Emerald Dragon God's Blessing

The next day at noon.

Roger returned to the surface, feeling refreshed and full of energy.

The swamp land was still shrouded in a thick fog.

This relatively dim sunlight was perfect for Roger.

It gave his eyes enough time to readjust to the brightness.

Ladder Cloud Steps was at full power.

He ran wildly through the reeds.

After the Gray Dwarf Great Prophet died.

Some of the Gray Dwarves retreated to White Moon City, while the rest fled into the depths of the swamp land.

As a result, the once bustling reed land became deathly silent.

Roger arrived outside Dragon Tooth Village without any obstacles.

As he expected, the villagers were still there.

Dragon Tooth Village, which had been preparing to migrate, had likely temporarily halted its migration plans due to the retreat of the Gray Dwarves.

This made Roger feel even better.

Because it meant the train tickets across the southern part of the swamp land were still valid.

"What? That Emerald Dragon wants to see me?"

Still in the same warm and dry treehouse.

Roger casually stretched as he drank the hot beverage personally brewed by the Dragonkin Priest.

"You'd better call her Muse, or just call her by her name, 'Sitaroya',"

Cindy reminded him, "While Muse is kind, a true dragon's dignity cannot tolerate even the slightest disrespect."

Roger nodded gently:

"No problem."

"When is the meeting?"

Cindy said calmly:

"Right now."

"Follow me."

"What I am about to show you is the secret to Dragon Tooth Village's survival. I hope you can keep it a secret for us."

With that, she led Roger towards the depths of Dragon Tooth Village.

As Roger walked, he pondered, having already guessed some things.

'Sitaroya.Muse' wanting to see him must have a reason.

Emerald Dragons have always been suspicious.

Over the past six months, even after Roger had killed so many Gray Dwarves for her, she had never appeared before him.

Now that she was actively seeking him out, the answer was obvious.

"Hanfulan."

Roger had already locked onto a name in his heart.

"This way."

Cindy led Roger to a seemingly ordinary rock garden.

There was a tiny crevice in front of them.

Cindy walked through it with practiced ease, her entire body passing through the crevice and disappearing from where she stood.

"The secret of Dragon Tooth Village... it was here all along."

Roger quickly followed, striding through the crevice.

The surrounding scenery changed dramatically.

He had arrived in a brand new world.

Looking into the distance.

Dense forests and vast plains met his eyes.

Looking down.

Fertile farmland and elegant farmhouses were clearly visible.

He also saw large patches of Sand Yams scattered across the fields.

He was on a mountaintop.

The mountain wind brushed gently against his face.

Roger couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

Although he had long suspected that Dragon Tooth Village hid a great secret, the impact was still unavoidable when this picturesque, fairy-tale-like scene unfolded before him.

Compared to the harsh survival environment of the Swamp Land, this place was practically paradise! Only now did he understand the true meaning behind the Gray Dwarves' war! ...

"Hiss... Roar~"

A clear dragon's roar surged and washed over everything.

A green dragon silhouette, wreathed in biting wind, descended upon the mountaintop with suddenness.

Cindy knelt down piously.

Roger, however, remained completely still.

He tilted his chin up slightly, observing the Emerald Young Dragon from an almost level position.

On the status bar.

"You have successfully resisted 'Dragon's Might'."

"You have obtained a new milestone - Courageous."

The hidden benefits of an extremely high Tenacity stat were evident at this moment.

Roger remembered how pathetic he had been when he first met the Emerald Young Dragon.

Back then, "Sitaroya.Muse"'s Dragon's Might was directed at the Gray Dwarves, and only some collateral effects landed on Roger.

But now, the Emerald Young Dragon clearly intended to put Roger in his place.

However, Roger was no longer the same person he used to be.

"I can sense it... you are an unusual human."

"I don't like the smell on you."

"But Cindy told me you can be trusted."

The Emerald Young Dragon slowly folded its sea-blue wings.

Its long neck swayed slightly, and its gem-like eyes were fixed on Roger the entire time.

It spoke Human Common Tongue very fluently.

"So, I want to make a deal with you."

Roger nodded gently:

"I'm listening."

Sitaroya bared her teeth, then said, "Kill Hanfulan."

Roger shook his head and said, "I've already discussed this matter with Cindy."

"I'm sorry, I'm not an assassin."

The Emerald Dragon raised its head slightly, a large expanse of its scales trembling gently in the sunlight, as if it were stretching.

After a while, it slowly said, "Have you heard of the 'Emerald Dragon God's Blessing'?"

"It's a blessing that all Emerald Dragons can only use once in their lifetime."

"Adventurers who receive the blessing will gain a +1 bonus to three randomly chosen stats out of the six major attributes."

"Surely this bargaining chip is enough to make you consider it?"

Roger's eyes narrowed slightly: "Of course it is!"

Sitaroya raised her head with satisfaction.

But in the next second, Roger changed his tune: "But you have to pay more."

The Emerald Dragon froze.

After a long time, it said with some anger:

"The greed of you humans is truly astonishing!"

Roger responded neither subserviently nor arrogantly:

"When it comes to greed, dragons probably have even more."

"I'm just stating the price I have in mind."

Sitaroya trembled all over with anger.

An enraged roar brewed in her chest.

After a long time, she suddenly spread her wings and soared into the sky, roaring as she flew:

"Get out of my territory!"

"Stinking human!"

"You are not welcome here!"

Roger wasn't angry.

Judging by her age, Sitaroya looked like a seven or eight-year-old girl, the spoiled kind.

What was there to argue with a child about? Objectively speaking.

The "Emerald Dragon God's Blessing" was a significant upgrade for Roger.

After all, his biggest weakness right now was his insufficient base stats.

A blessing that could directly enhance all six major attributes was undoubtedly a very tempting offer.

But that didn't mean he would mindlessly kill for Sitaroya.

Just as he had said.

Desire was one price.

Action was another.

"Please send me away."

Roger gently gripped the Crimson Moon Blade, then calmly looked at Cindy.

A flash of shock crossed Cindy's eyes.

She quickly nodded and escorted Roger out of the subspace.

"He scared me!"

"How can there be such a fierce human!"

After Roger left.

Sitaroya's tears began to stream down her face.

Cindy gently stroked Sitaroya's head, comforting her for quite a while before the Emerald Dragon's emotions finally stabilized.

"You did very well today, Muse."

Cindy said softly, "You controlled your bad temper, which is excellent."

"No... it wasn't control."

The Emerald Dragon shook her head. "I was... scared."

"Sister..."

"That human seemed to have a seal within his body. Once that seal is broken, he could completely kill me!"

"When I looked him in the eye, I was terribly afraid."

Cindy was taken aback.

"What should we do?"

The Emerald Dragon seemed to rely heavily on Cindy:

"My Dragon's Might couldn't deter him."

"He also knows about the existence of the Emerald Forest Land."

Cindy bit her lip, her eyes gradually hardening:

"We still have one bargaining chip."

"I can go and try."

At night.

Cindy found Roger resting at Eric's house.

"You seem very interested in the Celestial God's Apocalypse and prehistoric civilizations."

"Last time, I concealed something from you. I do indeed possess secrets related to these matters..."

She got straight to the point.

"How about using these secrets, plus the Emerald Dragon God's Blessing?"

Roger thought for a moment. "Deal."

"But if your secrets aren't worth much, you'll have to make up the difference."

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