48. An Uninvited Guest
Of course, the plan wasn’t as simple as she had imagined. There were many things to consider, and anyone who read that letter, any human, would realize its importance.
Hope, like an oasis in the desert, a ship sailing on the vast ocean, as long as it existed, humanity would never give up on any possibility.
Just wait for the good news from the humans~
After bidding farewell to Ann, Reina immediately returned the same way… It had been 11 minutes since she finished writing the letter. If it took more than 20 minutes, the lamb would be overcooked.
Calysia didn’t like overcooked meat.
But suddenly, Reina sensed a powerful magic approaching. She stopped, calmed herself, carefully analyzed the other party’s magic power, and then suddenly realized something, a smile appearing on her face.
The deserted alley wasn’t illuminated by any lights, appearing somewhat eerie. The midday moon, like a bright eye, and the gaps between the houses blocking the sky, formed a demonic eye staring at Reina.
“[Gold Scale], I know it’s you.”
As she spoke, an old man in a trench coat and top hat descended from the sky. His dragon features were hidden beneath the wide trench coat, but his bulging muscles were clearly visible, a testament to his experience as a seasoned warrior.
His light footsteps, honed by countless battles, made no sound. His sharp, dark yellow eyes and golden horns—one of which was unexpectedly broken, while the other remained intact—were striking.
His temples were streaked with white, yet he exuded vigor.
“You know me, Azure Scale.”
The old man’s magnetic voice made Reina feel a sense of mortal fear for the first time, but that fear quickly subsided in comparison to her anger towards Calysia.
Gold Scale Waning Moon.
Reina knew him.
Besides the Dragon King, he was the strongest individual among the dragon race, level 98, a man practically at the peak of demonhood.
“Are you joking?” Reina smiled like a lady.
Any member of the dragon race would probably know who Gold Scale was.
“You’re the first person to detect my approach on the first try,” Gold Scale said, his face devoid of any smile. He had been observing Reina from the beginning, his meticulous personality leaving no room for error, his actions swift and decisive.
“I heard you killed Flame Dragon.”
“He challenged me to a duel, with our lives as the wager,” Reina told the truth.
“…”
Gold Scale lowered his head, closed his eyes, and sighed:
“Poor young man.”
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
Reina ignored Gold Scale and brushed past him as if he were insignificant, a mere puff of air.
Gold Scale smiled.
“You’re not afraid of my power.”
“If you wish, I’m always ready for a spar, but not now.”
Gold Scale turned around, looking at Reina’s back, his beard and hair fluttering upwards along with his magic power, like an aura. The stone bricks beneath his feet cracked under the pressure of the powerful air current.
“I’m challenging you now. How will you respond?”
“You yourself don’t think you can win against me, so what’s there to say?”
Gold Scale’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He had originally intended to test Reina’s strength, but unexpectedly, she had turned the tables on him.
Moreover, what was going on…
Shining Scale Crescent Moon had said that she was just a weak little demon relying on the Dragon King.
With the Dragon King’s backing, Hoxas’s death and Donald’s death were understandable.
But this girl didn’t seem as weak as Crimson Scale had described. Even while hiding her true strength, she possessed an aura that rivaled any high-ranking demon.
If he rashly challenged her, it wouldn’t just be challenging the Dragon King’s authority, he might end up like Hoxas, regretting his actions.
Flame Dragon and Enraged Bronze Statue, their deaths weren’t unjust. Even an average high-ranking demon probably wouldn’t have survived.
Just as Gold Scale was about to leave, Reina stopped.
She turned around, her expression gentle, and extended her hand:
“Gold Scale, join me.”
“What?” Gold Scale frowned. “You want me to join your group?”
Reina’s confidence was impeccable, as if she had already grasped Gold Scale’s psychology.
“I know you’re a warrior loyal to the Dragon King. Precisely because of this, you should join us and serve the Dragon King.”
“Hehehe…”
Gold Scale laughed, not because he had heard the funniest joke in the world, but because he felt like he had been seen through.
He had fought on the front lines for many years, always siding with the Silver Dragon royalty in the dragon race’s internal power struggles, even nearly losing his life several times.
This information, unknown to the other [Demon Moons], Azure Scale actually knew, and even called him a “warrior loyal to the Dragon King.”
Gold Scale was once again glad he hadn’t fought Reina.
She was unfathomable, difficult to see through.
“Why?” Gold Scale asked out of curiosity.
“Because those who betray the Dragon King will die. Have you thought it through, Gold Scale?”
For a moment, Gold Scale looked at Reina’s azure eyes and her imposing figure, like a witch, and felt a sense of fear mixed with respect… a feeling he hadn’t experienced since becoming a [Demon Moon].
Reina, knowing that Gold Scale wouldn’t agree, turned and left without wasting any more time.
Gold Scale, still savoring the fear he had just felt, his face pale,
looked up at the full moon.
“Then let me wait and see, [Azure Scale New Moon].”
…
The first thing Reina did when she returned home was to cook.
This had now become her top priority… She had tried not cooking before, but if Calysia couldn’t eat a warm meal, she would eat a warm Reina. She didn’t dare to slack off, afraid that Calysia would do something dangerous again.
Back in the kitchen, Reina thought of Gold Scale, practically the strongest dragon. If they really fought while Calysia was asleep, she might actually lose, even if she knew the old warrior’s personality well. She didn’t dare to make any assumptions in this new world.
It was precisely because she was in a hurry to go home and cook that she hadn’t said more to try and recruit that powerful warrior, or even to gather some information… It was all Calysia’s fault!
But when she took a freshly baked, fragrant roasted whole lamb out of the oven, her worries vanished.
“As expected of me~”
Looking at the delicacy in the roasting pan, Reina swayed happily.
She carried the roasting pan out of the kitchen—although as a half-vassal dragon, she was no longer afraid of being burned, she still put on thick gloves to prevent the sizzling oil and water from soiling her hands.
She placed the roasting pan on the table. Seeing the fragrant steam filling the dining room, Reina felt a sense of accomplishment—fortunately, she had come home in time. Any later, and the meat wouldn’t be cooked perfectly!
After eating this, Calysia would definitely be well-behaved for the entire day~
Just as Reina was about to wake Calysia up and help her downstairs for dinner, she found that Calysia was already standing behind her. Those purple, gem-like dragon eyes were gleaming with anger, but seeing Reina still busy with housework, Calysia’s gaze softened.
Still sleepy from replenishing her vassal’s magic power, her gait was slightly sluggish, but her voice was so stern that it sent chills down Reina’s spine.
“Did Gold Scale just come to see you?”
“I’m going to kill him.”
