Chapter 6, Dragon Knights

Listening to Anya's comforting words, Yinzhu couldn't help but recall that detestable little beggar, and said resentfully: "I will never do that again next time"

Miss Anya, what brings you here

His voice was somewhat loud, causing those nearby to glance over in surprise

Yin Zhu did not conceal anything and recounted what had happened yesterday. Fortunately, he remembered Zi Lin's instructions when she left and did not mention the five guqin that were inside the spatial ring.

Faced with the pressure exerted by the Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus, the Green Ridge Dragon under Ge'en roared while trembling

Gern hurriedly jumped down from the back of the Green Ridge Earth Dragon, placing his right hand on his left chest, and respectfully performed a knightly salute to the dragon knight on the back of the Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus.

Yin Zhu gazed at Anya with eyes full of hope

Ye Yin Zhu was unaware of what it meant to be polite, nor did he understand the relationship between employers and mercenaries. Acting on impulse was the true essence of a pure heart. After riding the wildebeest for half a day, the novelty had worn off, and the monotonous feeling had already made him somewhat impatient. The mercenaries of Iron Thorn were very serious when carrying out their tasks, and they rarely engaged in conversation.

The dragon cavalry moved with astonishing speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye. However, this time, Austin and his dragon cavalry advanced with much more gentleness, raising only a minimal amount of dust.

The sudden change in attitude of the Dragon Knight Commander left the Iron Thorn mercenaries utterly astonished; they never expected that a Dragon Knight Commander would speak in such a tone and show such respect towards their employer

Praise for Falan

Anya glanced at the magical emblem on Yinzhu's chest. The mercenaries, who were unfamiliar with magic, could not discern its significance, but how could she fail to notice the uniqueness of Yinzhu's emblem? "Yinzhu, the pattern on your emblem is quite peculiar. What type of mage are you?"

"Do you still say such things to your sister? This is just a small gift from your sister to leave you a memento. Moreover, when you come to the Piaolan Pavilion to find me, you will need it to see me. If you don't accept it, your sister might get angry."

Praise to you, esteemed Dragon Knight, Falan. It is my honor to meet you here

Behind the golden dragon, there is a uniform array of dragons, all of which are a solid green color, standing 2 meters tall and measuring 3 meters in length. They are in a semi-upright posture, with saddle-like structures on their backs that secure the riders. Although they run on only two legs, their speed is remarkably fast, consistently following closely behind the golden dragon at the forefront

Yin Zhu nodded and said, "Indeed!"

Oh, it's nothing. I'm just curious why a boy like you would choose the profession of a Spirit Sound Master. I know some Spirit Sound Masters as well, but they are all women. So, does that mean you don't have your own magical beast?

The Dragon Knight merely glanced at him and said coldly: "Praise Falan, what is your origin?"

As soon as they entered the city, the goods escorted by the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps were received by a dozen young men dressed in blue. No one knew how Anya had informed them, and it was evident that these individuals were all her subordinates

Although it is obvious that she is deliberately pretending to be angry, this tactic of Anya has proven to be effective time and again against Yinzhu

Anya looked at Yinzhu with a sense of anticipation

Anya glanced at him and retorted, "Do you think I need it?"

Yin Zhu pondered, regretting that she was a magician; if she could truly ride a giant dragon, it would surely be quite an extraordinary experience

Yin Zhu, thank you very much just now

Anya smiled faintly, the coldness on her face having vanished. "There is nothing to apologize for. Even an A-level mercenary group would not react much stronger than you when facing dragon knights. After all, they are the ultimate soldiers of humanity. We should set off now, Captain Gern"

I ... ... you little rascal, I am truly defeated by you

Yin Zhu shook her head firmly this time and said, "Sister, I really cannot accept it. If you do not take back the gold coins, I wouldn't even dare to accept the ring."

Sister, could you tell me the story of Warcraft? Do you have your own Warcraft?

Yin Zhu shook his head and said, "No, I have already promised Uncle Ge En to help their mercenary group register as a D-level. Anyway, the Milan Magic Martial Arts Academy is just outside Milan City. If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely come to find you. Sister Anya, thank you for taking care of me along the way, and for teaching me so many things."

Gens was not at all angered by the other party's indifference and quickly said: "E-level Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps, we are currently carrying out an escort mission"

Yin Zhu seems to have understood something

I am a sound master, and the pattern of my instrument is engraved on the badge

Geng was astonished to discover that Ye Yinzhu had already walked out at some point. His clear and melodious voice was filled with a hint of anger

Yin Zhu supported Ge En's body from behind, preventing him from embarrassing himself on the spot

Anya smiled slightly and said, "Of course there are, otherwise how would I dare to come all the way here alone? Beasts are the best companions for mages. Generally speaking, mages tend to sign contracts with beasts that excel in close combat, defense, and magical power, as this maximizes their protection. Among the beasts, flying beasts are the most precious because they can buy more time for the mage. Once the master-servant contract is established between a mage and a beast, the beast cannot betray its master for the rest of its life. Moreover, the mage cannot abandon their beast. Therefore, this unique opportunity to sign a contract becomes extremely valuable. Yinzhu, before setting out today, I heard Captain Gern say that you are going to Milan Magic Martial Academy to study, right? Since you called me sister, I cannot accept it for free. If you are willing, how about I find a way to gift you a beast?"

Anya snorted and said, "Forget it, as long as your dragon spear is not pointed at me, I will be satisfied. How could I dare to trouble you further"

Upon hearing Anya's words, Yinzhu immediately revealed an excited expression. However, this excitement quickly faded from his eyes. He shook his head and said, "Sister Anya, thank you for your kindness, but my grandfather has said that one should not casually take things that belong to others"

Magician

As he spoke, he first took a few steps back before leaping up. The towering body of the Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus, several meters high, was merely a jump for him. Before leaving, he deliberately cast a glance at Ye Yinzhu, and from his gaze, Yinzhu sensed a hint of hostility.

Anya said calmly: "Since that is the case, then please, my lord, be on your way. I assume you still need to return to Milan to report back."

Anya was still dressed in a long white gown, leaning against the cushion with an added touch of languor. Sitting face to face, a refreshing fragrance wafted from across the table. Yinzhu couldn't help but take a deep breath; the delightful aroma made him feel very comfortable. He sincerely said: "Sister Anya, you are truly beautiful"

The mercenaries of the Iron Thorns, except for those on watch, were resting in the shade of the trees by the roadside. Ge'en, hearing Anya's words, smiled and said, "The Milan Empire is far more peaceful than the Kingdom of Boha. Once we pass this point, we will have completed more than half of our mission"

While speaking, his right hand had already pressed the silver star on his left chest. Similarly a knightly gesture, his movement was far more standard than that of Gern.

The sound gradually grew louder, and even the mercenaries could hear it clearly. At that moment, a rumbling roar filled the air, emanating from their side. A massive earthen dragon soared into the sky, somewhat resembling the heavy cavalry that Tianyin Zhu and Zi encountered, but this time the momentum was far beyond that of the previous heavy cavalry.

Yin Zhu's expression shifted slightly, revealing a demeanor of attentive listening

Is it necessary to go to such lengths? Why should our wildebeests be fed to your earth dragons

What is a Dragon Rider? A cavalryman who rides a dragon is referred to as a Dragon Rider. It is such a group of cavalry that creates the effect of the earth dragon soaring into the sky. Comprising approximately one hundred individuals, at the forefront is a gigantic golden dragon, exceeding ten meters in length and four meters in height, making Ge'en's green-spined earth dragon appear minuscule in comparison. This golden dragon also lacks wings, yet it stands on all fours, with a somewhat pointed head. Above its head, a one-meter-long horn sparkles with the brilliance of golden crystals. The thick dragon scales are clearly visible from a distance, densely layered on its massive body. Its tail is long, adorned with triangular spikes, and the end of the tail has three forks that slightly curve upward, not touching the ground, shimmering with a bluish glow. The thick dragon scales are clearly visible from a distance, densely layered on its massive body. Its tail is long, adorned with triangular spikes, and the end of the tail has three forks that slightly curve upward, not touching the ground, shimmering with a bluish glow.

Oh, I see! Sister Anya, you are truly kind to me. Unfortunately, I have lost my instrument; otherwise, I would definitely play a piece for you.

Anya said淡淡ly. In the face of the imposing dragon cavalry, she showed no signs of panic. Similarly, Yin Zhu was also unperturbed; as he looked at the throngs of tamed dragons, his eyes were filled only with curiosity.

Although he did not know what was coming, Gern reacted immediately, shouting loudly to summon his subordinates. The experienced mercenaries quickly formed a battle formation, with gun-and-shield warriors at the front, followed by heavy sword warriors and archers. Ten light cavalry were divided into two teams to guard the flanks, protecting the three carts and Yin Zhu behind them. Gern stood at the front of the formation, his two-handed sword resting on his shoulder, his expression serious as he gazed towards the direction of the earth dragon. The green-spined earth dragon beneath him emitted low growls, appearing somewhat restless, and the corrosive slime dripped from the corners of its mouth, making a popping sound as it hit the ground.

Anya raised her right hand, allowing Austin to perform a kiss on her hand

Yin Zhu, are you really not going to visit your sister and have some fun?

Anya said earnestly: "Yin Zhu, are you really just a Divine Sound Master? Why is your mental strength so sharp?"

Anya let out a helpless sigh, her right hand brushing over Yin Zhu's hand. The ring, similar in style but set with green crystals, flashed brightly, and the five hundred gold coins in Yin Zhu's blue crystal ring had vanished without a trace. "Silly girl, I'm leaving now. You must be more careful this time; don't lose the ring again. If you encounter any difficulties, remember to come find your sister"

You have already called me sister, or is it someone else? Since it is a gift from your sister, you should certainly accept it

At this point, her gaze towards Yinzhu softened a little more, and Yinzhu could clearly feel that Anya's eyes seemed somewhat reminiscent of her own mother's.

Yin Zhu extended both hands in front of Anya, saying, "I was born this way. My grandfather said that being born with eight fingers allows me to play the piano without causing any interference. Sister Anya, what level of magician are you? When you tested me yesterday, I seemed to sense a strong fluctuation of water elements around you."

The voice of the Dragon Knight softened slightly. The mage is also noble, even though the badge on Ye Yin Zhu's chest represents only the Red level.

It is the Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus and the Eric Min Dragon

Anya smiled and shook her head, saying: "This won't do, let's talk about it later when we are in a place where there are no people. Oh, Yinzhu, your hand..."

Watching the disappearing figures of the dragon knights, Gern walked over to Anya's side and said nervously, "Miss Anya, I am sorry..."

Oh, what sound is that

Gendao: "He is not yet considered formidable. Regardless of the country, the classification of dragon cavalry is the same. Ten individuals form a dragon cavalry squad, one hundred form a company, one thousand form a battalion, and ten thousand form a legion. Do you know why only Milan and Landias among the eight human nations on the continent of Longqinu have the title of empire, while the other six are kingdoms? It is because Milan and Landias each possess a dragon cavalry legion. Relatively speaking, Milan's dragon cavalry legion is the most powerful on the entire continent. It is precisely because of their existence that the orcs in the far northern wilderness do not dare to cross the line. The Austin you just saw is a Silver Star Dragon Knight, below him is a dragon cavalry squad leader, and above him are the Gold Star Dragon Knight commanding the dragon cavalry battalion and the Purple Star Dragon Knight who is the legion commander. The Silver Star Dragon Knight possesses strength at the Green level, the Gold Star Dragon Knight is at least at the initial Blue level, and the Purple Star Dragon Knight is a master at the Purple level. It is said that the mount of the Purple Star Dragon Knight is a powerful Level 9 dragon, and even the Gold Star Dragon Knight rides a true dragon rather than a tamed one. In the dragon cavalry legion, ordinary dragon cavalry must have strength above the mid-level Orange, possess their own tamed dragon mount, and must hold a noble title above that of a knight. The selection process is extremely strict, and the treatment is astonishingly high. Every warrior takes pride in being able to join the dragon cavalry legion. If I had had this green ridge earth dragon ten years ago, perhaps I would have also sought to join the dragon cavalry legion. "

The Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus is considered one of the more powerful dragon tamers, with strength that can even be compared to that of a true dragon, albeit only of a lower tier. It is the king among earth dragons. As a level 6 magical beast of the metal type, it ranks just below intelligent magical beasts. Its defensive capabilities are exceptionally strong, and combined with its innate metal-type magical abilities, it is more than capable of rampaging across the land. Notice its horn and tail; these are the points from which it releases its innate magical powers. As for the Eric Min Dragon, there is not much to say. Lower-tier dragon tamers are classified into levels 4 and 5. The larger and faster ones are level 5, while those slightly less so are level 4. In terms of strength, it is comparable to Captain Gern's Green-Spined Earth Dragon, which also belongs to the earth dragon category, with the main characteristic of extreme speed. In terms of speed alone, its short-range acceleration can even surpass that of the Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus.

You should go home and ask your mother

Anya's face flushed red, but fortunately, her resolve was very strong, allowing her to barely suppress her emotions. She said softly, "You silly fool, do you know what it means to live off someone else? You're talking nonsense. It's not easy for you to be out there alone; how can you manage without money?"

Anya never expected that Yinzhu would suddenly ask such a question. Under his burning gaze, she felt a tingling sensation in her chest. In her life, he was the first man to dare to ask her such a blatant question, yet there was not a trace of lewdness in Yinzhu's eyes.

The Dragon Knight softly uttered two words, "Strength"

Indeed, on the continent of Longqixinus, strength determines everything

Anya sighed lightly and said, "You silly boy, do not ask others the same question in the future. The temper of most magicians is quite peculiar, and it can easily provoke others' taboos"

Ah! It is the Dragon Knight. Quickly put away your weapons

The blue crystal ring features an elegant design, with a silver base. The material used for its construction is unknown. A teardrop-shaped sapphire is set atop it, radiating a soft blue light that flows gently, reminiscent of rippling water, without a single flaw. More precious is the magical aura emanating from it; Yin Zhu is well aware that this is a space ring! When the ring is placed on his finger, his mental energy automatically communicates with the ring. To his astonishment, he discovers that the space within this space ring is even larger than that of his original one. Inside, there are even five hundred gold coins.

He arranged for the mercenaries of the Book of Iron Thorns to stay in a cheap inn, after all, it is not necessary to bring everyone to level up the mercenaries; having Yin Zhu, the Crimson-level mage, is sufficient

Yin Zhu Dao: "Does a magician necessarily need magical beasts?"

Yin Zhu raised her head and glared at the dragon knight.

Ge En shouted in panic, hurriedly sheathing his double-handed sword behind his back. The members of the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps were doing the same; their expressions suggested they had encountered something truly terrifying. Yet, amidst their fearful gazes, there was also a hint of respect, and more prominently, a sense of envy and jealousy.

So it is. With their inherent formidable strength, coupled with dragons as their mounts, it is no wonder that the Dragon Riders' Legion is so powerful

Having finished speaking, she did not wait for Gern to say anything further and had already returned to the carriage, as if she had not noticed the respectful gazes of the mercenaries

Ye Yinzhu stood by the roadside watching Anya's carriage gradually recede under the escort of those young men in green. A sense of inexplicable loss surged within her, reminiscent of the time when Zi had left.

As she gazed at the handsome yet innocent Yin Zhu, Anya's fondness for him grew even stronger. The reason she wanted to gift Yin Zhu a magical beast was primarily due to his profession as a Sound Mage. As a branch of mental-type mages, Sound Mages have often been overlooked in terms of their offensive capabilities. The most crucial aspect of signing a magical beast contract is that one must first defeat the beast. Relying solely on their own strength, it is quite difficult for a Sound Mage to obtain a magical beast contract. Influenced by her growing affection for Yin Zhu, she decided to gift him a magical beast to provide him with some means of self-protection, so that this innocent little brother would not be bullied at Milan Magic Martial Academy.

What is it, Sister Anya? Is there anything strange about this?

Yin Zhu's gaze naturally fell on Anya's chest, and he curiously asked

Austin glanced at Anya, a fleeting look of enchantment passing by. "This time, I am escorting a shipment of military supplies to Popang. As you know, the Kingdom of Popang has always been a partner of ours in Milan. The mission has been completed, and I am preparing to return to the city of Milan. You are returning as well, aren't you? Why don't we escort each other? An E-level mercenary group is hardly worthy of your status."

Of course. However, my sister needs to think about what kind of magical beast to give you. After all, this is the only opportunity in your life. It would be best if it were a growth-type magical beast. Once we arrive in Milan, I will help you look for one

In that case, let's forget it. You can keep this, and when you have time in the future, come find me at the Pianlan Pavilion in Milan. I am still looking forward to hearing you play the piano

As she spoke, Anya gently slid a ring carved from blue crystal onto Yinzhu's left middle finger

Array.

Yin Zhu smiled and said: "What is there to thank for? I merely spoke my mind. These dragon knights are truly overbearing. Especially that dragon knight commander, it seems as if he is commanding us. The dragon knights from Milan are so arrogant in the Kingdom of Boha, would they dare to fly up to the sky in the Milan Empire?"

Anya stood beside the carriage and spoke to Yin Zhu next to her

Ye Yin Zhu patted Ge En on the shoulder and said

Uncle, stop daydreaming, we should go now

After crossing the mountain ahead, we will enter the territory of Milan. It will take about ten more days of travel to reach the city of Milan.

Anya exclaimed, "Then your grandfather must have been a powerful wizard. Any wizard only has the opportunity to contract with one magical beast in their lifetime. He hoped that once your strength grew, you would contract with a powerful magical beast. Unfortunately, you are a Sound Master"

"Not at all! Sister Anya, your temper is quite good. Oh, by the way, Sister Anya, why are women's pectoral muscles more developed than men's?"

In order to allow Yin Zhu to fully immerse himself in the cultivation of the Childlike Heart of the Zither, Qin Shang rarely discussed topics outside of the zither with him.

At this moment, Ge En had already reacted and hurriedly shielded Yin Zhu behind him. He was all too familiar with the pride and strength of the Dragon Knights, fearing that Yin Zhu might suffer. "I apologize, Lord Dragon Knight, but we truly do not have any surplus wildebeests. Please see..."

Ah!

The remaining journey went smoothly. Ten days later, the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps finally escorted Anya and her goods to the capital of the Milan Empire, Milan City

Ye Yin Zhu nodded and said: "We do not sell our wildebeests; if we sell them, we will have nothing left to use."

What great authority you have! Lord Austin, it has been a long time since we last met. How about I take on your dragon spear?

Anya was taken aback, "Can you sense the fluctuations of the water element on me?"

Sister Anya, what level of dragons are they

A hint of faint sadness flickered in Anya's eyes, which intrigued her subordinate attendants in blue. They had never seen this beautiful boss display such an expression towards any man.

Anya's somewhat flustered hands were clasped to her chest, and her delicate face turned a shade of pink, appearing vividly alluring and enticing.

Ah! Sister Anya, this is too precious, I, I cannot accept it

As he spoke, he casually tossed a pouch of money. At that moment, he was still twenty steps away from Gern, but the pouch had instantly reached Gern's side. Gern instinctively reached out to catch it, but a strong force emanated from the pouch, causing him to stagger several steps and nearly fall to the ground

A cold light flashed in the eyes of the Dragon Knight, who was becoming somewhat impatient. "Who among you can withstand a single shot from me? If you can, you may leave. Otherwise, leave behind the kudu."

Grandfather seems to have mentioned Warcraft as well, but he said that I am not yet at the time to have Warcraft.

Gern and Yin Zhu walked along the streets of Milan, pointing out the surrounding buildings. "Milan is known as the paradise of the nobility, where the architecture is the crystallization of the wisdom of the continent's most outstanding craftsmen. Here, as long as one has money, everything one desires can be purchased. There are all kinds of places of indulgence everywhere. At the same time, Milan is also the city with the best public order on the continent of Longqinus. Who would dare to commit a crime in a city defended by three thousand dragon knights? This city is quite large; it takes at least three days to walk from the north to the south of the city."

At this point, she glanced at Yin Zhu beside her and thought to herself, his hearing is surprisingly better than mine, is this the advantage of a Sound Master? Over the course of more than twenty days together, Yin Zhu gave her the impression of a pristine white sheet of paper, pure-hearted and curious about everything. The mental energy he inadvertently released seemed beyond what a Red-level Mage could achieve. However, the color of his mental energy was distinctly red, which, in an intangible way, made this simple and handsome young man seem somewhat mysterious to her. Although Yin Zhu was innocent, he would fall silent whenever she inquired about his background.

The dragon riders behind him had come to a complete stop, without a single sound of noise, fully demonstrating the quality of this unit

Gern finally realized and thought to himself that it seemed his employer's identity was quite extraordinary. It would be better not to inquire too much; some things are best left unknown to avoid unnecessary trouble. Someone who even the Dragon Knight Commander must respect is not someone he can afford to offend. It is best to complete this task quickly.

The bright sunlight made the distant raised earth dragon appear even more pronounced, while the rumbling sound caused the ground to tremble violently

The Milan Empire, as the most powerful human nation on the continent of Longxinus, is bordered to the north by the Extreme North Wilderness, to the west by the Ascoli Kingdom, to the east by the Flor Kingdom, and to the southwest by the Palermo Kingdom, while the Bohai Kingdom lies to the southeast. Directly to its south is the core of the Longxinus continent—Falan. Its borders with the four kingdoms and the Extreme North Wilderness dictate that it must maintain a strong military presence; otherwise, how could it stand firm amidst the encirclement of numerous rivals

The dragon knight raised his hand and pointed forward, "My companion is hungry; relinquish five horned horses to serve as its sustenance. This is twenty gold coins as your compensation"

Austin said with a bitter smile: "I was the one who offended just now; I truly did not know it was you, Miss, who was here. Although Austin's spear is sharp, it would never be aimed at you, Miss!"

The carriage is quite spacious, as there is only Anya inside, making it feel empty. Various foods and beverages are arranged within, and the seats are large with thick cushions, making them much more comfortable than sitting on a horse's back

The elegant and captivating voice of Anya emerged from behind Yin Zhu and Ge En. Upon hearing this voice, the Dragon Knight Austin was instantly taken aback, and his gaze, which had previously not acknowledged Yin Zhu and his companions, turned towards them.

Can I really do it

Anya has heard many compliments, but when they come from the pure-hearted Yinzhu, they carry a different flavor. With a slight smile, she asked, "Yinzhu, how did you come to join the Iron Thorn Mercenary Group?"

Anger flashed briefly in Ge'en's eyes, but he truly did not dare to offend the dragon knight before him. However, the number of wildebeests in the team was just sufficient; if he were to give the other party five, there would be no place left for the mercenary group's supplies.

Gern exclaimed in surprise, "What sound? How come I didn't hear it? Could it be that your ears are better than mine?"

I never had the chance to ask before! Grandpa only allowed me to learn the piano and forbade me from asking about anything else. Sister Anya, your face is so red; are you feeling unwell

Yin Zhu scratched his head and said somewhat bewilderedly: "I don't know either; I'm just expressing what I feel."

Just as Gern had predicted, there were no dangers encountered on the journey from the Kingdom of Boha to the Empire of Milan. Traveling along the official road, they reached the border of the two countries after twenty days. Along the way, Yin Zhu spent most of his time with Anya, which made the mercenaries envious. Yin Zhu listened to her share interesting stories from the continent, and Anya taught him knowledge that surpassed what he had learned in over ten years at the Azure Sea. Anya was not only gentle as water but also very patient, which made him less ignorant about some common knowledge than he had been before.

The surprise in Anya's eyes had already vanished without a trace. "Of course, magical beasts are the best protection for mages. A mage without magical beasts is quite unsafe. After all, mages are very weak in close combat. As the noblest profession on the continent, mages are respected not only for their rarity but also for their inherent strength. This is not obvious at lower levels. Once they reach the Yellow level, a mage can easily handle multiple warriors of the same level. As the noblest profession on the continent, mages are respected not only for their rarity but also for their inherent strength. This is not obvious at lower levels. Once they reach the Yellow level, a mage can easily handle multiple warriors of the same level. Magical beasts are the best protection for mages. For mages, magical beasts serve as a shield; it is sufficient to withstand the enemy's attack before the mage finishes casting. Powerful magical beasts can even attack the enemy alongside the mage. With magical beasts, a mage's solo combat capability is at its strongest. For mages, magical beasts serve as a shield; it is sufficient to withstand the enemy's attack before the mage finishes casting. Powerful magical beasts can even attack the enemy alongside the mage. With magical beasts, a mage's solo combat capability is at its strongest. Don't you know this?"

So it is. You are truly kind. Yinzhu, in this world, sometimes one cannot be too kind, otherwise one will only be bullied by others

Ah? The Divine Sound Master?

With a light exclamation, Austin swiftly leaped down from the back of the Golden Crystal Tyrannosaurus, saying, "Praise be to Fablan, Miss Anya, it turns out to be your team."

Sister, let me take a look at your Warcraft, okay

Anya's expression became somewhat serious, "There is indeed a sound, but it is still far away. Although I cannot hear it, the ground is experiencing slight tremors."

Yin Zhu nodded and said, "That viscount just now is indeed very strong. Are all dragon knights this formidable?"

Gern sighed and said, "Brother, you do not know! The status of Dragon Knights on the continent is second only to that of mages. Moreover, the status of Dragon Knight Commanders is even higher than that of mages; only high-level mages can be compared to them. The number of Dragon Knights has even become a standard for measuring the strength between nations. A hundred-member Dragon Knight squad like the one just now can even contend with a heavy cavalry legion of ten thousand men"

Miss, do you really not need us to escort you

Uncle, be careful

After the dragon knight threw the pouch of coins, he did not glance at Gern again, gently patting the sturdy back of the golden crystal tyrannosaurus with a look of affection. Clearly, this was the partner he referred to.

Austin chuckled self-deprecatingly, "In that case, I shall take my leave. When you return to Milan, I will come to apologize in person."

Anya sighed helplessly. If it were someone else asking in such a manner, she would have likely exploded by now. "You must not ask the same question to other girls in the future. This is a physiological difference between men and women. You will understand this naturally when you grow a bit older. Staring at a woman's chest is quite impolite, you know"

While Anya was speaking, the Dragon Knights had already approached, and they had evidently noticed the presence of the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps, causing their advance to gradually slow down. At this point, as they drew closer, Ye Yinzhu saw a man in his thirties sitting atop a golden crystal tyrannosaurus. Beside his leg hung a seven-meter-long heavy dragon spear, and at his waist was an ancient-style longsword. His silver armor gleamed under the sunlight, and he wore no helmet; his golden hair flowed down his back. He was tall and upright, with an ordinary appearance. As they got even closer, Ye Yinzhu noticed a long scar, about five inches long, running from the corner of his left eye down to his chin, giving him a fierce look. On the left chest of his silver armor was a palm-sized silver six-pointed star, adorned with a violet pattern, indicating his family.

Anya was taken aback, and her gaze towards Yinzhu suddenly became strange

Yin Zhu helplessly said: "Alright then, I will accept the ring for now, but I absolutely cannot take your money, sister. Grandfather once said that a man must never take a woman's money, otherwise he will become a freeloader. I still remember how stern Grandfather looked at that time. Sister, I will return the money to you; this is a matter of principle"

The Dragon Knight furrowed his brows slightly and raised his eyes to look at Yin Zhu, who was also gazing back at him. Although the Dragon Knight held a superior position, Yin Zhu's gaze showed no sign of retreat, her clear black eyes revealing a hint of stubbornness

Ye Yin Zhu was unaware of what An Ya meant by the term "growth-type magical beast" mentioned in a casual manner. Even among intelligent magical beasts of level seven and above, growth-type magical beasts are extremely rare. Furthermore, any intelligent magical beast on the market commands an exorbitant price, yet they are often unavailable for purchase. Moreover, subduing an intelligent magical beast is no easy task.

What gives you the right to be so domineering

Simplicity does not necessarily mean one will not get angry

After the recent turmoil, the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps set out once again. In the hearts of the people, Anya's identity had become much more mysterious, and no one would regard her as an ordinary employer any longer

Anya said lightly: "I went to Bopang to procure a batch of goods and hired the Iron Thorn Mercenary Group for escort. I didn't expect to encounter the viscount here. Haven't you always been in Milan?"

Milan, an ancient and civilized city, is home to nearly six million permanent residents. It serves as the political, cultural, and commercial center of the Milan Empire. As the capital, it is also the foremost stronghold of the Milan Empire. The garrison consists of three hundred thousand troops, including three regiments of cavalry.