Chapter 204 The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.
"Even if the heat energy is not accumulated to its peak, it can still exert considerable power when released midway."
The red iron dragon landed atop Sword Cliff, its claws piercing the rugged rocks. As it surveyed its surrounding territory, it carefully recalled its previous experiences.
"but--"
He turned to look at Cold Scale, which was almost completely cracked and could no longer withstand much attack, and thought to himself:
"-- Releasing heat energy midway will damage my Cold Blast Scale, and it won't be able to accumulate much heat energy afterwards. Unless there are special circumstances, it's best to use this attack when the Cold Blast Scale is completely destroyed and the heat energy has accumulated to its peak."
Galos had no doubt.
This attack could instantly bombard the mountain peak beneath one's feet.
His most powerful attack right now is this breath, amplified by peak thermal energy, which seems capable of destroying all dragon breath.
To distinguish it from the normal Flame Dragon Breath, Garos named it Destruction Dragon Breath.
"The mature silver dragon [Frost Mark] dwells in the border region."
"If a conflict breaks out, do I have a chance to win by relying on the Destroying Dragon Breath?"
Garus considered the young silver dragon as his hypothetical enemy and envisioned the outcome of their battle.
A few seconds later, he shook his head slightly, not letting the dragon's arrogance cloud his reason.
He was very confident that he couldn't win.
It's not that the chances are slim, it's that there are absolutely no chances.
The gap is too big. The opponent is a silver dragon, not a white dragon. It is a powerful being that can defeat anyone of the same level, and it must also have a class level.
Why are you thinking about fighting opponents of higher levels if you have nothing better to do?
"Using superior strength to bully inferior strength and using the strong to oppress the weak is the only way to succeed."
"When faced with an existence far stronger than oneself, one should either distance oneself early on or find a way to turn it into a background to rely on."
Galos thought to himself.
Regarding the mature silver dragons that inhabit the border region, he leaned more towards the second idea, and the key was the red-silver dragon Deborah. Unfortunately, because he was driven by desire when he just awoke from his slumber, he scared away the red-silver dragon and has not returned yet.
"Press the opportunity to eliminate the other monster lords?"
Red Iron Dragon turned to look at its Cold Explosion Scales, which were covered in deep cracks, and felt the energy and dragon energy it had used up. It shook its head slightly and gave up the idea.
If the battle continues.
It's not impossible for him to wipe out all the monster lords in one go, but he would definitely suffer heavy losses, leaving him without the confidence to deal with unexpected situations and needlessly increasing the risk.
Besides, he doesn't need to be in such a hurry.
After the previous massacre by the Ironforge tribe, few monster lords remain in the southwest.
After eliminating the Chimera, there are three more, all of whom are quite powerful.
It's not good to only be cautious when you sense danger, otherwise it will be too late if you get ambushed or something. Galos thinks it's better to play it safe and go hunting when you're in good condition, in order to avoid being caught off guard.
Garus Dragon flapped its wings, soared into the sky, and returned to Dragon Valley.
The next day, as dawn broke, a group of members of the Ironforge tribe arrived at Swordcliff and took over this bountiful land.
This includes two adult bipedal wyverns that nested atop the towering Sword Cliff, developing this base into an outpost.
Another piece has been added to the puzzle of the Ignas dragons' territory in the southwest.
Garos is adjusting his condition in Dragon Valley.
He was doing light training while reflecting on his experience fighting the chimera.
Especially the understanding of Cold Blast Scale, and the use of Blade Tail, Dragon Aura, and Spear Wings, etc.
at the same time.
The great rivers of Estonia.
The midday sun baked the river surface, creating a misty vapor, as three deep-draft merchant ships sailed past on the riverbank.
The merchant caravan emblem on the bow shimmered slightly in the ripples, its design resembling a shield.
They belonged to the Iron Shield Merchant Guild.
This is a small business group.
They used the Estonian River to purchase various minerals and biological resources such as beast claws, teeth, and furs from the Serbian wilderness and border areas at low prices, and then sold them at high prices in the southern federation for profit.
The merchant ship's manager was named Hammer.
He was a simply dressed, seemingly honest and simple middle-aged man, but his eyes occasionally flashed with shrewdness. He was a shrewd and experienced businessman who held a certain position in the Iron Shield Merchant Guild.
"Sir, why didn't you dock when you passed the Insect-Eating Clan?"
An apprentice from the Iron Shield Merchant Guild asked in a low voice:
“We have a regular trade relationship with the insect-eating clan. Those gnolls are masters of dissection and decomposition. They always dissect the pelts and claws of ferocious beasts and monsters very well.”
Insect-eating clan.
They belong to a gnoll clan in the Wilderness of Sel and have traded with the Iron Shield Merchant Guild on several occasions.
This time, however, the fleet did not stop for a moment when passing through the section of the river where the insectivorous clan lived.
Hammer shook his head slightly and said:
"The value of various commodities is not static, and a qualified businessman must know how to adapt to market fluctuations."
He didn't mind talking more with his apprentices and enjoying their admiring gazes.
Hammer paused, looked south, and said, "The demand for various metal and magical ores has increased dramatically in the countries of the Lorthern Federation recently, leading to high-priced purchases."
After the funeral bells of the Holy Kingdom ceased to tolling.
The Lorthern Federation appears calm on the surface, but undercurrents are growing increasingly turbulent.
Various ores that can be used to forge weapons, armor, war golems, and alchemical weapons are being purchased in large quantities at prices higher than the market price, resulting in a supply shortage. Many alchemical factories have received massive orders, and furnaces and production lines are running non-stop.
Businessmen have a keen sense of smell.
Although no news was being circulated openly and the nations continued to live in harmony, they sensed danger and felt uneasy.
A storm is brewing.
However, all businessmen who make their fortunes from water understand one thing.
The bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish!
Now is a great opportunity to transcend social class.
"Our current goal is to return fully loaded with valuable ore and make a fortune."
Hammer put away his wandering thoughts and said to his apprentice with a smile.
"Bring me a bottle of wine from the cabin."
Hammer gave instructions to his apprentice.
Their destination was the southeastern part of the border area.
Although the goblins of the Golden Tooth tribe were greedy, shameless, full of lies, and petty, Hammer was very good at dealing with them and had almost established a fixed trade route with the Golden Tooth tribe.
"If everything goes smoothly, we can make several trips during this period and return with a full load."
"I can accumulate wealth in a short period of time that would normally take several lifetimes."
Hammer took out a gold coin engraved with intricate patterns. In addition to the exquisite patterns, a sentence was also engraved on it in tiny characters.
The essence of wealth is fluidity; stagnant gold coins are merely metal.
—This is the teaching of the Goddess of Wealth.
Hammer gently kissed the gold coin, praying in his heart to the goddess of wealth, hoping that this voyage would be fruitful and safe.
He didn't believe in God deep down, but that didn't stop him from praying to Him.
(End of this chapter)
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