Ambush

Seeing the mana-filled core of the mangrove tree in his hand, Adam grinned. The mana inside the core was so dense that he could physically feel it.

He thought to himself, If I make a potion out of it, not only will it solidify my foundation, but it'll also boost my advancement to the Organ Stage!

"S-Stop right there!" Suddenly, a deep but nervous voice called out to the youth.

Adam immediately put away the blue, crystal core inside his earring and then gazed at the person, a dwarven Magus, who had called out to him.

"What do you want?" The youth asked in amusement.

The dwarf gathered the courage and stated, "H-Hand back that item this instance!"

He had seen Adam's fighting prowess and knew very clearly that the latter was stronger than him. However, the dwarf was currently in a group and he was sure that the rest of the Magi also had their eyes on the strange blue core.