Chapter 78: Crino Prairie 22
It might not have sounded like much, but Moira Lynch believed that every skill has its use.
By the time Shane Rhodes and Kai York came out, Moira had nearly stripped the area of all its Sucking Mushrooms and Dragon Tooth Grass.
Ever since they found out Moira had a Space Button, the two of them had been storing their things with her for safekeeping.
The three of them rode on the Stag-Horses. Since they weren’t in a hurry this time, their pace was slow.
"By the way, Moira, did you remember to ask about the location of the next Beastkin this time?" Kai York asked.
They’d discovered that doing quests with Moira was a dream. The working conditions were great, the pay was high, and she even had a good attitude.
Kai York’s question made Moira pause. She then slapped her forehead in frustration; she’d completely forgotten about that.
But it didn’t matter. She had other ways.
She placed her hand on the head of a Stag-Horse. A moment later, she warned the other two, "Hold on tight."
Shane Rhodes and Kai York didn’t understand what was happening until they were suddenly jolted backward, almost getting thrown to the ground.
Fortunately, both had experience riding, and they managed to steady themselves just in the nick of time.
Along the way, they encountered a group of unfamiliar players, but they sped past each other before anyone could get a clear look at anyone else’s face.
"Captain, I think there were people on those three beasts."
Redlight shot a glare at his teammate. "I’m not blind. Of course I saw them."
Another person said enviously, "How nice is that? They get to ride deer. That’s way faster than walking on our own two legs."
Meanwhile, the envied trio—Moira and her companions—were not happy at all.
After a bumpy ride, they finally couldn’t take it anymore and had to stop for a break.
Moira took out three prepared meals and some Energy Bars. "Do you guys want a meal or an Energy Bar?"
"The meal!" they both said in unison.
Although Energy Bars tasted better than Nutrition Supplements, they would always choose a proper meal when given the option.
After their meal, the trio rested for a little while longer before getting back on the Stag-Horses to continue their journey.
About an hour later, they finally arrived at their destination.
Staring at the large black gate before them and the cold, gloomy surroundings, the three of them couldn’t help but shiver.
Kai York looked at Moira. "Are you sure this is the place? Something feels off about it."
Moira nodded. "The Stag-Horses said this is the home of the Long-legged Spider."
"Spiders!"
Kai York’s voice jumped several octaves, and he instinctively took a few steps back.
No matter how reluctant Kai York was, Shane Rhodes dragged him inside anyway.
They knocked, and after the door opened, they stepped inside.
The interior wasn’t cold and gloomy like the outside. On the contrary, it was bright, tidy, and cozily furnished.
Just then, a beautiful, gentle, and sophisticated-looking woman approached them with an elegant gait.
Her legs were so long they seemed to defy logic, leaving the three of them dumbstruck.
It seemed like her legs made up most of her height.
Moira, snapping out of her daze, stepped forward to speak. "Hello, we’re—"
Before she could finish, the woman interrupted her. "I know. You’re here looking for work, right? The Stag-Horses already told me everything. I’ve been waiting for you."
Moira’s eyes widened in surprise. ’The Stag-Horses? They can do that?’
The woman sized Moira up first. "You must have just reached adulthood, and you’re not married, are you? In that case, you probably can’t help me with the baby. After all, you’re still a child yourself."
She wasn’t entirely comfortable letting a child look after her baby.
"How about this: you can help me with the housework. The two behind you look strong enough. They can help mix the formula—that’s a physically demanding job."
"No problem."
Moira accepted the task on behalf of Kai York and Shane Rhodes without a moment’s hesitation.
Upon hearing they would be mixing formula for the woman’s baby, neither Shane nor Kai showed any sign of protest.
"We’re going to mix formula, so what are you doing?" Kai York asked.
’It seems like she never works on the same task as us,’ he thought.
’Even back at the Leonin’s place, she disappeared for a long time.’
"I’m going to help with the housework."
No sooner had the words left her mouth than the woman returned with a handful of cleaning tools and beckoned Moira over to help.
Picking up a shovel-like tool, Moira asked curiously, "What should I do?"
The woman led her to a room.
The room’s walls, ceiling, and floor were all white. Upon closer inspection, she realized that every surface was covered in a thick, dense layer of Spider Silk. There were also several cocoon-like bundles made of Spider Silk stuck to the walls.
"All you have to do is scrape all the Spider Silk off the walls and pile it up in the storeroom."
"Um, actually, I have another identity. I’m a Recycler."
The moment Moira entered the room, the voice of Patience had sounded in her ear.
[Silk produced by the Long-legged Spider. A superior healing agent. When applied to a wound, it can quickly stop bleeding and promote healing without leaving a scar. Due to improper storage, the Spider Silk here has hardened, greatly diminishing its effectiveness. It must be soaked in warm water for two hours before use.]
Judging by the woman’s casual attitude, the Spider Silk probably wasn’t anything important to her.
Even so, this was still someone else’s home. Plus, the woman had told her to move it to the storeroom, not just throw it away. To avoid any unnecessary trouble, Moira decided it was best to state her profession upfront.
Upon hearing the word "Recycler," the woman’s eyes instantly lit up.
"Really? That’s wonderful! In that case, please dispose of all the Spider Silk, both in here and in the warehouse. I can pay you double."
Watching the woman’s reaction and considering her experiences over the past few days, Moira came to a conclusion: being a Recycler was likely a very popular profession in the galaxy.
And the higher one’s level, the more in-demand they were.
Motivated by the promise of Spider Silk, Moira began scraping it from the walls with swift, efficient movements.
She started by scraping up a corner, then gave it a hard tug, pulling down the entire wall’s sheet of Spider Silk in one go.
After clearing out the room in a few quick motions, Moira moved on to the next one.
After cleaning out who knows how many rooms, Moira finally cleared the last of the Spider Silk.
Despite doing so much work, besides feeling some drain on her spiritual power, Moira’s body wasn’t particularly tired. This was all thanks to the special ability-granting fruits she had been eating nonstop for the past few days.
Moira felt that with her current speed and strength, she could effortlessly overpower a normal adult.
Led by a robot, Moira arrived at the storeroom.