Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3314: Chapter 3315: Meet-and-Greet

Without the ”personal favor” trade, the other unique products introduced by Aor Shanzhuo seemed relatively ordinary.

For instance, the entrance and exit certificates for the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, temporary library access pass, a one-month temporary residence permit for the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom... and so on.

From the perspective of intelligence gathering and geopolitical exploration, these products are still acceptable, but if considered solely for long-term residence, they are too expensive.

Even though the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom possesses the densest Aggregation Energy internally, accelerating cultivation speed if one resides for long was possible. However, with the release of the Song Tower of Singer and Yusen, Singer’s Monument, and various flower types, these enticing advantages are slowly being diluted.

Moreover, Everstanding King City has also made a big move this time, offering substantial incentives to attract immigrants. The concentration of Aggregation Energy in Everstanding King City is not much worse than that of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom. This way, the advantage of long-term residence in the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom naturally diminishes slowly.

The only thing still attractive is the temporary library access pass of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom.

However, the price of the temporary pass is staggering. Moreover, to purchase the temporary pass, one must bind it to buying the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom entrance and exit certificate, which is also very expensive. Adding the two together, many are discouraged.

Besides these bundled sales products, Aor Shanzhuo also introduced some ”unique products” only produced in the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, such as the excess tissue unwanted by the Mirror Dragon. 𝐟𝑟ⅇ

Discarded Dragon Scales, Mirror Dragon’s nails, some kind of diluted Draconic Beast blood... These ”wastes” on the Mirror Dragon become unique products in the blink of an eye by using special tools to remove Karma links and corresponding pheromones.

In Angel’s view, the value of these ”materials” is not very high. However, for other groups in the Daylight Mirror Domain, the excess tissue unwanted by Mirror Dragons is extremely precious.

This is probably due to the different Energy Systems, leading to a misunderstanding.

Aor Shanzhuo’s introduction was unremarkable. Apart from personal favors, everything else Angel had seen at the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom’s station, so looking over them was all there was to it, without any particular interest.

When the unique product introductions were nearly over, Aor Shanzhuo prepared to leave with Khuntela.

However, a small episode occurred when they left.

Aor Shanzhuo coughed twice, attracting the attention of various ethnic groups below the stage, and then he said: ”After the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, before the break interval ends, the main showcase stage will have a new spokesperson appear, she will introduce the unique products of the Dream Mirror Clan...”

Aor Shanzhuo roughly conveyed his wish for various tribes not to leave so quickly after the main showcase stage ends, but to continue watching the demonstration of the Dream Mirror Clan.

The various tribes were a bit bewildered upon hearing this news, not understanding why Aor Shanzhuo suddenly made this recommendation?

Judging from Khuntela’s expression behind Aor Shanzhuo, he seemed unbothered by it.

So, is this the consensus opinion of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom?

Who has the qualification for the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom to recommend?

While everyone is confused, Aor Shanzhuo revealed the identity of the spokesperson for the Dream Mirror Clan who would appear on stage—Glaipnir.

Everyone suddenly enlightened.

Glaipnir is a renowned Astrology Master in the Daylight Mirror Domain, and her relationship with the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom has always been close. It is quite normal for the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom to want to give her some publicity.

With people’s self-proclaimed ”enlightenment,” they also developed a strong interest in Glaipnir’s appearance.

They had never heard before that Glaipnir had a clan? Why this time appearing on stage as a clan, and it’s the ”Dream Mirror Clan”?

As an Astrology Master, what unique product does Glaipnir want to showcase? Could it be helping people with Astrology?

If it really is helping people with Astrology... this seems rather good?

Due to Aor Shanzhuo’s words, many ethnic groups began to look forward to Glaipnir’s appearance.

This was also the outcome Aor Shanzhuo wanted from saying these words.

Nonetheless, when Aor Shanzhuo thought of Glaipnir, he still felt a chill down his spine. —Before going on stage, he had seen Glaipnir once, and the evil old lady threatened him with fine wine, saying he would never see the wine existing with her master Hailanwojia again if he didn’t speak.

Aor Shanzhuo knew clearly that Glaipnir really could do such a thing. For the sake of the fine wine he cherished, Aor Shanzhuo had no choice but to speak.

Judging from the current reactions of various tribes, the effect was quite good. Many tribes looked forward to Glaipnir’s appearance, but a large portion also questioned if Glaipnir also appeared, doesn’t it equate to a disguised finale? Although it’s a break interval, the sequence implies a finale no doubt.

Does the Dream Mirror Clan represented by Glaipnir have the capability to be in the finale?

Expectations, yes. Questioning voices, too.

Glaipnir backstage also felt the bustling atmosphere around the showcase stage.

Glaipnir didn’t care at all about outsiders’ doubts, even thinking that this was quite good.

Precisely because there are controversies and tempo, those who liked her and disliked her would keep watching her final appearance.

...

Aor Shanzhuo made a ”wedding dress” declaration and left with Khuntela.

From this, it can be seen that the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom really treated this gathering as a mere formality. No other ethnic group would dare to issue such a ”wedding dress” advertising slogan during their own showcase phase.

Only the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom doesn’t care about this gathering, hence willing to cooperate with Glaipnir.

Approximately two minutes later, the last spokesperson of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom appeared.

Angel couldn’t help but be taken aback when he saw the figure on the display stage... because, whether from the appearance and attire, or the aura exuding between movements, this was clearly an image of a highly cultured noble lady.

Her long, black and ink-like curly hair casually scattered behind her, wearing a feather and jewel combined feather jewel headpiece.

Her eyebrows and eyes carried a cold and gorgeous look, complemented by purple-black lip gloss and intense makeup, adding more sharpness.

Draped in a Black Feather cloak, standing in Raven Feather high heels, dressed in a black multi-layer sheer lace long dress, tightly wrapping her body, yet in walking, you can see the soft white jade beneath the sheer fabric.

From the first impression alone, this was an image of a Black Queen with distinctive sharpness.

”Is this the spokesperson for the Mirror Dragon Clan?” Angel silently pondered in his heart and secretly guessed her identity.

While Angel was speculating, the familiar background sound came from the showcase stage. —That is, the voice of the host.

Through the host’s introduction, Angel also understood the identity of the visitor. She is the leader of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom in this multi-tribal routine gathering, and the sole leader of the Dragon Crow Clan: Jasmine!

Jasmine made a grand entrance, living up to her status.

What Angel didn’t expect was that Jasmine would appear in the human form.

Previously, Angel heard from Luigi that Jasmine often liked to roam the pure lands of the Divine Country in human form, which influenced the preferences of other dragon crows.

At the time, Angel didn’t give it much thought, but after seeing Ufry’s appearance, Angel subconsciously believed that Jasmine’s so-called ”human form” was likely ”humanoid.” That is, similar to Ufry’s form, where the body is mainly human but accompanied by six pairs of crow wings and a height taller than the average person.

However, after Jasmine’s appearance, Angel realized he was mistaken.

Ufry could at most be considered a winged humanoid, while Jasmine was a true human form.

Even viewing through the screen, with Angel’s keen eyesight, he couldn’t detect any non-human details about Jasmine. Perhaps only by meeting Jasmine in person and sensing the aura from her could one determine that she was a dragon and not human.

Angel couldn’t conceal his surprised expression, and everyone around him noticed.

Seeing this, Luigi murmured softly, ”Many mirror dragons of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom have some strange hobbies. For example, the master of Aor Shanzhuo loves giants and giant trolls and often impersonates a giant; Jasmine, on the other hand, has a unique affinity for human forms and enjoys impersonating humans. And that Algarong, it doesn’t have a preference for impersonating other races, but it likes to wear various forging tools on its head as if they were hats.”

”Forging tools on the head?” Angel imagined the scene and felt a chill run through him.

”Algarong is a special metal dragon, its skin is also metallic and can be used for mimicry. So, the forging tools on its head are actually its skin mimicking them,” Luigi explained, then turned to look at Sipolov, ”Right? You must have seen it before. Can you confirm I’m not wrong?”

Sipolov didn’t expect that despite his efforts to lower his presence, Luigi still dragged him into the conversation.

He indeed had seen Mr. De, who was also Algarong.

To forge a suitable weapon for his Heart Fire, Sipolov entrusted a favor to Algarong. Now, Angel had received that favor as Algarong traded it to him.

Sipolov didn’t want to make careless remarks about Algarong, but he couldn’t ignore Luigi’s question either, so he awkwardly smiled and then controlled the floating Heart Fire beside him to nod up and down.

Using the ”nod” of Heart Fire to replace his own nod.

Indeed, Mr. De liked wearing forging tools on his head. The last time Sipolov saw Mr. De, he had a huge, golden hammer on his head.

At that time, Sipolov was too scared to think much of it, but now, after hearing Luigi’s words, he realized it was Mr. De’s peculiar hobby...

”Not only Algarong, I also know a secret, Algarong also...” Luigi seemed to be on a roll and was about to continue.

However, just as Luigi mentioned the ”Mystic Book Dragon,” Jasmine on stage also happened to mention the ”Mystic Book Dragon.”

The same name was uttered simultaneously in two different places.

This made Luigi pause instantly.

He turned to look at the mirror surface, a bit puzzled as to why Jasmine suddenly mentioned the Mystic Book Dragon.

At that moment, standing on the main display stage, Jasmine, unaware that Luigi was watching her, spoke slowly in her unique cold tone, ”The Mystic Book Dragon has arrived in Crystal City...”

As Jasmine spoke, Luigi gradually understood the ins and outs of the matter.

If Ufry’s appearance was to present research findings, and Aor Shanzhuo and Khuntela appeared to ”promote,” then Jasmine appeared to discuss some potential ”activities” at the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom’s outpost.

The first activity, and the most important, was the arrival of the Mystic Book Dragon.

The Mystic Book Dragon, as one of the oldest and most learned dragon species of the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, was to remain at the outpost in the upcoming period.

The implication of Jasmine’s words was that those who sought something from the Mystic Book Dragon could apply to enter the outpost and meet the Mystic Book Dragon.

In Angel’s terms, this was the Mystic Book Dragon’s ”meet-and-greet.”

Perhaps using ”meet-and-greet” seems a bit cliché; but in essence, it was pretty much the same.

And this ”meet-and-greet” wasn’t meaningless; in the past, Sipolov managed to connect with Algarong at a similar gathering through its ”meet-and-greet.”

The Mystic Book Dragon was not only learned but also mysterious, with half of the library in the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom containing books provided by the Mystic Book Dragon. Such a profound ”scholar” would surely have people willing to pay a high price to meet him.

”I originally thought that the first activity was led by Jasmine herself, but I didn’t expect it to be the arrival of the Mystic Book Dragon,” Luigi muttered under his breath.

Meet-and-greets were common in the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom.

As the leader of the dragon crows, Jasmine was fully eligible to be the host of a meet-and-greet; previously, both Luigi and other various tribes assumed Jasmine would personally take the stage at the meet-and-greet.

Many groups specializing in Dark Power had already decided what price to pay to meet Jasmine. They didn’t expect the Mystic Book Dragon to suddenly emerge.

However, for the vast majority of groups, the Mystic Book Dragon was actually preferable.

Jasmine only specialized in Dark Power, whereas the Mystic Book Dragon understood not just Dark Power but other types of energy as well... even the Power of Time, it had some involvement with.

Therefore, meeting the Mystic Book Dragon was definitely more advantageous than meeting Jasmine.

After hearing about Jasmine’s announcement, many groups were very excited... You should know, the Mirror Dragon Clan has always been indolent, and usually, they just randomly use an ordinary mirror dragon to brush people off; a high-level meet-and-greet with the involvement of the Mystic Book Dragon hadn’t happened for years! How could they not be excited?

Not to mention the various tribes, even Laplace was lost in thought.

She hadn’t met the Mystic Book Dragon in a long time; perhaps, she could take this opportunity to reunite with an old friend?

As everyone reacted differently to the arrival of the Mystic Book Dragon, the Dog Deacon suddenly spoke, ”To my knowledge, Lord Aiya wasn’t originally supposed to participate in this gathering, so why did he suddenly come?”

The Mystic Book Dragon’s external name was Aiya.

But there were very few who truly believed it was its real name... Even within the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, it was not considered the real name. Because, with the Mystic Book Dragon’s disposition, it would never reveal its true name.

However, since the Mystic Book Dragon claimed to be Aiya externally, everyone accepted it.

According to the Dog Deacon’s information, this meet-and-greet was indeed hosted by Jasmine. But now Jasmine personally took the stage to ”clarify” that Aiya would be leading this meet-and-greet, surprising the Dog Deacon.

What happened? Why did the Mystic Book Dragon suddenly appear?

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