Chapter 171 - 170 Another Use
"I’m back again."
So far, what Leon cared most about was his equipment. Comparatively, ruling Watchtower Port could be put on hold.
On the second day after returning to Watchtower Port, after bidding farewell to Tassera and inspecting the work of the Efreeti and Cecilia, he once again went to the Lost Plateau. At this moment, he was descending toward the Cloud Giant’s castle.
The Cloud Giant Mankus was tending to his garden. Pumpkins as big as carriages no longer caught his attention—he was aiming for pumpkins as big as small houses. When he saw the Red Dragon appear in the sky, circling once before landing in his courtyard, Mankus felt a headache coming on.
"Last time, I asked you to help me find a Fire Giant Furnace Master who could craft dragon armor. How’s the search coming along?" Facing the enormous Cloud Giant, Leon did not shift into human form but maintained his dragon form.
For now, he lacked the strength to act as he pleased. At the very least, when dealing with giants, it was necessary to maintain a certain level of deference. If possible, he still hoped to resolve things peacefully by seeking out some Fire Giants to craft equipment for him.
Given the circumstances, the best option would be to find a Fire Giant Furnace Master skilled in traditional Rune Magic to help. This way, he could at least acquire a piece of rare-grade equipment.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t consider outrightly seizing the Fire Giant Fortress and forcibly enslaving Fire Giants to work unless he had no choice.
Firstly, when facing Fire Giants who might slack off or harbor ulterior motives, he would have no effective countermeasures. Most importantly, while he could enslave ordinary Fire Giants, he had no way of compelling the powerful Fire Giant Furnace Masters to work for him.
"I trust you haven’t forgotten the task I gave you," Leon continued, entirely forgetting that the Cloud Giant was not one of his subordinates.
Red Dragon! I am NOT your subordinate. Mankus really wanted to say that but held back, remembering how his Storm Hammer one struck the Red Dragon’s head, only to be bounced back.