Zorka walks through the forest, his eyes scanning for something elusive – the Shadow Root. In his previous world, the Shadow Root was his antidote for the venom of the fire flower. He once dealt with a case involving a mafia boss poisoned by that same flower's venom. By studying symptoms and the venom's effects, Zorka found the remedy. Luck struck when he realized similarities between the poisons and antidotes in both worlds. As Zorka tries to recall where the Shadow Root usually grows, he mutters to himself, "Let me think. It likes mossy places, avoids the sun, and hangs out near snake nests." Thinking about snake nests gives Zorka the shivers. He fears encountering a massive, ferocious serpent – a stark contrast to facing a two-headed wolf monster. But fortune smiles on Zorka. Spotting a large moss-covered tree, he finds a snake nest. The small hole assures him it's not a monster. Nearby, a dark-colored plant with sharp leaves and a ginger-like scent catches his eye. Carefu

Meanwhile, the wooden cart pulling a wagon of children moved at a moderate speed. Zorka couldn't sleep all night.The rattling wheels crossing the rocky road shook the small bodies inside the wagon. Suddenly, the cart stopped.Slam!The wagon door opened roughly. A bald man opened the door. Behind him, a middle-aged man was seen starting a bonfire."Hey, kids, wake up!" Hogs barked."Tsk, Hogs. Don't be rough on them. You'll only make them scared," said the man who lit the bonfire."Hurry up, Wellder. Those kids need to get ready now," Hogs replied sharply.Wellder chuckled at Hogs' attitude. "Take it easy; the slave auction is tonight. We've got plenty of time. Treat them well, Hogs. Don't let them get hurt; it reduces their resale value."This time, Hogs growled. "Yeah, yeah... I get it, old man. Now, where are their spare clothes? They need to clean up in the river so they're not all stinky.""Just look behind the wagon. I'll prepare breakfast for them. It could be risky if they ge

Zorka was shocked witnessing the death of the level two beastmaster snake. Its body dried up and turned into ashes. Then, a rumbling sound echoed in the cave, startling Zorka.His body trembled uncontrollably, and his teeth chattered loudly. Meanwhile, from the stone shaped like a dragon's head, a bluish light emanated."Groar, not enough! Low-level monster energy can't break this curse!"A heavy, furious voice resonated, making Zorka's heart race. Sweat covered his body, even though the air in the cave was icy. "Wh-who is it?" Zorka suddenly retorted, strengthening his resolve to inquire of the figure speaking.Hearing the voice of a child responding, the voice chuckled."Ah, I seem to have forgotten about this little creature.”Zorka was startled to hear the voice calling him. Something emerged from the dragon head statue. A transparent dragon spirit revealed itself.Seeing this, Zorka crawled backward and curled up, crossing his arms in front of his face."Dra-dragon! Please don't

"Wow, amazing!" Zorka's eyes sparkled as she gazed at the glowing round ball floating in her hand. Suddenly...Pop!The magic vanished without a trace, leaving Zorka startled. Azurks snorted, smoke puffing from his nostrils."Tsk, looks like you need practice to control your magic power.""See, I told you it's better if you do it. Punish them, make them helpless," Zorka said.Without a word, Azurks immediately flapped his wings. A wave of magic with a blue lightning-shaped fire element struck Hogs and Wellder directly.Bam!Thunder roared, shocking Hogs and Wellder as they got zapped by thousands of volts of lightning magic. The jolt messed up their nerves, making their bodies go limp."Alright, what are you gonna do with them now, Zorka?" Azurks asked."I'll take them to the nearest town or kingdom. Find some royal officers who deal with criminals like them. Then..." Zorka glanced at the unconscious kids."I'll take these kids back home. I'm sure their parents are freaking out and sa

Azurks slowly opened his eyes. He returned to his body when Zorka was no longer riding the kingdom's legal office carriage.He gazed at Zorka and muttered, "Truly sad. That human willingly let their child's soul be replaced in this frail body.What disgusts me is the behavior of this child's father. Saved by the child's mother during pregnancy. Actually, the original owner's child's soul had fairly strong magic energy even in the womb.When dark magic attacked, it was the power of this child's original body's soul that protected the father. So, when born, this child had no magic energy. Tsk. Humans can be so cruel even with a life debt.”Zorka, walking aimlessly after being dropped off at a crossroads in a rural village, felt Azurks perched on his shoulder."You're awake, I see. You slept soundly," telepathically remarked Zorka."I didn't sleep!" protested Azurks, refusing to accept it.Then, Azurks cleared his throat."Ahem, just now, I met Renata."Zorka's eyes widened in disbelief.