Killing the Ember Bellow Lizards didn't just give Arthur experience, it also gave him the chance to obtain more loot!
"Harvesting these will take some time…" Arthur estimated it would take him at least an hour or more.
The Ember Bellow Lizards were large, as well as tough to deal with. Arthur had to be careful to use just the right amount of strength in skinning them or he would damage them, reducing the value and quality.
'I can easily get an entire set of armor commissioned for this.' Arthur thought.
With just a single Ember Bellow Lizard, it would not have been possible, but with two, it was easy.
After all, Arthur did have the need for a second set of armor, as he wished to use his disguises more. The Veil of Thousand Skins was too good to not be utilized.
"Let's get to work. Brambles I'll need your help too." Arthur spoke.
"Krrrr~" The Dragon Horn Beetle responded before using its horn to turn over the corpse of the Female Ember Bellow Lizard.
Arthur then started to cut into the scaly skin of the lizard, making sure to keep it as precise as he could. It took Arthur about fifteen minutes to finish this part before he finally peeled it all off.
>Player Arzhur has obtained a Mid Quality Ember Bellow Lizard Pelt!Skill: Butcher has risen in proficiency!
1. Butcher
Proficiency: E -> D
Rank: Common
Type: Passive
"Huh? It rose this early?" Arthur was surprised. "No, wait… I am harvesting a Draconid. No wonder it gave more progress." He understood.
Unlike the other beasts Arthur had harvested till now, The Ember Bellow Lizard was certainly the strongest and highest quality so far. Thus, it also resulted in his butcher skill improving faster than usual.
"It came at the right time though. This'll make things easier!" Arthur was happy with the opportune skill improvement.
He continued butchering the Ember Bellow Lizard, extracting a few more materials.
>Player Arzhur has obtained a Mid Quality Ember Bellow Pouch! X 4Player Arzhur has obtained a vial of Low Quality Ember Bellow FluidPlayer Arzhur has obtained a High Quality Ember Bellow Lizard Pelt!Player Arzhur has obtained a Mid Quality Ember Bellow Pouch! X 4Player Arzhur has obtained a Vial of Ember Bellow Fluid x 2The Dragon Horn Beetle has consumed a Draconid corpse! Detected that it is compatible!Dragon Horn Beetle's Bloodline has been strengthened!Dragon Horn Beetle has obtained the skill: Fire Resistance!<
Arthur was surprised by this as he had not expected it to happen.
'I knew pet beasts had a chance to evolve if they consume certain items, but it was certainly not corpses… Is it due to the fact that both are Draconids?' Arthur wondered.
If it was so, he would be able to improve Brambles even more.
"Brambles. Try to eat this corpse too." Arthur asked the beast.
The beetle immediately went over and started chomping on the skinless lizard.
Arthur waited patiently for the beast to finish eating, but no notification appeared.
"Hmm… does it only trigger once?" Arthur wondered if it was a species limitation. 'Guess I'll have to wait to test it out.' He thought.
If he wanted to confirm this, Arthur would have to hunt another Draconid and let Brambles consume it.
"Still, it is good. The fire resistance will help you too." Arthur was happy with it.
After all, there was no lack of mages that used fire as their common attack element. It was also troublesome to deal with at the start.
But with the resistance, it would be a lot easier for Arthur and Brambles to handle it all.