Several days later.
Inside a certain potion shop.
To avoid unnecessary trouble.
Xiluo, in humanoid form, walked out of a potion shop with Barbara.
Neither dragon's expression had changed much.
Looking at the bustling street, Xiluo sighed softly:
"It seems Bishop Xiwel wasn't lying to us. Your physical condition really is worse than expected."
"I was prepared for it. Luckily, I managed to fool those two little ones, Alicia and Koraman. Otherwise, it really would have been the death of me."
A faint, bitter smile appeared on Barbara's lips as she spoke.
"And they respected you so much when they were little, Ms. Gree..." Xiluo smiled too.
"I'm doing this for their own good! Suffering a little more now will let them grow strong when they're older. Otherwise, if they're weak in the future, they'll get bullied.
"Just like me..."
Barbara gave a somewhat self-mocking smile.
"Let's head back. I'll have Xiwel come meet us afterward so we can properly discuss what comes next."
With that, Xiluo began the return trip with Barbara.
They passed the Jade Dream along the way.
Looking at the Nature Elves standing at the entrance with radiant smiles, the Green Dragon revealed a vicious smile. She stood there for a long time before finally leaving at Xiluo's urging.
They returned to the Military Camp.
Xiluo sent a Beastman to invite the High Priestess over.
When the High Priestess arrived again, her expression remained gentle:
"Sir Xiluo! Ms. Gree, since you've invited me here again, I assume you've confirmed that I wasn't lying?"
"Yes, everything you said was correct.
"We plan to complete this transaction in a year.
"Does the Church of the Goddess of Wealth have any legendary figures stationed in Gerlo or another kingdom?"
Xiluo asked directly.
"My apologies.
"There are no legendary clerics