The Dragon Slayer Corps' Debut (Part One)

After crawling away from the council hall, Old Suo lingered anxiously on the steps for a long time before a kind young man helped him return from his bowtie state to his human form.

After being freed, Old Suo sincerely thanked them, and then he Huo Huo off to find the man who had murdered his husband to settle accounts. On his way, he came to the palace courtyard again, and the human-like Teleportation Array activated on its own. After the Teleportation Array calmed down, a wooden cylindrical envelope rolled in front of him.

As luck would have it, this secret letter was also addressed to him, and it was even written by Sage Dragon himself.

Driven by intense curiosity and concern for the front lines, he opened the urgent letter and read it as quickly as possible. As time passed, the worry on Sordil's face gradually faded, replaced by joy and doubt.

"Heh! Just when I was feeling sleepy, someone delivered a pillow. I was worried about the lack of Dragon Slayer Magic, and then someone sent me a big gift. Humph! No matter what you're up to, I'm going to take this piece of the pie!"

After speaking, Sordil took out a parchment and a quill pen from his storage space, and then began to write rapidly on the parchment. Once finished, Old Suo shouted loudly towards the courtyard gate, "Someone come here!"

A moment later, four or five attendants and maids entered from outside the courtyard. After bowing to Sordil, they respectfully asked, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Give this letter to Irene immediately and tell her to be prepared, as I may return at any time."

A servant respectfully accepted the letter, then returned to the others.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, your subordinates will certainly complete the mission!"

Hearing the unanimous reply, Old Suo nodded in satisfaction and then disappeared into a silvery-white expanse.

Chigengster Plains, Western Continent Camp

The frequent and important Supreme Military Conference of the Western Continent was held as scheduled once again, but this time the participants were not the three giants, but the four giants.

Participating in the meeting for the first time, Shideweig was a little excited, so he spoke actively as soon as the meeting started, successfully securing the privilege of being the first speaker at this military conference. (This privilege had previously belonged to Kelsu or Goodpes.)

"We currently have twice the enemy's strength, so why should we maintain a stalemate instead of launching a direct attack and winning this protracted war?"

Upon hearing what Shideweig said, the other three exchanged glances and then burst into laughter.

"Ha ha!"

"Ha ha!"

"Ha ha!"

Looking at the three seniors who were laughing so hard they were doubled over, Shideweig scratched his head and then asked weakly, "What's wrong? Was my question ridiculous?" (Your question isn't ridiculous, it's just that you haven't experienced the harsh realities of life.)

"Haha! Shideweig, your idea is correct, but you just don't understand those guys on the other side at all! (Delsd)"

"Hmph! Delsd is right, you don't understand those guys at all. They're not as simple as they seem. (Goodpes)"

"That's right! If it weren't for the help we received from some friends by chance, we probably would have been stuck on the coast for the rest of our lives! (Kelsu)"

"Unfortunately, we couldn't break through their defenses in one go with the help of our Old Friend. Now they're prepared, and who knows how long it will take before they get another chance like this!" (Goodpes)

Looking at the wistful Goodpes and the increasingly serious expressions of the other two, Shideweig sensed that the waters of Ishgar were far more complex than they appeared. However, even if this was the Mariana Trench, they had to find a way to cross it, because they had no other option but to win quickly. If they couldn't achieve a swift victory, they would likely either be worn down or starve to death. (Sigh! Not only did they destroy all their food supplies, but they also burned down their lair. Even a human would get angry, let alone a dragon with a violent temper! They lured the enemy here themselves, and now they're complaining about their bad luck? Old Suo, you've gone too far!)

"Let me remind you all, our supplies are running low. If we can't decide a winner quickly, we might be defeated without a fight!" (Shideweig)

"Shideweig, we know all that, but there's something you don't know: that terrible fellow who dragged you down on the high seas is right there on the other side, and he might even be plotting against us! If we act rashly, we might not only fail to win, but also lose the advantage we've worked so hard to gain. (Kelsu)"

"So... are we just going to wait it out like this?" (Shideweig)

"Heh heh! Old buddy, don't worry, maybe our chance will come soon!" (Goodpes)

"Sigh! Forget it! I'm just here to lend a hand. You guys can worry about the specifics of the fight!" (Shideweig)

"Hehe! Let's encourage each other! (Delsd)"

Fostadu

Since Old Suo dealt with Belmod, he openly transferred the Western Border Army here. Firstly, it was to allow his two groups of men to meet and build rapport, preventing a future situation like that of Yang Yi and Wei Yan. Secondly, it was to have the Western Border Army help guard Fostadu, preventing anyone from taking advantage of his absence to start a fire in his own backyard.

For three reasons, Fostadu a quiet and secluded place, and with the guidance of the experienced magician Seraf, these greenhorns of the Western Border Army can consult him at any time in order to quickly master the use of magic.

However, it wasn't realistic to expect Heradi and his rough-and-tumble soldiers to stay in such a quiet place indefinitely. So, when the opportunity arose, Sordil immediately rushed over to take these restless fellows away.

Looking at the Big Baldy -organized Fostadu, Old Suo couldn't help but admire Seraf's ability to govern the country. Of course, this was also thanks to his discerning eye, giving the man an opportunity to demonstrate his skills. After his self-praise, Old Suo didn't linger and headed straight for the Western Border Army's encampment.

Before even entering the door, Old Suo could clearly hear the complaints coming from inside.

"Honestly, the boss promised to take us to the battlefield after we mastered magic, but he's left us here for so long!"

"Heradi, you little brat, you're asking for trouble! You even dare to complain about the boss. Be careful, or he'll make you gain weight!"

"Tch! Old Two, don't try to scare me. The eldest brother is on the front lines. How could he possibly hear us? Besides, we're Dragon Slayer Mage now. In terms of strength, we might not lose to the eldest brother."

"Oh ho! Eighth Brother's gotten bold, daring to disregard even the eldest brother!"

"Old Three, you're wrong. Eighth brother isn't getting bolder; he just doesn't have enough fat and wants to add another layer!"

"Ha ha!"

"Ha ha!"

A burst of laughter followed, then a perfectly (cheeky) voice rang out.

"Who told you I wanted to add fat? I just want to pin the boss to the ground and beat him up, so what? What are you going to do about it!"

"Heh heh! Heradi, you must have never been punched by your master before, otherwise you would never dare to say that!"

"Seraf, don't provoke me. Let me tell you, I would say this even to your face!"

"Bang!"

The tightly closed door was suddenly flung open... uh, I misspoke, it didn't just open, it shattered into pieces, and then a playful voice came from outside the door.

"Hehe! I never realized before that you, Heradi, had such backbone. Since you're so eager to challenge me, fine, I'll give you a chance!"

"Old... old..."

Upon seeing the person who suddenly appeared before him, Heradi was completely frozen in place (to put it another way, not like a man seeing a beautiful woman, but rather petrified).

"You guys have fun first, I'm going to chat with Heradi and I'll be right back!"

Before anyone could react, Old Suo had dragged the dazed Heradi into a small dark room on the side. Immediately afterward, a pig-like scream echoed through the surrounding sky.