Plop …
Yril fell into the deep red magma. Strangely, he didn't feel hot at all. Instead, he felt cold from the wound caused by Clara.
When Iriel opened his eyes, he saw a new world. It was a world under the lava.
Similar to the magma, it was also a cave, but there were many paintings carved with sharp weapons on the surrounding walls.
The theme of these paintings revolved around a giant dragon.
When Yril fell deeper and deeper, these paintings also bloomed with blue light, which eventually drilled into Yril's head.
Drowsiness surrounded Yril, and he gradually closed his eyes. At the same time, he read a memory.
…
Before the Empire was divided, the human race had a long history. During this period of time, they were in a rare state of peace.
The Empire and the Federation went through a long period of war, and there were many things waiting to be done. They all knew that this was the time to stop the war and think about the future.
The resources on the land had been divided between the Empire and the Federation. At this time, the Empire set their sights on the endless sea of stars.
The Empire's War God, Neville Johnson, found the shadow of a giant dragon in the endless sea of stars for the first time, and he was lucky enough to obtain a giant dragon's remains.
Using the dragon's remains, the Empire carried out comprehensive research. In the end, not only did their alchemy level greatly improve, but they also made breakthroughs in magic and combat skills.
The Federation knew that once the Empire's combat power exceeded the Federation's by a certain level, they would start a war again. This was unacceptable.
Therefore, the Federation's voyage to the endless sea of stars began. This period was called the first year of the giant dragon.
…
Hillard was not ranked among the hundreds of port cities in the Empire, but because of the arrival of the first year of the giant dragon, it was very lively.
There were adventurers everywhere, waiting to go out to sea. Many people were shouting, trying to recruit a reliable sailor.
The Hillard Dragon Bar was the largest bar in the area. Of course, this kind of bar could be found in almost every port city. This was also one of the symbols of the first year of the giant dragon.
A young man sat at the bar and threw a silver coin to the bearded boss.
"George, the old rules, Dragon's Breath."
The young man rubbed his long black hair. His expression was a little lazy, as if he had just woken up.
George put away the silver coin and poured a glass of wine for the young man. "The VIP price of Dragon's Breath is 108 copper coins, which is one silver coin and eight copper coins."
"George, we're old acquaintances. Why are you fussing with me over eight copper coins?" The young man gave George a look.
"Pennister, you're a celebrity, why are you still so stingy?
How many times has it been?
The copper coins I gave you can buy ten more cups of Dragon's Breath! "
Pennister shrugged. "Georgia, you're exaggerating. Why?
Is there any good news recently?
Is the zero Tide tide? "
"What news can there be? It's the same every day. Can you count on these cowardly adventurers to cross the Death Stone Array?"
"You," George said said said, "The Tide tide tide has long ''s Island, a tourist's,'t', is, the Island is
George did not hide the sarcasm in his tone. The Island of Ford was originally set up as a transit point to search for dragons, but the cynical nobles had turned it into a "tourist attraction."
Every time the tide tide passed, the nobles would go out to sea in groups just to see the endless sea of stars.
What?
Did you say a giant dragon?
After so many years, other than the Wargod Neville, who else had seen a dragon?
Pennister saw that George was about to chatter away, so he immediately reached out and plucked a strand of George's beard.
"Ah!
Are you crazy? "George rubbed his chin.
Pennister took a sip of Dragon's Breath and glanced outside the door. "The zero Tide tide has receded. How can the nobles miss such a good sightseeing opportunity?"
George looked out of the door and saw a group of people dressed in bright clothes walking in.
"Ahem, what about you?
What's your plan? "George asked.
Pennister finished all the wine and looked at George meaningfully, then patted his backpack. "I'm almost ready. I'm going to start the seventh attempt."
George looked at Pennister in surprise. "You're going to … ugh."
Pennister covered George's mouth. "Hey, George, it's enough that you know. You don't have to say it."
George nodded. Before this, Pennister had already broken through the death stone circle six times, so there was no doubt what the seventh attempt would be.
George gave Pennister a thumbs up. "As expected of the treasure hunter, Pennister. You're definitely the adventurer I admire the most!"
After that, George took out a bottle of wine from the cabinet and handed it to Pennister.
"The highest concentration of Dragon's Breath. I only have one bottle. I'll give it to you today."
Pennister was stunned for a moment, then took the bottle of Dragon's Breath. However, just as Pennister held the bottle, another hand reached out from the side and held the bottle at the same time.
"Boss, I want this bottle of wine." The voice was very cold, but it was loud and clear.
George frowned, his beard trembling slightly. This person was one of the nobles who had just entered the door.
"This wine is not for sale."
Pennister patted the man's shoulder. "Little friend, it's not the Rose Family's motto to take what others like, is it?"
The man let go and looked at Pennister expressionlessly. "I'm going to Ford Island. You'll be my guard."
"Pfft …" Pennister laughed. "Boyka Rose, what price do you think you'll have to pay for me to be your guard?
I'm not interested in your coming-of-age ceremony. "
"Boyka, don't talk nonsense with this man. Do we need guards?"
"Yeah, he's just a lowly adventurer."
"He really doesn't know what's good for him. Doesn't he know about the Rose Family?"
The nobles around them were not happy with Pennister's attitude.
Boyka ignored the others and continued, "Pennister Kaye, a treasure hunter who travels between the Federation and the Imperium. You hold the record of escaping unscathed after entering six death formations. You are an excellent explorer."
"Oh?
Thank you for the compliment. "
Pennister was still calm. He put away the wine George gave him and prepared to leave the Dragon Bar.
Looking at Pennister's back, Boyka finally smiled.
"You can't leave."
Pennister frowned. "No one can stop me if I want to leave."
"Of course, I have no doubts."
Boyka walked to Pennister's side. "But if you want to go out to sea, I'm afraid you'll have to take my ship."
"Huh?"
"Because I bought all the ships," Boyka said with a smile.
"Unless you go to another port city, you'll waste a few more days."
Pennister looked at Boyka carefully and smiled helplessly. "As expected of the son of the Rose Family. I'll take it as a free ride."