Chapter 8, The Dragon's Diary

Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong ... once, twice, three times, four times, five times, six times, seven times, eight times ...

No one can imagine that the remnants of the Berserker can attack from different angles

The Red Robed Grand Sorcerer flashed through his mind, and Amy immediately jumped up. Oh no, it was Amy who wanted to jump up right away to seek help—he was then astonished to discover that the story that had just unfolded with the Berserker was playing out again, only this time, the subject had changed.

"Frenzy, he has gone into a frenzy." Countless people exclaimed

Thud, thud... The heavy footsteps, the berserker has appeared once again, with flames of fury burning as if fueled by some medium. His body, now twice its size, has torn apart the fabric of his upper garments. Every pore is oozing red sweat, and a palm-width purple bruise is visible on the abdomen where the sword had just struck. His blood-red eyes are nearly bursting from their sockets.

In the same position, at the same angle, with the same black blunt sword, and the same black sword shadow flashing like lightning, the berserker can no longer perform any other actions. The battle axe can only continuously parry, parry, parry... Each parry requires stepping back to gain space for the next lightning strike of the sword. Even with a blunt sword, such force can still cleave a person in two.

You also have the surname Chi, how should I address you

What is the happiest thing in the world

Do you know Chi Ningyuan

"It's nothing, I don't mind, I'm used to it, especially when it comes to you." Beneath a head full of foam and disheveled gray hair stood a wizard, but compared to the imposing red-robed archmage from earlier, this wizard was... well, quite a sight to behold. His face was covered in wrinkles, his eye sockets deeply sunken, with only a narrow slit revealing his eyes. He had a hooked nose and a flat mouth, and he wore... no, more accurately, he hung a blue robe that was tattered like a fishing net—indicating that he was a neutral-type wizard. In his hand, he held a long magic staff, the tip of which, originally meant to be curved, was now broken. One could only wonder what kind of magical stone had once been embedded in it—if he could still afford magical stones, that is.

No, it is to possess pearls, agates, gemstones, and gold as high as mountains, and then to lie on top of them and sleep every day

The black sword traced a semicircle in the air, enveloping Amy as it charged towards the Berserker. The longsword came crashing down, and the Berserker, unable to activate the afterimage again in time, conjured countless phantoms with his dual battle axes to forcefully block the blunt sword. Without any pause, the black sword rebounded just half a meter, once again slicing down with the sound of wind, accompanied by a lightning-like illusion, striking down with *illustration*.

In fact, there is no need for you to be so surprised. The opponents we encountered today are ones we would never normally face. The total population of Berserkers is only about 400,000 to 500,000, with no more than 100,000 soldiers entering various national armies. The number of Berserkers capable of manifesting four phantoms does not exceed 500, while those who can manifest five phantoms is no more than 100. Furthermore, the number of top-tier Berserkers who can simultaneously manifest six phantoms is limited to no more than 10. As for Great Mages, there are only 5 in the current Amy Empire, and since one has entered the Wishing Tower, that leaves only 4. Including the reclusive Great Mages, the total should not exceed 100. Looking at Amy's dazed expression, Chi Hanfeng felt compelled to explain.

"I don't know." Chi Hanfeng continued to shake his head.

Prior to this, Amy had always doubted the attack power of wizards. Chi Hanfeng, as a traditional knight, spoke very little about wizards in his professional lectures, or rather, he mentioned their role very rarely. When she saw a warrior who seemed invincible suddenly become vulnerable in an instant, Amy could hardly believe her eyes

He was petrified, and after two hours, it would automatically be解除. A person nearby, who was clearly an intermediate mage, kindly reminded them

"Do you mind if I sit here?" A withered, old, dry, dirty, black hand rested on the edge of the table

"Get lost..." I breathed out a long stream of flames, and with a powerful flick of my tail, I sent several little ones, who I couldn't tell were my grandchildren or great-grandchildren, tumbling out of my cave. Alas, even at over 6,000 years old, I still have such a temper. After I scold the little ones, I lie atop a mountain of gold and jewels, and I can feel the inner condemnation.

Puh... The imperial noble who had just had an intimate encounter with the beautiful woman from Fengrun could not accept such a stark contrast, and he sprayed an entire mouthful of wine all over the head of its owner.

Enough ... ... '' A commanding voice echoed, and the furious berserker collapsed like a mountain amidst the ruins of the tables and chairs

I don't know anyone... please spare me... Dad, my dad." Amy's mouth opened and closed.

"A double-handed sword cleaves a section in half." Someone exclaimed in the bar

Do you know Lake Harbor

"I summon you in my name, come forth, phantom beast Snow Wolf." Behind the massive barrier, Chi Hanfeng had already picked up his spear and shield, preparing to assist Amy

"No... no... I do not have the surname Chi, and I have no money. Look..." The little boy, who had already witnessed the power of the Great Demon and the Book Mage, quickly turned his pockets inside out one by one while frantically framing others, "The money is all on him; we just met. No, we do not know each other." The small black tail trembled and swayed behind the originally kind and simple little deer.

On his first journey away from home, and his first encounter with an opponent, he faced such a formidable adversary, it was truly a stroke of bad luck. The young man, Amy, nervously gripped the sword in his hand as black lightning once again streaked across the sky, killing...

"Hey—hey—please spare me, old man. How can you pretend to be a great magician like this?" Provoked, Chi Hanfeng could no longer maintain his noble demeanor. He rudely tugged at the magician's emblem on the fishing net, saying, "If you're going to impersonate someone, at least do it professionally. This emblem has issues. Although the general appearance is correct, look here: it should symbolize the neutral sea, but why is there a waterfall here?"

Later, in my anxiety, I shouted "Ha Hu" at those poor animals, and wow, they instantly turned into ice sculptures—haha, at that time I still did not know that this was the innate dragon breath of the Green Dragon family

Several companions of the Berserker rushed over, intending to help him up, but they found that the warrior, still in a frenzied state, had become as solid as stone.

What happened, it's cool, why have I heard that dragons do not shed tears

The old wizard understood his meaning. After the withered hand snapped its fingers sharply, Amy suddenly fell to the ground

Wow—Uncle Chi, who always bullies others, has his day too, how delightful. Though he thought so, the little boy did not dare to say it out loud

Everyone, please do not be alarmed; he has had too much to drink and will be fine soon." The old magician displayed a fawning smile to reassure the guests around him

Amy, who was completely bewildered, stared blankly at the scene, her mouth instinctively agape.

Oh no! In an instant, Amy's mind flashed back to Chi Hanfeng's description of the Berserker in the teaching on the strengths and weaknesses of different troop types: if the Berserker is a "war machine," then the Berserker in a frenzy becomes a terrifying "destruction machine." The so-called frenzy is a unique skill of the Berserker—selling one's life to the war god Petro in exchange for several times the combat power. Some Berserkers who frequently enter a frenzy can no longer return to their normal state. The Berserker in a frenzy ignores any general attacks—unless its head is severed, the Berserker retains its immense destructive capability. Any commander treats a Berserker battalion with utmost caution; in conventional siege warfare, the deployment of any Berserker battalions is strictly prohibited. ... and *illustrated* books otherwise ... . ... As long as there are a few Berserkers in a frenzy, what is gained is not a city, but ruins.

Ah? Chi Hanfeng was clearly taken aback for a moment, then immediately shook his head, "I don't know."

Pool ... ... Pool ... ... Pool Han Feng

Oh, the flowing water in the pond

I do not know! Although he is a noble of the empire, the courtesy shown after our first meeting was quickly replaced by the true nature of the demon. Matters that are not profitable have always been disregarded by Chi Hanfeng.

The archmage of the Magic Guild stepped forward; if there were no equally powerful mages, any further provocation would be self-destructive. Several small sprites quickly cast restoration magic in front of the large hole in the wall, and the coniferous trees supporting the bar soon responded, sprouting new branches and leaves to seal the opening.

I grabbed the trout that I didn't know which little fellow had offered, and with a big bite, a white liquid flowed down the corner of my mouth

I really miss my partner. Daqingshan, do you know that I am thinking of you

Such a battle is truly gripping, and the people in the bar have just let out a sigh of relief

The sound of clashing echoed, and after a few noises, the berserker's phantom, which collided with the remnants of the sword, emitted an unusual sound before shattering completely

These happy days continued until we encountered that cursed magician

"Do not explain; explanation is merely a disguise." The old wizard heavily slapped Chi Hanfeng's head twice. "You are just as mischievous as your ancestor, Chi Ningyuan, from who knows how many generations ago. Back in the day, I was doused with a headful of herbal liquor at the Treehouse Bar by him. Waiter, bring me a large cup of herbal liquor, and also your best roasted chicken steak. And, um, please call for a beautiful hostess, must be from the human race and from the Aminor Continent. The bill can be charged to this handsome, charming young man here." After signaling to the waiter, the old wizard quickly made a small gesture, targeting—Chi Hanfeng. He quickly made a small gesture, targeting—Chi Hanfeng.

Oh, let me think again. The old wizard's withered claws scratched at his damp hair, "Where is Chi Hongyun?"

What is the greatest happiness in the mortal world

The enormous treehouse bar swayed like branches in a storm, its walls creaking with a constant sound. "Boom," it seemed as if the west side of the house could no longer withstand the immense pressure and burst open, a gigantic figure wrapped in the cold wind from outside charged in.

Ah... the few girls in the bar screamed while covering their eyes

The four rapidly approaching afterimages, accompanied by a sharp axe sound, simultaneously struck at Amy's left shoulder, right shoulder, waist, and legs. The main body of the Berserker let out a furious roar, its blood-red eyes reflecting on the equally crimson axe blade, resembling a searing stream of red iron as it came crashing down.

Amy... did you hear what I said? If you become a Beast Rider, you can easily kill that Berserker by utilizing the floating ability of the beast. As for dealing with the Archmage, well, as long as he is not attacking both you and your mount at the same time, you won't be able to defeat him, but you can still escape quickly... Sigh..." The noble of the Empire, who is very familiar with the abilities of the Archmage, let out a long sigh in self-comfort, feeling unwilling.

An old man emerged from the Magic Guild, clad in a red magical robe, with an emblem on his chest indicating his title as a Grand Mage: "Wherever there are mercenaries, we cannot prevent private duels among them. However, if these duels, which are meant for entertainment, escalate into destructive wars, that is something we do not wish to see. Let us applaud the warriors who have generously provided the Sword Remnant and Berserker Remnant for free today, and also that noble Beast Knight along with his lovely Phantom Wolf. Let us all applaud together." After the old mage finished speaking, he returned to the building of the Magic Guild.

Oh, I would like to inquire about a person.

"Hi, don't be silly." Chi Hanfeng pushed a glass of wine in front of Amy, "Try this, it's very good. This is the specialty of the Treehouse Bar, a herbal infusion made from a thousand herbs, which has various effects such as invigorating, beautifying, nourishing, enhancing vitality, and improving recovery. Since Grandpa is not here, I'll make an exception and let you have some today."

With a rumble, the fool collapsed onto the table, his face a complex mixture of shock, disbelief, grievance, resentment, helplessness, tension, and a desire to escape

The eerie sounds, unmistakably inhuman, emanated from below the treehouse bar, tearing through the night illuminated by the glistening white snow, instantly tightening everyone's hearts.

You all want to die! Ignoring the tables and chairs, as well as the guests in front of him, the berserker charged at Amy like an enraged bull, tearing the coniferous hardwood tables and chairs apart as if they were made of paper.

Excerpt from the Ancient Sacred Ice Green Dragon Taimuguer's Diary

The black lightning vanished in an instant, and with a "whoosh—" it transformed into a fierce sword wind. The long sword shifted from horizontal to vertical in a moment, striking forcefully against the berserker's abdomen. The berserker was immediately sent flying, along with the massive battle axe, disappearing in the direction of the door

Mother said it is love

"Do not help me," Amy shouted as she found herself under attack from the shadow of an axe. Her body moved in an inexplicable manner, performing a hollow somersault and directly leaping out of the encirclement

What is the happiest thing in the world

"Help! I've been robbed..." Such a sudden surge of events occurred in a short time. It seems that the limit has been reached for what a 14-year-old boy can endure. Amy, who dared to confront the berserker, cried out loudly, but... what broke his heart even more was that he couldn't make any sound.

Ning, Liu, Hong, Yuan, Da, Han, Chang, Xiao ... ... Han, Han, little bunny, little bunny. The old wizard's bony hand, which had been calculating with his fingers, suddenly swung up and struck heavily on Chi Hanfeng's flowing long hair. "You still tell me you don't recognize? Don't you recognize? Don't you even recognize your ancestors?"

Hello, little brother, how are you..." The old wizard pondered for a moment, and his disheveled head suddenly leaned in front of Amy

Ah, I remember now: a long, long time ago, I was just a little green dragon, so small that I didn't even know I was a dragon... I always thought I was a little dog. Hoho, my silly master, the Great Green Mountain, thought so too. Every time he went hunting, he always took me along. Once he hit his prey, if it wasn't dead, he always hoped I would chase it. I would run and run with all my might, but no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't catch up.

I... I don't know them; they have been dead for hundreds of years. You didn't even ask me if I knew them." Chi Hanfeng argued for the first time like a little child, behaving obediently like a child.

No..." Chi Hanfeng shook his head, unable to recover from the habitual motion. He swallowed hard and said, "No... I know him." His attitude suddenly became much more honest.

Every night, I would compete with Daqingshan to eat the roasted game. At that time, the happiest thing was to finish dinner, with a roaring campfire in front of me, warm and cozy. I would rest my head on Daqingshan's full belly, counting the stars in the sky one by one. At night, I would snuggle with Daqingshan under the same blanket, and he loved to wrap his arms around my neck.

The dull sword sprang up again, the angle of the lightning changed abruptly, tracing a strange arc before simultaneously appearing in front of the berserker's abdomen alongside Amy. "Ah..." The berserker, with the battle axe still suspended in mid-air, exclaimed as the chilling black lightning had already penetrated his skin.

"Young man, I would like to inquire about someone." The old wizard did not pay any attention to the middle-aged man's rudeness and replied in an extremely gentle manner

No, no, what you are saying is all wrong. The happiest thing is to eat delicious fish.