The Elven ambassador did not have time to be sentimental. He had to quickly accept the captives into his camp, so as to give these poor warriors some comfort.
There were priests in the diplomatic mission, and they were well-prepared. As long as they weren't seriously injured or cursed, after treatment and a period of rest, these people who looked abnormally miserable should be able to recover without leaving any major problems.
However, after looking for a while and counting the people, Caleb noticed other problems.
"Your Majesty, we are extremely grateful for your kindness."
The Elven ambassador said, "But please allow me to remind you that we still have one more person, whose whereabouts are still unknown."
"These are all the captives in the dungeon."
"I understand, Your Majesty."
Caleb nodded and continued in a gentle and pleading tone, "But Chimera Magushir brought us news. It said that this is your friend, a fairy, a child of the forest.
I wonder if you understand her current situation? "
Luna.
"I do have such a friend."
There was nothing to hide. Caesar said directly, "She is very safe and likes to stay in Blackwing's Lair. When Luna wants to return, she will naturally return.
Of course, I also hope that Blackwing's Lair can form a true friendship with the Elven Forest. "
The Black Dragon Lord mentioned friendship, hinting at the end of the topic and at the same time indicating that the diplomatic mission could leave.
"Of course."
However, Caleb turned a deaf ear to it and continued to ask, "We have no right to interfere with the freedom of a fairy lady, but she is still a descendant of the Elven Forest. I beg you, Your Majesty, Dragon King, let us meet this lady so that we can tell her situation to the king and her family."
In the end, the Tiya elves did not believe the Black Dragon's words at all. How could a forest fairy be willing to stay here?
They could not understand.
"I've said it."
The Black Dragon's tone was not as friendly as before. Sharp fangs extended from his mouth, and his voice was almost cold, "She is very safe, and does not want to see you."
In fact, Caesar did not even tell the little fellow that someone was visiting the Elven Forest.
The elf envoy silently pursed his thin lips, which made him look a little hesitant.
In fact, the negotiation this time was much smoother than they had imagined. He did not want to complicate things at the end. According to the tone of the Dragon King, he was afraid that it would not relent on this matter. If they continued to pursue it, they were afraid that it would cause the dragon's dissatisfaction and lead to unexpected trouble.
Therefore, Caleb could only cower and give in. He no longer wanted to be entangled in this matter. He bid farewell to the Black Dragon Lord and returned to the Elven Forest with the diplomatic group and the captives.
At the same time that the elven diplomatic group returned, Gray and his companions also returned to the Northern Kingdoms. Of the original twenty-five people who were full of ambition, only half were left now. However, everyone's hearts were filled with joy.
When they had been captured by the terrifying Black Dragon, none of them had thought that they would be able to escape from the Evil Dragon's clutches so quickly.
During one of the shifts between day and night, they seized the opportunity when the Battle Lizardmen relaxed and escaped in one fell swoop.
The return journey was far more difficult than when they came. Fear curled up in their hearts like a poisonous snake. These days, they did not sleep or rest, and while trying their best to escape, they could not help but look back at the forest. They were afraid that the source of their fear would catch up with them and use its sharp teeth and fangs to strangle the lives of these adventurers.
Fortunately, they finally came back. The moment they stepped through the border gate of Kaji, everyone could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. Almost all of them collapsed on the ground, exhausted to the point that they almost fainted.
After three long days of rest, Gray and his companions regained their strength. At the same time, they suddenly realized that they were about to become famous.
So far, they were the first and only group of adventurers to enter Blackwing's Nest and come out alive. At the same time, as experienced adventurers, they made a detailed record of Blackwing's Nest.
Although during the time they were thrown into the dungeon, the Battle Lizardmen confiscated their weapons, armor, and everything that could be exploited, causing them to be naked and could only escape back to the Northern Kingdoms like savages. However, their memories could not be collected or erased. Regarding the information about Blackwing's Nest and the strength of the Dragon King, no one had a deeper understanding than them.
Soon, these guys began to sell information about Blackwing's Nest, as well as an assessment of the strength of the Black Dragon Lord. Unlike the fake information circulating in the market, Gray and his group were very desperate. They dared to swear to the gods that all of this was true.
With this, they immediately distinguished themselves from the merchants who sold false information in the market, and attracted a large number of buyers.
At the same time, their descriptions made people more aware of the strength of the Black Dragon in the North.
Soon, Gray and his group used this information to make a lot of money, and then fled back to the free trade city-state in the central region. As for the idea of exploring Blackwing's Nest again, it did not even appear in the minds of these guys. Just thinking about the appearance of the Black Dragon in front of them was enough to make their scalps numb and their guts go cold.
That was an extremely old existence, close to an Ancient Dragon. If they really wanted to take action against it, they might have to mobilize the entire army of the Northern Kingdoms to rush to Blackwing's Nest. In Airadia, unless it was a legendary figure like the King of Mercenaries and his team, ordinary adventurers would not be able to do it. To truly deal with a powerful evil like the Dragon King, they could only rely on a well-organized army.
Not only that, it would seem that in a small place like the Northlands, the armies they raised wouldn't be of much use. If they wanted to kill an Ancient Dragon and its descendants, they would have to send a high-level army like the ones in the trading cities, equipped with magnetic magic statues and magical cannons.
What Gray and the others did not know was that their information was only a starting point. After that, the authorized Kaki Shapeshifters quickly joined in, and with the Brendel family as the driving force behind the scenes, the news about the Dragon King quickly fermented and spread widely.
In the end, a Mass Energy Crystal that recorded the appearance of the Black Dragon Lord was added in, pushing the storm to a climax. At this point, the news of the Black Dragon Emperor Caesar Tangerine not only spread among the rulers and adventurers, but also into the streets and alleys, entering the eyes of some civilians and craftsmen.
And after this wave of hype, Caesar also got his wish to get his trophy.
In the Black Dream, a red-gold throne with different ripples flowed into the edge of the darkness.
[A Place]
Move your body and show your fangs. From now on, you will truly occupy a place in Airadia, and become the evil that everyone looks at.
— — Fame is sometimes also power.
Reward: Body Modification — Red-Gold Magic Resistance.
Sure enough, achievements can be obtained by oneself after fumbling around. Caesar took in all of this. His head that was wrapped in dark golden scales moved slightly, and he raised his claws to touch the red-gold trophy. In the fine fragments of light, he personally felt the changes in himself.