The Ancient Black Dragon's Conspiracy
Esmehalda listened with a shocked expression, while Mephisto was even more dumbfounded, his mouth agape for a long time before he suddenly burst into laughter.
"Wow, you're something else! You guessed everything. I never realized you were so shrewd. When did you become so smart? Did you take some kind of brain-boosting supplement?"
Xiao Yu thought to himself that he didn't have any Brain Gold, but he did have a brain tumor.
Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "I was just too lazy to show off before, and there was no need to spell things out. But now that I'm going to take down the strongest boss, I have to show off my superhuman wisdom a little. But there's still one thing I don't understand: what are you trying to achieve by infiltrating the Alliance?"
Mofeitosi smiled smugly, "Of course, it's for the ultimate boss tournament."
Seeing that Xiao Yu still didn't understand, he lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "Think about it, what's most important to adventurers, who make up the majority of players? Obviously, it's popularity. No matter how strong you are, if adventurers don't know you, they're unlikely to choose you. Although the strongest BOSS mainly relies on strength, popularity is also very important."
"Most bosses are defeated through combat, but trying to defeat adventurers is risky. What if a hero among the adventurers gets killed? Who can you complain to then?"
"But now that I'm a hero of Stormwind City, things are different. On one hand, I'll have tons of opportunities to impress adventurers, and on the other hand, I won't have to risk being knocked down by them. Once I've made my mark on the players, I can pull off a stunning plot twist. For example, while the Alliance and Horde are fighting, I can transform into an ancient black dragon and wipe out several heroes from both sides. How shocked those players will be! An ancient black dragon lurking among humans, secretly plotting to overthrow the world, manipulating the Alliance's higher-ups—that's the image a boss should have! As long as I can etch this image into the players' minds, things will naturally be much easier."
"Moreover, as a hero of the Alliance, I can largely guide the power of adventurers. What's the strongest in this world? It's the adventurers! If I manage it well, whatever monster forces that stand in my way of becoming the strongest BOSS, I'll just guide the adventurers to deal with them and wipe them all out. I might even gain some reputation points along the way. That way, my chances will be greatly increased. Hahahaha, aren't I a genius?" Mephisto became more and more smug as he spoke. It seemed that he had been holding onto this plan for a long time, and now that he had someone to brag about, he blurted it all out.
Esmehalda noticed the change in their expressions. She had been feeling quite pleased with herself for obtaining the Advanced Hero Template and the status of Kirin Tor Councilor, but she hadn't expected their conspiracy to be so grand. As a member of the Alliance, shouldn't she do something about it?
Xiao Yu thought to himself, "This guy has some ideas. If things go smoothly and he continues like this, there's a real chance he could create a huge scandal." He nodded in agreement. "Not bad, not bad. So, what about Old E and Madman? Weren't you three supposed to be working together? What are you going to do now that you've come to the Alliance to take them away?"
"The Madman went to the Horde." Mephisto's words immediately made Xiao Yu understand his meaning. The Madman was the chieftain of a Troll Horde — the Bloodspear Horde. Previously, they existed as a monster force, and since there were also Troll in the Horde's camp, it was entirely feasible for the Madman, as the Troll leader, to lead the entire Bloodspear Horde to join the Horde's side and become a hero of the Horde. Of course, he would definitely need to complete some plot missions to redeem himself, but the specific details were impossible to investigate.
However, just like the various adventures he had in the game, others can also have their own adventures.
"So now your Alliance Horde are infiltrating from both sides, while Old E is cultivating a monster army in the wild. This three-pronged approach will allow you to pull off a grand conspiracy later. Well done, you're quite cunning. But what do you plan to call your monster forces?"
"I haven't decided yet, we'll see. Maybe if I do well in the Alliance, I'll participate in the Strongest Hero Tournament. How about it, interested in joining us?" Mofeitosi suddenly said at the end.
Xiao Yu wondered why they were suddenly bringing up the old topic again. Mofeitosi had invited him once before, but he could tell that Morpheus was just being polite. After all, his Flame Demon account had already been destroyed, and his new account hadn't been leveled up yet. Morpheus was just a newbie, and there was no point in cooperating with him. Joining him would only mean playing a supporting role.
So when he refused, Mofeitosi immediately dropped the matter. But now he was invited again, and this time he could feel Mofeitosi's sincerity. It was probably because of his current status as a high-level BOSS. After all, it's rare to reach the level of a high-level BOSS in half a month, and the other party was probably quite surprised.
Xiao Yu shook his head. "I'm afraid that's not feasible yet. However, we can form an alliance and help each other by sharing information in the future. After all, this BOSS competition is teeming with powerful individuals and countless monster forces. If we help each other, we'll have a better chance of winning. If there's an opportunity to cooperate in the future, that would be fine too. But for now, let's each develop our own paths."
Mofeitosi nodded. "That's true. Well then, I wish you Ma Dao Gong Cheng."
The two chatted for a while longer, then Mofeitosi left under the pretext of having something to do, presumably to go back and subdue the black dragon henchman.
"Is he your friend?" Esmehalda suddenly asked after Mofeitosi left.
"Yes," Xiao Yu nodded, "Alright, let's go to the library next."
Xiao Yu followed Esmehalda out of the tavern and headed towards Stormwind City Palace. At this moment, Stormwind City had returned to peace. The World-Destroying Dragon Clan that had been wreaking havoc in the sky had been dealt with. They were either shot down or killed, or they escaped. However, not many were actually killed. Most of those that were shot down were captured and were currently being tried.
Some ice mages were summoned to fight the fire in the market area, while some Priest rushed to rescue people. Amidst this atmosphere of post-disaster reconstruction, the two arrived at the gates of Stormwind City's royal palace.
Stormwind City's royal palace is a magnificent castle, its defensive capabilities no less impressive than its aesthetic appeal. It boasts not only sturdy walls but also countless arrow towers, cannon towers, and magic towers surrounding the palace, befitting this war-torn fantasy world.
A row of level 50 elite royal guards stood in front of the city gate, led by a level 55 1-star hero. And this was just for guarding the gate; as you walked into the palace, there were countless more elite royal guards and heroes.
If anyone dares to act recklessly here, even a dragon, Lich, or Elemental Lords would probably not fare well.
However, the two weren't there to fight. With their official identities, they could enter peacefully. Esmehalda explained his identity (which wasn't actually necessary, as the NPCs seemed to assume they knew each other's identities). The Kirin Tor Councilor badge proved useful, and the two entered the palace without any hindrance. Led by a royal guard, they arrived at the Royal Library.