Chapter 697 4: True Dragon Body
"Kurs, please pay special attention to the placement of refugees during this period. The city is already overcrowded. If it continues like this, a plague is bound to occur sooner or later."
Although with the protection of Dragon Qi, the chances of natural disasters occurring in his territory are quite low.
But even the slightest possibility is not foolproof.
Lavinia and Urding can heal wounds and save lives, but when it comes to dealing with disease, pharmacological knowledge is required. If an epidemic breaks out among so many people, and with the Saracen casters potentially fanning the flames, the death of millions across Egypt would not be surprising.
Kurs nodded in agreement.
In fact, the current overcrowding in Semanud City has something to do with his previous negligence.
He didn't care about the lives of ordinary people. If Losa hadn't required it, the most economical solution would surely have been to shut the city gates tightly, letting these refugees perish outside. The more that die, the better.
After all, Egypt does not lack population. Even if people die out in some places, others can migrate in, or one can recruit pilgrims from Europe to fill the gaps. Compared to the Coptic people, they are similar in language and culture, making it easier to govern.
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Ker Morhan.
The autumn wind was bleak, and the plants were withered and yellowed.
The elder of the Blood Race standing on the mountain path shielded her eyes from the glaring sun and gazed at the mist-shrouded fortress in the mountains: "So this is Ker Morhan, the home of the Demon Hunters?"
The Demon Hunter novel and Gwent Card game were things they entertained themselves with in their leisure time, so they naturally knew about this place.
"The weather is perfect for a vacation, isn't it?"
Furin sighed. The climate in the Holy Land was too hot, and even in autumn, it wasn't any better. If she had known about such a summer resort, she would have nestled in Prajna's book world all the time.
Jeanne's eyes were also full of surprise, but what she said couldn't help but have some teasing in it: "Truly worthy of being the Book Immortal, such power is simply divine skill, leaving one in awe."
She came to Losa's courtyard first thing in the morning and could feel the gale and torrential rain inside, along with Prajna's suppressed murmurs, even through the door.
What was even more infuriating was that the two didn't stop upon sensing her presence.
Contrarily, she became a Door God, blocking other visitors.
Cherinita smiled and said, "I was also shocked the first time I came here. It's really hard to imagine that such a vivid world exists within a book. Mrs. Prajna's power is indeed astounding."
"With such a good place, big oaf, you should have brought it out sooner."
Prajna shook her head lightly: "If it weren't for Miss Lavinia's help, I wouldn't have been able to accommodate so many people at once."
Lavinia's decree effect provides a fixed increase, which isn't as useful as a percentage increase, but it makes her especially beneficial, equating to several levels after elite enhancement.
Unfortunately, she couldn't unlock her new abilities.
Lavinia gave a reserved smile: "I can finally be of some help to everyone. Since everyone has contributed so much to my advancement, it's time for me to repay everyone."
She felt quite good; in the battle record world, although it was for her advancement, whether it was Furin perishing together with the Tatar Great Shaman, Cherinita suffering serious injuries, Jeanne burning herself out to assassinate Leader, or Losa himself, they all made great efforts.
She didn't manage to contribute much, and although Lavinia wasn't a competitive person, having been considered excellent since childhood, how could she not have a bit of pride?
Prajna said: "It's autumn here now, and the demon hunters have gone out to accept commissions to earn money. They'll return in winter, and the scenery will be even more beautiful then. Everyone can come and enjoy it again."
"Alright."
As they spoke, a sharp screech came from the sky.
Looking up, there was a pterosaur with scale armor and a sharp protrusion like a butcher's knife at the end of its tail, emerging from the clouds.
Dragons in the Demon Hunter world are also mighty creatures, but only high-level dragons like the Golden Dragons. As for low-level dragons, many demon hunters or even human hunters can kill them if they understand their habits and make targeted preparations.
The one appearing in the sky was precisely a low-level dragon species, a Tail-Cutting Dragon.
Losa glanced at Prajna and chuckled softly: "For me to practice with?"
Prajna smiled but said nothing.
"Let's play a game."
"What game?"
"The game of an Evil Dragon kidnapping princesses. I'll play the Evil Dragon, and you all play the princesses."
As Losa spoke, the dragon blood within him was already boiling like lava, the terrifying heat cracking the ground beneath him. A pair of majestic golden vertical pupils suddenly locked onto the Tail-Cutting Dragon swooping from the sky.
In an instant, this low-level dragon beast seemed as if a giant hammer had smashed into its head, nearly plummeting from the sky.
Subsequently, a gigantic dragon claw, like an iron clamp, grasped it firmly.
The Tail-Cutting Dragon was almost scared to death, its liver and gallbladder shattered, and its eye sockets reflected a massive dragon head, filling its entire field of vision.
It was a colossal dragon with dragon horns like a dark crimson crown atop its head, a row of sharp bone spikes along its back, and an orderly arrangement of red and black scale armor. Roughly estimating, it was at least forty meters long, even larger than the previous Karelian Fire Dragon.
It became as quiet as a mouse, not daring to make any sound.
Though it was a dim-witted beast, beasts also have a survival instinct and won't foolishly challenge an overwhelmingly powerful beast.
It's just that Losa's true dragon body, compared to Dragon Species like the Karelian Fire Dragon, appeared more slender, elongated, and probably weighed even less than the thirty-meter-long Karelian Fire Dragon.
The dragon overlooking the crowd had a slightly human-like smile at the corners of its mouth.
Compared to the previous demon dragon image, its current scale armor, although still black and red and slightly evil, gave off a kingly aura with the protection of Dragon Qi, appearing more awe-inspiring and beautiful than terrifying.
"It's huge!"
Lavinia marveled. Back then, the giant they dealt with was less than ten meters tall. Compared to the current Losa, it was simply tiny.
"The aura is also strong. No wonder the lord now has the confidence to take on five opponents at once."
Jeanne drew her holy spear with a clang.
"Miss Nia, please apply enhancement effects for us next. Prajna, you protect Nia, and Furin, Nina, let's focus on the main attack. As retainers, if we can't even defeat those we're supposed to protect, it would be quite a dereliction of duty."
Lavinia hesitated: "If I go all out, the lord might not withstand it."
There were five of them in total, and four were experts after elite enhancement.