Chapter 242: Samu’dra Whereabout

"Well, I must admit, it’s certainly impressive. Not just the size, but the intensity and spirit he possesses..."

Mita rubbed her chin, looking rather serious.

"With that kind of reaction, he must have a Sex Fiend skill, right? And he’s sure lucky. After all, humans are naturally lustful creatures, but the Sex Fiend skill takes that lust and turns it into something useful. It’s one of the best skills a human can obtain!"

For several seconds, neither Ana nor Blauer said anything.

Ana slowly turned her head toward Mita, her expression caught somewhere between disbelief and surprise.

"Really? You’re actually able to tell that?"

And her curiosity was genuine pique this time.

A Sex Fiend skill wasn’t something one encountered every day.

In fact, it was a rather rare skill, and identifying it without an appraisal ability was no easy feat.

Yet Mita had just casually brought it up as though she were commenting on the weather.

Ana knew how sharp Mita’s observations could be when it came to other people’s skills.

Unlike most people, who relied on appraisal abilities or similar skills to identify someone’s strengths, Mita could often make remarkably accurate judgments simply by observing a person’s body, aura, and spirit.

It was a peculiar ability unique to the dwarf, one that had surprised Ana more than once.

Mita nodded confidently.

"Of course! I might not be able to identify every skill someone possesses, but certain skills leave behind distinctive traces. Once you know what to look for, they’re not that difficult to recognize."

She shrugged before adding matter-of-factly,

"Besides, his reaction and the tent in his pants were pretty obvious."

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Meanwhile, Jake had finally arrived at his destination.

Standing before him was a massive warehouse built beside the sea, occupying a considerable stretch of land along Haunfen City’s eastern waterfront.

The building was surrounded by a tall stone wall, with several watchtowers positioned at strategic points around the perimeter.

Its thick walls were reinforced with metal plates, while the broad entrance was large enough for several loaded carriages to pass through at once.

Beyond the walls, Jake could see the tops of several other buildings, along with towering cranes used to move cargo between the warehouse and the nearby docks.

The salty sea breeze swept across the area, carrying the sounds of crashing waves, creaking ships, and workers shouting instructions to one another.

It was a busy place.

Numerous carriages came and went through the gates, transporting crates, barrels, and various goods brought in from overseas.

Adventurers and guild workers moved about the premises, each occupied with their own tasks.

This was one of the Vivian Guild’s major storage facilities.

Given its location beside the sea, the warehouse served as an important hub for storing and managing goods transported through Haunfen City’s harbor.

Everything from ordinary supplies and food to valuable materials collected by adventurers could pass through here before being distributed to other branches or sold to merchants.

Of course, not everything stored inside was meant for public trade.

The guild also maintained separate storage areas for valuable resources and special items that required additional protection.

And according to Vivian, this was where Samu’dra was currently staying.

’What a place to live in...’

Jake glanced around with interest.

He had expected the Vivian Guild to arrange somewhere suitable for Samu’dra, but he hadn’t anticipated that it would be a warehouse of this scale.

Well, considering that Samu’dra was a Naga, perhaps there was a practical reason for choosing a place near the sea.

After all, it would certainly be more convenient for her than staying in an ordinary building in the middle of the city.

Jake approached the entrance, where several guards stood watch.

"Halt! State your business."

One of the guards stepped forward, looking Jake over cautiously.

Rather than explaining himself at length, Jake simply reached into his pocket and took out the pass Vivian had given him earlier.

"I’m here to visit someone. Madam Vivian gave me this."

The guard accepted the pass and examined it carefully.

After confirming its authenticity, his attitude immediately changed. He straightened up and returned it with a respectful nod.

"Welcome, sir. Please go ahead."

"Thanks."

Jake took back the pass and slipped it into his pocket before walking through the gate.

Beyond the entrance, the warehouse grounds opened up before him, revealing rows of storage buildings, cargo platforms, and several smaller structures scattered throughout the compound.

Jake glanced around, wondering where exactly he should go.

’Now then, where did they put that girl?’

He scratched his cheek.

’Hopefully, I won’t have to search this entire place.’

Jake had barely taken a few steps into the compound when a series of sharp metallic clashes caught his attention.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

He paused and turned his head toward the source of the noise.

’Hmm?’

The sounds seemed to be coming from one of the larger buildings deeper inside the compound.

They were followed by the occasional shout and the heavy thud of something striking the ground.

Jake raised an eyebrow.

’What’s going on over there?’

His curiosity got the better of him, and he changed direction, walking toward the building.

The closer he got, the clearer the sounds became.

By the time he reached the entrance, he could hear the unmistakable rhythm of weapons clashing against one another.

Jake pushed open the door and stepped inside.

The first thing that caught his attention was the sheer size of the interior.

The building had been converted into a spacious training hall, with a high ceiling supported by thick wooden beams.

The floor was reinforced with sturdy stone, while weapon racks lined the walls, holding everything from swords and spears to axes and training weapons.

Several people were scattered around the hall, practicing their techniques or sparring with one another, but they seemed to stop whatever they were doing as they stared at the two going at it with their mouths wide open.

Jake’s attention quickly settled on two familiar figures in the center of the training area.

One was a tall, imposing man wielding a sword with practiced ease.

The other was a certain giant Naga whose arms and back were covered in shimmering scales.

She was now wearing some light armor and cloth, with a greatsword in one hand and a slender sword in the other.

It was Samu’dra.

At that moment, she was exchanging blows with Garrick.

Clang!

Their swords collided, sending a sharp metallic ring echoing throughout the hall.

Samu’dra swiftly twisted her wrist, redirecting Garrick’s blade before following up with a quick counterattack.

Garrick responded without hesitation, stepping aside and bringing his sword around to intercept her strike.

Clang!

Sparks briefly flickered where their blades met.

Jake watched the exchange with interest.

’Oh? So she’s training with Garrick?’

He hadn’t expected to find the two of them sparring here.

More importantly, judging by the intensity of their exchange, neither seemed to be holding back much.

Samu’dra’s movements were surprisingly fluid.

Despite the difference between her giant body and Garrick’s smaller size, she maneuvered across the training ground with remarkable agility, using her body to maintain balance while launching attacks from unexpected angles.

Garrick, meanwhile, displayed the composure of an experienced warrior.

His swordsmanship was straightforward but efficient, each movement carefully calculated to defend against Samu’dra’s increasingly aggressive strikes.

Jake crossed his arms and continued watching.

Seeing the excitement on Samu’dra’s face, he smiled slightly.

’Well, well. Looks like she’s settling in rather nicely.’