The appointed date had arrived, and Master Helde led the group to the Iron Gate early, waiting for Rex and Caterina to return. However, everyone was surprised by the changes in the glacier trail before them: there were no strong winds, no snowstorms, and the temperature was moderate and the weather was stable. The mountain trail was peaceful and unusual, and they wondered what had happened to make the glacier path so much different.

From morning until noon, neither showed up. Odom was a little breathless, like an ant on a hot pan, dangling in front of everyone, constantly complaining, "Master Held, they haven't come out yet, will they be dead... , dead!"

"Hey, don't talk about discouragement!" Tramitchell shouted, "they're soul eaters, how can they die so easily." ”

The three masters ignored the two, their expressions solemn. Helde wasn't 100% sure they would survive the blizzard, as the cold of the Glacier Trail was very strange, but he was hopeful, especially when the weather returned to normal, and he thought something unusual had happened to them.

Chadwick and Karlovak always trusted Held's judgment, they never doubted it, and they always believed that they were still alive.

Barbas sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed, as if he was not at all worried, and Tramitchell looked anxious, his eyes fixed on the glacial path. Lehman and Bessie stood at the back in a daze, their expressions indifferent and indifferent.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting!" Rex said with a smile, "Please forgive us for being late for an important person." ”

Rex and Caterina suddenly appeared in front of the Iron Gate, their bodies intact and radiant, not as weak and exhausted as those of the punished.

"Hey, Rex, Katerina, you're finally back!" Odom exclaimed, almost crying.

"Great, they're still alive!" Tramitchell also became agitated and quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Barbas opened his eyes, slowly stood up, and smiled faintly at the two of them.

Helde nodded in satisfaction, "I declare your punishment over, welcome back." Chavik and Karowak nodded approvingly.

The two bowed to the masters, and the atmosphere in the courtyard came alive. After the ceremony, Caterina said mysteriously, "Three masters, we have brought an old friend to meet you!"

"Old friend?" Helde asked curiously, and the others focused their eyes on her, expectantly.

"Hey, hey, hey, you three old fellows won't forget me!" said Sir Amir, smiling and grumbling.

"Aha! it's Sir Amir who is in charge!, old friend, don't come unharmed!" Helde shouted in surprise, and he walked over with Chadwick and Karlovak and hugged Sir respectively.

"I didn't expect to see Sir again, and hundreds of years have passed since the Battle of the Ancients. Karlovak said with tears in his eyes.

"That's right, time is like an arrow, and time flies. "Hundreds of years have passed, and we are all old." ”

"No, this world will always belong to the future and to young people. Helde sighed.

The four elders began to tell the story of the past.

Rex and Caterina leave them and head back into the courtyard. Immediately gathered around her friends, Caterina hugged Tramitchell and poured out her heart. Rex walked up to Barbas and stretched out his fist, and Barbas stretched out his fist, and they looked at Odom in tears, who quickly wiped his eyes and stretched out his fist, and the three fists touched together, and they laughed happily.

That's when Barbas said, "Welcome home, friend!"

"It's been so long, I'm worried about you and Katarina...!" Odom stopped talking, his gaze wandering over Rex and Barbas' faces.

"I'm afraid we're dead!"

He nodded violently, "Oh no, I didn't mean that... "You know, I'm worried about you..."

Rex patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, I know what you want, I understand!"

The joy of reunion makes everyone feel happy physically and mentally. After greeting each other, the Masters and Sir came to the crowd, and Helde began to introduce, "This is Sir Amir, the leader of the Dragon Guard. ”

Everyone greeted Sir and Sir with a nod in return, then said to the three wise men, "I am very lucky to have met Rex and Katerina, they are first-class warriors, very brave, defeated the demon dragon Dramora, lifted the ice storm, and made it possible for the good dragons to return to the sky, I like them." I'm sure you've noticed that I'm a soul now, and I'm sorry that I can't do any work as a dragon guard. However, you are here today because of something very important for you to accomplish. ”

"What is it, Sir?" asked Chadwick.

Jazz looked at Rex and Caterina and said, "I think you two understand what I'm going to say, right?"

Rex nodded and said, "Rebuild the Dragon Guard!"

Jazz smiled with satisfaction, "Exactly, that's what I want you to accomplish." The dragon is dead, and the good dragons will return again, so it is necessary to rebuild the dragon guard and fight the dragon army side by side with the dragons. ”

"Sir, what are we going to do?" asked Held.

"The Dragon Guard is a special organization consisting of nine members. Its members are not only required to have strong combat effectiveness, but also have different attributes and complete professions. Warriors, mages, physicians, archers, and assassins must be all left behind, and the right talents must be sought from all countries. Sir replied.

Helde twisted his beard and muttered for a moment, saying, "Don't worry, Sir, I'll take care of this matter, and find all the members within a month." ”

"So much the best!"

After dinner, Rex and Caterina went back to the bedroom to change into a clean and comfortable cotton suit. Rex handed her a clean, wet towel, turned back to the living room to sit in a chair, and poured two glasses of water on the table.

Caterina wiped her face and neck until she had cleaned up the sweat and dust. If time permitted, she would rather soak in a bath with honey wine than clean herself up so simply.

She brushed her hair and asked into the living room, "Rex, how do you think Master Helder will find the nine men?"

"This is a question that only he can answer, and I can't help you. ”

"I know. You know, I'm just a little curious. She laughs.

"I understand. Don't worry, Master Helder is the smartest human in the sky, and he has a way to find the dragon guards, and trust me, he will be able to do it. Rex replied.

At this moment, Barbas stood at the door and knocked on the door. Seriously, he said, "I hope I didn't interrupt the conversation between the two!"

"Hey, Babas, come in. I was looking for you!" Rex shouted.

Babas choked his mouth, shook his head, and asked, "Looking for me?"

"yes, something interesting for you!" Rex took a sip of water and got up from his chair.

Caterina came to the living room, smiled at Barbas, and whispered, "Attention, he's going to show off his new baby." ”

Barbas nodded at her and followed him to stand beside him. Rex pointed to the sword in the display case and said solemnly, "Look at it!"

Babas observed for a long time, didn't see anything special, and said lazily, "An ordinary sword imperial sword!"

"Pick it up. ”

He hesitated, glanced at Rex curiously, and took the sword in his hand. Flames burned around the blade, and Barbas was taken aback and tried to get out of his hands. Rex stopped, "Don't let go, don't be nervous, Dragonfire won't hurt you." ”

Only then did Barbas notice that there was no discomfort or burns in his sword-holding hand. He exclaimed happily, "Wow, that's amazing! It's a good sword, tell me how you got it?"

"Noctuna's gift!" Rex smirked.

"Noktuna, have you seen that dragon?" asked Babas.

"Yes, so has Katerina. Rex said.

Caterina looked at the two of them and affirmed, "Yes, I've seen that dragon, red, like a flame. ”

"Yes, I know her. I met her during the Battle of the Elder Dragons. "She's one of the few good dragons who are on the side of humans." ”

"The name of this sword is Noctuna Excalibur, and it is made from the blood of her heart, and it not only ignites dragon fire, but also summons Noctuna herself. ”

"Wow! Congratulations, Rex. Barbas said happily.

"Thank you. ”

Barbas put away his smile and said to the two of them, "I'm here to inform you to go to the magic hall, the master has something important to announce. ”

"Now?" asked Caterina with a frown.

"It's now. Babas replied.

"Uh!" she sighed helplessly, "Looks like there's no time to rest." ”

Rex smiled and shook his head, put Excalibur back on the display case, and said to Barbas, "What's the important thing?"

"The master didn't say it, but he will naturally understand when he arrives. "In the morning the messenger sent a letter, which I guess may have something to do with its contents. ”

"In that case, let's go to the hall. Rex said.

Caterina drank the water in one gulp, and the three of them left the room.

Back in the Hall of Magic, the three wise men and the knight were already seated on their thrones. Seeing them come in, Helde exclaimed, "The people have arrived, and now I announce something." On the high ground of the day, the Imperial King Barguf IV Hobbes will invite the monarchs of the five kingdoms to hold a duel in the Arena of White Horse City, with the intention of increasing the military power of each country. Ask Master Chadwick to come forward to preside over the competition, and the invitation letter has just been delivered in the morning. I think that's the best way to select the members of the Dragon Guard. I have consulted with the two Masters and Sir Amir and have decided to send you to the duel. ”

The Master's words reminded Rex of the Imperial Prince Keith, the handsome young man. They haven't seen each other since the separation of the Silverfish River, and now they may be about to inherit the throne. And Barbas felt the same way, remembering the past when he had rescued the prince with him, and smiled knowingly.

The others were also quite excited, and they couldn't help but be happy at the thought of being able to participate in the event. In addition to seeing the strength and weakness of the fighting ability of the members of various countries, you can also test your own achievements under the training of wise men.

"Master, when are we leaving?" asked Rex respectfully.

"Three days later, Master Chadwick will lead you down the mountain. Helde replied, then looked around again, "This time it's just to find the right members, and the game is second." You guys do it for yourselves. ”

Everyone replied in unison, "Understood." ”

That evening, Sir Amir left the abbey and returned to the igloo, staring intently at every object in the room, and conversing with them as if he were an old friend, with a look of affection and reluctance. Recalling the time spent with them, he sighed, "My time has come, and I can't stay with you anymore." There will be a young man named Rex who will take care of you in the future, take care, friends, goodbye. ”

Jazz sat down in his chair and closed his eyes. The blue shadows spread out like dust and faded into the air.

Master Helde sat in front of the window, looking up at the dark sky. Suddenly, a meteor pierced the night sky and flew into the sky. He smiled and said to Meteor, "Goodbye, old friend." ”