By the time I left the City Lord's Manor, it was already rather late. However, I really didn't want to return to the Jail Cell.
Jail Cell? Yes, the Lich Roland was still being detained by the Jail Cell for causing that huge commotion. All he did was sneak out.
Although planning a large scale streaking didn't break any laws and couldn't be considered a crime, locking him up for 3-5 days to reflect on his actions so that he wouldn't commit the crime again was something that had to be done.
Right now, I summoned a skeleton and put my usual accessories and clothes on him. Then, I left a bit of magic on him and pretended to be a Lich who was taking a nap while I slipped out. If it was any other day, in order to not be discovered, I would have to quickly slip back.
After all, the Dark Elves were very sensitive to magic. If I wasn't careful while patrolling, I might be exposed. But now, they didn't have the time to bother with the obedient Lich in the corner.
The reason? That's because they were busy, super busy … Then, I would have to start from the sin I committed, the month of Engineering ban.
From the perspective of cleansing the atmosphere of Sulfur Mountain City, this ban was perfect. After those darned Gnomes and Gnomes were thrown into the Jail Cell, the crime rate of the entire Sulfur Mountain City, as well as the reporting rate, instantly dropped by 3%. Furthermore, there wasn't a single explosion that night.
But when the Town Security Knight delightedly had a good night's sleep, they realized that this was the start of a nightmare.
What is more difficult to deal with than a single problem is when several problems pile up together. When the many Master Engineers united in the Jail Cell, when the banner of the first Sulfur Mountain City Engineering Exchange Conference was raised, even the knowledgeable me and my companions were stunned.
The Gnome Master Engineers exchanged their experiences of exploding and being exploded. The Gnomes exchanged their new ideas and new methods. Alright, mainly, they exchanged their methods of courting death. In fact, when their bodies were searched clean, in their extreme boredom, the Gnomes and Gnomes even started arguing about the product of the fusion of two types of engineering …
Initially, I was quite interested in fanning the flames by the side … "We can create a Gnome Lumberjack the size of a mountain. With a chainsaw, it can chop down the Ancient War Tree of the High Elves? Impossible? Will it be overweight? Child, why are you so unimaginative? Did you forget that there is more than one Master Engineer here? As long as we use the Gnome's electrical conduit and decompression spring, not only will it not be overweight, it won't explode too quickly. "
"We can build a giant mechanical fire-breathing dragon and then paint the horns on its head red. That way, it will have three times the speed."
"We can create an Airship with a rotating head and use it to drill into the ground. That way, we won't have to pay the toll to the Dungeon guarding the surface passage."
However, I soon discovered that something was wrong with the situation. These fellows were too active. When I mentioned the fusion technology and the new research topic, they were so happy that they actually started fighting.
"No fire source? The heel of my shoe is a lighter. When the flint strikes the ground, there will be sparks. "
"No spare parts? Hehe, my younger brother Yingou is even a part-time Fire Great Mage. Melting a few metal rods to make components is nothing. "
"No gunpowder? Hehe, I'm a master of both goblin alchemy and goblin engineering. Come, pick up that soap … No, I'm not gay, I just want the soap and the animal fat from your lunch as raw materials. Watch me refine nitroglycerin by hand!! This is a unique skill I learned from the sealers in the Northern Roos. Ever since I mastered this secret method, my mother no longer has to worry about my nitroglycerin thruster running out of fuel. "
"No fuse, catalyst and spring? Wait for me to take off my clothes … Hey, I'm really not gay. Look, this shirt has been soaked in liquid RDX. I can detonate it by tearing off a piece of cloth. (The goblin beside him looks at him with reverence. The meaning behind it is' You are the model of goblin research spirit. You even dare to wear such a thing '). This set of buttons is the most basic tool set. There's a wrench, a screwdriver, and a pair of pliers. You want it? I'm not selling it. This is a birthday gift from that clever Lich, a symbol of our precious friendship!! … If you really want to buy it, it's not impossible. I'll only sell it for 30000 gold coins! "
Proudly stroking his hairless chin, the green-covered Gold Tooth Beyar grinned at me and gave me a thumbs up.
Looking at the Beyar brothers who seemed to have become the leaders of the group due to their outstanding skills, watching them enthusiastically dismantle the metal rods, melt the spare parts, and refine soap and animal fat into explosives, I was so frustrated that my intestines turned green. Un, if I had intestines.
"… I swear, when I get out, I will find a reason to throw them in jail. Crime? If nothing goes wrong, if I allow them to continue messing around, there will be one soon. "
Alright, in order to prevent the Watch House built with the citizens' tax money from being blown up into the sky, and more importantly, I don't want to be blown up into the sky. Thus, I called for backup without hesitation.
"Eliza, hurry and report to the Town Security Headquarters. Tell them that the Goblins in the Watch House are making a huge bomb that can blow up the entire city!"
Alright, the rest is simple. When the Town Security arrives, together with the guards of the Watch House, they ruthlessly suppress this bunch of lawless Master Engineers …
But this is just the beginning … Once the Flame of Truth is lit, it can never be extinguished — Goblin Master Engineer Gold Tooth Beyar.
Their communication and collaboration only moved from the surface to the underground. All kinds of engineering blueprints flew around like an underground intelligence network, and with just a glance, they were able to transmit information …
Furthermore, the idea of Sulfur Mountain City's Master Engineers working together on a huge project was leaked to the outside world through an unknown communication device. After that, there was an endless stream of Master Engineers from the outside world who took the initiative to commit crimes, seeking a chance to join this' gathering '. They even brought along precious spare parts as a membership fee.
In the end, the moment the guards turn around, they start to work noisily. When the eyes of the guards stare at them, they whistle to the sky, pretending to be innocent.
Helpless, all the Town Security could only get into position, each of them keeping an eye on the other, guarding to the death. Naturally, the other prisoners were able to relax. I also made use of this opportunity to sneak out to see Anne.
Cough, that's the end of my recollection. The current Watch House is like the mouth of a volcano, capable of blowing up the sky at any moment. Un, the literal meaning of 'blowing up the sky', or perhaps, 'blowing up the sky' is more suitable.
A gentleman doesn't stand under a collapsing wall. Furthermore, I have never thought of myself as a gentleman who scrupulously abides by morals, so I definitely wouldn't take the initiative to enjoy an explosion.
"Then, before they go overboard, let's find a place to kill some time. Un, let's go and see Little Red."
What surprised me was that after contacting her, I found out from her subordinates that she wasn't at home.
"Hehe, this is the biggest loss she has ever suffered in her life, so she must be furious. Now, if she isn't looking for someone to fight, then she can only go somewhere else! "
As expected, when I reached the largest bar in the Central District, Fiery Rose, just as I walked into our usual private room, a familiar voice sounded from inside.
"Roland, come and drink with me!"
"What, you turned into a human form to drink alone? Alcohol isn't good for your wounds. "
Yes, similar to a human delinquent girl, Little Red, who is also in her rebellious phase, also loves to drink and fight. Now that there isn't a suitable opponent to fight, naturally, she can only find a place to drink.
"Hmph, that's something that you weak humans need to avoid. To me, drinking a bit of alcohol is just the right way to stop the pain and sleep more comfortably."
Opening the curtain, the one in front of me who is holding a wooden barrel and pouring alcohol, and what's more, it is the strong alcohol of the Dwarves. It is a beautiful woman with black hair and embroidered eyebrows.
Her long black hair is as smooth as silk, her crescent-shaped embroidered eyebrows add to the elegance of a woman. Her figure is extremely tall and the tight-fitting leather clothes accentuates her perfect figure. Her slender arms are as white as snow, her eyebrows are delicate, and her green fingertips are tinged with blood. Just by looking at her appearance, she gives off the feeling of a lady from a scholarly family.
Currently, her left eye is covered with an eyepatch and her body is wrapped in bandages. There is also the smell of medicinal alcohol all over her body, making her look even more delicate.
But the moment she opens her eyes, no one would treat her as a weak lady. The wildness in her eyes, no, it should be said that it is the gaze of a predator sizing up its prey, would make the weak feel that their lives are in danger and tremble in fear.
What, disappointed? Do you think that a Red Dragon lady will turn into a cute red-clothed loli in human form? Too naive, giant dragons like to turn into little girls? This is the stereotypical prejudice that comes from reading too many Knight novels.
Why? In the wilderness, a little girl with incredible martial prowess had suddenly fallen. The ground was clearly covered in mud and dust, but her gorgeous clothes were spotless? Even a fool would know that there is a problem.
Cough, back then, this Dragon lady did read too many Knight novels. She intended to sneak into our adventuring group and have an epic adventure. But, it is a pity that we saw through her from the very start.
However, we, who are happy to have a strong fighter and mascot, would not expose her. Instead, we tried our best to act dumb, raising our arms to welcome the 'new Legend-ranked young female Berserker cum Fire Mage'.
In the end, due to an accident, she accidentally revealed her true appearance. However, when faced with us, who obviously knew about it, she did ask us what went wrong with her disguise. However, that answer became the shame of her life and a dark history.
"Power requires time to accumulate. It seems that she is a Legend around the age of 10. After eliminating a few possibilities, the transformation of other powerful races is the most probable answer. And the one who is most likely to do such a thing is probably Dragons." This is the cold explanation of Marguerite. Back then, she was still a normal Human Mage with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. To think that she would still care about Little Red's face.
"Equipment and weapons, that Demon Hunter Spider Queen's spider silk dress you are wearing, if you were to sell it, you could probably buy a small city." Considering the gentle personality and gentlemanly demeanor that a Saint Knight should display, I should care about her face in this situation. I racked my brains to find a flaw that isn't so obvious and said with a smile.
"Idiot Little Red, the first time we met, you ate an entire week's worth of rations, causing us to have to hunt to replenish our rations. Do you think that humans can eat that much? Hmph, you made me lose weight for an entire night. "Alright, the thief Lisa Grant is still holding a grudge against me for going hungry that day.
"Haha, you idiots, to think that you would find out so late. I knew it the first time I saw it. Back then, wasn't Little Red reading a book? Isn't that popular Knight novel 'Dragon Princess from the Stars' about a dragon transforming into a little girl to travel the human world and even fell in love with a human? You actually didn't notice such an obvious flaw. Haha, you always say that humans are idiots, but I think you are the idiots … Ahhhh!! "
This is … Un, it is indeed that idiot Adam. After that, we spent a long time to find the idiot hero who was sent flying a few kilometers away by the furious Little Red. Fortunately, he is an outstanding meat shield, that's why he was able to survive in front of Little Red who accidentally got serious.
Un, at this point, the cute little loli Dragon Princess is gone. Replacing her is this mature version of Big Sister Dragon. However, actually, this is very suitable for her personality. Thus, although Dragons can change their race and age after they transform (Transfiguration allows them to choose to transform into an Elf or a Human, but their outer appearance won't change), she has always been using this appearance.
As for the red dress, that is true. Usually, after a Dragon transforms, they would like to wear clothes that are similar to their skin color. Little Red does like the color red, but the problem is …
Adam that fellow is also dressed in red. Furthermore, that fellow is constantly causing trouble and acting like an idiot. If I were to wear the same clothes as him, wouldn't I be treated as his companion? No one would want to be treated as the same kind as an idiot … Back then, Little Red said so. I definitely didn't mean to slander her.
"What are you mumbling about? Hurry up and help me roast the meat. I remember that you were the best at roasting meat in our group back then. Let me see if your skills have deteriorated."
"You still remember?"
Yes, the one who knows that I am the Holy Knight Captain Rolo from back then. On the surface, it is Little Red in front of me, the Ancient Red Dragon Ein Mezus.
The way and angle that the Gold Race Dragons look at humans is completely different from that of mortals. In front of those soul-piercing dragon eyes, it is impossible for me to hide from her from the very start.
However, rather than calling our relationship as companions, it would be better to say that we are accomplices … Some things, it is better to pretend to be ignorant than to expose it and embarrass everyone.
Now, while I am roasting the meat, I have just sprinkled some secret spices on it (Mainly a mixture of cumin and chili powder. At the same time, it is also an ingredient to cast Smoke Magic). Before I can even brush the oil on it, she snatches it away and gulps it down, eating happily.
"This time, I have wronged you. I will help you get back at them."
Little Red has indeed been wronged this time. If it wasn't for certain reasons, not to mention losing, she wouldn't even be injured.
Does she think that she is unwilling to admit defeat? What is the most troublesome aspect of Dragons? Their powerful physical prowess or their outstanding magic? None of them. The most difficult aspect of them to deal with is their wings! They can fly!
Dragons are born to fly. Their flying skills are outstanding. Young Dragons can use magic to help them float in the air while Adult Dragons are able to fly as they please. For an Ancient Dragon like Little Red, flying is as natural as breathing. She can even defy the laws of physics and fly as she pleases in the sky without using her wings.
The usual method of Dragons to deal with their enemies is to suddenly descend from the clouds and spit out their Dragon Breath and magic before they can react. Then, before the counterattack arrives, they pull themselves up and fly out.
Although this tactic sounds shameless, it is extremely difficult to deal with. If you want to deal with a Dragonslayer, you must first think of a way to make the Dragons land on the ground. Thus, even if it is a mega empire, they will not casually offend Dragons. After all, no one would want their capital to be on fire every two days without being able to find the culprit.
Dragons' high mobility is what makes them the most difficult to deal with. 90% of the Dragonslayer's deaths are due to the Dragons being trapped in their own nest or falling into a trap. Even if the Dragons in the wild can't defeat them, they can definitely escape and come back to take revenge. They are extremely difficult to deal with.
This time, the only reason why Little Red is so heavily injured is because Adam and Marguerite are behind her. She is unable to move at all and can only remain motionless as a human target.
Being beaten up like a stationary target, such a heavy injury naturally makes the proud Little Red feel wronged and unhappy.
Hearing that I want to help her get back at them, Little Red pauses for a moment. Then, she picks up the wooden barrel at the side and gulps down wine.
"Cough cough!!"
However, because she drank too quickly, this stupid dragon accidentally choked on her own wine. I hurriedly pat her back to soothe her.
"… No need, I will get back at them myself. I will look for Molly personally, so you don't have to interfere."
I shake my head. I know that she isn't willing to admit defeat. As expected, that is the answer. However, Little Red's individual strength is indeed slightly above that of the Dragon Queen Molly. Otherwise, that old fellow would have long come knocking on her door to clean her up. After all, Little Red is one of the few existences that can truly threaten her throne as the Dragon Queen.
"Let's go and get back at them together. This time, my losses aren't small either."
Just as I expected, when I mentioned my plans to travel and cause trouble, Little Red, who loves to see the world in chaos and is looking for a place to vent her anger, happily agrees.
However, after saying that, she looks at me with a playful expression.
"How has Lisa been recently?"
"… What are you talking about? Oh, Eliza? She is still as venomous as ever. Of all the people she could learn from, she just had to learn from Marguerite. She is getting more and more difficult to deal with. Just two days ago, she caused me to be arrested and sent to the Detention Center. Picking her up back then was the wrong choice. "
"Don't play dumb. You know that my Dragon Eyes look directly at souls. Eliza should be Lisa, the last member of our adventuring party. Back then, the great thief whose goal was to become a millionaire, the Lisa Grant that fool Adam had a crush on for half his life. Hehe, Eliza is Lisa with an emphasis on the prefix 'E' in front. Such a simple alphabet game, I reckon that only that fool Adam couldn't see through it. "
"… When did you see through it?"
"From the moment you brought back that half-demon girl, which is also from the start. Hmph, you aren't much stronger than me, your disguise is full of flaws. However, you are really incredible. I remember that Lisa is clearly dead, even her soul has returned to the source … Wait, half-demon, you can't be going to the River of the Dead to find her, right? "
"Yes, the human Lisa is already dead. The current Eliza is a new life and soul. It can be said that Eliza is Lisa, but at the same time, she isn't Lisa. "
Looking at the interested Little Red, my face is bitter. Looks like it is time for me to explain some of the matters back then.
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