Poison Dragon's Trial

Polson Grand Canyon

Although Yelibell was incredibly fast at escaping, unfortunately, she encountered Sordil and Grandiere, two healers who could increase their teammates' movement speed. So, she was caught in the wilderness. Grandiere, looking at the panting Yelibell, asked in bewilderment, "Yelibell, we didn't mean to hurt you, why are you running so desperately?"

"You're not planning to hurt me, but what you're about to do is far more terrifying, isn't it?"

Hearing Grandiere's words, Yelibell thought to herself. But facing Grandiere and his companion, she had no chance of winning, so she could only say, "I thought some strange dragons had invaded my home, which is why I ran away so desperately. I didn't expect it to be you, my Old Friend!"

"You're kidding me! With your abilities, do you think you can't tell that it's me coming?"

"Of course I can figure out yours, but I can't figure out this young man's."

"Now that you've figured out who I am, why are you still running away?"

"You, Grandiere, have always been a loner. When have you ever traveled with someone? I thought you were kidnapped by this young man. If I hadn't run away, we would both have been captured. Who would have informed your supporters to come and rescue you then?"

Seeing Yelibell, Grandiere didn't want to waste any more words with her, so he got straight to the point. "You should already know why we're here, right?"

Seeing that Grandiere had gotten straight to the point, Yelibell knew she couldn't escape this time, so she said dejectedly, "I understand!"

"Then name your terms?"

Yelibell glanced at Sordil, who was standing beside Grandiere, and then said, "It's not impossible for me to agree! On the condition that this kid completes the three trials I assigned on his own."

Before Grandiere speak, Sordil said, "No problem, please let Sister Yelibell announce the contents of the trial!"

"Hmph! That brat was having so much fun chasing me just now, but now that Grandiere's help is gone, I'll teach him a lesson!"

After Sordil agreed to the trial, Yelibell thought to herself with a touch of smug satisfaction. However, Yelibell didn't rush to issue the trial task; instead, she stood quietly in place, closing her eyes to rest. Seeing this, the corners of Sordil's mouth curled up slightly. Grandiere's gaze shifted constantly between the two, hoping to see through their intentions.

"I'm not afraid of any trial as long as it doesn't involve catching fish!"

"Hmph! So your weakness is the Zi Ni, huh!"

After hearing the information she needed, Yelibell looked at Sordil smugly and said, "In the eastern part of the Polson Grand Canyon, there is a vast lake called Polson Lake. Extremely plump Zi Ni and Green Snow Fish live in Polson Lake. I need you to catch thirty Zi Ni and fifty Green Snow Fish for my lunch. This is your first trial. How about that? Simple, right?"

Grandiere's face instantly darkened upon hearing Yelibell's request. Sordil fared even worse; his face drained of color, and his body trembled uncontrollably. Seeing their reactions, Yelibell was overjoyed, though her face remained calm. Seeing Sordil's reluctance to move, Yelibell taunted, "If you find it difficult, you can give up the trial. But don't mention that thing you want me to do again."

Upon hearing this, the hot-blooded young Sordil couldn't stand it any longer. He pointed to the east of the canyon and shouted, "It's just catching a few dozen fish for you? I'll take this trial!"

Grandiere wanted to persuade Sordil not to act so impulsively. Unfortunately, before she could speak, Sordil's figure had already disappeared into the distant sky.

Polson Lake

"Ha ha"

"Ha ha"

"As Grandiere Yelibell, she can indeed hear other people's thoughts. Next, I just need to silently recite what I'm good at, just like before, and I'm sure to win!"

After his reflections, Sordil began using Space Magic to capture the Zi Ni and Green Snow Fish in the lake. In no time, Sordil had caught all the fish Yelibell needed and then began his return to the Grand Canyon.

Polson Grand Canyon

"You little brat! You actually dared to use my abilities to mess with me! Fine! Fine! Fine! But you underestimate my abilities too much. I'm about to give you a real surprise!"

Hearing Sordil's inner monologue, Yelibell, who was sitting on the ground, turned pale with anger. Grandiere, standing beside her, didn't know what had happened, but judging from her expression, he guessed that Grandiere Sordil probably going well. Seeing Grandiere, Yelibell's expression darkened even further.

Before long, Sordil, having reaped a bountiful harvest, came to the two of them carrying the fruits of his labor.

"Sister Yelibell, here is the fish you ordered."

Yelibell took the fish from Sordil's hand, then reluctantly announced, "Congratulations on passing the first trial!"

"Yeah!"

Having passed the trial, Sordil happily grabbed Grandiere's hand, jumping and skipping.

"Kid, I'll let you be arrogant for a while, then I'll deal with you later!"

Yelibell did not argue with the overjoyed Sordil, but instead closed her eyes to rest and listen to Sordil's thoughts.

"I've passed the first trial. As long as they don't test my strength against me, I have nothing to fear!"

"Of course I won't compete with you in strength; I'm going to compete with you in speed!"

Having already learned of Sordil's strategy, Yelibell wisely avoided the power option this time. Having made her decision, Yelibell addressed the excited Sordil, who was practically launching into the air, saying, "Kid, listen up! The second trial is this: you must catch up with me within thirty minutes, or you'll fail!"

Grandiere felt sorry for Yelibell, who was about to compete with Sordil in speed. However, since Yelibell had proposed the trials, she should bear the consequences herself.

"Grandiere, you'll be the referee!"

Grandiere, a wry smile on his face, then said with a mixture of joy and sorrow, "Alright! I'll be the referee!"

"Ready... Go!"

After giving the order, Yelibell once again exerted all her strength to fly forward. As she flew, she turned back and shouted to Grandiere, "Grandiere, this is a competition between the two of us. If you help this kid use ' Gale Force,' then he loses this trial!"

"Alright! I won't help him use his Gale Force. You can race him without worry!"

After ensuring the fairness of the race, Yelibell sprinted at top speed, trying to widen the gap between herself and Sordil. Meanwhile, Sordil, the other competitor, stood leisurely at the starting line, staring at Grandiere's handsome face. Feeling somewhat uncomfortable under Grandiere Sordil, Grandil blushed and whispered, "She's already so far ahead, aren't you going to chase her?"

"Since Grandiere has spoken, I'll go after her right now!"

"That brat! He actually tried to have his cake and eat it too! I'm so angry!"

Upon receiving Sordil's inner signal again, Yelibell was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to powder, but her speed showed no signs of slowing down.

"Sister Yelibell, the game is over, please come back with me!"

Just as Yelibell finished mentally greeting Sordil, a familiar voice rang out in front of her.