Chapter 562 - 301: Mother of the Five-Color Dragons
Green Dragon Lestrick’s chest bulged violently, and a concentrated energy began to seep out from the gaps in its chest scales. From Humbert and the other dwarves’ perspective, it was evident that the green dragon was gathering some kind of high-compression energy.
"Boom!"
A flying warhammer traced a silver light arc, and suddenly smashed into the side of Green Dragon Lestrick’s head, instantly disrupting the gathering process.
Immediately afterward, a figure flashed in mid-air, caught the spinning returning warhammer, leaped to the green dragon’s head, and hammered down once again!
"Bang!"
This time, the full-force burst of the Counterattacker penetrated through the side seams of the green dragon’s skull, embedding deeply, with a crisp sound of bone cracking echoing throughout the scene.
At that instant, Green Dragon Lestrick’s enormous dragon eyes bulged dramatically, becoming incomparably clear!
Immediately afterward, its massive body crashed to the ground.
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War boots clapped against the ground.
Gazing at the vivid Green Dragon Lestrick icon in the sixteen-slot bag, Raine couldn’t help but feel quite pleased.
Though the battle with the green dragon could be described as a chance encounter, and he didn’t have much preparations beforehand, the final result turned out quite well.
Partly thanks to the Ironfoot Legion’s already thorough preparatory work, whether it was the Dragon-Hunting Crossbow, golems, or the treasure ’War Shackles’, all played a significant role in this battle.
Otherwise, relying solely on himself, perhaps he could defeat Green Dragon Lestrick, but preventing its escape would have been almost impossible.
The War Shackles, without a doubt, played an extremely crucial role in this.
On the other hand, Green Dragon’s toxin was completely ineffective against him due to his ’Hate Lord Bloodline’.
Facing a green dragon impervious to toxins was like confronting a toothless tiger, dramatically reducing the difficulty of overcoming it.
And, right after Raine killed the green dragon, Humbert, Stone Guard Woron, and Centurion Krom Stone Fist gathered around.
Not wasting time on pleasantries, Humbert couldn’t hold back his surprise and curiosity as he repeatedly glanced at Raine and asked, "Raine, your strength?"
After all, it’s been only about a month since Raine parted ways with them.
Yet, Raine’s strength had again increased significantly!
"Recently, I’ve gained a wealth of insights from my adventures, so my strength has improved." Raine smiled and said, "And since I just happened to prepare the Poison Resistance Set, it gave me an advantage when dealing with Green Dragon Lestrick."
Hearing this, Humbert and Stone Guard Woron carefully examined the now somewhat pitted flying snake scales on Raine’s body, finally showing a look of understanding.
No wonder.
"By the way, Raine, how did you know we were in trouble?" At this moment, Centurion Krom Stone Fist stepped closer, warmly greeted him, and curiously asked.
"I learned from the Adventurer’s Association that the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom and Aisores Blue Dragon Group were engaged in combat, so I hurried over immediately."
"Right, I almost forgot you have the Friendship Medal to receive timely information." Krom slapped his forehead with a ’pop’, suddenly realizing.
During their exchange, Elder Grenum also emerged joyfully from the War Golem, swiftly walking towards Raine.
"Raine, thanks to you, we’d be in big trouble without your help!"
Unlike last time, Elder Grenum now completely respected Raine as a strong equal, tightly clasping Raine’s hand and shook it vigorously.
"Though humans’ average individual strength isn’t very high, there is no shortage of talents." Elder Grenum generously praised.
"Rest assured, Mr. Rein, we’ll help transport the green dragon’s remains to Iron Hills, and additionally, I’ll report the kingdom’s bounty for Green Dragon Lestrick and ensure full payment."
"This... Thank you so much, Elder Grenum."
While Elder Grenum, Stone Guard Woron, and others began directing the Ironfoot Legion to work busily.
Seemingly recalling something, Raine glanced at the sixteen-slot bag, then placed the bloodlines of White Dragon, Green Dragon, Black Dragon, and the once-acquired Blue Dragon Mage Lord, totaling four dragon-related bloodlines, in the bloodline section.
He then tried a bit anxiously, silently chanting ’fusion’ in his heart.
The next moment, the system prompt appeared prominently:
[Confirm fusion? Yes/No]
This scene made Raine’s eyes slightly widen, filled with sudden joy!
’Could it truly be possible?’
Although the fusion hadn’t genuinely started yet, just this prompt revealed much.
Raine couldn’t help but recall the books he saw in the Adventurer’s Association like: "The Origin of Dragons," "The Legend of Dragon Lich," "Mother of Five-Color Dragons," and so on.
After reading, he had a vague theory—’If the Five-Color Dragons all originate from Tiamat, the Mother of Evil Dragons, then perhaps their offspring could actually have a chance to fuse?’
This wasn’t just baseless speculation from Raine; it followed a rationale.
Previously, when fusing goblins, Raine clearly remembered placing two Goblin Warriors, the earliest acquired Cold-Enhanced Goblin, and Bear Goblins on top.
But the system prompt stated:
[Bear Goblins’ bloodline differs significantly from the other three, unable to fuse.]
This time, Raine was testing the same notion.
Trying to see what the system prompt would say.
Of course, if it directly synthesized, it would also be fine.
Considering past experiences, the unknown bloodline formed by successful fusion, though possibly weakened by the underperformance of the Blue Dragon Mage Lord, its strength would assuredly surpass both Black Dragons and Green Dragons.
At least, it wouldn’t be a loss.
With Raine silently chanting ’Yes’ in his heart!
The next instant, the system prompt appeared:
[Blue Dragon Mage Lord bloodline differs significantly from the other three, unable to fuse.]
’It’s really possible!’
’It seems the legend might be true.’
Raine’s eyes flickered with a hint of brilliance, his lips involuntarily turned upwards, feeling immensely satisfied!
’In that case.... Should I hunt the Blue Dragon first or the Red Dragon next?’
Thinking this, Raine turned his head to ask Elder Grenum, who was busily directing nearby: "Elder Grenum, next, do you, or the legion, have plans against other dragons?"
"Hmm? Raine, you’re planning to?"
Upon hearing Raine’s words, Elder Grenum widened his eyes, looking at Raine with an astonished gaze.
After all, even killing one dragon is already a tremendous achievement.
Soon, the fame of the Dragon Slayer Warrior will spread across Iron Hills.
Regarding slaying dragons, whether in the Human Kingdom or Mountain Dwarf Kingdom, it’s the same; being able to kill a mature true dragon is undoubtedly a high honor.
And from Raine’s tone, he seemed not satisfied yet and wanted to hunt the other dragons of Aisores Blue Dragon Group?
"Raine, you..." Humbert couldn’t withhold his urgency.
He’s lucky to have such an outstanding disciple, and didn’t want Raine to die due to temporary arrogance under a dragon’s breath.
But before he could speak, not far away, a familiar dwarf was rushing over, carrying two not-too-small metal boxes with a grunt.
"Elder Grenum, Woron, Centurion, Humbert, sorry, I’m late." Dwarf Officer Bobus first saluted the few, then turned to Raine, "Mr. Rein, these are your boxes."
Boxes?
Everyone curiously gazed at the two steel boxes handed to Raine by Bobus.
"This is the Fire Resistance Set." Raine didn’t hide, smiling and patting the first box.
Then, he patted the second box and continued: "This is the Electric Resistance Set."
"Hiss~"
The surrounding dwarves of the Ironfoot Legion gasped, even Elder Grenum and Stone Guard Woron looked at Raine with shocked expressions.
Everyone’s thoughts simultaneously emerged—’Wait, does Mr. Rein intend to kill at least three dragons from the start?’
’That’s just too...’
And naturally, Humbert’s intended words of caution couldn’t come out anymore.
At this time, he scrutinized Raine again, discovering despite the armor being worn from the toxin corrosion, Raine’s body was unharmed.
This left Humbert amazed and increasingly perceiving his disciple’s profundity.
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