The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 878 - 42 Isn’t it easy to think of bad things?_2
Chapter 878: Chapter 42 Isn’t it easy to think of bad things?_2
Urd snatched the letter and quickly skimmed through it before heading straight for the tavern’s exit.
“Big sister, where are you going?” Belldandy asked blankly.
“I’m going to find Scouty!” Urd replied coldly, her charming face showing a hint of grimness, “Once I catch that girl, see if I don’t spank her bottom till it blooms!”
Belldandy wanted to say something to persuade her furious sister.
However, before she could speak, Urd turned into a streak of light and disappeared outside the door.
Now the little sister was in for it.
Belldandy helplessly shook her head, then touched the flame-shaped Divine Pattern that appeared on her forehead, falling into deep thought.
How should she mess things up?
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Dwarf Country.
Mountains stretched endlessly, and the terrain undulated like dragons and snakes.
Luo En, Rose, Celebrian, Xili, and others who received the task rode their war horses, galloping on the rugged mountain paths.
Due to the Dragon Disaster, a large number of Dwarfs fled their villages and gathered in large cities protected by Magic Barriers.
Along the way, the sight of burnt houses and charred remains of animals and humans was unbearable.
The group walked until evening without finding a suitable place to rest.
The humans were still energetic, but the war horses were exhausted.
“There’s a town ahead, we’ll rest there.”
Luo En unfolded the map, confirmed the approximate location, and suggested to the three others in the team.
They all nodded without objection.
After this period of time together, either intimidated by Luo En’s martial prowess or impressed by Luo En’s meticulous thinking and person-like character, they gradually treated him as the team’s leader.
However, before they reached their destination, the flames lighting up the sky in the distance and the constantly circling and screeching dragons attracted their attention.
Hearing the wails and cries for help, Luo En decisively waved his hand and ordered:
“Quick, help!”
Already restless, Xili and Celebrian immediately spurred their horses into the town, starting to clear out the attacking dragon group.
Rose, under the guise of protecting the Mage, followed alongside Luo En, avoiding hard work.
Considering that this woman was essentially a chaotic and evil deity, Luo En didn’t press her to act altruistically, but instead focused on Xili and Celebrian’s performance in the situation.
It must be said, actual combat is the best way to gain experience against foes.
After the incident of clearing the Fog Demon, Xili gradually shed the “lone wolf” style and began learning to cooperate with the team.
Her Silver Sword slashed and stabbed, weaving a tight net of Magic Power with her sword, repelling the diving Dragonkin, providing effective protection for Celebrian behind her.
And Celebrian did not disappoint Xili, firing Magic arrows one after another, bringing down each rampaging Dragon Beast.
Fortunately, the attackers on the town were just a few mixed-blood Dragonkin, so with Xili and Celebrian’s effective cooperation, this threat, normally daunting for ordinary people, was quickly resolved.
Crisis averted, the villagers, surviving the ordeal, tremblingly emerged from the ruins, embracing their separated loved ones and wept.
Due to the Guild’s trade connections, communication and integration among the Nine Great Kingdoms gradually became frequent, inevitably leading to a mixed habitat of different races.
Thus, in this small town, Luo En not only saw native Dwarf residents but also Human traders and Elves wandering around.
As the chaos gradually subsided, an elderly Dwarf, presumed to be the mayor, leaning on a cane, stepped forward from the crowd to thank Luo En and his companions:
“Thank you, brave heroes from afar, for slaying the Evil Beasts for us. If you don’t mind, please stay overnight, and we will do our best to host you.”
The four, already planning to rest here, gladly accepted.
But for some reason, the surrounding Dwarfs, despite being lifesavers, did not show much enthusiasm towards them, their gazes instead carried a hint of coldness and hostility, seemingly unwelcoming of their overnight stay.
Luo En frowned slightly, politely declined the old Dwarf’s hospitality, only requesting an uninhabited house and some fodder for the horses, before entering with Celebrian and the others to rest.
“Why don’t these Dwarfs know better? We just saved them!”
Inside the house, Xili, also noticing something amiss, couldn’t help but complain.
“Perhaps there’s another reason.” Celebrian’s response was more rational.
“But I’m so hungry,” Xili rubbed her growling stomach, her expression gloomy.
First, they were busy hurrying on their journey, then they had to busy themselves killing the invading Dragon Beasts, the high intensity of physical exhaustion made it inevitable for the still mortal Princess to feel her stomach rumbling.
She thought after doing a good deed, she could have a big meal, but the Dwarfs’ attitude towards them was unusually cold.
Under these circumstances, even if the other party was willing to treat them, the cautious Xili didn’t dare to accept the invitation alone.
“I have some wild fruit I picked on the way.”
Celebrian opened her pack and took out a handful of bright red berries.
Xili grabbed a few to taste, and was immediately conquered by their sweet-sour flavor and the rich juice.
She unconsciously sped up her hands, quickly finishing the handful of berries.
But the more she ate, the hungrier she felt, her stomach growing increasingly demanding.
“Is there anything else to eat?”
Xili looked pitifully at Celebrian, her eyes filled with longing.
Celebrian shook her bag, showing a helpless expression.
Just as Xili was considering going out to find food, a heavy thudding sound came from the courtyard.
The two opened the door and were stunned to see Rose dragging a sizable Two-legged Flying Dragon into the yard.
“What are you doing standing there? Start a fire! Tonight we feast on Dragon Meat; I heard it’s very nourishing.”
Heeding Rose’s reminder, Xili and Celebrian immediately became enthusiastic, swiftly carrying out the firewood and seasonings from the kitchen, preparing to taste the legendary Dragon Meat.
However, just as the three were about to start butchering their ingredients, Celebrian suddenly stared blankly at one of the Two-legged Flying Dragon’s foreclaws:
“What is this?”
Following the sound, Xili promptly saw a metal ring embedded in the dragon’s claw by the firelight and casually replied:
“It’s just a ring, what’s so surprising about that.”
“But why would a Dragonkin wear such a thing?”
…
Xili paused, her Steel Sword aimed at the Two-legged Flying Dragon’s joint stopped mid-air.
“Are we still eating or not? I’m starving.”
Impatient, Rose urged them, eager to taste the Dragon Meat and satisfy the hunger she hadn’t been able to fill for a while.
“Wait a minute, something’s not right, I’m going to ask Luo En!”
Celebrian promptly called off the meal and knocked on Luo En’s door.
Seeing the most powerful Evil God had been called out, Rose could only simmer down, squatting by as a good little child.
Luo En came before the fire, inspecting the dead Two-legged Flying Dragon carefully, his brow gradually furrowing.
This Dragonkin had a ring on its foreclaw and numerous old scars on its scales, some looking like cuts, others like burn marks.
Then, Luo En discovered a few strands of thread hanging amongst the scales.
After finishing the check, he solemnly advised:
“You better not eat this.”
Celebrian and Xili nodded together, their stomachs churning.
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In this moment, they also vaguely guessed the real identity of these Dragon Beasts, feeling very fortunate they hadn’t hastily bitten down.
“It seems, we need to talk to the mayor.”
Luo En took the cloth thread and ring from the Two-legged Flying Dragon, and led Celebrian and the others to the Elder Dwarf’s home.
As he opened up the cloth bag, revealing his findings, the Elder Dwarf sighed deeply, his face showing misery:
“You guessed right, these Dragon Beasts were once Dwarfs.”
“How could this happen?”
“They contracted a strange disease, known as [Dragon Disease].”
The Elder Dwarf helplessly revealed the truth, then invited Luo En and his party inside to tell them about the start of this disaster.
