"Well, here we are," Ofelik pointed into the distance.
Jose looked in the direction pointed by the guide, and saw a city lying in the gray mist with blurred outlines, but he could feel a chilling atmosphere.
"Thundermaid Fortress, our front line, at least tens of thousands of people lose their lives here every year..."
While flying, Ofelik introduced, Jose listened quietly, and gradually formed a general understanding of this dark area in his mind.
There is no dispute that the blue dragon forces headed by Isaac, the blue tooth, and the black dragon forces headed by the black blood tyrant, O'Neill, are the protagonists of this underdark region.
In addition to these two parties, there are other forces here.
The Green Dragon—Poison Emerald has set up a military observation post of hundreds of people on the edge of the Underdark here, and besides this, the Dragon Cult has established a branch on this contested land.
The Dragon Worship Cult generally does not participate in disputes between giant dragons, and sometimes acts as a middleman to mediate conflicts between giant dragons.
Not long after, Jose approached the Leimai Fortress, and saw soldiers and battle flags waving on the walls.
Like many outside cities, there are defensive giant crossbows on the walls of Leimai Fortress. These giant crossbows are erected on the watchtowers above the city wall, and the barbed Siling thorn arrows are shining coldly.
"Huh?!"
Jose noticed the giant crossbow directly in front of the city wall. This giant crossbow was five times the size of a normal giant crossbow. The overall color was red, and it looked like a product of the Red Nest.
After thinking about it, he remembered the information about this giant crossbow.
Fire tongue crossbow!
In the Red Nest Era, some evil camp humans worshiped the power of the Red Nest Mistress and took the initiative to join the Red Nest. Most of these humans had two brushes, and some of them were alchemists.
The Firetongue Crossbow is the masterpiece of those human alchemists. The specific production process is unknown to José, but he knows that the Firetongue Crossbow is powerful and the arrows fired will explode.
Such a scene was recorded in the memory of his predecessor, a crossbow bolt fired from a Flametongue crossbow exploded, severely injuring the legendary strongman who was trying to attack the fortress from the air.
Even in the heyday of the Red Nest, the Firetongue Crossbow was a strategic weapon, and only large fortresses with important positions could be equipped with it.
"Ophilic, is this Flametongue Crossbow left over from the Red Nest era?"
"That's right. In the past, when the Thunderbolt Fortress was not called the Thunderbolt Fortress, this place was still Lord Savannah's palace. This Firetongue Crossbow has always existed here."
"Have you tried making a Flametongue?"
"No, at least I haven't heard about it," said the blue dragon, and took a peek at the red dragon.
A look of disappointment flashed in Jose's eyes. In addition, Blue Dragon's small actions naturally couldn't be hidden from him, but he also knew that Blue Dragon hadn't lied.
This is not the result of polygraph detection, but a judgment based on the information observed by [Data Visualization].
He quickly adjusted his mentality and fell into the Leimai Fortress with the blue dragon.
In the center of Leimai Fortress, there is a large house, or palace, with majestic pillars supporting the dome, and the huge door is enough for five or six giant dragons to enter side by side.
This palace should be the core part of the palace of the Mistress of the Red Nest. As for why it is the core part, it is because it is surrounded by a circle of low houses.
It is estimated that latecomers such as Blue Dragon demolished the part outside the core palace and built normal houses to accommodate the monster army.
"Hey, how could there be a red dragon in Leimai Fortress?!"
"Could it be that Lord Canglanfang has settled with that one?"
"..."
Seeing the crimson figure flying in the sky, the army of monsters below couldn't help feeling strange, whispering and discussing in low voices.
Among them, a tall jackal man couldn't help being excited when he saw the crimson figure, his fists clenched and his whole body trembling slightly.
"You can't be wrong! It's Master Jose!"
Under the curious eyes of many monsters, two dragons, one red and one blue, fell into the entrance of the palace and disappeared from the sight of all the monsters.
Although they don't know the purpose of the Red Dragon coming here, everyone has a hunch that something big will happen.
On the other side, as soon as Jose entered the door, he saw the blue tooth in the hall.
"Welcome to Leimai Fortress, Your Excellency Jose."
Canglan Zhifang took a deep look at the red dragon: "To be honest, you came much faster than I expected. This is beyond my expectation. I think you are not just relying on your talent."
Jose has a proud face, and sometimes showing off his achievements properly can gain the respect and awe of others: "I worked as a mage part-time, and not long ago, I just broke through to the master level."
On the side, Ofelik couldn't help being dumbfounded, looking at the red dragon in surprise.
You must know that although the five-color dragon is a top-level extraordinary creature, it has no advantage over intelligent creatures such as humans in professional practice. Not to mention no advantage, it also has disadvantages.
The most realistic point is the acquisition of cultivation resources. Human beings have a system of professional knowledge and academies, where they can worship the strong as teachers and communicate with partners and friends.
And these, five-color dragons do not have all of them, especially juvenile dragons, who have to take great risks even to obtain the most basic cultivation resources.
It is precisely because of knowing this that Ofelik was so surprised and relieved at the same time.
No wonder I lost so badly.
On the side, Blue Fang—Isaac also looked surprised.
Even in the south of the mainland, where the magic civilization is the most developed, master-level mages are not small people. If they are willing to pledge their allegiance, they can become a worship-like existence if they join any kingdom.
Considering the age of the red dragon and the limitations of the giant dragon in learning magic, the achievements of the master magician are even more dazzling.
This guy won't become a legendary mage before he becomes an adult, right? !
Isaac was taken aback by his own thoughts, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was not impossible.
Now, the red dragon has just stepped into the young dragon stage, and there are still forty years before it can enter the adult stage, and everything is possible in these forty years.
If this happened, it would be an unprecedented record for ancient dragons.
Thinking of this, Isaac couldn't help but glanced at the red dragon in front of him, a flash of jealousy flashed in his eyes, but he quickly adjusted his mood.
At the same time, I secretly rejoiced that I and the Red Dragon were not enemies, otherwise I would not be able to sleep well.
"Hahaha, it's really amazing. If the red nest is still there, Your Excellency Jose will definitely be the right-hand man of Lord Savannah, but it's a pity..."
Isaac hesitated to speak, his eyes were complicated, and he didn't know what memories he recalled.
Soon, he returned to normal: "Your Excellency Jose, would you like to visit the palace of the mistress?"
Jose is very interested in the legacy of the Red Nest Mistress, so naturally he will not refuse: "I wish for it."
The two dragons walked side by side to the side door of the hall, talking and watching as they walked.
From the layout of this palace, it can be seen that the mistress of the red nest, Savannah, is not the kind of vulgar dragon who only knows how to fight and kill, but enjoys life very much.
Her palace has a reasonable layout and exquisite decoration. Exquisite reliefs can be seen everywhere. Even the corners and edges of the walls are carved with decorative flame patterns, and the sky is full of stories.
Tall hundred-armed giants, octopus-shaped tentacle monsters, dragons and demons, fragmented worlds...
Seeing that the red dragon was very interested in the reliefs on the dome, Canglan Zhifang introduced: "These reliefs are all carved by the mistress herself, and they tell some stories from ancient times, many of which are not recorded in our dragon inheritance. of."
"It turns out that only the mistress has such a wealth of ancient knowledge."
Jose still admires the ancestral red dragon, Savannah, not only because she fights against the whole world with one dragon, but also because of everything she has done for the five-color dragon clan.
After the rise of the Red Nest, the life of the five-color dragons in Tidanor has improved a lot, especially the living conditions of the five-color young dragons.
Because the mistress of the red nest attacked and killed five-color young dragons, the dragon hunting team disappeared in the north for a time.
As for the asylum contract signed by the predecessor, it was the predecessor's own choice, exchanging future work for asylum when he was a minor.
This transaction can be regarded as a clear price tag, and it is innocent.
In addition to providing shelter, the Red Nest Mistress will also provide professional knowledge and related practice resources for the young dragons to grow better, but most of the young dragons are busy digesting the dragon's inheritance, and they will not have time to learn until they are teenagers something else.
Of course, most teenage dragons would rather spend their time sleeping than studying.
Since sooner or later you will be a top extraordinary powerhouse, why bother to learn to find yourself uncomfortable!
The core area of the Red Nest Matriarch's Palace is not big, and soon, Jose has almost finished shopping, leaving only the last point.
"Huh?!"
On the edge of the bedroom, a broken stone pillar caught Jose's attention, and he stared at the relief on the stone pillar.
The relief is engraved with a humanoid creature, with four gems floating around it, with long hair dancing wildly, and roaring with its mouth open, as if questioning something. Opposite the humanoid creature is a god that radiates light all over his body.
"Your Excellency Isaac, can you tell me the story on this relief?"
"Well… "
In the past, Isaac would have refused without hesitation, but now, after knowing that the Red Dragon is already a master-level mage, the weight of the Red Dragon in his heart is already much heavier.
After thinking for a while, he said, "The specific story of this relief can only be known by asking the mistress, and I don't know."
"But there is no doubt," Isaac pointed to the four gems spinning around the humanoid creature: "Four element gems, this is a four element gem, and the relief probably tells the story of an ancient strong man who has collected all four element gems to challenge the gods." story."
Jose felt a little excited, and took this opportunity to ask the question in his heart: "Four elemental gems: [Heart of the Ocean], [Heart of Storm], [Heart of Scorching Flames], [Heart of the Earth], what are the four gems? What kind of charm? It can attract so many demigods to compete for it."
Isaac's eyes were complicated: "I'm afraid it's not just demigods, even true gods can't help but peep."
"Huh?!" Jose looked surprised, looking at Blue Dragon and waiting for his further explanation.
"Actually, it's nothing to tell you, hey~."
Isaac sighed and continued: "First of all, you must know the origin of [Four Elemental Gems]."
"You know, our world, or all the material planes, have element passages that connect the four element planes, and the element activities between the four element planes are the foundation of the world."
"The tide, the flow of the wind, and even the change of seasons are all the products of the synergy between the four elements, and the [Four Elements Gem] was born in the channel of the elements."
"Wait," Jose interrupted: "As far as I know, the element channel is a kind of rule-like existence, not a real thing. How can gemstones be born?"
Isaac shook his head, then nodded again: "That's right, the four-element channels are indeed similar to rules, and [Four-Element Gems] are not gems in essence, but the embodiment of certain rules."
"This kind of knowledge is not recorded in my dragon inheritance, and I also heard it from my mistress."
Isaac looked at Jose: "Do you know [Scorching Heart]?"
Jose nodded: "It is rumored that the mistress is the owner of [Scorching Heart]."
"It's not a rumor, it's a fact. I participated in the action of helping the mistress obtain [Scorching Heart]. Also, I suspect that 'crushing against the evil dragon' is just an excuse. Those hypocrites are just for [Scorching Heart] come."
Jose was startled. Needless to say, the guys Isaac was talking about were the coalition of humans, elves, and dwarves, and even the god who came in person.
"Your Excellency Isaac, I don't understand. Is this [Heart of the Four Elements] really so precious? It caused those existences sitting upright in the starry sky to end?!"
"The mistress once said that the [Four Element Hearts] alone are just a little more precious power-up props, but they are very useful when collected together, and can even be used to challenge the gods."
"Challenge the gods?!" Jose swallowed.
The group of gods is the top existence of the multiverse, there is no one, but collecting all the [Four Elemental Gems] can challenge the gods.
This heavy news kept Jose silent for a long time.
After a moment of silence, he stared at the blue dragon curiously.
The blue dragon shrugged: "I don't know any more. Even the information I told you just now was told to us by the mistress after I captured the [Scorching Heart]."
"By the way, in the last few decades of the Red Nest, we have been searching for the [Heart of the Earth] in the Underdark, but we couldn't find it until the Red Nest was destroyed, so don't continue searching."
"If you can't find it, you can say otherwise. Even if you find it, it will only bring you a disaster of death. Think about what happened to the mistress."
"I understand," Jose nodded. Even if Canglan Fang didn't say anything, he wouldn't look for [Heart of the Earth].
Canglan Zhifang has been observing the red dragon, seeing that the fear in the eyes of the red dragon is better than greed, and he is satisfied.
A dragon who knows how to do what it can, can live longer.
"By the way, Lord Isaac, do you know what happened to the polluter?"
"Oh, them," Blue Fang said with a headache at the mention of the Defiler.
"Master Mistress is a scapegoat, and it's not a scapegoat. The curse was indeed released by us."
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(end of this chapter)