Chapter 557 - 298: Three Dragons Battle (Part 3)
No. 10 Iron Ingot Avenue.
Entrance of the Ironfoot Legion headquarters.
"You’re looking for Master Humbert? He’s no longer at the new recruit training camp." The two dwarven guards didn’t recognize Raine. One of them glanced up and down at Raine, shaking his head.
"Then, may I ask where can I find Master Humbert?"
"Well... I’m sorry, it’s a military secret, no comment."
This...
Raine was somewhat speechless towards the stubborn dwarven guards.
However, recalling what Henry had mentioned earlier—there had been a major assassination incident in the Iron Hills, with security work significantly bolstered by at least two levels, it was understandable to encounter such situations.
But, if that was the case...
"Ah! Are you Mr. Rein?" At this moment, a dwarven officer who had just walked out of the headquarters saw Raine, his face lit up with joy, and he quickly approached.
"Who are you?" Raine seemed to find the dwarven officer in front of him familiar, but didn’t know his name.
"Mr. Raine, I’m Berbus, subordinate to Centurion Krom Stonefist. You may not remember, I also participated in the battle at the Iron Ring Excavation Site, and your prowess is still fresh in my memory!"
"Thank you."
"You’re looking for Master Humbert?"
"Yes. Do you know where the mentor is?"
"Of course, he and Centurion Krom went to Gubo City."
Upon hearing Berbus’s words, Raine suddenly thought of something and blurted out: "Green dragon?"
"Mr. Raine, you know?"
"Yes, the association notified me."
Upon hearing Raine mention the Adventurer’s Association, the dwarven officer instantly showed a look of realization, and then, as if remembering something else, asked: "So are you going now?"
"Going to Gubo City to find Master Humbert," Raine replied with a smile.
"That would be great, I’m just heading over, and I’ll take you there." Knowing Raine’s astonishing strength, the dwarven officer Berbus rejoiced upon hearing this.
"Centurion Krom and Master Humbert will definitely be very happy to see you."
...
Gubo City.
At the entrance of an iron mine excavation site not far from the city, several stout dwarves clad in fine plate armor gazed solemnly at the debris everywhere and the ground where fallen dwarven soldiers lay in tragic death.
These soldiers mostly displayed looks of terror, their fully exposed skin having already corroded into pits and hollows.
This was not acid, but poison.
After all, if it were the black dragons known for acid breath, the soldiers, including the iron armor they wore, would be annihilated without trace.
"Damn green dragon Lestrick!" Centurion Krom Stonehammer, swung his fist encased in large bright steel gloves, angrily remarked.
Those deceased were his elite troops, tasked with guarding this iron mine excavation site.
"Lestrick excels in illusion techniques, both traps we set up were prematurely discovered by the opponent through illusions." Humbert stroked his red beard, frowning.
Due to multi-front operations, Humbert was also transferred from his recruit training position to the front line this time.
"If things continue like this, we’ll be quite passive." Stone Guard Woron, wielding a hammer and shield, expressed sentiment as well.
For a species as inherently powerful and highly mobile as the giant dragon, the difficulty in defeating or repelling them is high, but achievable for the mountain dwarf kingdom.
However, attempting to kill them presents difficulties several times greater than defeating them.
As if their flight capabilities can’t be restricted, the opponent clearly wouldn’t choose to stay and continue fighting when at a disadvantage, but rather flee swiftly.
Therefore, the kingdom has meticulously planned and prepared for encircling and killing the giant dragons under the Eysores dragon group.
This applies equally to the green dragon Lestrick.
The kingdom invested a significant amount, preparing targeted weaponry.
The problem is, this secret weapon needs the green dragon to be lured into a fixed area to fully unleash its effect.
Once exposed recklessly, any future attempts to kill the opponent would become exceedingly difficult.
"Let’s head back to the camp and discuss strategies with Elder Grenum." Stone Guard Woron sighed.
"Alright, that’s all we can do." Humbert and Krom exchanged glances, discovering the anxiety on each other’s faces, obviously lacking a good solution for the green dragon’s cunning.
"By the way, Humbert, why haven’t you contacted your disciple Raine?" At this moment, Stone Guard Woron, who was about to turn around, suddenly thought of something and looked at Humbert to ask.
Woron had witnessed Raine’s power firsthand during the battle at the Iron Ring Excavation Site.
Of course, he didn’t think Raine’s arrival would sway the kingdom’s outcome against the green dragon, but having one more extraordinary level of combat power is undoubtedly beneficial.
"Well..." Humbert showed hesitation.
He had actually considered this issue for some time.
The day before yesterday, when the kingdom officially engaged with the Eysores blue dragon group, he pondered this issue, but... this time it’s dealing with real giant dragons rather than their subordinates, the danger level is undeniably high.
And Raine, so young yet exceptionally talented, his future should be bright, and once....
Seeing Humbert’s hesitant expression, Stone Guard Woron seemed to guess something and said:
"Although Raine is your disciple, his strength far surpasses you as a mentor. The dangerous situation you perceive might be a well-suited challenge for him. Maybe, you should first ask Raine’s opinion?"
"Besides, Humbert, do you think the continent will remain peaceful?" Woron added meaningfully.