After a long time.

Land decided to take it slow for now.

In the end, the value of the Mercury Mine wasn't high enough to fatally attract him.

At the same time, leaving this Green Forest, which made him feel comfortable, was something he was reluctant to do.

The first reason being, of course, that the environment here was wonderful, full of birdsong and the fragrance of flowers.

There were plenty of fruits and vegetables planted by the Elves.

The surrounding wildlife was abundant too—anything he wanted to eat was available. If he went to that mine, would he have such treatment?

Secondly, there was the issue of migration. The Elves and Half-Beastmen would naturally come along too. A distance of several hundred miles wasn't close, and a large-scale move would easily cause unnecessary trouble.

Of course, the most critical issue was the Silver Dragon and those two Human nobles.

If he went back to occupy the Mercury Mine, those bastards wouldn't just sit back and watch.

They would certainly use the Mercury Mine as leverage, as bait, to lure in more powerful Adventurers or major nobles.

At that time, even he might not be able to benefit.

Rather than being chased away in disgrace, he'd rather stay here as his overbearing Dragon, free and leisurely.

The recent battle with the Silver Dragon made Land put away some of his underestimation for Humans, or should I say Casters.

In that battle, the Silver Dragon vividly demonstrated the might of Casters!

If that Silver Dragon had competed with him using just physical strength, Land was confident he could press it down and beat it senseless until the end.

But after using magic, the Silver Dragon displayed astonishing strength, managing to contend with him equally.

If it weren't for the blessing of the Child of the Earth, he wouldn't even be a match for that Silver Dragon!

Its magic was strong! Very strong!

It started with the Ice Ball? Ended with the Ice Beam?

These two spells, in Land's impression, shouldn't have such power, yet they exhibited an awesome might that drew his attention.

This had to make him consider.

But again, could part of the reason be that it was a Giant Dragon?

Giant Dragons are naturally far stronger in Magic Power than Humans, and the Silver Dragon's spells aligned with its attributes.

Thus, the spells' power surpassed normal expectations?

This could not help but make him ponder.

With a sideways glance, Land saw the nearby Half-Beastmen and Elves and squinted slightly, shouting:

"You guys! Come over here!"

Upon hearing their master's call, the group of Half-Beastmen and Elves, willing or not, hurried over.

"Master! What orders do you have?" the Half-Beastmen asked cautiously. They feared that Land, injured from the recent battle, might erupt in rage and kill them.

The Elves kept their heads low, silent, trying to lower their presence.

"I have heard that the Shamans among the Half-Beastmen are Casters skilled in Elemental Spells, so, I ask you.

You should also know how to use Scorching Beam and Flame Ball, right?"

Land looked over the Half-Beastmen, questioning aloud.

Since the Silver Dragon used Ice Skills, and their power increased greatly, as a Fire Element True Dragon, using Fire Skills should similarly increase in power.

"Master, I can use Scorching Beam, but Flame Ball is a Fourth Ring skill, and we don't have anyone who can use it here. At most, we can only use the Third Ring Fireball Skill."

An older Shaman answered.

"It's alright if you can't use the Fourth Ring skill.

You just have to teach me the skills you know!"

"Yes, Master."

After the Shaman spoke, he began to teach Land the spells, starting with Scorching Beam, a Second Ring skill.

Although Land's Magic Growth was only at 2 points, overall, it wasn't bad, matching the standard of an ordinary Giant Dragon.

Therefore, learning it wouldn't be too difficult.

In this world, the primary step to casting spells is engraving a Skill Model in your mental sea.

These Skill Models are mostly passed down traditions.

The ancestors of these Half-Beastmen naturally have their own heritage, which Land just needed to imitate.

He eagerly studied with several Shamans.

The two young dragons felt relieved when they saw Land ignoring them and learning spells instead.

It seemed they had dodged a bullet.

Afterward, the Xiao Female Dragon looked down on the Half-Beastmen and Elves, subconsciously raising her head.

Though she appeared weak in front of Land, in front of these lower life forms, she felt the need to display the dignity of a Giant Dragon.

And to regain the confidence she lost from Land's earlier reprimand!

So she glared and growled at some idle Half-Beastmen:

"You group of lower lifeforms! Do you know your place?"

"We are the master's slaves."

Several Half-Beastmen replied quite naturally.

"Then do you know who I am?" The Xiao Female Dragon asked proudly.

"You are?"

The Half-Beastmen exchanged confused glances.

"Listen carefully! I am Fiona Saphis Oakben!

The younger sister of Land Saphis Oakben! The future Red Dragon King!"

The Xiao Female Dragon spread her Dragon Wings, trying to appear more mighty and grand.

Unfortunately, even when she raised her head, she wasn't much taller than these Half-Beastmen, making her look less impressive.

At least in the eyes of the Half-Beastmen who had always followed Land, she wasn't intimidating but somewhat ridiculous.

"…"

The Half-Beastmen blinked, somewhat puzzled.

"You… Have seen the great Red Dragon King, why aren't you kneeling?"

The Xiao Female Dragon narrowed her eyes, a little dissatisfied.

"We are the master's slaves, not yours, so why should we kneel?"

One of the Half-Beastman looked at the Xiao Female Dragon, scratching his bald head in confusion.

They hadn't heard that True Dragons would share their retinues.

And honestly, this little dragon seems pretty weak!

As Mu Qiang's tribe, they didn't feel much reverence toward the Xiao Female Dragon.

Especially after seeing her cry like a pitiful little dog in front of their master…

"Bastards! I'll say it again! I, Fiona Saphis Oakben, am the younger sister of Land Saphis Oakben!

We share the same mother! The same father! Siblings who have depended on each other since childhood!

Ignoring me is the same as ignoring Land!

I'll have Land strip your hides off!"

The Xiao Female Dragon fumed, her nostrils spouting steam.

"Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding! Lady Fiona! You are the master's sister, of course, that makes you half our master too. If you want us to kneel, we shall kneel."

An older, more cunning Half-Beastman quickly kneeled, and the other Half-Beastmen looked at each other before kneeling as well.

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