Transmigrated Into the World of Magic and Swords-Chapter 175: Mana Crystal Mine

"You piece of shit! Are you trying to get us killed?!"

"Hey, Nafield scum! If you can’t even detect traps, stay the hell behind! Do you want to drag us all to our graves?!"

"That’s right! Your stupidity could get us all killed, you damn fool!"

The soldiers from Icria City and Nightshire City erupted in rage because Magnus’ mistake had almost gotten them killed.

"It would be better if you all just dropped dead! That way, there would be less useless trash in this place," Magnus had no intention of apologizing because they were enemies.

The other soldiers wanted to beat him up so badly after hearing his answer, but they suppressed their anger because the treasure hidden in the cave was their top priority.

As they continued exploring the tunnel, someone unknowingly triggered another trap.

This time, it was not an arrow trap but an Insect Swarm Trap.

In an instant, the ground cracked open, unleashing a swarm of over one hundred Flame Ants that surged toward them like a blazing tide.

These ants were not ordinary ones because they could self-destruct, sending fiery explosions in all directions.

But even so, these ants could not kill the soldiers because the power of the destruction was not considered a deadly one.

Of course, it still injured the soldiers because a single small explosion was still dangerous if it occurred repeatedly.

After surviving ten brutal traps, they finally reached the end of the tunnel.

"What?! A barrier?!" Magnus was surprised because he had never seen someone put a barrier at the end of the tunnel before.

"Tch! Why are you so surprised?" Zane scoffed, "It’s just a barrier. We just need to destroy it, and the problem will be solved. No need to make such exaggerated expressions like that."

"Then destroy it!" Magnus took advantage of their quarrel to make Zane break the barrier because, with this, he would not have to step in.

Zane stepped forward and sneered, "Weakling, watch how I destroy this barrier."

Normally, Magnus would have shouted in response to the insult, but this time, he said nothing because Zane might change his mind if he retaliated.

"Destroy!" Zane roared as he swung his sword, sending a huge wave of energy at the golden barrier.

Boom!

Thunderous sound reverberated in the entire area when his slash crashed against the barrier, sending a thick mist billowing around it and shrouding their vision.

’Hmf! It’s only a barrier! One move from me is enough to destroy it.’

He crossed his arms over his chest as he grinned proudly.

Even though he was not the strongest awakener among them, he believed his attack was strong enough to destroy the barrier because he used Supreme class low-level skill.

But the moment the mist cleared, the grin on his face faded.

Not only was the barrier not destroyed, but there was also not even a single crack in the barrier.

It was as if his attack had been utterly insignificant.

"Haha!" Magnus burst into waves of laughter. "Hey, didn’t you say you could destroy it easily? Why does it look completely unscathed to me? Haha!"

"Well, that’s because the people of Icria City are just weaklings who only pretend to be strong! Haha!" Captain Elias joined in mocking Zane because it was a perfect time to insult the people of Icria City.

"I agree with you this time, Nafield man! The people of Icria City are only good at boasting, nothing more than that." Lieutenant Lewis added.

Zane gritted his teeth and clenched his fist. "Shut the fuck up, you dog! If you are strong, then why don’t you try destroying it?"

"Sure!" Captain Elias accepted the challenge instantly. "Hey, you weakling from Icria City. Pay attention to this carefully. This is what you call an attack!"

Flame energy enveloped Captain Elias’ right hand as he dashed toward the barrier.

The moment his fist collided with the golden barrier, the ground trembled, and chunks of the cave ceiling crumbled, crashing to the ground.

A web of cracks spread rapidly across the barrier, accompanied by a sharp, resounding crack.

In an instant, the barrier shattered into countless fragments of golden light, unveiling the sight concealed behind it.

Captain Elias smirked smugly after destroying the barrier because he had proven that he was a powerful warrior.

"Don’t put on such a smug face, you piece of shit!" Zane roared angrily as he pointed his right index finger at Captain Elias. "You are Master rank warrior, so it’s normal. If my Captain attacks it, it will be easily destroyed too."

"Oh! It turns out the people of Icria are not just good at boasting, but they are also great at making excuses." Captain Elias made fun of the people of Icria City again.

"You! You!" Zane’s face was red from anger.

Captain Reid tapped Zane’s right shoulder and spoke, "Zane, don’t be angry. People of Nafield City are indeed like that. They are trash so breaking a barrier is already a good achievement for them."

Zane’s anger died instantly upon hearing his words. "You are right, Captain Reid. I forgot for a moment that they were trash."

When Captain Elias was about to say something, the people of Nightshire City walked past them, making their way out of the tunnel.

He turned around and walked out of the tunnel, too. "Let’s check what’s outside this tunnel. Talking to a fool is a waste of time."

"You are right, Captain Elias." One by one, his subordinates followed him from behind.

"Let’s check it too." Captain Reid held back from insulting them again because his curiosity about what lay beyond the tunnel took precedence.

"Hmf!" Zane and the others followed the order.

The moment they stepped out of the passage, their eyes widened in surprise.

’This is...’

What they saw was not gold but glowing crystals that illuminated the vast chamber.

Mana Crystal!

Mana Crystals were rare, luminous gemstones formed deep within the earth and were filled with condensed mana.

These crystals came in various sizes, from small shards to massive ones.

Mana Crystals were much more valuable than gold because they could be used as mana sources, spell amplification, potion crafting, artifacts crafting and much more.

Not only that but it could also be used for transactions.

If it was for transactions, the price was determined by purity, size, affinity, and rechargeability.

At auction houses, high-value items like Divine Class skills and Tier 7 and above magic were rarely traded using gold.

They used Mana Crystals or Spirit Stones for transactions because gold was meaningless in the eyes of powerful awakeners.

This was the reason why a Mana Crystal mine could spark wars between cities or kingdoms because its value was immeasurable.

"Mana Crystal Mine?" all the soldiers mused in surprise.

In the next second, their expressions changed completely.

"Slaughter all the scum from Nightshire City and Icria City."

"Eliminate every wretch from Nafield City and Icria City."

"Wipe out all the filth from Nightshire City and Nafield City."

All soldiers retrieved their weapons from their space rings and clashed once more.

A Mana Crystal mine had the power to transform small cities into major ones or bring instant wealth, so none of them were willing to share it with others.

*Cling...Clang...Clink...

The sound of weapons clashing filled the entire Mana Crystal chamber.

They didn’t hold back themselves this time because the winner could change the future of their cities.

"Aaaggghhhh..."

"Aaaggghhhh..."

"Aaaggghhhh..."

Blood flew through the air and splattered across the battlefield, painting the ground in crimson.

When the three captains realized their situation, they knew they would all die together, so they changed their plans.

"Lieutenant Lewis, leave this place and inform the city mistress about the Mana Crystal mine," Captain Alice chose him because he was her strongest subordinate.

"Lieutenant Callen, get out of here and report to the city lord about the Mana Crystal mine," Captain Elias gave an order as he rushed toward Captain Alice.

"Lieutenant Bryce, retreat and deliver the news about the Mana Crystal mine to the city lord," after giving a command, Captain Reid tried to kill Lieutenant Lewis and Lieutenant Callen.

However, he failed to end their lives because Captain Alice and Captain Elias stopped him.

"Understood, captain!" the three Lieutenants followed the order and left the Mana Crystal chamber.

"Don’t let that trash leave this chamber! Kill him!" Captain Reid ordered his other subordinates to kill Lieutenant Callen and Lieutenant Lewin.

Captain Alice and Captain Elias issued the same order, determined to prevent their rivals from reporting the discovery. ƒreewebɳovel.com

As the three captains and their subordinates fought fiercely, the three Lieutenant left the chamber.

Of course, they also fought each other, but they didn’t use their full strength because their priority was not to kill.

"Die!" the soldiers roared as they attacked their enemies.

The chamber was drenched in chaos.

Screams of agony blended with the relentless clash of steel.

The once-pristine Mana Crystal chamber had turned into a battlefield, its radiant glow illuminating the blood-stained ground.

While war raged beneath the earth, the world above remained untouched.

A cool breeze drifted through the streets of Nightshire City, carrying the scent of roasted meat and freshly baked bread.

At this moment, Ren was strolling the city with Luna. They had just checked his base, so they wanted to enjoy the city together.

"Luna, how about we rest on that public seating and eat steamed buns?" Ren inquired.

"Un." Luna agreed immediately because she was also hungry.

After buying steamed buns, the duo sat on a public seating and consumed them, swinging their legs and enjoying the busy street.

"The sky is blue and the weather is good. Today is a good day!" Ren stated.

"A good day!" Luna repeated his words.

"Hehe." The duo chuckled happily.