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âThis feeling... is like the power source of the Dark King! The Almighty Godâs initial creation...â
Eggface, who was stuck in the middle of the round table, shouted when he saw the pupils of the Huge Dragon.
Sherlock frowned and asked the gamers behind him, âWhat is he talking about?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Peasant, who was free of Sherlockâs restraint, said, âEggface said that the Huge Dragon is his dad.â
âWhy did Sherlie ask us questions? Are we in the Plot Animation too?â BurningChestHair asked NotWearingPants.
âThe gamerâs interactivity is 100% real. Iâve played for three months, and Iâm not surprised,â NotWearingPants said calmly.
Nobody bothered with the chatting of a few Gnomes and a Houndhead Man as there was a Huge Dragon around.
The large eyes blinked and went away. Suddenly, there was a booming sound.
A large wall of the Meeting Hall was pulled out from left to right by the Huge Dragon.
Everyone could clearly see the Huge Dragon outside the Meeting Hall.
A 100-meter long Huge Dragon, whose body was covered with black scales and who had a Lizard head that was grown with spikes around the silhouette. Compared to the rounded and plump Eggface, the Huge Dragon was a closer picture of malevolence and terror.
Outside the building, there were many terrified screams.
âGosh... itâs ultra-realistic. Itâs more awesome than watching the Dragons in âGame of Thronesâ...â Sylvanas looked at the Huge Dragon and said.
âDonât mention âGame of Thronesâ. It makes me mad.â Though NotWearingPants was looking and taking screenshots of the Huge Dragon, he was babbling at a fast pace.
âSpeaking of âGame of Thronesâ, do you know about the third season of âWestworldâ?â BurningChestHair asked.
âYes, I have the film source,â Arthur said.
âWhat are you talking about?â Peasant looked at the Huge Dragon and asked, puzzled.
The four Gnomes and the Houndhead Man were chatting softly as they enjoyed the Plot Animation and the realistic modeling of the Huge Dragon.
Every creature was solemn and got ready to fight. The Orc and Werewolf servants of the Devil Lords were more or less fearful of the Huge Dragon. However, the five servants of Sherlock werenât afraid.
Even if the others werenât aware, it wasnât difficult to see that.
As everyone looked back at Sherlock, he was sitting in his chair, looking composed.
âFirst, I have to clarify.â Sherlock crossed his legs and his palms, which he placed on his knees.
âHow do you prove that this young Black Dragon is your child?â
âKid.â
âDad!â
Sherlock frowned when he saw the Huge Dragon and the small Dragon interacting intimately.
âThen Iâll clarify my stand. I didnât steal your kid. Like I said, your child broke into my private gold vault and is serving his sentence in my Dungeon. This is his claw-printed repentance record.â
Sherlock took out a piece of paper. With the help of Mana, it floated towards the Huge Dragon.
âI know that our regulations are not binding to Huge Dragons. Letâs seek the opinion of the creature involved. Why donât we ask the young Black Dragon?â
Eggface shrugged and flapped his wings as he shouted excitedly, âAh! The time is ripe! The evil Son of Darkness should return to the lap of the Void...â
Eggface was interrupted by two dry coughs of the Huge Dragon, who said loudly, âWhat nonsense. Youâre a Black Dragon, a Black Dragon.â
Eggface was dumbfounded and pondered for a while. His claw patted on the Houndhead Man, Peasant, as he said, âCan you say the last bit again?â
âAh?â Peasant was taken aback by Eggfaceâs question. He recovered quickly and said expressively, âThe Void Legion is getting close. Terrifying calamity is befalling the entire world. Eggface, Master of Dark Flames, All-knowing Eternal Dragon, King of Houndhead Men, we need your power! Please bestow the Houndhead Menâs power! Iâll worship you forever! Is that good?â
âIâm not leaving with you, Dad.â Eggface looked determined at the Huge Dragon.
âWhat nonsense! Just because these Gnomes are willing to be your servants, you want to stay at this place?â the Huge Dragon shouted in fury.
âDad! Iâve grown up! I should have my own life! I want to establish my own legend! Let me stay here! Iâll never tell Mom!â Eggface shouted loudly as tears welled up in his eyes.
The Huge Dragon was silent and looked gravely at Eggface. He inhaled heavily, and his nostrils emitted hot streams of air as he said, âIn that case, thereâs nothing I can do. You deserve to be punished for committing a crime. Donât be discovered the next time you steal from the gold vault. Take care of your safety. Iâll travel for a few years before coming to fetch you. Ai, I canât do much when the kidâs grown up. Remember what you said. Donât tell mommy, otherwise, I wonât let you come out and play. Youâre called... Mr. Sherlock? Please take care of my kid. Heâs a slow eater. Donât hurry him. Heâs afraid of loneliness and needs company. Accompanying him for 24 hours a day will suffice. Iâm leaving. Be good, darling.â
The Huge Dragon flapped his wings, and the turbulent winds caused the Meeting Hall to become chaotic. Some of the creatures were unable to stand up.
The figure of the Huge Dragon receded into the distance before it vanished.
âGood, the issue of the young Black Dragon is settled. Are there any other matters?â Sherlock asked as he sat in his chair, pulled his windbreaker, and dusted his shoulders.
âThereâs another small issue, Devils Lords!â Onionhead placed both his hands on the table and said gravely, âThe Merchant Alliance would like to use your power to solve an unprecedented crisis!â
...
Thirty minutes later, in the Winterfell Dungeon Lord office.
âDungeon Lord, why didnât you make Eternal Kingdom compensate us for our losses? The Dungeon Lord already suggested making some token compensation.â The elderly Orc placed a cup of hot, steaming, and bubbling Flaming Mud on the table in front of Onionhead.
âThe son of the Grand Duke, Alexandria, mentioned things about Lord Sherlock to me. Though Iâm not sure of their relationship, using this opportunity to befriend Lord Sherlock is a wise choice. The main point is...â
Onionhead sat in his chair and sipped the Flaming Mud. Then he said in a low voice, âMost of the Devils were fearful of the Dragon Aura, but his Gnomes and Houndhead Man were not afraid at all. That Devil Lordâs not simple.â
Onionhead narrowed his eyes and said, âWinterfell is going through a difficult time. Weâre friendly towards him because it might be easier to obtain his help in the future. Especially shady transactions that must stay hidden.â
âI understand, Dungeon Lord,â the elderly Orc replied and nodded.
...
In the Ancient Ruins No. 85 Archaeology Section Office.
âMr. Sherlock, youâre late. The meeting has concluded.â
Beast held his cup of Sleeping Worm red tea and frowned as he looked at Sherlock, who had just arrived.
âI know. Iâm here to confirm a matter.â
Sherlock walked to the front of Beastâs table and noticed a pile of documents. He picked up a copy and asked, âIs this todayâs Archaeology meeting report? So the problemâs real?â
Beast nodded gravely.
âI understand.â
Sherlock took the document and walked out of the office. His servants were waiting for him outside.
The documents that Sherlock held in his hand had the black words, âAncient Ruins No. 85 Archaeology Records: Murmurs of the Ancient Gods.â