"Yes!"
Qin Ran had chosen the difficult way to complete the main quest precisely for the side quests and special events, so naturally, he did not hesitate now.
[Based on your experiences in the instance world, you have automatically joined the "Dragon" faction!] [War of the Heirs: The heir of the "Wolf" has strengthened his body and sharpened his claws and fangs on the lush Steppe. Eager to restore his ancestors' glory, he can hardly wait to march south. Before him, however, the once-mighty heir of the "Dragon" has fallen into decline. He would not mind devouring the flesh and blood of the "Dragon's" heir to add another glorious achievement to his record...] [Having joined the "War of the Heirs," you must ensure the survival of the "Dragon's" heir!] (Note: Your completion rating will vary according to your performance in this event!)
"Wolf?"
"Dragon?"
Qin Ran silently repeated the two words that had caught his attention.
He knew perfectly well that these words no longer described mere animals. They must refer to some kind of... gods!
The Wolf God-the Steppe King had always called himself a descendant of the Wolf God.
The aura resembling the Great Marsh's, which Qin Ran had caught a fleeting glimpse of yesterday, was still fresh in his memory.
But the "Dragon"?
Qin Ran knew little about the earl of Xilin County.
Aside from knowing that his territory lay north of Warren, in a barren, bitterly cold land, he only knew that the man commanded Warren's finest warriors and hunters.
After a moment's thought, Qin Ran headed toward his tent.
He needed someone reliable to tell him everything.
Mary was the best choice.
But when he saw Mary sleeping soundly, Qin Ran hesitated.
"If you wish to learn about Earl Shilin, my lord,