"Old Rogge, you said that you wanted to give me the branch of the Tree of Eternity. Do you want me to help you with something?" Nefa landed opposite Rogge at a distance that he thought was safe. He was rather fearful of this Dark Mage who had been his neighbor for thousands of years.
"That's right. I need you to do something with me. After that, I can give you the branch of the Tree of Eternity." Rogge didn't mind Nefa's impolite way of addressing him. Instead, he went straight to the point and stated his request.
"Join forces with me? What is it that you can't accomplish with your abilities? Why would you need to join forces with me? "Nefa asked warily. No one knew Rogge's abilities better than him, especially after he transformed into his current form. His abilities could only be described as terrifying. If he still needed to join forces with others with such abilities, the things he was plotting would definitely not be simple.
"It's all because of you," Rogge said as he stared at Nefa.
"Because of me? Are you kidding me? " Nefa looked amused, but the wariness in his eyes did not change. He said, "I've always been on the top of the mountain, and I've been tortured by this seal all the time. If anything were to happen, you can only blame Geresco."
Rogge didn't get angry because of Nefa's attitude. Instead, he calmly explained, "It's because you've released the power of the fire elemental world several times that you've damaged the seal outside. The spacetime rift outside has already loosened, and the space in this big rift has also become unstable. I've already sensed that a terrifying existence in the fire elemental world is about to awaken. If he awakens, the elemental power of the entire world will lose balance. You should know what kind of disaster this will cause. "
"Are you worried about your Darkness Shrine? I thought you didn't care about the survival of the Darkness Shrine anymore. That's right, no matter what happens in this space, the Darkness Shrine will be the first to suffer. But what has this got to do with me? " Nefa said casually, but he was actually a little worried. Rogge wasn't an alarmist.
"Don't forget, the first to suffer is not the Darkness Shrine, but you and me." Rogge's words hit the nail on the head. Regardless of what would happen to the Darkness Shrine, he and Nefa wouldn't be able to escape since they were in this space. Hence, Nefa had no choice but to do it.
"You … Fine, tell me what you want." Nefa also knew that Rogge was speaking the truth. When the elemental power was out of balance, the most common outcome would be the collapse of the space. Even if he was a descendant of the Dragon of Destruction, he probably wouldn't be able to survive the collapse of the space.
"I believe you've heard that there's an ancient Flame Dragon in slumber in the Fire Elemental World called Lothar. After this hibernation, I can clearly feel that he, who has been in hibernation for countless years, will awaken soon … "Even with Rogge's composure, his tone was filled with worry when he said this news.
Upon hearing that news, Nefa jumped up before Rogge could finish speaking. He exclaimed, "Impossible, you actually want me to deal with Lothar with you. Don't you know how terrifying Lothar is? Even my father wouldn't find it easy to deal with Lothar. Lothar was an existence whose strength rivaled that of the Dragon Aspects. No, I'd rather go out and face my younger brother than accompany you in your madness. I advise you to leave this place and hide as far away as you can with that Darkness Shrine of yours. Lothar is not someone we can contend with at all. "
From the moment Rogge asked him to look for Nefa for help, Lin Li knew that what Rogge wanted to do was definitely not simple. However, he never expected that Rogge wanted to deal with an ancient Flame Dragon. In particular, after hearing Nefa's shouts, Lin Li more or less understood the strength of the ancient Flame Dragon Lothar. Its power was comparable to that of the Dragon Aspects, and even Tutankhamun probably wouldn't be able to deal with it. This matter was indeed something that Lin Li couldn't intervene in. Even if he used all his trump cards, he probably wouldn't be able to hurt the Flame Dragon Lothar.
He actually wanted to deal with an ancient Flame Dragon. That's too crazy! To be honest, Lin Li now somewhat agreed with Nefa's words. It would be better for everyone to run as far away as possible. No matter what would happen if the Flame Dragon barged into Anril, the Sanctuary powerhouses of Anril wouldn't sit idly by. When the time came, the Sanctuary powerhouses would probably be able to subdue the Flame Dragon.
Although Nefa rejected him very straightforwardly, Rogge did not give up. Instead, he calmly said, "Why? You're the descendant of the Dragon of Destruction, and you're determined to become the new Dragon of Destruction. Are you actually afraid? The Flame Dragon Lothar is indeed very strong, but we might still stand a chance if we join forces. The branch of Eternity that you've been longing for is right here. As long as you agree to join forces with me, it will be yours after this. "
Nefa glanced at the green spot in the red world in the distance with a bitter smile on his face. He shook his head, and said, "I do want that branch, but compared to my own life, I still cherish my own life more. The Flame Dragon Lothar is a lunatic, and definitely not someone we can deal with. I won't go crazy with you. "
"Do you think you still have a choice? At least you have a chance against the Flame Dragon Lothar, but do you think that the methods that Geresco taught him are for nothing when facing your younger brother, Tutankhamun? You should be very clear about Tutankhamun's character. Although you're siblings, and he once pleaded with Geresco for you, he would definitely keep his promise since he had already made a promise to Geresco. Do you want to die in the hands of your brother, or fight for a chance of survival from the Flame Dragon Lothar? "Rogge continued to persuade Nefa.
Rogge's words were rather cruel, but Nefa had to admit that it was the truth. Although he was stronger than Tutankhamun, Tutankhamun had learned a method that targeted him specifically from Geresco. It could be said that unless Nefa became the new Dragon of Destruction, he would definitely be defeated in the end, no matter how much stronger he was than Tutankhamun. Moreover, with the special connection between siblings, as long as he stepped into Anril, he would not be able to escape Tutankhamun's pursuit no matter where he hid. That stubborn younger brother of his would definitely not let him off even if he still had brotherly ties with Tutankhamun.
"Fight for a chance of survival? It sounds easy, but that's the Flame Dragon Lothar we're talking about …" Nefa was extremely conflicted at this moment. He would die either way. It all depended on how he chose to die. Damn it, if it wasn't for Geresco, I wouldn't have met with such bad luck!
Rogge sensed Nefa's conflicted thoughts, so he added another important bargaining chip. "If you agree to join forces with me to deal with the Flame Dragon Lothar, apart from the branch of Eternity, I can also help you recover the power that your father left behind at the right time." To Nefa, this was definitely more tempting than the branch of Eternity. After all, becoming the new Dragon of Destruction was Nefa's ultimate goal.
However, Nefa scoffed at Rogge's words, and said with disdain, "Old Rogge, who are you lying to? Who doesn't know that my father was killed by the Immortal King back then, and his power has completely dissipated? Even if you want to lie to me, you have to come up with some solid lies, alright? Do you really think I'm a fool who doesn't know anything? "
"It's normal that you don't believe me, but what I said is the truth." Rogge smiled disapprovingly at Nefa's sarcasm, and said, "Apart from them, I'm the only one who knows the truth because I witnessed the battle between them back then. You must think that I'm spouting nonsense, but if you continue to listen, I can tell you some things, and you can judge whether I'm telling the truth or not. "
"Alright, tell me then. I want to hear what tricks you can come up with," Nefa said with disdain. He didn't believe that Rogge knew about the battle back then at all.
Rogge didn't care about Nefa's attitude at all. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I'll only tell you a few key points. Your father, the Dragon of Destruction, used the most powerful magic in that battle. It was his talent magic, Doomsday Disaster. During the Doomsday Disaster, the Immortal King sacrificed one of his arms. The weapon that the Immortal King used during the battle was a crossbow with mysterious power. Especially when he killed the Dragon of Destruction at the end, he even used an arrow that could control the rules of time and space … "
Nefa was originally very disdainful, but his expression gradually froze as Rogge listed out the evidence. In the end, he was even a little dazed. There were no records of the battle between the Immortal King and the Dragon of Destruction at all. Although there were some vivid myths and legends, anyone with some knowledge would be able to tell how fake they were. Besides, Nefa was the descendant of the Dragon of Destruction and the adopted son of the Immortal King. However, what Rogge said was reasonable. Based on Nefa's understanding of his adoptive father, the Immortal King, and the information he inherited from the Dragon of Destruction, he could conclude that Rogge wasn't making things up.
"Now you should know whether what I said is true or not. Also, I can promise you that when you and I fight against the Flame Dragon Lothar together, you only have to play a role in restraining him. I will not let you take on the main role. In fact, if we really meet with danger, you can escape immediately. You don't have to fight with me to the death. " Rogge knew that Nefa was tempted, so he added fuel to the fire. After that, he didn't speak anymore, and waited for Nefa to make a decision.
Should he take the risk? Wasn't becoming the Dragon of Destruction his highest wish? But his opponent was the Flame Dragon Lothar, the most powerful wyrm below the Dragon Aspects! If he wanted to become the Dragon of Destruction, didn't he have the courage to fight? However, courage didn't mean that he would die. The difference in strength was too great, and he had no chance of winning the battle against the Flame Dragon Lothar! There was a hint of struggle in Nefa's eyes, and there seemed to be two voices in his heart that were constantly arguing about the choice.
After a long time, the struggle in Nefa's eyes gradually faded, and he gritted his teeth as he said to Rogge, "Alright, as you wish, I agree. However, I hope that you don't forget what you promised me. If I feel any danger, I will leave this place immediately. I would rather die in the hands of Tutankhamun than be burned to ashes by that lunatic Lothar. "
Although he was confident that the conditions that he had proposed would definitely tempt Nefa, anything could happen before it was confirmed. Seeing that Nefa finally nodded, Rogge secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "Next, let's discuss how we should join forces to fight against the Flame Dragon Lothar."
"What else do you know about the battle back then?" Nefa didn't answer Rogge's question, and instead impatiently asked Rogge about the battle between the Immortal King and the Dragon of Destruction.
"I think I'll tell you what you want to know after we're done with what we're doing now," Rogge said without hesitation, and directly refuted Nefa's question. Now, he wasn't worried that Nefa would leave in a rage. It wasn't that he had any confidence in Nefa's credibility, but rather that he was very confident in Nefa's desire to become the Dragon of Destruction.
"You …" Nefa was indeed infuriated by Lin Li's words, but he had no choice but to suppress his anger at the thought that Lin Li knew what he needed urgently. He said in a stiff tone, "Alright, I'd like to hear how you plan to deal with that Flame Dragon."
"It's not me, it's us," Rogge emphasized. He then turned to Lin Li, and said, "Felic, can you help me get the branch of Eternity now?"
"It's my pleasure to help you," Lin Li replied respectfully. Lin Li answered respectfully, and then turned to fly towards the green spot in the World of Flames. Although he really wanted to get the branch of Eternity, he also knew that the branch of Eternity had a more important use now. At least, it could help Rogge get Nefa to help him temporarily.
Rogge could have left the Night Canyon with the Darkness Shrine, and when the Flame Dragon Lothar entered Anril, no one would blame Rogge even though it would cause a huge disaster. Besides, if the Sanctuary powerhouses of Anril joined forces, the disaster wouldn't get out of hand. That was undoubtedly a more advantageous and safer choice for Rogge. However, Rogge chose a more difficult path, and wanted to stop the Flame Dragon Lothar here. That made Lin Li really admire Rogge's character.
If it were him, would he be able to do that? Lin Li secretly shook his head. Not to mention the fact that he had never seen himself as someone from Anril, he probably wouldn't be able to sacrifice himself for others even if he was in his original world. At most, he would do something within his capabilities.
Due to the strong pressure that Rogge had after he woke up, the fire elemental creatures in the World of Flames had already hidden far away. Hence, Lin Li headed straight to the location of the branch of Eternity without encountering any obstacles along the way.
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