Grom inspected all the supplies and nodded in satisfaction.

Finally, he took out the jar of "blind scale powder," applied some to the joints of his leather armor and the grips of his weapons, and then handed it to the others:

"Apply it all to mask the scent. Although dragons' sense of smell is limited under the pressure of the deep sea, it's always better to be safe than sorry. It's normal to be targeted. As long as we get the item, someone will come to our aid. If we are discovered, we can still escape safely!"

He took a second look at an inconspicuous damp spot on the hem of Tobyzan's cloak, which emitted a faint aura of blue scales. Clearly, Tobyzan had not noticed that it was marked by special dragon magic.

"Clean it up," Grom reminded coldly.

Tobizan flicked a tiny arc of electricity from his fingertip, precisely annihilating that trace along with its aura.

In fact, their actions should have been postponed under these circumstances.

However, all four are legendary experts who have been famous for a long time. Even if someone has planted tracking marks on them, the legendary aura shields them, making it difficult for the other party to accurately find their location.

Moreover, Grom also possesses some of the memories of the dragon race's heritage. Obtaining the Holy Dragon Heart would be a piece of cake for them, so there's no need to waste time on such a trivial matter!

“I have received definite intelligence that the dragon vassals are currently focusing their patrols on the eastern side of the archipelago to fight a group of migrating deep-sea behemoths, while the western sea area is relatively less heavily guarded. However, the number of dragon guards on the Holy Land itself will certainly not decrease.”

Grom surveyed the three men, his hawk-like eyes sharp as knives in the twilight.

"Let's confirm the process one last time. Shadowclaw will be responsible for opening the Shadow Curtain to resist the pressure of the deep sea and provide initial concealment."

"Tobizan followed closely, stabilizing the surrounding water elemental and eliminating the magical ripples from our movements."

"Jules, you are the fastest. You are responsible for scouting ahead and eliminating any low-level dragon beasts you may encounter. Make sure to kill them with one blow and don't give them a chance to raise the alarm."

"I'll cover the rear, handle the tough issues and deal with emergencies."

He patted the bone-toothed greatsword at his waist, producing a dull clanging sound: "Remember, our objective isn't to slay the dragon, it's to infiltrate! Obtain the 'Heart of the Holy Dragon' and retreat immediately! The Holy Son of the Abyss is waiting for our good news. The midnight currents are at their calmest, which is now!"

Grom pointed finally to the jagged rocks below, where the dark blue seawater churned, his eyes sharp as knives: "Dive!"

...

As night fell, Captain Rek of the Dragonborn Guard was conducting his routine patrol in the western port area of ​​the Holy Dragon Islands.

He was tall and strong, with a neck covered in fine, dark green scales, and a thick tail that swept restlessly behind him.

The doubts left by the hooded man who bought the Storm Urchin Core during the day were like a fishbone stuck in his throat.

He twitched his fingertips slightly, and a barely perceptible fluctuation of magical power trembled in the air.

Immediately, Rex's vertical pupils contracted sharply.

The tracking magic mark he had secretly planted under the man's cloak during the day had disappeared!

It didn't dissipate naturally; it was completely erased by a powerful force!

A chill ran up Rick's spine.

There are only two possibilities for how cleanly and efficiently the tracking magic of this high-ranking dragonborn guard could be removed.

Either the opponent possesses an extremely rare legendary-level shielding item, or... the opponent himself is a legendary powerhouse!

Neither of these configurations is what an ordinary alchemist who claims to be studying mineral veins should have!

"There's definitely a problem!" Rex roared, his voice carrying the deep, oppressive aura characteristic of dragons.

He immediately issued urgent commands through the magic crystal he carried with him.

In less than five minutes, a guard of six elite high-ranking dragonborn silently and swiftly assembled in front of him.

They were all fierce-looking, with sharp eyes, covered in scales of different colors, and wielding enchanted weapons.

"Immediately proceed to the 'Stone Shell Inn' at the port, the second room on the east side of the third floor. The target appears to be a high-level spellcaster in disguise, most likely a legendary figure! Maintain maximum alert; the target may be extremely dangerous! Encircle and attack!"

Rick spoke succinctly, his eyes flashing with a predator-like coldness.

He had already become suspicious when the other party was able to block his tracking during the day, and now that the mark had been removed, it only confirmed his judgment.

This is definitely not a visitor with good intentions!

He even suspected that the other party had already slipped away!

The guards nodded silently and, like arrows released from a bow, rushed swiftly and methodically toward the Shibei Hotel.

Heavy footsteps echoed with a chilling rhythm on the stone path of the harbor at night.

The ordinary guests in the hotel were startled and nervously peeked out, only to shrink back under the menacing aura of the Dragonborn Guard.

"Bang!"

The not-so-sturdy wooden door on the third floor of the hotel shattered under the brute force of the dragonborn warrior.

Several figures imbued with dragon-like might rushed into Tobitzae's room like a whirlwind, their weapons instantly pointing to every corner of the room, sealing off all possible escape routes.

However, the expected fierce resistance or panicked escape did not occur.

The room was filled with a faint, slightly bitter fragrance.

The mysterious person who had been wrapped in a dark blue thundercloud cloak during the day was now wearing only a loose silk nightgown and was sitting leisurely in an armchair by the window.

He held a delicate white porcelain coffee cup in one hand and casually rested the other hand on the armrest, without spilling a single drop of coffee even when the door was broken open.

Under the dim light, he had taken off his hood, revealing an ordinary but unusually calm middle-aged human face.

He turned his head slightly to look at the menacing Rex and the group of dragonborn guards who had stormed in, and a slightly mocking smile slowly appeared on his lips.

“Captain,” his voice was steady, even carrying a perfectly measured hint of surprise and helplessness, as if he were merely complaining about a trivial matter.

"I merely cleaned my dusty clothes before resting, and you've already troubled me to bring so many warriors to break down my door in the dead of night, so 'eager' to 'capture' me? The hospitality of the Holy Dragon Islands is truly... impressive."

He took a small sip of coffee, his movements unhurried and relaxed.

Rex's gaze was like a tangible blade, scanning Toby Zan's face, body, and every corner of the room.

He activated his dragon-like senses, trying to detect any trace of magical fluctuations or illusions.

However, the person in front of him was as calm as a still pool, and his appearance of drinking hot coffee in his pajamas was incredibly real. The room was also so clean that there were no suspicious items or magical remnants.

The person in front of him was indeed the same person he had met during the day; he hadn't left the hotel to do anything shady.

There is no evidence.

There wasn't the slightest flaw.

Rick's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

He was 100% certain that this person was suspicious. If there was no problem, why would he remove the mark of the dragon guardian?

That means you have a guilty conscience!

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