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After chatting for a while longer, Stellagosa finally turned to Onyxia as if she had just thought of it. "Could Mr. Deren accompany me on a stroll today? That way, I'll have something to report too. At least there'll finally be some progress. Don't worry, I only need an excuse to stay in Theramore. I definitely won't deliberately target Mr. Deren."

"?" Onyxia eyed the beautiful Blue Dragon suspiciously, but having just accepted her apology gift, she found it hard to refuse. "Really just for a report?"

"Yes. When Malygos sees it—wow, not bad, she actually invited Deren out shopping today—he'll be delighted. He'll definitely approve more activity funds. We can split them. Besides, the Dragon Kings have more of this stuff than they can store. If we don't make a little profit, we'd be letting ourselves down," Stellagosa whispered enticingly.

"That... does sound pretty good!" After receiving the Blue Dragon's assurance, Onyxia decided that she was simply greedy for money and had no such intentions toward Deren. So she was unexpectedly talked into it. Turning to Deren, she said, "Then accompany Miss Stellagosa today. I'm specially approving it!"

What could Deren say? He stared at the Blue Dragon in her High Elf disguise, thinking that this was truly a brilliant tactic: first state her purpose, then lower the other party's guard. Finally, suggest that they put on an act together. And they could still split the money afterward. Forget Onyxia—if Stellagosa were a Goblin, she could probably scam plenty of people too. He had no choice but to stay fully alert and make sure this female dragon did not fool him.

Under the Black Dragon Companion's gaze, Deren hurriedly rose to show his obedience. "O-okay, Oni. I'll accompany this Blue Dragon lady."

So Deren changed clothes and went out