A lark stands on a brick and chirps happily in the early morning sun. Suddenly, the lark flapped its wings, but it was a pair of thin hands that reached over and grabbed the brick. The owner of both hands belonged to a goblin, and the goblin looked up enviously as the lark flew into the sky, followed by the struggle to hold the bricks, and turned around and placed them on the battlements.

From where he was, he looked left and right, hundreds of goblin laborers were repairing the damage caused by the war half a month ago, and the sound of tinkling on the long city walls was like a morning bell urging people to get up.

In mid-air, the startled lark flew into Headington, and at its feet, a series of houses were lined up, huddled tightly in the already small town. Columns of smoke from the morning cooker rush out of the chimneys of each house, and the aroma of various foods wafts through the air.

The streets that had been silent all night had been fully revived, and the early risers had begun their day's work, and the streets were full of people, the rolling of cars on the stone paths, and the neighing of mules and horses in a very energetic sound, which in the eyes of the little lark, was like the powerful breath of this bustling town.

Crossing the town, the lark continued to fly forward, and soon it came to the sea. Viewed from mid-air, a sturdy white stone embankment embraces the entire town like a pair of strong arms. The waves crashed against the embankment, making a rattling sound.

The once deserted port, thanks to the arrival of the fleet of the Lowville Chamber of Commerce, is now lined with masts, white sails like clouds, in the gentle sea breeze, a flock of seagulls hovering and flying over the port, chirping and noisy, a lively scene.

The little lark did not want to be in the company of these noisy neighbors, and it nimbly walked between the tall masts, and with its wings folded at the back, it rested on a flat-pulled cable, and looked curiously at the group below.

"Raymond, are you really going to go alone?"

In front of the "Cangyun". Sophia said to Raymond with a worried face.

Raymond smiled comfortingly at her, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon." ”

After repelling the army of the Kingdom of Dirk, taking advantage of Renard's return to fight for the throne, Headington finally gained precious time. However, it was also the last peaceful time they had.

Therefore, Raymond did not feel any more relaxed. He had to use this time to settle a lot of things and be ready for the final showdown with Renard.

And the first thing to do is to end the sea dragon in the hands of the necromancer.

So, after holding a funeral for Luz, Raymond decides to go to sea to find Netheris.

Promised that Netheris would not reveal anything about her, Raymond did not ask anyone to accompany him, and only let Dreaa drive him to the sea dragon's lair on the "Cangyun".

Everyone was very puzzled by this. Although he repelled the invasion of the Kingdom of Dirk, Headington is still in crisis. In particular, the shadow of the necromancer has been dispelled.

Although he didn't know what way Raymond could deal with that sea dragon, going to sea alone like this was tantamount to sending himself naked to the enemy's knife.

You must know that in the vast sea, if a boat touches a sea dragon, it is definitely a dead end.

"My lord, with all due respect, what can you do? A sea dragon that can deal with necromancers?" Freddie asked in a deep voice.

It's been Freddie these days. I don't know how many times I've asked about it. Headington's number one intelligence chief, who was accustomed to getting to the bottom of things, neither understood nor knew what Raymond was planning, which made him very uncomfortable.

However, Raymond's answer was the same as always: "Don't worry, I have my own way." ”

"Meow, young master. Let me go with you. Baste pleaded again.

"No need, it's useless if you go, I'll just be on my own. Raymond touched her head and refused Catwoman's request.

This time Baste couldn't help much, even if she went along. Before seeing Netheris, he would also fall into a coma like last time, so Raymond didn't plan to take her with him.

Raymond refuses his request, and Baste looks disappointed. Her expression darkened: "But, if something happens to you... Young master, Luz is dead, and I'm the only one here..."

After Lutz's death, the once carefree Catwoman was sad for a long time, and now the only person close to her is Raymond, which makes her refuse to leave Raymond's side for a moment.

"Okay, you mothers-in-law, mothers-in-law, where do you come from so much nonsense. At this time, the loud Harlot shouted: "The boss wants to go alone, there must be a reason for him." Besides, you may not run into that sea dragon, and even if you do, you won't necessarily die..."

Before he could finish speaking, Hilnisa couldn't help but kick: "Shut your crow's mouth!"

"Forget it, don't talk about it, everyone. Sophia smiled.

"Harlot is right, since Raymond insists on going alone, he must have a reason, so..."

As she spoke, she smiled softly at Raymond: "... I wish you all the best. ”

Raymond took Sophia's hand and gently rubbed it in her palm, and the two quietly felt the warmth from each other's palms. After a moment, Raymond nodded heavily: "I'm leaving." ”

Bidding farewell to everyone, Raymond and Dreaa boarded the "Cangyun". In a short time, under the command of Drea, the sailors put away their anchors, raised their sails, and the beautiful ship shook slightly and slowly left the port.

On the pier, Sophia watched the "Cangyun" sail out to sea, and the golden morning light gently sprinkled around her, making her beautiful blonde hair and eyes glow strangely.

At this time, Sophia suddenly saw a small lark flying up from the "Cangyun", and after flying around the bow of the ship a few times, it let out a light chirp and disappeared into the clear blue sky.

"It would be nice if I could be as free as it is. At least, there's no need to be here all the time waiting for him to come back. The princess thought to herself.

"Lord Raymond, the ship has left the port without incident, where shall we go next?"

After the "Cangyun" sailed into the sea, Dreya came to inquire about the destination of Raymond's trip.

"Go to this place. Raymond handed Dreaa a chart.

It was given to him by the ghost ship Toussaint when he said goodbye to Netheris, and it marked the location of the sea dragon's lair. lest Raymond be lost in the sea.

"It's... Isn't this where we were attacked last time?" said the experienced Drea, who recognized the location on the chart after a moment's look.

"That's right, that's where I'm going. Raymond said briefly.

Although he didn't know where he got the charts, Dreah didn't ask. He nodded in understanding, and then went to the cockpit with the chart.

The next few days. The "Cangyun" sailed in the vast sea, fortunately did not encounter any danger, and arrived at its destination smoothly.

It was here that Raymond was ambushed by Cooley and the ship sank, and if it hadn't been for Netheris's rescue, the group would have become fish droppings in the stomach of a fish. Now the sea is still choppy, and there is nothing to be seen in sight except the lonely island. As if nothing had happened at all.

From the bow of the ship, Raymond looked out at the vast sea, recalling the scene when he was attacked, as if it were just yesterday. However, in the past 2 years, his situation has changed dramatically, and he can't help but feel that things are wrong for a while.

When he said goodbye to Netheris, the sea dragon had said that as soon as he arrived, she would naturally come to see him. But how to do it exactly. Raymond didn't know much. So, even though she said that her lair was under that island. Raymond was completely denied entry.

Could it be that I'm going to howl here and call the door?

Just when Raymond was depressed, Derea walked up to him.

Lying on the side of the boat looking at the undulating waves, he sighed: "Lord Raymond, do you remember, my old 'Cangyun' is under this sea. But there's one thing I've never figured out. How did we get rescued in the first place?"

After the ship sank, everyone except Raymond fell into a coma under the influence of Netheris, and did not wake up until he left the dragon's lair. Therefore, no one knows how he was saved.

Now it's back to the old place. Dreya couldn't help but think about the mystery again.

Raymond couldn't answer, and was about to pass by when he heard the sailor cry: "It's foggy." ”

Raymond and Dereya raised their heads, and sure enough, they saw a faint mist appear out of thin air, gradually surging towards the "Cangyun", and the sea surface near and far was immediately white.

"Strange, how can it fog in broad daylight?" said Drea, curiously.

However, before he could finish speaking, Derea's eyes suddenly became dazed, and he shook his head as hard as if trying to stay awake, but his legs went limp, and he fell to the deck.

At the same time, there was a series of sounds of heavy objects falling to the ground on the ship, but the sailors also fainted, and soon the whole ship was left with Raymond alone.

It's not the first time I've seen this tune, and Raymond's heart is finally here. Sure enough, in the vast fog, a huge black shadow drove silently to the side of the "Cangyun".

Standing on the tattered bow of the ghost ship, Toussaint bowed gracefully to Raymond, "Welcome, Lord Raymond. ”

"They're going to be fine, right?"

After getting on the ghost ship, Raymond looked back at the "Cangyun" that was all over the ship.

"Rest assured, there will be no danger in this area. Once you've met with Lord Netheris, they'll be back to normal. Toussaint replied.

Knowing this guy's methods, Raymond was relieved, so he motioned for Toussaint to set off. Then, as if the edge of the ghost ship had come to life, it rose up in unison, and finally closed together on the top of the ship, and from the outside, the whole ship seemed to have become a closed olive core.

Then, the ghost ship slowly sank into the sea and headed for the dragon's lair under the island.

Half an hour later, Raymond met Netheris again.

In the dark and huge cavern, the sea dragon still looked languid and noble, and the translucent cyan scales of its body glittered like crystal. The difference, though, was that this time, in the middle of her long curvy tail, there was a huge cyan egg.

That was supposed to be the second dragon egg that Netherres had sold.

But to Raymond's surprise, in addition to him, there was another person in the dragon cave with a graceful figure. Beautiful woman with blue hair. She sat leisurely on a stone beside Netheris, and looked at Raymond with a smile.

Raymond quickly recognized her, it was a blue dragon named Elebena who lived in Loville Territory, and Raymond had a relationship with her when he went to Lowell to rescue Thor.

Merely. What is she doing here?

Seeing Raymond looking at him, Elebena smiled slightly: "Do you remember me? Speaking of which, there are not many humans who can see me three times?"

"Three times?" Raymond was stunned. I had only met her once in Loville, and even this time there were only two times, so how could I say three times?

But faintly, Raymond is a little familiar with the current situation, as if something happened to him when he was in this cave. But I don't remember it at all.

Raymond was confused, but Elebena didn't seem to want to answer. She patted Netheris on the tail, "Hey, don't baby your eggs, there's a guest coming." ”

However, it was evident that Netheris cherished the egg, and she looked at her unborn child with loving eyes, and carefully wrapped the egg tightly around her with the beautiful dorsal fin of her tail.

She was so attentive that even to Raymond who was standing beside her. Also completely blind.

Toussaint had to cough lightly and reminded: "Master." Mistress Raymond is here. ”

Only then did Netheris bend her slender neck slightly to this side, and then suddenly said, "Ah, here you are." Mr. Raymond, is my child pretty?"

"It's over, she's hopeless. Ellebena on the side covered her forehead helplessly.

It's just an egg... Raymond wanted to complain, but Netheris had always been insane. After more than two years, the situation seems to be getting more and more serious.

However, despite her mental instability, her coercion as a dragon has not diminished in the slightest, just standing in front of her, Raymond has a feeling that he is about to lose his breath.

Don't dare to irritate her. Raymond had no choice but to nod: "Very... It's beautiful. ”

"Yes, it's just like its brother, look at this eggshell, how smooth and shiny, this is the orthodox dragon clan..."Speaking of this, she seemed to remember something.

Raising her head, Netheris's blue pupils shone sharply, "By the way, my child, did you find it?"

Raymond nodded and said, "I've found it." ”

"How is it? Where is it?Who stole it?" Leaning over, Netheris almost brought the dragon head in front of Raymond, asking a barrage of questions.

It is worthy of the greatness of mother's love, and seeing her so concerned, it is really difficult for Raymond to tell the terrible condition of that sea dragon. He couldn't help but be silent for a moment, considering how to phrase it.

However, Netheris asked eagerly again. Raymond was helpless, it seemed that he could only tell the truth, anyway, he came to ask for her help this time, and the situation of the sea dragon could not be concealed.

"Well, before I say that, I want you to stay calm. Raymond took a slow breath and told Netheris about the cause and consequences of his encounter with the sea dragon.

"What is certain now is that it was the necromancer who stole your child, hatched it, and used spells to control it as his own weapon. It has already killed a lot of people, not only the fleet of the Sidonis Church, but also the Manas Island of Port Bertony and the Loville Chamber of Commerce... Huh, what's wrong with you?"

However, Raymond noticed that something was not quite right with Netheris.

She had been in the same position since just now, and although she was listening to Raymond, her eyes were looking straight behind him, and there was no expression in her blue eyes.

At the same time, Netheris's huge body slowly trembled, the scales on her body stood up slightly, and the beautiful dorsal fin, which was originally red and gold, stood upright like a high battle flag, and all signs showed that something was wrong with this female dragon.

"Necromancer, those filthy and filthy creatures dare to make my child look like that, I... I—" Netheris said in fits and starts, and suddenly, she jerked her head up.

"Not good!" said Elebena, who was beside her, with a changed expression.

Before Raymond could react, Toussaint had already jumped into the waterhole behind him in a panic and hid in the sea. Immediately after, Netheris opened her mouth suddenly, and in an instant an incomparable fury swept through the entire cave.

At the critical moment, Ellebena reached out to Raymond. A translucent barrier had enveloped him.

At the same time, the entire dragon's lair shook violently like an earthquake, and the stalactites on the top of the cave fell one after another, and a strong popping sound hit the stone wall, which continued to increase again and again in the rebound, and finally turned into a huge shock wave that could tear everything apart. The deep pool that connects the cave to the bottom of the sea boils like boiling water. The sea water splashed up, and then it was torn into a mist by the strong sound waves, and Toussaint hid under the water, curled up in horror.

It was the roar of Netheris, and the child's pitiful plight caused the mother, who had always been gentle, to explode with intense anger. Thanks to the enchantment thrown by Ellebena in time, Raymond was able to avoid being crushed.

The huge sound wave was cut out, and the impact could not hurt him, and Raymond looked beyond the barrier as if he were watching a terrible mime with the sound drained. Even so. It's enough to make people's hearts chill.

It was only then that Raymond truly appreciated the horror of the dragons. In front of this kind of giant beast, even Beamon, whom the orcs are proud of, is nothing more than a gentle kitten.

Nethereth, who had lost her mind, the energy attached to her roar was getting bigger and bigger, and she saw that the entire dragon's lair was about to collapse.

Elebina, who had been covering her ears, saw that it was not a problem, so she had to reach out and send out a lightning bolt at her: "Netheris, calm down!"

A huge cyan electric current struck the sea dragon's head. In a crackling electric current, Netheris was knocked to the side.

Still in her rage, she immediately twisted her neck. Blood-red eyes glared at Elebena.

Even in the hurricane just now, Erebena, who was relaxed, also showed a serious look at this time. She shook her hands slightly, and a shining ball of electricity was wrapped in her palm, and at the same time she said slowly: "I said, calm down, have you forgotten our rules?"

Netheris roared menacingly in her throat. Ellebena looked at her without giving in, the huge sea dragon and the short woman formed a strong visual contrast, but in terms of momentum, the two sides did not give in too much.

"It's not going to just start a fight, is it?" Raymond secretly complained in the enchantment, "Then I really suffered for no reason." ”

Who knew that Nesseris would be so angry that it frightened Raymond, who was accustomed to seeing her gentle and easy-going side. He couldn't help but regret it. I knew that Lu Dao would have said it more tactfully.

Fortunately, the two dragons faced each other for a moment, and the furious Netheris finally gradually regained her composure.

"Ellebena, I, my poor child, he...", as soon as she returned to normal, she saw large tears welling up in Netheris's eyes, and she was already crying like a tearful person... Ah no, like a tear dragon.

Even the blue dragon was helpless about her character, and Ellebena dispersed the thunderball in her hand: "Uh... Netheris, I said calm down. With humans on the side, you should at least maintain a little bit of dragon dignity. ”

"But the thought of my child becoming a slave to a necromancer makes me—" Netheris didn't care so much, sobbing with tears in her eyes, not at all aware of being a dragon.

However, she finally regained the female dragon of her mother-in-law in Raymond's memory.

At this time, Toussaint also crawled out of the pool. He said angrily: "Master, those guys are so hateful, they dare to turn the eldest young master into that, it is absolutely unforgivable." ”

"Necromancy are evil creatures. He didn't forget to add, but he seemed to forget that he was also a dead soul.

"No wonder when I went, Manas Island was in ruins. Ellebena muttered, "I thought the kid had finally hung up." ”

With that, Eleberna dispersed the barrier outside Raymond's body, "Hey, boy, those Loville guys aren't dead, are they?"

I don't know why she suddenly asked this, Raymond was stunned: "Ah, no, Mr. Saul, they are all in Headington." ”

"Luckily. Ellebena immediately smiled: "As long as I can recover the debt that his wife owes me, I will be relieved." ”

In the distance of Headington, a chill immediately surged from a middle-aged man's body... (To be continued......)