"The leader of the dragon clan, the silver dragon Enzo... How to describe it, a guy who will be particularly impressive - in every sense. ”

Loren, with his head tilted, narrowed his eyes and stared at the behemoth in front of him, recalling in his mind what Brandon had said before.

"To others... The mere sight of his figure, which was twice as large as a normal dragon, was probably enough to paralyze me, but my dear wizard advisor wasn't there yet, so you had to watch out for another thing. ”

"The one in front of you... It's an old monster that has lived for more than 500 years, maybe even 1,000 years! The so-called experience and strength are not worth mentioning in front of him, so remember ......"

"Don't tell the truth, don't do!"

With Brandon's sinister expression reflected in his mind, Loren couldn't help but tug at the corners of his mouth.

Well... It is impressive enough to scare the bold "disgraced prince" like that.

In the silence of the cavern, the dragon's eyes as bright as amber and pure yellow stared at Loren and the little wizard's every move, and behind their sculptural silver sculptural bodies, the dragons Miracis and Grum lay on their stomachs, motionless.

The terrifying atmosphere is a dragon power that does not need words.

Pale and trembling, Ain clutched the black-haired wizard's sleeve and kept her left hand on the spear in her back—even if she was so scared that she couldn't close her mouth, she was ready to fight him.

In the dead silence, two pairs of eyes, one big and one small, looked at each other for a long time, and neither side spoke first.

The two sides looked at each other "quietly" for a quarter of an hour.

A quarter of an hour... In the eyes of Loren, who already had a splitting headache, it was almost the same as a year.

Just as his temperament was about to be worn out, or the pain was so painful that he fainted, the silver dragon suddenly let out a long breath.

"Hoo ————"

The sulphur-smelling smoke filled the cavern, and Loren and the little wizard, who had been sprayed all over their faces, blushed and desperately couldn't help coughing.

The silver dragon, on the other hand, slowly lowered its head as if it had just woken up, and looked at the humans in front of him more carefully.

[Loren Turin......]

The dull voice of the Hung Zhong Da Lu echoed in the black-haired wizard's mind.

[You are the human who visited the Dragon King City and the Dragon King's Tower, according to Mirasis?]

[Or... The third human?]

The black-haired wizard frowned, barely holding back his stunned look.

The third human... What does he mean by that?!

Needless to say, the first one is, of course, the ancestor of wizards, Logan in a hat, and he is the third......

Which second is who?

The Black Duke, or someone else?

Whether it is or not, there are at least two meanings revealed in his sentence - first, he is very interested in the first two... At least one of them is not a stranger, so it must be familiar with its own "this kind of person";

Secondly, he is nothing special in his eyes, just another "guy who is very lucky and has been to the Dragon King City".

"That's right, I'm Loren Turin—after Roland Turin, Duke of Byrne. ”

Taking a deep breath, Loren, who had a headache and was about to lose consciousness, said in a deep voice: "Accept the invitation of His Royal Highness Brandon and your clansmen to visit Jufeng Mountain with friends!"

As the words fell, he bowed slightly and saluted, but his gaze never lowered, and he always looked directly into the eyes of the silver dragon Enzo who was standing.

Yes, I came, but not because I wanted to come, but because I was invited by the royal family of de Salion and you.

Since you invited it, then we are fair and reciprocal.

So, don't expect me to be too quiet and accommodating.

The motionless silver dragon Enzo squinted slightly, and the movement of the huge dragon's eyes in the eye sockets was very oppressive.

Apparently, he understood the meaning of the black-haired wizard's words.

[So... Distinguished guest, how do you express your sincerity?]

With a terrifying coercion, bright yellow dragon eyes stared at him.

"I'll admit that it was a bit of a faux pas. Looking directly at the dragon, Loren admitted unabashedly: "But since the host refuses to take the initiative to greet him, then I, the guest, can only knock a little harder when I knock on the door." ”

[Push harder?]

The dragon's jaws were slightly bent, baring its fangs, like a playful laugh.

Of course, according to his body proportions, it may be more appropriate to call it "hideous".

[Nearly left irreparable damage on Her Majesty's relics, forcing me to come forward with these... Just pushing harder?]

Her Majesty's relics... Apart from that one, there is probably no second being who can be called a "queen" by the head of the dragon.

In other words, this "assimilation space" of Jufeng Mountain was left by Queen Brunhilde?

Loren, who blinked his eyes and concealed his thinking expression, bowed and coughed lightly: "Ahem... If you can, please accept my apology. ”

"But allow me to say that if it weren't for your 'hospitality' that drove us to the point of desperation, I wouldn't have made such a decision and 'knocked on the door' so hard. ”

Looking into the dragon's eyes, Loren deliberately accentuated those two words.

[Really?]

A voice full of majesty sounded in the head of the black-haired wizard, like a king questioning his subjects.

[Dear Duke Byrne, may I ask... If a 'guest' who is related to your blood nephew and grandchild, who is also the youngest child in the family, comes to visit......]

【You... How do you feel?]

The silver dragon suddenly sank its head, and its huge dragon eyes approached Loren, and its anger was self-evident.

His fanged jaws weren't even a meter away from the black-haired wizard - he could swallow it himself as long as he opened his bloody mouth.

Loren could even see his reflection in his amber pupils with the little wizard!

The little wizard with a blue face still clutched the short spear that could not give her the slightest sense of security, and her motionless delicate body trembled slightly.

The black-haired wizard tensed, calculating the distance between the two.

If the other party is really desperate to vent his anger, he... Can you really dodge the moment before Long Yan pounces, and protect Ain?

With my current embarrassment, I'm afraid ......

However, in the next moment, the silver dragon Enzo suddenly raised the dragon's head a little higher, and slowly withdrew the angry dragon eyes.

In an instant, Loren heard the voice of himself and the little wizard breathing a sigh of relief at the same time.

When I came back to my senses, cold sweat was already covering my eyes and the tip of my nose.

[Iollet's death, Grum has explained it to me... Yes, for the time being. 】

The silver dragon Enzo roared, and the dragon's head was raised.

[Your Excellency Loren Turin, please explain your intentions.] 】

Purpose?

Didn't you already say what I was here for?

Besides, didn't you urge Brandon again and again to get the last information about Dragon King City from me?

Holding back the apprehension and inexplicability in his heart, the black-haired wizard who took a deep breath stiffened his numb scalp and raised his gaze:

"Before we get down to business, can you tell me about the other three people who came with me how they were?"

[Don't worry about it.] 】

As if he had guessed that Loren would ask this, Hong Zhong's voice sounded calmly:

[Your two friends, who discovered the key to the path of the trial when you 'knocked on the door', have successfully left. 】

[Right now, I'm being entertained in my dragon's lair.] 】

Hearing this, Loren, who was slightly stunned, breathed a sigh of relief.

The result was basically the same as he had guessed - Isaac, who had been to the Dragonlord's Tower and received the last inheritance, must know the structure of this place better than himself, and it would not be difficult for him to find the exit and flaws.

The only accident was probably that Lusen was actually with him, which was a blessing in misfortune.

[As for Brandon De Salion......]

Enzo let out a sudden groan.

He still has his destiny, and his trials need to be completed. 】

Well?

Loren was stunned, what does this mean?

But since he said so, it means that Brandon is not in danger at least for the time being, and even if he does, it will only be his own reasons, right......

That's all Loren can think about.

[Loren Torino... Explain what you mean. 】

The silver dragon's voice sounded slowly, obviously not wanting to waste any more time on this issue.

"My reason is simple, and it has nothing to do with Iolet's death. ”

Looking at the dragon in front of him, Loren took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "The Azorean elves have invaded the empire on a large scale, and the war is about to burn the entire empire. ”

"Ebolden in the north has fallen, and Lothair in the west is about to confront the enemy—this is no longer a threat to a principality, or a threat that the emperor and dukes alone can confront alone. ”

"A force with unknown strength that can lead tens of thousands of troops on an expedition across the Misty Sea is no worse than the monster invasion in the north!"

"This is a threat that requires the unity of the entire empire to be able to confront it... You, along with the dragons of Jufeng Mountain, are also part of the Empire, and we need you and your people very much now. ”

Arguments are clear, concise, stakes, and truthful—Loren has largely followed Brandon's warning in advance, and is neither as threatening as he was with the dwarves nor as he was with the Archduchess of Boy.

The enemy is coming, the enemy is strong, we need all our own people to unite, you are also your own people ... It's as simple as that.

"I know that the Dragons and House de Salion have made an agreement, but this is a special time. Loren spoke, "So we need you to show your attitude and make a gesture at once to inspire the confidence of the whole Empire. ”

After speaking, Loren said no more, silently waiting for the other party's response.

A long dead silence ensued.

Enzo, the silent silver dragon, remained as if he were recalling the black-haired wizard's words, and only the amber dragon's eyes could still see some movement.

Another quarter of an hour of waiting, but it seemed like a century had passed, and the sound of the bell sounded in Loren's head again.

【Azorean Elf ......】

[Loren Turin, you're here... That's what it's all about?]

Loren raised his eyebrows, the expression in his eyes a little stunned.

I don't know if it's a delusion, but he actually heard a hint of it in Enzo's voice... Dismissive?

Before he could come back to his senses, the silver dragon had spoken again.

[The person who has visited the Dragon King City and witnessed the destruction of the Dragon King's Tower actually wants to tell me... Is he worried about a bunch of long ears?]

Amber dragon eyes, staring at Loren:

[I've already warned you, so I'll tell you when I think it through... Loren Turin, what are you fighting against when you came to meet me at Jufeng Mountain?]

[It's really about the survival of this world, and it's a threat that really makes you sleep... What is it?]

Loren, who was shocked, changed his complexion suddenly!

His eyes widened, and he looked at the dragon in front of him in astonishment.

[No need to be surprised, no need to say more... You are not the first, but there is a chance that you will be the last. 】

The majestic voice grew heavier and heavier.

[In the face of such a powerful enemy, anyone who knows the truth... All could be the last one. 】

【Special... It is when those pioneers fail without exception, and there is not even the slightest place to emulate. 】

Loren stared blankly at the dragon in front of him, no matter how hard the little wizard behind him shook, it was to no avail.

After a full minute, he finally came to his senses, looked at the dragon in front of him, twitched his throat and said with great difficulty:

"You... How much do you know?"

[I know enough. 】

The silver dragon Enzo replied speciously.

Just as Loren was still thinking about the meaning of his words, Enzo suddenly lowered his head again, staring at the black-haired wizard's face, the tip of his nose not even a meter away from his body.

The little wizard standing behind Loren resisted the urge to scream, and clutched Loren's sleeve with a pale face, and was even ready to push him away and pounce on himself.

The silver dragon didn't open its fanged jaws as they expected.

[Tell the coward hiding behind you, Enzo... Accept your invitation and fight alongside you when necessary. 】

Before the words fell, a violent wind suddenly rolled up in the calm cave!

The dragons who spread their wings disappeared without a trace in the dark cavern, and there was no trace of them.

"Poof!"

The little wizard, whose knees were weak and could no longer hold on, sat on his knees, drenched in cold sweat and gasping for breath.

Loren bowed his head silently, holding her tightly in his arms, feeling the rapid heaving of his chest.

"Loren, I, we ......" Ain gasped, with a hint of crying in her voice:

"Did we, did we survive?"

"Yes, it's all over, it's all over. Gently patting his back, the black-haired wizard comforted, "They're gone, there won't be any more." ”

"What about Isaac?"

"Isaac, Luceen, and Brandon, they're all fine, all right. ”

In the dark tunnel, only the two of them could be seen, hugging each other tightly.

"We survived. ”