Chapter 608
Sipping the Divine Droplet with a cigarette between his lips, Ian continued his story without pause. Since he revealed everything except his most essential secrets, he did not need to be as reserved as usual.
"An underground stronghold..."
Besides, the Platinum Dragon was an excellent listener. It wasn't just that it listened intently with shining eyes and nods of its head.
"That child, Hyked, chose a wise method. He likely received advice from the dwarves. Even so, putting it into practice would not have been easy. Indeed, he is a child born with the qualities of an emperor."
At the end of each segment, it would add various comments or impressions, giving Ian a moment to catch his breath.
"That the archdemons were still alive was already somewhat foreseen among the scholars. Among the monsters that crossed the Wall, there were some that appeared to be their minions."
Of course, it mixed in plenty of useful advice and information as well.
"Now that the Wall has fallen, they will unleash their suppressed madness and desires."
"Are you saying they will leave the Black Lands and invade the continent?"
"There is a high probability. Do not predict their actions rationally. Madness and desire are the domains of the irrational."
It answered Ian’s questions with more kindness and detail than usual. The conversation stretching endlessly was, in a sense, inevitable.
"It is a pity that Hyked ended up embracing chaos. It is something that even dragons cannot perfectly control. That child probably knows this as well. I can only hope he has prepared an alternative to protect his soul."