"Oh, really, not at all?"

One of the tentacles in UD-286's mouth moved, making a gesture that is equivalent to a shrug for a person, "With my 'bio manipulation' ability, I can turn those more than 1,000 soldiers into transformational monsters who are not afraid of death." ”

"There's no need. ”

Iroh shook his head, although the proposal of UD-286 did make him a little excited, and he also knew that after triggering such a powerful nuclear explosion, he probably couldn't use an excuse like the flower of death to cover it up, and he didn't need to continue to worry so much.

However, correspondingly, Elo believes that now that the five Venerables have probably noticed their movements, even the most optimistic estimate will be the joint sniping of multiple followers, and maybe one Venerable will also take action himself......

And the transformation of the soul eater dragon's body, Iroh had learned about it through Galion before, although Galion's means must not be compared with UD-286, but no matter how strong the transformation monster is, there are only more than a thousand, even if it can cope with this attack, it is absolutely impossible to deal with the next time.

Therefore, instead of making a monster legion, it is better to restore some strength to UD-286 as soon as possible.

"In the future, we have materials for you to use. ”

With that in mind, Iroh said to UD-286.

"Your will. ”

The other party seemed to have expected this, and the telepathy seemed to be more satisfied.

"Then I'll leave it to you over there, don't leave any of them behind. I'm going to deal with that guy. ”

Iroh looked somewhere south of the Icewind Tribe, and just now he had a hunch...... A familiar presence seems to be rushing over.

If I'm not mistaken, it should be Natalie.

Sniffing the faint scent of the wind, Iroh came to a conclusion.

Then, he didn't look at UD-286 anymore and flew straight towards where Natalie had come from.

At this moment, in the Ice Sanctuary, only the Soul Eater Dragon remained, and the Power Energy Dragon, which was already reduced to its shell.

"Palasarens, for the sake of 10902's face, this body will be handed over to you. Remember to deliver on your promises. ”

The Soul Eater suddenly gave up telepathy, and instead spoke in his own voice—a twisted, sticky, like a mass of wriggling, disgusting pieces of flesh rubbing against each other.

"That's nature. ”

At some point, the Hell Dragon, who had the appearance of a handsome human platinum-robed mage, appeared beside the Soul Eater Dragon, and with a somewhat unpredictable smile, he put away the body of the Power Dragon, and then bowed again, and then disappeared into thin air.

"It's time to eat......"

UD-286 muttered, and its massive form vanished.

At this moment, Iroh, who had flown outside the Icewind Tribe, finally met Natalie, who had been absent for more than twelve years.

Lying in a comfortable position on the snow, the brand-new golden pendant on his chest reflected the last glow of the sun, Iroh raised his head to face Natalie who swooped down from the sky, his steely silent face had no expression, but his tone was faintly helpless: "You really found it." ”

"I thought you were dead outside. Natalie landed on the ground, folded her wings, and then made a gesture of grief, pretending to sigh, "If I don't come to see the situation, I can't help it...... Break away from the Tokamaks. ”

Immediately after her, her expression changed again, and she said with murderous intent: "It's good now, since you're okay, I think I should see how much progress you've made in the past twelve years." ”

"Did you see the explosion before?" Ailo narrowed his eyes slightly. "Aren't you afraid?"

"Of course. Natalie smiled, "I'm scared, I'm going crazy!"

"Huh-" Iroh smiled dumbly when he heard this, and then fell silent.

As the two dragons fell silent, the atmosphere suddenly became tense, and in the middle of the open snow where the two stood facing each other, a straight emerald green line quickly extended with vitality and faint murderous intent, spreading and crawling from the ground, winding all the way to the mountain walls on both sides.

This frost line splits the entire pass into two neat halves.

On one side of Natalie, the ground is already covered with a large number of green leaf shoots that grow against the environment, and these plants are growing rattans, flowers, and fruits at a visible rate to the naked eye, almost forming a woodland full of spring.

The side on which Iroh stood was much simpler and rougher, with only the rising heat melting the snow and ice around him.

"Even if it's not an opponent, do you want to fight?" Airoh's pupils froze, and the emerald green line quietly advanced a few centimeters in Natalie's direction.

"You know me. The corners of Natalie's mouth lifted, and the green line was squeezed back by the overwhelming amount of natural force pouring out.

"Iroh, you...... It's what I think is the best opponent!" As the female green dragon spat out these words, the sinuous emerald green line broke instantly!

......

"You've become stronger, far beyond my expectations - although I knew it just now, I have to feel it for myself to feel at ease. ”

The outcome of this battle was completely predictable, and it lasted far shorter than the previous two battles that the two dragons had experienced.

"You're not bad either. ”

Iroh looked condescendingly at Natalie, who was knocked to the ground, and motioned for her to get up herself—not to mention whether the dragons would do it beforehand, and Iroh's physique alone determined that he couldn't do it.

"Are you...... Seriously?"

It's just that when she heard this, Natalie, who should have been indifferent, suddenly flashed a trace of hesitation in her eyes.

As if to hide something, she quickly lowered her head and stood up as if nothing had happened, a cold wind that blew in time mixed with the blizzard drowned out her expression.

Of course, Iroh's ability is not impenetrable, but he seems to have sensed something, and he turned his head very cooperatively.

"Natalie, aren't you leaving?"

Looking at the Icewind Tribe in the distance, Iroh knew that it had been completely reduced to a human purgatory, "This side is all taken care of, it's time to go back to Falkenridge." ”

"I know. ”

Natalie shook her head impatiently, she didn't know what was wrong with her, since the other day she planned to go out alone to find Iroh, it seemed that something was not quite right with her. In the battle just now, it was clear that she had lost, but she felt a great joy.

She tried to force herself to calm down, but the sound of her heartbeat was like a drum, and even though it was in the Northland, she felt like her body was burning like she was on the edge of a volcano, and she didn't dare to look up.

There was a wordless silence in the air.

"What else?"

Hearing this, Natalie suddenly stood up as if a conditioned reflex, and turned her neck a little stiffly: "...... No- no, I do have one thing. ”

Under Iroh's silent gaze, Natalie's heart beat a little faster, and an emotion mixed with joy and fear spread.

She knew that the opportunity was rare, and it would be even more difficult next time if she didn't say anything about it, and after a short silence, she resolutely raised her head and looked directly at Iroh with a serious face.

"I ...... I have something important to say to you. ”

I secretly scolded myself in my heart, what was wrong with me, it was obviously a very simple sentence, why was it so difficult to say with her character?

"Something important?"

Iroh closed his eyes, fully aware of what was going to happen next.

He is not a cold-blooded demon king who only knows how to fight and plan, nor is he a fool who doesn't know anything about feelings, combined with the situation of the last battle, coupled with Natalie's performance at this moment, this green dragon can still feel that he has a good impression of him.

But for things like feelings, he wouldn't think about it until he overthrew the Chongshan camp, or at least the metal dragon clan.

Even if the subject is changed to Natalie, this green dragon that he doesn't hate is the same result.

What's more, Iroh has always only regarded Natalie as a powerful subordinate and ally...... At most, it's just a good opponent.

"Say it, I'll listen. ”

Sighing secretly, the female took the initiative to signal to the male, which is a very rare thing in the dragon clan, but at this moment he must choose to refuse.

It's not meant to be, but sometimes it's something you have to do.

Unaware of Iroh's inner workings, Natalie was in a state of tension that she hated but couldn't shake off.

The beating of the heart is like a dense drum, and the heat like fire instantly flows through the whole body, but it still does not relieve the stiffness of the body.

Shyness, excitement, fear, anticipation, fear......

All the feelings that she had rarely experienced before turned into a torrent and rushed towards Natalie, making her want to give up for a while.

What's more, through this battle, she already knew that Airo was getting farther and farther away from her.

But there are some things that must be said after all, otherwise the heart will not be able to let go, and the future life will be full of regrets.

Even if the result is the same, there is still a difference in the most important places.

"Iroh, actually, I've always been—"

Like you.

I like you very much, we ...... Let's be together!

The heart I wanted to convey was still unspoken after all, and a sudden change interrupted this long-prepared confession.

"Master, I'm over there, it's time to go, right?"

With its terrifying stance, the Soul Eater landed silently beside Ello, six tentacles curling and straightening, and the deep black malice was not concealed.

"This dragon seems delicious, can I eat her?"

The first sentence was spoken directly to Iroh through telepathy, and the second sentence was uttered in the voice of the body - there was no doubt that such a terrible turn of events directly interrupted all of Natalie's thoughts.

"It's ...... What?"

The body is more honest than the spirit is a reflection of the horror in Natalie's heart. After all, the Soul Eater is a taboo among taboos, and it is already very rare to be able to maintain a superficial calm like Natalie.

If you are an ordinary person, I am afraid that just by looking at it, you will be frightened by this terrible existence and collapse your mind.

"Nothing, my new subordinate. Iroh shook his head slightly and turned to UD-286, "How much strength have you recovered?"

"About 20 percent. ”

UD-286 continues to telepathize.

"I see, so you'd better stay here. The orc tribe left behind by Leviathan should be able to take over with your ability, right?"

"Definitely. ”

"Very well, I will contact you anytime. ”

After a brief explanation of the follow-up mission, the Soul Eater disappeared again, as it had come.

“...... Iroh, I'll go back too. ”

Natalie slowly raised her head, trying to maintain the same calm and indifferent voice as usual, but still didn't look into Iroh's eyes.

"Natalie. ”

Before she could spread her wings and leave, Iroh suddenly stopped her.

"Anything else, Iroh?"

"I'm sorry. ”

"It's boring to apologize. ”

As if forgetting what had happened before, Natalie snorted disdainfully and flew straight into the sky, disappearing from Ello's sight in the blink of an eye.

However, where Iroh couldn't see, the female green dragon closed her eyes, and a trace of tears quickly disappeared from the corners of her eyes.

Should have known it a long time ago...... Even when Iroh didn't return to the valley of Ikut, he should have understood that such a dragon would not stop because of himself, not even for a second......

However, he refused to admit defeat until he witnessed this scene.

I, gave up.

The indescribable flood of emotions hit her brain and heart, making her feel like she was suffocating.

"—I'm sorry, Natalie. I don't even know if I have a future, how can I promise you a future?"

Facing the cold of the Northland, Iroh tried his best to look in the direction of Natalie's disappearance and whispered.