"Protect Catherine!"

When Lord Maragon heard what Joey said, he stopped beating around the bush and placed high hopes on him as well.

"I would have done this even if you hadn't told me!"

What Joey said is true. Although he said the same thing before, it seems to carry more weight today.

Although I originally only wanted to live a better life and stay away from danger after coming into this world, I met Catherine. Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman, so I had to take a little risk.

You take this!

Archmage Melder suddenly conjured an ancient book with a black cover from afar.

This was the first time Joey had ever seen a mage's skill. He could retrieve objects from a distance because he had that magical pouch, but the mage was truly amazing. However, Joey was a little puzzled by Meld suddenly pulling out the book.

Just as Joey was wondering what was going on, Melder handed him the book.

"The Complete Guide to Slaying Dragons?"

Joey instinctively took the book, but was immediately drawn to the four large characters on the cover.

"Yes, it's this 'Dragon Slaying Manual'! Although I'm just passing it on, this book isn't really of much use to me. Now that you've chosen the hunter class, this book is perfect for you!"

Melder said with a smile, it seemed that he considered the book to be a great favor to Joey and a great help to him.

Joey became increasingly curious and was about to open the book when he noticed that Meld's hand was already on the cover.

"Let's see about it tomorrow, there's no rush!"

Meld tapped the book twice, then withdrew his hand.

"good!"

Joey did not refuse his suggestion and put the "Dragon Slaying Manual" directly into his pocket.

Melder was surprised when the book in Joey's hand suddenly disappeared, but then regained his usual composure.

"A kobold's fanny pack?"

For the well-informed Meld, the fact that Joey, who had long since abandoned the profession of mage, could perform this "disappearance" in front of him was something he had already guessed.

"Your eyes can't hide it from me, it's true!"

Joey admitted it directly; he had no reason to lie to this archmage.

"Is it that dog-headed creature that isn't very big?"

Seeing that Joey had admitted it, Meld asked another question.

Joey was a little confused, wondering why Meld was suddenly interested in the origin of the fanny pack.

"Yes, he is indeed not very big!"

Although confused, Joey recalled the appearance of the kobold and realized that when Meld said it wasn't big, he was referring to the kobold he had killed.

"Be more careful in the wild in the future. The one you killed was probably the dog-headed king's child, and they will seek revenge!"

Meld calmly delivered some bad news to Joey.

"ah?"

"That thing has parents?"

This situation was unexpected for Joey.

"Otherwise what? Do you think he sprang from a rock?"

Meld chuckled, suddenly realizing that Joey was speaking without thinking.

"Too!"

Joey agreed, but he was thinking something else entirely.

(Speaking of something that sprang from a stone, I actually know one: the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. But he probably doesn't exist in this world, otherwise he would have already wiped it out, and the orcs wouldn't have a chance!)

"His parents aren't so easy to deal with. You'd better be more careful when you're in the wild in the future!"

Melder emphasized it again.

"You've encountered them too?"

Joey was quite curious about this question.

"I encountered this when I was younger, and it was indeed quite tricky, but their fanny packs are really useful!"

Meld didn't try to hide it from Joey and told him directly.

"So the one you met was also their son?"

"No, it's the three of them! Dog-Headed King will only have one child in his lifetime!"

"A family of three? And then they were all together?"

"Neat and tidy?"

"Uh... it means you killed them all!"

"Oh, I did kill them all, but I almost died there too!"

(He could take on three opponents at a young age and still have the advantage; this legendary archmage's reputation is well-deserved!)

"You're really amazing!"

"Alright, I've told you everything I needed to. Just be careful!"

After saying that, Meld turned and walked back to where he was sitting.

Joey looked up at Lord Maragon, thinking he had something else to say.

Maragon remained calm, simply looking at Joey without saying a word.

"Shall I go first?"

Joey scratched his head and prepared to leave.

"Um!"

Lord Maragon responded softly.

Joey turned and walked toward the pine gate.

However, after taking only a few steps, he suddenly turned around and took out a round, egg-sized brown stone from his pouch.

"Um... I expect there will be a lot of people tomorrow, and I'll have a lot to deal with. This is a gift for Catherine. Could you please pass it on to her for me? I'm afraid I'll forget it when I get busy tomorrow!"

Joey opened his palm, and the stone lay there, emitting a faint brown mist.

When Meld saw the stone in Joey's hand, he was surprised and stood up from his chair, then looked at Lord Maragon.

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