Chapter 154 - 153: The So-Called Balance
Exiting the Lost Plateau signifies that this migration is essentially coming to an end.
Though they still need to traverse a forest and cross tens of kilometers of sea to reach the Volcanic Island, as long as they don’t get lost in the mountains, they’ll be fine.
The guide was stolen, or rather, kidnapped by Cecilia, a Human with flexible morals. Even serving Evil Dragons was acceptable for him. Now, it’s about time to let him go.
"You’ve done well, you didn’t lead us astray or pull any tricks. Here is the reward I promised you." Leon, true to his word, handed the guide ten Gold Coins, which made Cecilia’s eye twitch.
Green Dragons may belong to the Evil Dragons, but they are also members of the Order Camp, generally keeping their promises. Ten gold coins were not worth breaking her word, but that didn’t make it any less painful.
Not to mention the guide, who lived in the Lost Plateau and knew exactly what kind of creature the Red Dragon was—an obsessive collector who valued its treasure above all else, and was willing to slaughter for a missing copper coin. The guide had thought surviving was enough but was incredulous to receive Gold Coins, thanking them profusely before disappearing into the mountains.
In the forest, Leon resumed his Dragon Form and stood up, towering at the height of a four-story building, or even five or six stories if he stretched his neck. His gaze swept over the boundless forest to the vast blue sea, and beyond that, Watchtower Port.
Leon was still pondering how he would get those Salamanders, Fire Snakes, the captive Fire Giants, and Dwarves onto the island, especially the cumbersome Magma Land Shark.
"Master, I’ve just thought of something," Cecilia spoke up.
Leon withdrew his gaze to look at the Green Dragon, who had also resumed her Dragon Form and was imitating him by stretching her neck to gaze towards the sea. He said succinctly, "Speak."
"Master, aren’t you playing the role of Watchtower Port’s guardian deity right now?" Cecilia said, "Why not go ahead first? When we approach Watchtower Port, threaten to destroy it, then jump out to chase us away. By then, everyone will surely be grateful to Master."