However, this time it’s not related to anything else, just purely out of mutual recognition as both being "minority identities" within human society.
But he was still a bit envious of Gauss; at least the captain was a handsome ordinary human in his normal state, only showing his true appearance temporarily in battle.
Unlike him, who had a serpent’s tail and various serpent-like features, welcomed by peculiar glances wherever he went.
Having lurked in human society for so many years, he was already accustomed to it, but if he could reduce some troubles and switch between states at will, he would be glad to see it happen.
After Serdur performed magic treatments on several villagers, he let them leave.
The two of them immediately started collecting goblin corpses and various loot in the forest.
The main scavenging focused on the village den that the Goblin Tribe had just built, and the Big Goblin.
There was quite a lot of valuable stuff to scavenge on the Big Goblin.
First was its weapon, a giant spiked mace, with a hammerhead made of exceptionally hard black iron and a handle made of some tough hardwood. Despite the rough craftsmanship, the materials themselves were good and had considerable value.
It could be sold to warriors in need of heavy weapons or dismantled and sold to blacksmiths, weapon merchants, etc.
Its worn leather armor and wooden shield with iron strips and leather surfaces could also fetch some money.
Moreover, there was the corpse itself, as the bodies of elite demons generally had significant value.
A few days ago at the Caster Association, he specifically paid attention to how to earn contribution points.
One method was to exchange research and alchemy-valuable materials for corresponding contribution points.
Contribution points could then be exchanged for more resources at the Caster Association.
The Big Goblin had many alchemy and potion materials that could be utilized.
Gauss and Serdur, following the book’s instructions, dissected the goblin’s corpse with a knife.
The Big Goblin’s tusks were knocked from its gums. These tusks could be ground into powder for making berserker potions, strength-enhancing potions, or certain poisons and repellent potions targeting goblins, serving as important auxiliary materials.
Then there were the slender and tough tendons peeled from the Big Goblin’s muscular arms, legs, or back.
These tendons were far stronger than those of ordinary goblins, with good elasticity, strong tensile strength, and resistant to dampness, making them excellent materials for bowstrings and crossbow strings. Furthermore, due to their properties of conducting magic power and storing energy, they were suitable for alchemy or enchantments.
The Big Goblin’s blood was also an invaluable material not to be overlooked. Despite its disgusting fishy smell and ominous appearance, it was a special casting material and alchemy component, as well as its skin, viscera...
Gauss referred to the demon material books given by the Caster Association.
They collected all the valuable organs and tissues from the Big Goblin.
In his careful dissection, the originally complete enormous monster’s body was quickly dismantled into indistinct bloody fragments scattered across the ground.
After meticulous collection, his palm, arms, chest, cheeks inevitably stained with abundant sticky blood and flesh fragments, combined with an indescribable bloody scene on the ground, and the joyful smile like that of an old farmer during harvest time hanging on his face.
If a villager were to pass by, they would probably be scared out of their wits, thinking they stumbled upon some kind of evil ritual.
"Great harvest!"
Gauss exclaimed.
Besides some resources that could be exchanged for coins, he valued more the organs and tissues obtained from the Big Goblin’s body.
Because they could be exchanged for contribution points at the Caster Association, which could be used to buy special items, equipment, and spells not seen on the market, far more precious than ordinary gold coins.
Many high-level resources are priced but not available, monopolized internally by groups like the Caster Association and Adventurer’s Guild, making it hard for ordinary adventurers and even professionals to access.
Unfortunately, these materials, which have alchemy, enchantment, or other uses, often demand high activity levels, so in the past, due to a lack of knowledge and channels, many were wasted, especially since coming from Gray Rock Town takes quite a long time.
However, he would pay special attention in future scavenging.
Serdur wasn’t as concerned about this aspect as Gauss was.
Although he was not wealthy, being born on a relatively backward island and surrounded by the snake-man ethnic group, his understanding of transactions remained in the old-fashioned barter system, even after being in human society for so many years.
His perception in this regard hadn’t yet turned around, lacking the consciousness to save money, and didn’t value material possessions unrelated to the body too much.
This set of leather armor had been used for a long time, and although it seemed somewhat worn out, it was good quality and he hadn’t replaced it with a new one.
This was why he generously gave that magic bracelet to Gauss.
His serpent perception could collect more information from the external environment, so since he couldn’t use it, why not give it to a "good person" who had "helped" him.
However, seeing Gauss so happy, he also squeezed out a symbolic smile, but under the influence of the scene, his smile seemed even more evil.
In the afternoon, in the remote village woods, the figure of a man and a half-snake man were like villains plotting some huge conspiracy.