521 Chapter 378: Desert Dragon [1/3]
Early morning of October 8th.
Christy looked at Vale angrily.
"Lord Richard left?
"This scoundrel didn't say goodbye to me!!"
To think that she had put in so much effort to help him find the Crimson Moon after she returned yesterday!
This fellow should be taught a lesson by her father.
Vale looked at the unhappy girl and said softly, "Lord Richard said Your Highness is open-minded. Unlike ordinary vulgar nobles, you don't care about this secular etiquette.
"He even specially instructed me to tell you that he will prepare a special gift for you on his return. It will satisfy you."
"A special gift?"
Christy's eyes lit up, and her anger disappeared instantly.
She raised her head and pretended not to care.
"Hmph, this fellow only knows how to coax me… Vale, when Lord Richard returns, let me know immediately. I'll settle the score with him next time!"
Vale couldn't help but smile as he watched the young princess leave.
He finally understood why Richard liked to tease her so much.
After he regained his senses, he turned to look at the silver gnomes and half-orcs who got up one after another, and his eyes regained clarity.
The next task was arduous.
Lord Richard had sent him from Twilight City to take over the Violet Merchant Association Chamber of Commerce.
He knew very well what kind of expectations he had for him.
Especially since the Violet Merchant Association Chamber of Commerce was currently the only window to the outside world of Twilight City, this responsibility rose to a great extent.
However, he would never admit defeat, no matter how difficult it was.
He wouldn't disappoint him. The Violet Merchant Association Chamber of Commerce would become the most crucial support for Twilight City.
He firmly believed in this.
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The carriage stopped at the interdimensional space where it stored the troops.
Richard stayed a bit after he used the token to bring out the sleeping troops and Alves. He rode on Alves and flew into the depths of the desert.
The guards did not care. The edge of the desert of death could still tolerate flying troops. It could trigger the lost characteristic only when they were hundreds of kilometers deep.
Richard seemed to have thought of something when they had flown far and subconsciously turned to look behind him.
The supremely mighty city was like an ancient beast entrenched on the ground.
It made people feel awe.
There was a subtle look in his eyes. The next time he came, he might be in a different state.
Crimson rose. He wondered if this city would change…
He turned around and stopped thinking about it.
Xina and the dark valkyrie beside rode with him.
Richard felt, for some reason, the two heroes were not in the right mood.
When Solan City starkly disappeared from his sight, he said slowly, "Xina, Fay, are you hiding something from me?"
It jolted Xina awake. She was in a daze as she watched the yellow sand land flash past her eyes.
She turned her head and saw Richard's curious gaze. His face showed gloominess she had never seen before.
"Lord Richard, am I useless…"
The lady warrior's solemn tone stunned Richard.
'Useless?
'What kind of joke was this? This Beyond A-rank hero who would always charge at the front line and tear the defense line apart with the most overbearing stance is useless?'
Even if a god came, he couldn't say something like that...
Xina continued in a low voice just as Richard was about to speak…
"It's all because my strength is low that you didn't let me follow you when you entered the ruins."
"And even if you enter, I couldn't help you in the battle against the dog-headed god."
There was a hint of confusion in Richard's eyes as he spoke.
"The kobold god is a sinner who sealed the power of the Krina tribe… He is my greatest enemy.
"However, I can't face him directly."
Unspeakable self-blame filled his voice and made one's heart ache.
Richard finally found the crux of the problem.
He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
'Damn, you're just a Level 14 hero and want to fight a god?'
He was so depressed because he couldn't beat the other party... 'Was it necessary?'
'I would have to bear great pressure in the face of a god, let alone you, even if a legendary master came.'
He reached out and rubbed the other party's little head as he said gently, "Xina, the god of kobolds. He's a level 30 and above rule master. He's one of the most powerful existences in this world… You're only level 14. He isn't someone you should deal with."
"Your contributions to Twilight City are glorious.
"No one is qualified to look down on you.
"Your future is full of hope. Typically, you can't fight the kobold god now. He has lived for millions of years. How old are you?
"But I firmly believe that one day, the dragon-slaying sword in your hand could cut off his head!
"There's no need to be depressed. You're Xina, a descendant of the Krina tribe, a hero of Twilight City, my most trusted subordinate, and the strongest warrior who will amaze the entire world in the future.
"I trust you."
Power shrouded these words of encouragement that Xina heard.
A warm current surged into her heart.
Xina's eyes reddened, and she took a few deep breaths to suppress her emotions.
The blankness in her eyes disappeared, determined again.
Yes, she was a descendant of the Krina tribe, a hero of Twilight City. A… Lord Richard's vital subordinate!
How could she be afraid and retreat?
Twilight City needed her, and Lord Richard trusted her… She was unafraid of anything, even if the other party was a god!
Her gaze was bright and eye-catching.
One day, she would ascend to the supreme altar step by step and personally behead the kobold god, just as Richard hoped.
