(Happy New Year!)
No one knew how Linde had finally managed to convince Carlret, but Carlret ultimately decided to join them in taking down the Great Dragon.
The Temmie was overjoyed to hear this and immediately led the group toward Temmie Village.
"Temmie Village ain't far! Follow me an' we'll get dere real soon," the Temmie said, continuing to lead the group west.
"Halp me! Halp me!" a Temmie screamed in panic, pumping its four short, stubby legs with all its might as it ran for its life.
Behind the Temmie, a dragon as massive as a mountain, its body covered in hard scales, opened its gaping maw and spewed an endless stream of black flames that billowed like thick smoke.
The black flames raged like hellfire, scorching the ground wherever they passed and leaving it charred black, with trails of thick, acrid smoke rising into the air.
The other Temmies who witnessed this terrifying sight turned deathly pale and shrieked in terror, "Run! Da Great Dragon's come down again!"
Amid the overlapping cries of alarm, the Temmies scattered in every direction.
In an instant, the once peaceful village descended into chaos and panic.
Two months earlier...
The Temmies had been drawn to the mighty Volcano Dragon, filled with curiosity and a desire to challenge it.
After some discussion, they decided to send an elite squad made up of their bravest, most fearless members to defeat the legendary Great Dragon.
To know both themselves and their enemy and ensure victory, the squad began poring over mountains of ancient books.
These books were valuable records left behind by humans and monsters of the past, documenting all sorts of information about Great Dragons in detail.
They read through them page by page, overlooking not a single detail.
At last, after a