expression of disbelief and shock.

She snatched the wooden stick from Otto's hand and examined it repeatedly, as if she couldn't believe her eyes.

"Rock-skinned lizard?"

Her voice suddenly rose eight octaves, becoming so sharp it almost pierced eardrums.

"Those are incredibly dangerous monsters in the southern part of the Silverfrost Mountains!"

As Tessa spoke, she put away the amulet at her waist.

Her voice was loud enough for everyone in the Adventurers' Guild to hear, her face filled with panic and fear, as if they had not drawn a commission to hunt two rock-skinned lizards, but rather to challenge a legendary dragon.

Upon hearing the words "rock-skinned lizard," the surrounding adventurers all gasped in surprise.

They whispered amongst themselves, their eyes filled with sympathy and regret as they looked at Otto and Tessa.

"The demon of the demon."

"Yes, a fully grown rock-skinned lizard can rival a true warrior in strength alone, let alone hunting two."

"I think they're in deep trouble this time. They might even lose their lives in the Silver Frost Mountains."

"Maybe we should just give up. There'll be another chance to take the upgrade exam, but if you lose your life, you lose everything."

Otto heard all sorts of comments, some sympathetic, some regretful, and some gloating.

But Otto seemed not to hear him, his face expressionless.

He simply took the wooden stick back from Tessa and gently placed it on the table.

Phyllis held the lottery tube, looking at Otto in front of her with worry in her eyes.

She took a step forward and softly encouraged him:

"I believe Mr. Otto can definitely do it."

The upgrade assessment period is three days, so please pay attention to the time.

Although this hunting commission was indeed difficult, Phyllis believed that Otto would always find a way.

Her voice was gentle yet firm, carrying a calming power.

But Otto simply nodded slightly at her and didn't say anything more.

He turned and picked up the backpack that was beside him, and said to Tessa, who was still pretending to be panicked:

"Let's go, pack our things, it's time to set off."

After saying that, he walked towards the entrance of the Adventurers' Guild without looking back.

Seeing this, Tessa quickly suppressed her panicked expression and hurried after him.

The two went to a corner and quickly packed their belongings.

Otto checked the bag and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that the iron sword, oak shield, some necessary medicines, and dry rations were all packed into it.

He then checked the Eye of Callum in his spatial pocket.

The silver necklace lay quietly on the black velvet fabric, its surface gleaming with an eerie luster.

Otto looked at it, his expression becoming complicated.

"I hope I won't need it."

Chapter 106 The Careless Adventurer (Third Update, Please Subscribe)

After confirming that everything was ready, the two immediately headed south towards the Silverfrost Mountains.

Once you leave the area around Oak Town, the surrounding scenery gradually becomes desolate.

The stone path beneath my feet turned into a rugged dirt road, the weeds along the roadside grew taller and taller, and occasionally I could see some unknown wildflowers swaying in the wind.

Otto walked in front, with Tessa following behind him. The two remained silent the entire way, neither of them uttering a word.

After walking for about an hour, Otto finally couldn't help but stop.

He turned around, looked at Tessa behind him, and asked bluntly:

"What exactly does Eileen want to do?"

His tone was calm, revealing no emotion, but his eyes were sharp as knives, fixed on Tessa's eyes as if trying to see through her heart.

Tessa felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. She looked away, brushed a stray hair from her forehead, and gave him an innocent look.

"What do you want to do?"

I don't understand what you're saying.

Stop pretending.

Otto's voice remained calm.

"Since Eileen orchestrated this hunting commission for the upgrade assessment, why would she assign us such a dangerous medium-sized commission?"

Having been an adventurer for a while, Otto naturally knew what a medium-sized commission meant.

Generally speaking, a medium-sized commission requires at least a complete three-person adventure team to complete, and the team must be well-coordinated and equally capable.

Now, there are only two of them.

More importantly, their main target now should be the shaman hiding in the shadows, and the demon who is helping him from behind.

If they focus all their energy on this upgrade test, they will probably not have much energy left to deal with the shamans when they attack.

Eileen couldn't possibly be unaware of this; she must have had her reasons for doing this.

Upon hearing Otto's words, Tessa's innocent expression gradually disappeared.

She stopped fiddling with the hammer, looked up at Otto, and her eyes held a deeper meaning:

"Perhaps Eileen thinks that the two of us are perfectly capable of handling such a medium-sized commission."

We're both exceptional professionals; with a little care, dealing with a few rock-skinned lizards shouldn't be a problem.

She paused for a moment, then continued:

"As for that shaman, perhaps it was precisely because the commission was dangerous enough that he thought we would be exhausted during the hunt."

That would actually make it easier for him to make his move, wouldn't it?

By the way, the rabbit doll, or rather Una, will not act unless it encounters a problem that we truly cannot solve.

Upon hearing this, Otto frowned slightly.

He looked at Tessa, trying to find a clue in her face, but Tessa's expression was very calm, showing no sign of anything amiss.

"You mean, Eileen deliberately made it more difficult?"

Otto asked in a deep voice.

"You could say that."

Tessa nodded and slowly explained:

"She not only intends to use this upgrade assessment commission to deplete our magic and physical strength as much as possible, putting us in the weakest and most helpless state, thus lowering the other party's vigilance and making it easier to strike."

This is the only way to catch all the attackers hiding in the shadows.

Otto remained silent.

He had to admit that Tessa was right.

From a tactical perspective, this is indeed the most efficient method.

"Anyway, I've already received my payment, so I'll let you do whatever you want."

After a while, Otto sighed helplessly, his tone carrying a hint of resignation.

He had the Eye of Callum in his spatial pocket, and if anything went wrong, he planned to use it immediately to escape.

It's best not to use it during the hunting of rock-skinned lizards for now, lest you reveal your trump card.

With that thought in mind, Otto stopped worrying about the problem.

He turned around and continued walking towards the Silverfrost Mountains, while discussing the details of the hunt with Tessa.

"From what I understand, although rock-skinned lizards mainly inhabit the southern part of the Silverfrost Mountains, they have a wide range of activity and often appear in groups."

As Otto walked, he said:

"They are not very big, about the size of an adult dwarf."

But that doesn't mean they aren't dangerous.

Otto was well-versed in the monster encyclopedia published in Oak Town, which contained a detailed description of the Rock-skinned Lizard.

He clearly remembered that this was how the atlas described the rock-skinned lizard.

Rock-skinned lizard, a medium-sized monster, inhabits rocky mountainous areas.

Its skin is as hard as rock, capable of withstanding the slashes of ordinary swords.

With well-developed tail muscles, it possesses immense power and can shatter stubborn rocks with a single blow.

They are fierce and have a strong sense of territory, and will actively attack any creature that enters their territory.

They might even spray corrosive acid.

"Most rock-skinned lizards have skin that can withstand the slashing of ordinary swords."

Their powerful tails can shatter stubborn rocks with a single blow.

To hunt a rock-skinned lizard, you must keep these two points in mind.

Ottoton paused, then continued:

"I have prepared some methods."

The beams of light emitted from the Golden Sun Honey Core Ring should be able to penetrate their skin.

Then, by adding the Moon Spike, which pierces the internal organs of the rock-skinned lizard through its mouth, the problem can be solved.

At this point, Otto stopped and looked at Tessa:

"At that time, you will be responsible for feinting and drawing their attention, while I will be responsible for the actual killing."

Is everything alright?

"no problem."

Tessa readily agreed.

Otto briefly assigned strategic and tactical tasks to Tessa, and just then, he noticed that Tessa was only wearing a priest's robe today, instead of the heavy plate armor she used to wear.

That plate armor was Tessa's most frequently used equipment; it was made of high-quality steel and provided extremely strong protection.

Why aren't you wearing plate armor?

Otto asked, his brow furrowed, a hint of worry in his voice.

"Is this really okay?"

Phyllis said we have three days.

"If it's the southern part of the Silverfrost Mountains, we should be able to get there in about half a day. Why don't you change your gear first?"

Otto felt that the shaman could attack at any time, so it was best to be fully prepared.

Tessa is currently only wearing a thin robe, and her defense is almost zero. If she encounters danger, the consequences will be unimaginable.

However, Tessa gave a slightly mischievous smile, stuck out her tongue, and said somewhat shyly:

"Sorry, Otto, I forgot to bring it."

Upon hearing this, Otto's lips twitched involuntarily.

He looked at Tessa in front of him and could hardly believe his ears.

Chapter 107 Cursed Liquid (First Update, Please Subscribe)

What exactly happened to Tessa today?