The Tower of Time's Sincerity

Keosius slowly took a few steps forward, his ferocious Dragon Face contorted with rage, flames flickering in his pale golden pupils, and white smoke with Sulfur Scent emanating from between his teeth.

"So... this is how the Tower of Time expresses goodwill?"

"To make a Time Mage a so-called ' Dragon Slayer,' and then foolishly stand in my way?"

"I am truly sorry, Your Majesty Keosius."

Despite the Red Dragon's aggressive advances, Talin.Akmonde maintained his respectful demeanor.

This Time Dragon even lowered its head slightly, bending its graceful neck as an apology.

"This was not our arrangement, but a coincidence of fate. On behalf of the Tower of Time, I apologize to you for Klein's rudeness and offense."

"The future will not change easily, and Klein still has a mission to fulfill in the future—you probably know in your heart that you will not kill him."

Keosius narrowed his eyes and coldly looked down at the humans on the ground, his gaze suddenly darkening.

"What if I said I absolutely had to kill him?"

Instantly, an almost tangible, powerful dragon might spread out, and a bloody killing intent permeated the air, as if countless giant dragons were roaring in the void, causing the entire space to freeze.

"My lord, my lord, save me!"

"He really wants to kill me!"

Klein frightened that he struggled and writhed on the ground, crawling to the foot of the mountain.

Time Dragon quickly stepped forward to prevent Red Dragon from making any rash moves. "Your Majesty Keosius, you don't need to test us anymore. We will definitely make the appropriate compensation."

The dragon's might vanished abruptly, and the murderous aura dissipated as well, making Klein feel fortunate to have survived a calamity once again.

Keosius's lips curled into a sinister smile, "Very good."

"However, I hope to see the Tower of Time's sincerity. You know, this is the life of a legendary mage, and the price is unimaginable."

You will be satisfied.

"Talin.Akmonde replied in a deep voice."

The surrounding spacetime suddenly distorted, and an exquisite scroll and a coat of arms engraved with a clock tower appeared before him—both items were pulsating with iridescent veins, as if the tides of time were flowing across their surfaces.

"This is the scroll of the Ninth Circle Spell [Time Stop], written by the Ancient Time Dragon himself. It is definitely not the kind of error-ridden, mass-produced stuff that humans make."

"The other is the emblem of the Tower of Time. When you devote your attention to it, you will be able to obtain the help of a Time Dragon, as well as any reasonable assistance from the Tower of Time."

"Not enough, far from enough."

"A Ninth Circle Spell and a worthless check are not enough to buy the life of a legendary mage."

Keosius glanced at the object floating in the air, shook his head slightly, and said calmly.

As if he had anticipated this, the Time Dragon extended his right claw, and an invisible force acted on Klein.

Suddenly, a golden pocket watch flew out of his pocket, Klein hurriedly tried to reach for it.

"No, my watch—"

But when he saw the threatening look in Keosius's eyes, Klein reluctantly withdrew his outstretched hand, his face full of pain and heartache.

"It's yours now."

Talin.Akmonde said so.

Keosius used force field magic to make the golden pocket watch float in the air.

"Tap, tap, tap"

The hands on it were still turning rhythmically, making a crisp sound, and the dial was engraved with intricate magic circuits, still flashing with the iridescent veins of time flowing.

[You have obtained the legendary equipment - [Time Pocketwatch]] [Time Pocketwatch]

Quality: Legend

Creator: Roald Stefanovich Synopsis: The Ancient Time Dragon Roald collects time-related items, from ordinary sundials and exquisite pocket watches to strange mechanical water clocks, which he has discarded and recollected hundreds of times over the long years.

These collections were often placed quietly beside the dragon that breathed through time. Over time, they gradually absorbed the power of time, transforming into incomparably precious treasures.

"You say I've abandoned my treasures? No, that only applies to mortal things; they will one day return to me. But this pocket watch is another matter." —Roald Stefanovich

Effect:

[Time Stop] - Once a day

[Eternal Stasis] - Once a day

[Breath of Time Power]: You possess a portion of the power of the Time Dragon, making you difficult to be affected by time-related spells.

Time Stop

The Nine Rings Transformation spell accelerates the flow of time within you, making your actions so fast that they consume almost no time, and the surrounding environment freezes during the spell's duration.

[Eternal Stasis]

The Eighth Ring Transformation spell puts an uncontrollable creature into a state of suspended animation, freezing time around it, stopping all bodily functions, and rendering it immune to harm during the process.

Keosius nodded with satisfaction, but after a moment's thought, he asked again, "Is the Tower of Time really this stingy?"

"Not enough, still not enough."

"If I kill that mage, I will still keep this pocket watch. Your Tower of Time won't be paying any extra, will it?"

"."

Time Dragon was somewhat numb and didn't know what to say for a moment.

He looked up at Keosius, then glanced down at Klein, and finally said helplessly, "Of course not."

"Six hundred thousand Gold Coin. We will send someone to your palace in ten days. We hope that you will temporarily lift the Magic Restriction Domain around you at that time."

After putting away these precious items, Keosius nodded in satisfaction, not forgetting to flap his wings.

"That's more like it. I see some sincerity from you, but..."

"Your Majesty Keosius, our Tower of Time is quite busy, and we still have some matters to attend to, so we will not disturb you any longer. Farewell!"

Before he could finish speaking, Talin.Akmonde quickly finished his farewell and then, with Klein, fled the place as if he were escaping.

"Tsk, I haven't finished speaking yet."

"As expected, even the legendary Time Dragon is just a dragon, still retaining its stingy nature."

Keosius did not stop him, but simply stood quietly in place, gazing at the spacetime that was slightly distorted by the teleportation spell.

"Future."

"Judging from the performance of that Time Dragon, my future doesn't seem too bad."

"But is the so-called future really unchanging? If that's the case, how come I, the 'fate alterer,' am here?"

His pale golden pupils flickered slightly, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

"Roar"

A moment later, the Red Dragon let out a soft roar, violently tearing the space in front of it with its claws and teeth to create a portal burning with flames, and then folded its wings and plunged into it.

His kingdom awaits his return.

Compared to the distant and uncertain future, Keosius was more concerned with the immediate and readily available benefits.