"You better lower your voice; that Evil Dragon’s temper is unpredictable and not very good. It already took great restraint not to go after you just now!
If you wake him this time, the consequences, do I really need to spell them out?
He eats Elves, and he’ll eat Half-Beastmen too."
The Elf Leader gave a warning.
The Half-Beastman was slightly startled upon hearing this and immediately deflated, keeping silent and watching the Elves bury their companions one by one into the pit...
No one knows how much time passed.
Land woke up with a yawn.
The first thing he did was recall the benefits gained in the dream.
Because taming the Half-Beastman and Elves surprisingly gave him 3 points of potential.
[Influence] I.
[Influence] II.
Land had previously speculated that getting more treasure and killing more enemies would lead to so-called II, III, IV, and V.
Now, it seems he was right!
In that case, he should strive even harder to kill enemies! Plunder others’ treasures! And expand his own influence!
He pondered in his heart.
Opening his eyes, he was ready to taste some snacks to satisfy his cravings.
He was stunned to find that the snacks piled up to the side had disappeared, leaving him a bit bewildered.
Glancing at the Elves resting not far away, the Half-Beastmen shouted:
"You bunch of bastards! Get over here now!"
The Half-Beastmen and Elves dared not hesitate upon hearing the words and quickly ran over.
With fiery eyes, Land growled, "Where did my snacks go? Did you idiots steal them?"
"Master! Master! It was those lowly Elves! They stole your food and hid it underground!"
Half-Beastman Ugg immediately ran to where the Elves had buried their companions and reported loudly.
"You Elves have quite the nerve!"
Land was somewhat annoyed, bent down, and brought his head close to a few Elves, snorting, sending a rush of hot air over them.
Scalding their tender skin into a reddish hue.
"Do you want to fill my belly with your bodies, Elves?"
His eyes scanned around as if selecting his next meal, terrifying the group of Elves.
"Honorable Master... we only wanted to give our deceased companions a resting place... Please show us your final kindness and dignity."
The Elf Leader Aikousha’s pretty face was full of pleading.
Land was silent for a moment after hearing this.
He then quietly glanced at the Half-Beastmen’s corpses lying haphazardly, with their blue-green coarse skin, pig-like noses, yellow tusks protruding, and mud-stained bodies...
Such a disgusting sight, it really wasn’t appetizing.
He shook his head and refocused on the Elves, showing some amusement in his eyes.
"Took my food and want them to rest? That’s not impossible, after all, you’re my servants, and a little preferential treatment is warranted.
But I’m currently running low on food, so you’d better do something about that."
"Master, the forest not far from here is our home, and it’s planted with plenty of fruits and vegetables. I’m sure you’ll like it."
"That’s good, bring some here, but just vegetables won’t do! To maintain a strong body and ample strength, meat is equally essential!
Bring me some meat, that’s not a problem, is it?"
"Master... Our forest only has fruits and vegetables, and we never consume meat." The Elf Leader Aikousha looked distressed.
"Then just return my food to me!"
"... No! We can’t do that, Master! We understand! We will catch meat for you! Please give us a little time."
The Elf Leader was somewhat saddened.
"Alright, I’m waiting for you, but be quick about it. I’ll only wait for the time of one cycle of the wheel," Land said.
A few selected Elves hurriedly left, while the more attractive ones stayed behind to continue performing the dance Land loved to watch, or rather, practiced under Land’s training.
Striving to soon become valuable Elves.
In less than half a cycle, the Elves that had gone out returned.
Bringing back a cart full of fruits and vegetables, along with a robust grey wolf and wild boar.
Land contentedly enjoyed the gourmet food while watching the dance.
All of this reflected the benefits of having servants so vividly, as if he’d stepped into the life of an ancient emperor.
What does "having food at your beck and call" really mean?
It’s no wonder those Evil Dragons love collecting servants so much; not only do they enjoy flattery, but they also experience a truly luxurious life!
He became somewhat engrossed in it.
The sun was getting ready to set again.
Land yawned, ready to sleep, when he suddenly realized he might have forgotten something?
He pondered for a moment and suddenly remembered his siblings, Xiao Female Dragon Fiona and Little Black Dragon Ed!
Those two are still at the previous Black Mist Grassland!
How are they now? Still waiting for me there?
Land thought to himself, should he rush back right away?
The idea just crossed his mind when he shook his head again, no rush!
No matter how useless, they are still two dragons. Surviving in the wild shouldn’t be a problem for them, no need to rush. Better to enjoy the dragon life here as a priority.
He had been repressed for too long!
Three years of eating dirt and gnawing on trees, three years living in a burrow, is this the kind of life a dragon should live?
As an Evil Dragon, he should live a life of eating whatever he desires, of striking down whomever he wishes, worrying about this and that—isn’t this life over yet?
As for the treasure still buried, it’s not likely that those two stupid dragons have the guts to take it!
Land settled his mind and began to enjoy his dragon life.
............
Thus, half a month passed once more.
Black Mist Grassland.
The two young dragons sat separately on the grassland, Xiao Female Dragon biting into a roasted pork leg, stuffing it relentlessly into her mouth.
Little Black Dragon Ed ate the rotten other leg.
While chewing, Little Black Dragon appeared a bit gloomy, "Land has been gone for fifteen days, he might have abandoned us."
"Hmph! Abandon us? We were the ones who abandoned him!
With or without him, we can live quite well! Look at us now! We can catch prey ourselves, fill our bellies, living comfortably."
Xiao Female Dragon chewed off a big piece of meat from the thigh bone, sounding nonchalant.
"What if we encounter adventurers again? What do we do then?" Little Black Dragon remained worried.
"You idiot! There aren’t that many powerful adventurers in the world!
Just wait! Let me grow for a few more years! No matter how many adventurers come, I can easily wipe them out!
I’ll become as strong as Land! Maybe even surpass him!"
The Xiao Female Dragon, through these two weeks, bullied and preyed on common beasts, watching them squirm weakly before her.
Instantly filled with confidence, growing inflated.
She believed that what Land could do, she could too!
She! The mighty Red Dragon King Fiona! Would never be lesser than a dragon!