Chapter 23 An Unexpected Joy
Alchemy?
Samantha spit out a disdainful spark from her nostrils.
"Isn't this just a weak trick of playing with bottles and jars? A real red dragon should conquer the world with its claws and flames."
It said.
Among all dragons, the red dragon is almost the most power-loving, taking pride in its bloodline and identity. Its favorite thing is to defeat its opponents using its innate attack methods such as claws, teeth, and breath.
He heard Garus suggest that he learn alchemy.
Samantha's dismissive attitude was a normal reaction.
Because learning requires genuine interest, coercion won't work. Galos smiled slightly and coaxed, "Do you know how many gold coins an alchemist in the Lorthen Federation can earn in a year?"
As he spoke, he pawed at the alchemy engine.
The metallic clanging sound it emitted was like gold coins clattering together.
Samantha's pupils widened slightly, showing interest, and she asked, "How much?"
Galos said in a serious tone, "Even the worst alchemist can earn enough money to pile up into a small mountain."
Upon hearing this, Samantha's tail twitched involuntarily, clearly indicating that she was already somewhat tempted.
"Really? You're not kidding me, are you?"
It said.
Galos nodded, his tone solemn.
"Alchemists can also create their own gold coins. As long as you study diligently and your alchemy skills are profound enough, you will become wealthy enough to buy an entire empire. You can hire hundreds or thousands of adult dragons like Iron Dragon Girl to serve you and have them sing your praises day and night."
"Besides wealth, alchemy can also make you stronger. Don't forget the giant-armed miners that made you flee in a sorry state. Once you master alchemy, you can use it to continuously strengthen and temper your claws and scales. I believe that with your talent, one day you will be able to tear apart the Holy Flame Arbiter and make countless evil dragons cheer for you, and tremble in awe at your feet."
The scene described in these words.
It hit Samantha right where it hurts.
Just imagining it made Samantha's heart race, sending an electric shock through her from head to toe.
Its chest heaved, its breathing became rapid, and its eyes revealed a longing look.
But it still had reservations and hesitated, saying with distress, "But learning magic sounds so troublesome."
Red dragons are quite intelligent. As top-tier monsters, their magical talent and comprehension surpass most spellcasters. However, red dragons are lazy and dislike putting in the effort to use their brains.
As a standard pureblood red dragon.
Samantha also disliked thinking and studying.
Galos asked slowly, "Do you find learning knowledge more troublesome, or being hunted by inferior creatures that use alchemical tools?"
His question hit the nail on the head, leaving Samantha silent.
Being hunted by goblins, such weak and inferior creatures, was a huge humiliation in Samantha's eyes.
"Only through repeated tempering can an indestructible armor be forged."
"Samantha, if you are not prepared to face trouble, or even torment, then stop dreaming of ruling the world from the top of everything, because it is destined to be impossible."
Garoth finished with a provocation that red dragons are most vulnerable to.
As expected, upon hearing Garus's words, Samantha's hesitation and concerns vanished instantly, replaced by a look of determination and ambition.
“Garos, my dear brother.”
"I will show you that I, Samantha, also have my own sense of purpose!"
Its voice was firm and resolute as it declared, "I am about to begin studying alchemy!"
After saying that, Samantha leaned against a tall hemlock tree and settled into the shadows.
It closed its eyes slightly but did not sleep. It began to concentrate intently, delving into the alchemical knowledge within the Dragon's Legacy, and spontaneously began to learn.
This is a tedious and boring process.
It is rare for dragons to learn the knowledge of the dragon's heritage on their own during their juvenile stage.
In fact, with a treasure trove like the Dragon Legacy, even the weakest of the dragons, the white dragon, could achieve great things if it were willing to abandon its arrogance and laziness and diligently study the various magical knowledge within.
If Samantha can hold on...
Although it still cannot compare to Garos, its growth rate surpassing that of an ordinary red dragon is a certainty.
at the same time.
Garros placed the alchemical engine in a rock hollow and prepared to begin his daily training. Just as he raised his claws, he noticed some black, viscous liquid on them.
"This is?"
At first he didn't know what it was.
However, in that instant of curiosity, the Dragon's Legacy was naturally triggered, and the corresponding information appeared in his mind.
It must be said that while the Dragon Heritage has led to the inheritance of arrogance and conceit among dragons from generation to generation, its existence is also one of the important reasons why dragons can be considered top-level creatures.
The content of the heritage is vast and boundless, like a library that has accumulated knowledge and information over thousands of years.
It always responds promptly whenever needed.
"Black oil flowing from the alchemy engine."
Galos sniffed lightly and smelled a pungent odor, like the engine oil he remembered, but with a strong, spicy flavor.
"Black oil is formed from the sedimentation of a monster's body over a long period of time. It is a type of basic energy that is abundant on the planet Bernardo. Hmm, it's a bit like an upgraded version of oil."
Galos seemed to be deep in thought.
"It should contain a lot of energy."
"The tradition says it's not food, but it sounds very appealing."
After a moment's thought.
Galos raised his claws, which were covered in black oil, to his mouth and licked them lightly with his tongue.
It felt like licking a mouthful of wasabi.
The spiciness hits your nasal cavity directly.
When Galos swallowed it, he felt as if a small flame ignited in his stomach. The dragon immediately became alert, tilted its head back, opened its mouth, and involuntarily spat out a pillar of fire.
"That's powerful enough!"
Garos stared at the black oil stains on his claws, a look of surprise on his face.
The energy contained in this thing is comparable to the flesh and blood of high-level monsters he had eaten before.
His adaptive evolution did not come from nothing; it required a lot of energy replenishment in the process.
Galos still remembers the first time he adapted to evolution.
Because it didn't replenish enough energy, it did evolve, but it relied entirely on its own body's energy. Over the next few months, the dragon became emaciated, like skin and bones, as if it had been completely drained by the succubus.
He ate like a starving ghost afterward and gradually recovered.
Galos was initially worried about the future.
When you become stronger and evolution requires a huge amount of energy, relying solely on hunting ferocious beasts and monsters will require consuming an unknown amount at a time to accumulate enough, making the process extremely troublesome.
This unexpected discovery has shown him his best source of energy.
(End of this chapter)
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