Soon, the scavenging team brought Orion a large number of crystal cores and over a dozen Foxtail plants.
"Respected Master, the best quality Foxtail plants were taken by that damned Scrag, (the former gnoll High Chieftain), to Thunderhawk City as tribute to Thunderhawk Knight Reynard," Dirtclaw reported eagerly. Knowing Orion's fondness for collecting magical plants, Dirtclaw had personally led the team, not only harvesting the plants but also looting the gnoll treasury.
Orion stowed away the magical plants and crystal cores, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"Dirtclaw, you've done well. I'm impressed."
"Respected Master, I am honored to serve you. I know this forest well and can guide you wherever you wish to go."
"Hmm, if you continue to perform well, I'll make sure you're rewarded," Orion said, feeling generous. He decided to dangle some incentives to keep Dirtclaw motivated.
