The Stalemate Phase Arrives (4)

Once Arthur's figure disappeared through the tent flap, all the dragon clan leaders who had been slumped over got up, and the flush and drunkenness on their faces disappeared at an extremely fast pace.

"Ugh, I'm exhausted! I'll never pretend to be drunk in front of others again, even if you kill me!" (Metalicana)

"You're tired? Can you be as tired as I am? Not only do I have to pretend to be drunk in front of everyone, but I also have to be looked down upon by all of you and scolded by Belserion. Most importantly, I have to watch helplessly as all this delicious food gets cold, is eaten by you, and is wasted on the ground. Ah... this is so hard for me! (Igneel)"

Upon seeing that someone's true foodie nature was revealed, Belserion and the others automatically muted that person's comments.

"Sordil told us to keep a close eye on every member of the delegation to prevent them from causing any trouble. Is it really a bad idea to just let Arthur leave like this?" (Wattster)

Hearing this, Belserion stroked his beard and said smugly, "That human we just made drank so much, he probably can't even tell east from west now, how could he possibly cause any trouble? Wattster, you're too tense, relax, nothing will happen!"

"If that's the case, then we should follow him even more. If he goes somewhere he shouldn't, we'll be in trouble!" (Wattster)

"Belch!"

After letting out a hiccup from drinking, Belserion laughed and said, "Wattster, don't worry. I've left guards at all the important positions, and they won't let anyone in or out without my orders."

"Better safe than sorry. We should send someone to follow that guy named Arthur, that would be the best course of action!" (Hadessta)

Seeing that Wattster and the others insisted on sending someone to follow Arthur, Belserion could no longer stop them, so he said, "Alright! In that case, I will send someone to follow Arthur."

"No need for that, I'll keep an eye on him!" (Hadessta)

After saying that, Hadessta left the tent and went to track down Arthur.

Looking at the empty seats, Belserion remarked, "Brother Hadessta certainly has a short temper!"

"Alright, now that Uncle Hadessta has taken over the tracking, let's enjoy the dinner to the fullest!" (Igneel)

"Haha! Igneel, you glutton, I'm going to get you drunk today! (Metalicana)"

"Come on! Who's afraid of who! (Igneel)"

"Damn it! Igneel, you're so arrogant! Since that's how it is, don't blame us for ganging up on you! (Yesveta / Vyseria / Skiadrum)"

After leaving the banquet circle, Arthur's swaying figure became stable, and his unsteady steps began to regain their firmness.

"Luckily I took some hangover medicine beforehand, otherwise I would be a pile of mud by now and have to be carried away!"

Recalling his recent experience, Arthur praised himself for his quick thinking. Then, after looking around to make sure there were no tails following him, he quickened his pace and walked forward. However, Arthur did not take the way back to the camp!

Chigengster Plains, Western Continent Camp

After half an hour of swearing in the Main army tent, Goodpes and Delsd had poured out most of their pent-up frustrations and grievances. Then, reason, accompanied by the resounding drums of victory, took over their minds. (Simply put, these two had been swearing for too long, and they were hungry!)

"Kelsu, do you have anything here that I can eat? I'm hungry!" (Goodpes)

"Me too! (Delsd)"

Looking at his two incompetent teammates, Kelsu felt an urge to ascend to heaven. Fortunately, Kelsu managed to suppress the urge and pull through.

"I don't have any delicacies here, only two pieces of dried sea fish that I've been saving for a long time. Do you two want some?"

"Huh? More seafood? (Goodpes)"

"Hehe! Since Goodpes isn't eating them, then these two pieces of dried fish are mine!" (Delsd)

"Damn it! Delsd, you're shameless!" (Goodpes)

"Tch! You said you wouldn't eat it, so why are you blaming me? (Delsd)"

"You... you... you're amazing! I'm impressed!" (Goodpes)

Seeing that Goodpes had voluntarily withdrawn from the battle for the dried fish, Delsd triumphantly extended his right hand, demanding his spoils from Kelsu. But the instant Kelsu took out the dried fish, a purplish-red dragon claw shot out from the side, rushing towards the dried fish at incredible speed.

"Damn it! Goodpes, how could you break your promise?"

"Delsd, don't talk nonsense. When have I ever gone back on my word?"

"I'm talking nonsense? Haha! I don't know who just gave up the dried fish, and now who's breaking their promise and shamelessly trying to steal it back?"

Faced with Delsd's sarcastic remarks, Goodpes said without batting an eye, "Strange, is there something wrong with my hearing? Otherwise, how could I not have heard someone say that they would voluntarily give up the dried fish?"

"You... you..."

Just as the two were about to fight, Kelsu said speechlessly, "It's just two pieces of dried fish, why are you two making such a fuss?"

After saying this, Kelsu handed two pieces of dried fish to the two of them, attempting to end this pointless farce. Unfortunately, fate is a mysterious thing, often delivering a surprise attack when you least expect it.

"Call out"

A sharp explosion reached the ears of the three from the sky. The next second, a disc-shaped unidentified flying object fell from the sky and landed on the ground, carrying two pieces of dried sea fish and Kelsu's hands with it.

"Yahoo!"

"Ah!"

"Oops!"

A cry of pain, a roar of anger, and a sigh of regret all came from inside the tent at the same time. Then, the three of them shouted in unison, their angry shouts breaking through the deep night and echoing in the sky.

"Who the hell did this?"

Chigengster Plains, Ishgar's Camp

Belserion and the others were enjoying their drinks when a figure in icy blue hurriedly flew into the central tent.

"Sage Dragon, something terrible has happened! Arthur has disappeared!"

Upon hearing the words of the newcomer, Belserion dropped the wine barrel in his hand to the ground, and immediately regained his senses.

"Hey Hadessta, what did you just say?"

"My Sage Dragon, Arthur is missing!"

"Didn't Arthur go back to his room to rest? How come he's gone?"

"Sage Dragon, what I said is true! I just went to the camp to look for Arthur, but I found that there was no one there. I don't know where Arthur went."

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Belserion jumped to his feet and shouted, "What are you all standing there for? Quickly notify everyone to go find someone!"

Hadessta, her face darkening, stared at Belserion, who was trying to shift the blame, and then said in a 'humble' tone, "Belserion, are you out of your mind? This is the central battlefield. Without your orders, who can mobilize the troops?"

After being given a stern rebuke, Sage Dragon finally regained his senses and hurriedly apologized for his rude behavior.

"Brother Hadessta, I'm so sorry! I was confused for a moment, please don't take offense!"

"Alright! Enough with this nonsense, let's send people to find them!"

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"