192 - Scent of Vanilla

Plot Thread: Main

Chapter Type: Conflict (vs Nature)

When the air stopped rushing inward, the smell of vanilla wafted outward.

"That is unexpectedly pleasant." Du Jing said. "What manner of moss is that?"

"I've never seen anything like that before." Xeng Dai said.

"Beware for giant insects." Do Meng said. "Giant ants in particular like eating this type of moss."

I pulled my shield out of inventory (a cheap, nameless, wooden one this time) and strapped it to my arm.

"Oh, I see." Du Jing said. "One of us has melee skills."

"Why?" Xeng Dai asked. "Warriors die in droves."

"Oh, I'm far too wounded to take point. I'm just offering to hold the entrance until one of you goes topside and gets four or so soldiers. Preferably with spears, but definitely soldiers."

"And if, so sorry, I order you to take the lead?" Du Jing asked.