Of course, Benjamin wasn't naive enough to believe that a mere scolding would make Big Dragon entirely subservient. But that didn't matter; he had myriad ways to make the creature obey. After all, in his past amongst the military ranks, he had trained numerous beasts, taming even the wildest hunting dogs.Yet, had Big Dragon known of Benjamin's comparison of it to mere hunting dogs, it would have risked its life to clarify the distinction. However, at that moment, the creature dared not defy Benjamin nor harbor any ill-will towards him."We need to depart this place. Follow me." Benjamin commanded.Yet, as Benjamin took his first steps, Big Dragon interjected: "Master, I know of a treasury here. Would you wish to inspect it?""A treasury? Where is it?"Benjamin turned, somewhat surprised, towards the creature."Follow me, and I'll lead the way." Big Dragon proposed, taking the lead, leaving Benjamin momentarily astounded. The man narrowed his eyes, studying the dragon's retreating fig
Scratch...Hearing this, Benjamin gazed intently at the dragon egg. Much to his astonishment, a tiny claw was breaking through the shell. But its struggle seemed cumbersome. A wave of concern washed over him – would the creature remain trapped within?But as this thought took root, a lizard-like head, still encased in part of the eggshell, wriggled free. The creature struggled, attempting to shatter the remnants of its prison. After a persistent effort, it finally managed to pierce a significant opening using its sharp claws.Gradually, the little being wiggled, breaking free from its confinement, and lazily crawled out. Observing this captivating scene, Benjamin's curiosity was piqued, and he couldn't help but gaze at the creature.It was undoubtedly a dragon, albeit an infantile one, roughly the size of a ball, its scales not yet fully defined.“Roar…”Suddenly, from the mouth of this little dragon, a loud cry erupted. Only, its sound seemed somewhat peculiar, not at all like what B
Benjamin was convinced that the ring had a significant past. Otherwise, how could such a rare artifact be found here?Hearing Benjamin's inquiry, the spirit of the ring seemed a bit hazy. Ultimately, she could only shake her head in response.“Master." a voice began, delicate like a whisper of the wind: "I was awakened by the essence you summoned. My past? It's but a void. Perhaps my spirit is newly forged, or possibly, it had been sealed within this ring. Thus, I retain no memory, no glimpse of days gone by.”Upon hearing its confession, a shadow of disappointment flitted across Benjamin's face. Meanwhile, perched upon his shoulder, a young dragon, previously lost in slumber, snapped open its eyes with sudden intrigue. Its eyes, gleaming with curiosity, fixed upon the spirit child, emitting a low, soft cry.“Mewl...”The spirit, taken aback by the dragon's call, darted its gaze towards it.“Ah, is this a young dragon? I sense an aura about it, a divine essence. Perhaps it's a descend
Thus, upon receiving the affirmation of the holy spirit, Benjamin only then leisurely made his way to the spatial rift. Subsequently, he gently reached out towards the gap. Though this hole seemed small, and the spell was imperfect, as soon as Benjamin's hand came in contact with it, a sudden burst of light flashed. Following this, an intense suction force pulled at him, making Benjamin momentarily wince, slightly furrowing his brow. Even Young Dragon at this moment showed a hint of fear, clutching Benjamin's arm tightly.Boom!“Ah, Master?!”Upon seeing Benjamin fall to the ground from inside the wall, Big Dragon at that moment gave a little start, uttering a soft cry. However, almost as if having seen something terribly frightful, its voice suddenly trembled incessantly.“Dra... Dragon God, My Lord!”However, its cry only served to frighten Young Dragon a little more, causing it to hurriedly leap behind Benjamin in an attempt to hide. Witnessing such a scene, Benjamin could not help
Upon his descent to the earth, a jubilant gleam danced in Benjamin's eyes. He directed his heartfelt praises toward the ethereal spirit within his precious ring, heaping it with admiration. Yet, Big Dragon, now sprawled beside him, wore a look of deep resentment. Its gaze, tinged with a touch of malice, darted towards Benjamin a few times.Yet, the moment the dragon perceived Benjamin's turning gaze, it swiftly feigned death, as if nothing had transpired."Hmph, playing possum with me, are you? I merely took a drop of your blood. With your massive form, do you truly expect me to believe you can be so easily felled? Rise now! Scout the perimeter, ensure our safety here." Benjamin chided.As he spoke, he delivered a powerful kick to Big Dragon's side, prompting it to break its feigned state, springing to its feet in haste.Though it felt greatly wronged, Big Dragon didn’t dare defy Benjamin. Instead, it showed utmost submission, nodding its massive head in response."Yes, my Lord."With
A few days later, Benjamin's footsteps halted on an immense, wide-open plain. Before him lay an Ancient Fortress, surrounded by a cage of light. Upon seeing this Ancient Fortress, Benjamin couldn't help but show some astonishment.He didn't know from which era this Ancient Fortress came, but its architecture suggested it had existed for many years. Moreover, according to the memories imparted by the saintly soul, she had never seen an Ancient Fortress like this one. Although the Ancient Battlefield occasionally hosted some humans, they were merely intruders, and it was challenging for anyone to survive there. Of course, exceptions were those with strong powers, like the girl Benjamin had encountered days earlier."Elder, can you sense if the object you seek is still far?" Benjamin asked the saintly soul, studying the Ancient Fortress.The saintly soul hesitated briefly before responding: "It's not too far now. Cross this fortress and travel over a hundred miles forward; there we'll fi
Darkness suddenly shrouded his vision. A growing sense of vertigo consumed him, causing him to slip into unconsciousness. A cacophony of indistinct voices filled his ears, their desperate pleas echoing eerily: "Hold the line! Press forward, retreat not! The city stands with its people, it falls with them!"Time seemed to dilate, and amidst the tumult, Benjamin's consciousness slowly resurfaced. Opening his eyes, he was met with the visage of a wide-eyed youth, about sixteen or seventeen, clutching a long spear, the very object that had inadvertently collided with him."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" The young soldier's voice quivered with a mixture of fear and regret.As Benjamin's gaze flitted around, absorbing the scenes of chaos, he realized he was amidst a battleground, right before the city gates - the exact spot from where he was initially teleported."You there, what are you dawdling for? To the gates! We cannot let them breach!" An authoritative voice boomed.Before Benjamin co
Boom!Ripped apart by the dark beams, the realm shattered. A figure, slightly off-balance, emerged from the void. It was unmistakably Benjamin. Earlier, he'd stealthily used the power of the spirit ring to hide within a spatial pocket.Now, with the realm torn apart, Benjamin didn't pause for thought. He vanished again in an instant. Observing this, the Death Spirit Mage's expression soured. His eyes, now radiating a faint glimmer, scanned his surroundings meticulously.Whizz!Suddenly, a gleaming blade appeared. Benjamin, poised gracefully behind the Death Spirit Mage, executed a decisive strike, cleaving the mage in twain.However, a strange unease clouded Benjamin's features. The sensation of his last slash felt amiss. It felt as if the blade hadn’t quite met its mark. An imminent danger sent shivers down his spine, compelling him to ascend swiftly, evading a potential threat.Crash!The ground fractured, revealing a Knight of the Dry Skull who tore through space with his spear.Wi
Benjamin, unbeknownst to him, was oblivious to the demonic prince's frenzy over the armor. He held in his hand a command token, under which lay a somewhat tragic corpse. However, a familiar energy emanated from the token, causing his brows to furrow deeply, for a voice resounded urgently within his mind."Chirp chirp!"Deep in thought, Benjamin was roused by Alan's voice. The creature, now the size of a sparrow, perched gracefully upon his shoulder.Recognizing the intention behind the creature's head rubbing against him, a tender smile graced Benjamin's lips: "You did wonderfully." he praised."Chirp chirp!"In response, Alan regurgitated an ancient ring which landed deftly in Benjamin's palm. As it touched his skin, the ring transformed into a golden glow, wrapping around his finger. It was the space ring Benjamin had discovered in the Dragon Palace. Although the spirit inside was dormant, its basic functions remained accessible.Earlier, Benjamin had entrusted this ring to Alan to
Instantly, his face became grave. Only now did he discern the fading form of Alan, with even the flames upon it having waned by more than half. Yet, what was most alarming was the emanating ominous aura from the Demon God's heart, causing Benjamin to jolt and hurriedly shout,"Elder!""Hm?!"Hearing Benjamin's call, an ethereal figure suddenly appeared outside the central region of the altar. Its gaze locked onto the sealed space above the altar."Ha ha ha, foolish humans, my true form is almost here. Once it arrives, I'll reduce the both of you to mere ashes!"Sensing the familiar aura steadily nearing the altar, the Demon God's heart laughed triumphantly.However, a languid voice suddenly intervened,"Quiet!"Following which, an overpowering force, emanating from Benjamin, suddenly descended, shattering the very core of the heart."AHH!"A scream echoed from within. Simultaneously, an ethereal figure, eyes filled with disbelief, turned towards the altar."What is this force?!"Feeli
Boom!Boom!Several blows in succession, and Benjamin had lost track of time. But at this moment, cracks began to appear on the wall before him. They spread and widened until finally, with a full-force punch, the wall collapsed. A vast space revealed itself, stretching out before his eyes.Here, Benjamin beheld a huge sacrificial altar, filling almost the entire space. Above the altar hung a heart. Though he could not ascertain from what creature it was taken, its appearance allowed him to sense an incredibly evil energy, pervading the entire space.Moreover, this evil energy made his mind reel slightly. Were it not for his strong will, Benjamin feared he would have been bewitched by the heart.Instantly, his face marked with caution, he retreated a few steps."This is truly bizarre? How could such an altar appear here?"But just then, stepping back some twenty meters, a sound of great astonishment suddenly came from behind him.Startled, Benjamin quickly turned to see the people who
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man with blonde hair and glasses, holding a laptop, arrived looking somewhat harried and sleep-deprived. He looked toward Red, placed his hand over his chest, and rapidly spoke.“Prince Red, why have you summoned me here? My research is on the brink of completion, needing only one final step. If there's nothing urgent, I would like to return and continue with my work.”After speaking, the middle-aged man seemed incredibly impatient, ready to turn and leave.Seeing this, Red felt slightly annoyed but did not show anger. Instead, his face bore a placating expression, and he hastily replied.“Mr. Steven, I genuinely have a very important matter that requires your assistance. Agat and Orange are in trouble in New Braum, and I want you to go there and bring them back. What do you think?”Red's attitude was extremely humble, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance and pride.However, Steven seemed not to care, his eyes sweeping the control room in a glan
However, Steven seemed uninterested, his eyes sweeping the control room before he spoke, a little annoyed.“Your Highness Red, such a trivial matter, and you call me here? If you feel overly bored, I can help you with some training time. Within the next twenty-four hours, I assure you that the time spent will not be wasted at all!”Hearing this, Red's eyes showed a hint of fear.Although the man was just a human, his strength was not particularly great. However, Steven's status in the kingdom was very special. He was a scholar, and his creativity was terrifying.Hundreds of years ago, when the kingdom of Autuman was just a small tribe on the planet Namec, their king, then a young man, luckily rescued a human, and this human was the middle-aged man before him, Steven.Harnessing the terrifying breadth of Steven's intellect, in less than a decade, Autuman evolved from a minor tribe, nestled in the wilderness of planet Namec, into a mighty empire. They conquered the entirety of Namec, an
Boom!Boom!Boom!Blood painted the sky, and countless pieces of metal debris littered the ground.A smirk formed on Benjamin's lips. He hadn't expected that after such a long slumber, its power had grown so immense.However, the sight of the scattered armor shards pained him.Such high-quality armor pieces, capable of enhancing a warrior's strength and providing incredible defense, were now in ruins. For someone of Benjamin's caliber, these armors might not pose much challenge, but if equipped by his soldiers, they would have been invaluable assets, exponentially amplifying their combat prowess.Although he felt a twinge of regret, Benjamin didn't blame Alan. Instead, he commended him."Alan, you did splendidly!""Chirp, chirp!"As Benjamin's praise graced his ears, a rush of exhilaration surged through Alan. In mere moments, his form swiftly contracted, taking on the delicate guise of a sparrow, which alighted on Benjamin's shoulder, its chirps melodious and relentless.Witnessing s
"Ha ha ha, I was merely jesting with you." he laughed with ease, his eyes dancing mischievously: "No need to take it so seriously. Anyway, feel free to examine it. It's now mine, and even if you wish, you cannot claim it."With a boisterous laugh, Benjamin, brimming with amusement, effortlessly tossed a ring towards her.Catching a glimpse of his action, a pang of surprise coursed through Fidelma. Still, she reached out, catching the item.Holding the ornate ring in her hand, she felt a strange force emanating from within. The intricate designs adorning it suggested an ancient aura. Fidelma could confidently deduce that this was a space treasure. Its grade was undoubtedly high, surpassing any artifact she had previously encountered in the annals or in the treasury of the Moonlight Religious Sect."Done examining?" His voice hinted at impatience: "If so, kindly return it."Watching Fidelma cradle the ring, almost reluctant to release it, a twitch of amusement played on Benjamin's lips.
Now, even though its headpiece had been severed, it was still far more complete than the other armors.Without hesitation, he approached, with a mere thought, his storage ring's light flared. The entire armor, along with the leader's corpse, was drawn into it.He then surveyed the surroundings once more, detecting no anomalies. Benjamin then proceeded towards Dermot's wooden house atop the hill."Boss, you're not hurt, are you?" asked Azaria, eyeing Benjamin's bloodstained appearance with a hint of concern.Benjamin glanced at him and shook his head."I'm fine; go rest. Tonight, there may be more to do. I'll handle it myself." he said, continuing straight to Dermot's bedroom.Upon seeing Benjamin's bloodied state, Irina suddenly rushed over, her face filled with alarm. She hastily grabbed his hand, her expression fraught with concern."You...you're alright?" she stammered.Seeing her worry, Benjamin merely shook his head without verbally responding. Meanwhile, Dermot emerged from the
Although puzzled, Benjamin refrained from questioning her outright. Instead, his gaze swept the room. Aside from scattered clothing and discarded food on the floor, nothing seemed amiss. It was logical. After all, someone fleeing in a hurry wouldn't leave traces behind."Where did the woman who was in your room go?" he inquired, his sudden question startling Irina, making her let out a soft gasp.At her reaction, Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze growing wary: "What did you ask?" she stammered, fear evident in her voice.Reiterating his query but with more firmness, he watched as Irina visibly shrank back, finally murmuring: "She...she said she had something to do and left. Can...can you not look at me like that? I'm truly scared."Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke, every word dripping with fear. Benjamin felt a pang of confusion but, before he could react, she threw herself at him, gripping him tightly: "Please don't go. I'm truly terrified. This place... I can't bear to