Chapter 643 - 343: Legendary Red Dragon Essence (2)

Chapter 643: Chapter 343: Legendary Red Dragon Essence (2)

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Evening.

Raine, situated within the Dwarf Royal Palace, received a magical message from Lilith.

"Lord Raine, I’m sorry, it was only now that I found the chance to contact you."

Raine could discern that on the other end of the Communication Crystal Stone, Lilith’s tone was somewhat anxious and nervous.

"Lilith, as I’ve mentioned before, ensure your safety first before reaching out. I wouldn’t blame you. Now, take your time and speak."

"Hmm, Lord Raine, after the evacuation day, Ussure, Grissur, and I were isolated for examination... it wasn’t until the day before yesterday that we were smoothly released..."

"This time, I am following Marson, the top expert ranked third within the Talin Association’s Inner Ring. He just noticed your companion Ilgerina..."

"So, the judgment is that the deaths of Duke Grobas and ’Dimensional Blade’ Gaoxi were likely plotted by the Harpers Alliance... Hence, we temporarily left the Iron Hills... In a few days, there will be a grand action, but I do not yet know the specifics."

"I understand." Raine smiled, "Unless it is urgent, Lilith, generally you don’t need to contact me, ensure your own safety."

"Thank you for your concern, Lord Raine." Upon saying this, on the other side of the Communication Crystal Stone, Lilith decidedly added, "However, I suspect that incident was because you intervened, Lord Raine."

"Why do you say that?"

"Just a hunch." Lilith’s voice came through the Communication Crystal Stone, sounding slightly spirited.

....

After the brief conversation ended, Raine wore a thoughtful expression.

A grand action?

Is it targeting the Harpers Alliance?

Or something else?

"Knock, knock, knock!"

At this moment, the knocking from outside interrupted Raine’s thoughts.

"Please come in."

As the door opened, Princess Dongni entered with two maids, smiling broadly.

"Place the items down and you may leave."

"Yes, Princess."

Raine looked with curiosity at the two wooden boxes, casting his gaze towards Princess Dongni.

Princess Dongni smiled as she opened the wooden boxes and said:

"Sir Raine, this is the Dragon Blood Essence made for you by the kingdom’s Master Alchemist as a token of gratitude from the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom for your help during this period."

"Why are there two portions?" Raine was quite surprised, looking at the red and blue crystal bottles, which contained liquid as thick as mercury.

"Originally, Master Hofdan was refining the essence from the blood of the Legendary Blue Dragon Aisores for you, but it was unexpected that just two days later, you had slain the Legendary Red Dragon Klaus."

"Hence, they were refined together and sent to you."

"However, according to records, as the strongest of the Five-Color Dragons, the effect of Red Dragon Essence is also the strongest. Once you’ve bathed in Red Dragon Blood, the essence from the other four colors of Giant Dragons will have no effect."

"As for the essence from the blood of the Legendary Blue Dragon Aisores, it is also a rare item that you could gift to someone, perhaps a certain beautiful lady." Princess Dongni blinked her bright eyes as she spoke.

Even though she was already sixty years old, converted to human age, she was only eighteen.

Raine naturally knew who Princess Dongni was referring to.

During this time, Princess Dongni and Leonore had become close friends.

"Thank you, Princess Dongni."

"By the way, Sir Raine, the Dragon Blood Essence only needs to be lightly applied to the skin to be as effective as bathing directly in dragon blood. Don’t underestimate this small bottle; it contains nearly half of the vital essence of a Legendary Giant Dragon’s heart."

"Understood, thank you again, Princess Dongni, and please convey my regards to Grand Elder Balin."

"Hmm, you’re welcome. Rest well, Sir Raine."

....

After Princess Dongni left.

Raine picked up the Red Dragon Essence, staring at the thick blood that shimmered with tiny starlight and emitted a mist-like aura. He immediately made a decision.

"Use it early to rapidly enhance my strength."

Whether it was the Mother of Dragons’ projection or the impending grand action from the Talin Association, he needed greater strength to deal with them.

A few minutes later.

As Raine, now unclothed, began applying the Legendary Red Dragon Essence, he could feel an unusual warmth permeate his skin, but the essence seemed to have been adjusted, so it wasn’t scalding.

Instead, it felt like strands of warm currents were penetrating beneath his skin.

’This sensation... is more intense than when I bathed in White Dragon’s Blood!’

’My body is rapidly transforming.’

Raine’s glance caught sight of the attribute panel, where he could see his physical stats continually rising, with Power and Constitution increasing the fastest.

For instance, Power increased from 22 points to 23.4, and moments later, it jumped to 23.6, continuing to rise.

"I wonder what the final outcome will be?"

An hour later.

Perhaps due to the Master Alchemist’s processing of the Dragon Blood Essence, unlike previously when absorption lasted an entire day, this time Raine felt he nearly absorbed all the Legendary Red Dragon Essence within just an hour.

Raine could confirm this by checking the now-stable attribute panel.

His gaze swept over the attribute panel again:

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[Power: 25 (+24)]

[Agility: 20 (+20)]

[Constitution: 25 (+22)]

[Intelligence: 32 (+10)]

[Perception: 18 (+10)]

[Charm: 17 (+10)]

...

"Power, Agility, and Constitution each increased by 3 points, while Intelligence, Perception, and Charm increased by 2 points each?"

"The Legendary Red Dragon Essence is indeed remarkable!"

Raine was exceedingly pleased, marveling at the significant boost, almost equivalent to leveling up two and a half levels!

....

Evening.

After the court banquet.

In the meeting hall on the side of the Dwarf Royal Palace.

"What? Sir Raine plans to set out tomorrow morning to continue hunting the Elder White Dragon Avia Linsagos, known as the ’Wing of the Icefield,’ on the Lankote Snowfield?"

"Yes, I want to continue training." Raine nodded.

Upon hearing Raine’s words, the Dwarf Elders, including Elder Grenum, couldn’t help but look at each other in amazement.

Isn’t this a bit exaggerated?

Just the day before yesterday, there was a grand battle with the Aisores Blue Dragon Group.

The tussle with the Elder Red Dragon Klaus ended this morning, and now he plans to challenge a Legendary White Dragon tomorrow?

Oh, perhaps ’challenge’ isn’t the right word, it should be ’provoke’...

The Dwarf Elders were momentarily at a loss for words.

"Is there a problem?"

There certainly is!

There’s a huge problem!

But as the bravest warrior race on the continent, the Dwarf Elders naturally wouldn’t say there was an issue, shaking their heads and nearly in unison replied: No problem, Sir Raine, then tomorrow."

Raine smiled, and then he looked around the room, brow slightly furrowed as he wondered, "By the way, where is Elder Ingres?"

"He is healing himself; during the battle with Klaus, he got knocked back by the dragon’s tail, though he managed to block it, it still caused minor injuries."

"Rest assured, Sir Raine, Grand Elder Balin will heal Ingres. He won’t miss tomorrow’s battle." Elder Grenum reassured confidently, patting his solid chest.

Raine smiled and nodded, then turned to Ilgerina.

"Ilgerina, are you planning to return to the Fadir Wetland Kingdom?"

"That’s the plan." Ilgerina smiled and continued, "However, I have an idea. Lord Raine, why not let Leonore accompany us?"

"This way, if any issues arise at Makas City, Leonore and I can promptly return. Moreover, before you face ’Wing of the Icefield,’ we can rally strong allies like you."

Ilgerina’s proposal made Raine’s eyes light up.

Indeed! Moreover, with Leonore present, we can directly reach the White Dragon’s Nest.

This would eliminate the need to break through the defense circle of the White Dragon’s minions step by step from the heart of the icefield.

Raine had not previously reached the White Dragon’s Nest, thus unable to teleport directly, only able to reach the depths of the Lankote Snowfield.

....

Several minutes later.

With a fluctuation in space within the garden, Leonore, dressed in a luxurious blue-purple magic robe, gracefully and elegantly made her way towards Raine with a smile.

"You’re here."

"Yes, I heard you might need me."

"That’s the case."

Leonore gracefully greeted the surrounding Dwarf Elders, then naturally smoothed her robe’s hem and sat beside Raine.

"Raine, tell us your plan."

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