Chapter 563 - 302: Exchange
At this moment, Elder Grenum took a sip from his marching flask, and after carefully pondering, he said to Raine:
"The red dragon Kala Zox is being handled by Blum Stonefist, who is even more powerful than I am."
"Additionally, regarding the flames of the red dragon, we mountain dwarves have become familiar with fire through years of forging, alongside the furnace, and have developed more means to counter it."
"The kingdom has prepared three Flame Guardian sets for Blum and two other deputy commanders of the Ironfoot Legion."
"From the perspective of success rate, with your addition, Raine, I think we have a great chance of capturing the red dragon Kala Zox."
Red dragon, huh?
After listening to Elder Grenum, Raine immediately understood the intent; they were inclined to choose the red dragon.
Raine couldn’t help but show a thoughtful expression.
The current problem is that among all his monster bloodlines, the strongest fire resistance is merely advanced — derived from the highly incomplete red dragon bloodline of the Red Dragon Mage Davenport.
Obviously, facing the fiery breath of an adult red dragon and its myriad fire spells, advanced flame resistance is far from enough.
This was already clear in the recent battle with the green dragon.
Even though the Elite Enchanting Demon bloodline has up to 90% immunity to poison, the remaining damage is still considerable.
The flames of the red dragon are likely to surpass the poison of the green dragon.
Actually, before this, Raine was inclined to go for the blue dragon first.
After all, he possesses the transcendent bloodline of a Blue Dragonman Mage, with the advantage of a 90% reduction in lightning spell effects, but this is something he can’t easily say to everyone.
"Mr. Rein, you might not be too familiar with the Flame Guardian set; its fire resistance is extremely high. It is complex to make and requires expensive materials, and it can reduce up to 90% of flame damage."
Krom Stonefist enthusiastically chimed in, a hint of expectation on his face as he looked at Raine, continuing, "The Adventurer’s Association should have prepared a Black Iron Set for you, right?"
"It’s enough to deal with most fire-type demons, but inadequate against a red dragon. However, rest easy, Mr. Rein. If we’re really going to face a red dragon, I’ll definitely help you secure a Flame Guardian set!"
Krom Stonefist heavily patted his sturdy chest, promising.
"Elder Blum is Krom’s grandfather and a friend of Elder Grenum. The last time your warhammer was repaired, Elder Blum pulled other elders from the Stonefist family to vote in favor at the Elder Council."
At this moment, Humbert whispered into Raine’s ear.
So that’s what it was.
Raine appeared enlightened.
No wonder both Elder Grenum and Krom Stonefist are fond of choosing the red dragon.
"Alright! Let’s go for the red dragon Kala Zox." After a brief contemplation, Raine made his decision and nodded.
With the war shackles and the Flame Guardian set that reduces flame damage by 90%, combined with the collaboration of Elder Grenum and the Stonefist clan, the hope of capturing the red dragon Kala Zox is evidently greater than him fighting alone.
As for the blue dragon...
There should be plenty of opportunities down the line.
After all, there is the Aisores Blue Dragon Group; adult blue dragons are more than one.
Choosing the red dragon this time won’t mean losing the opportunity.
Upon seeing Raine nod in agreement, both Elder Grenum and Krom Stonefist beamed with delight.
"Cover the corpse of the green dragon Lestrick with a tarp, sprinkle deodorant, and use magic radiance to conceal it. Woron, you’re responsible for leading people to transport the green dragon’s body back to Iron Hills first."
"As for us, along with Raine, we will proceed directly to Egmont." Elder Grenum turned to Stone Guard Woron beside him and instructed.
"Understood, Elder. I’ll leave a squad of heavy-armored Tabu Sheep behind for you." Woron promptly saluted with a hand to his chest and accepted.
"Good."
Soon, Raine followed Humbert’s mentor posture, effortlessly leaping onto an armored Tabu Sheep.
Although it was his first time riding a Tabu Sheep, he quickly discovered its seating comfort and speed exceeded the warhorses of Soladin Kingdom. As an introductory level demon creature, its speed far surpassed ordinary horses.
From a high vantage point, Raine could see his heavy-armored Tabu Sheep squad, led by Elder Grenum, swiftly heading northwest like a massive arrow shot from a bowstring.
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Half a day later.
Outskirts of Egmont.
A dense layer of clouds covered the sky, with rain droplets the size of soybeans pattering down on the ground, kicking up warm dust, and also hitting the newly constructed firestone temporary military camp.
Several dozen gigantic crossbow machines of varying functions were aimed at different parts of the sky, operated by dwarven elites clad in heavy armor and braving the rain.
Under a rain canopy in the central area, a seven to eight-meter high giant golem, crafted from some dark metal alloy, emitted a low, rumbling sound.
This indicates that the energy core of the war golem has been activated and can be deployed at any moment.
Meanwhile, inside a nearby bungalow.
An elder dwarf with stone-like prominant muscle lines held a map, frowning as he examined it.
"Elder Blum, the rain outside is too heavy; we can’t observe the position of the red dragon Kala Zox."
"Keep vigilant. Although it’s a thunderstorm, given the nature of the red dragon, there’s a high chance of an attack..."
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In the high heavens.
Within roughly two to three thousand meters of dark raincloud layers, a dragon with a ferocious form, covered in hand-sized red scales, was flying at high speed through the sky.
The dragon’s head is adorned with two prominent swept-back horns, with the left horn notably bearing a metal black ring.
This was the red dragon Kala Zox.
"Lestrick is truly worthless, to be killed by a bunch of lowly dwarves!" Kala Zox snorted disdainfully as it flew at high speed, thinking about this matter.
As the strongest individual among the Five-Color Dragons, every red dragon is relatively more arrogant.
Just now, Kala Zox received a message from the blue dragon Kazrian — ’Green dragon Lestrick was slain by mountain dwarves’, but aside from a slight surprise, being a brutal and arrogant red dragon, it planned to ignore this message and continue its attack on the dwarves below.
Eventually, it was Kazrian’s remark that made it change its mind — ’The leader said: for every major attack initiated, exchange the responsible area, thus avoiding giving dwarves a chance to gather war weapons against us.’
Even for the most powerful red dragon,
Even the always-brutal Kala Zox,
Upon hearing that this was the idea of the leader of the Aisores Blue Dragon Group, it had to seriously consider.
After all, though red dragons are savage, they are not foolish. Without plans to leave the dragon group, facing its leader and an existence it cannot match, Kala Zox decided after a brief consideration not to provoke the latter casually.
Currently, it is heading to Stone Dam City, which is supposed to be under the blue dragon Kazrian’s charge.
Correspondingly, blue dragon Kazrian is on the way to Egmont.
"However, those mine slaves only obsessed with metallurgy and drinking, their expressions upon seeing themselves should be quite amusing."
Thinking of the dwarves in Stone Dam City seeing its appearance with fear, Kala Zox’s ferocious dragon head couldn’t help but show a rather human-like taunting expression.
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