Magic Merchant Racial Anecdote

At the same time, in the depths of the cave that Alai rushed to, at the bottom of the dark water, a huge golden vertical pupil opened its eyes.

Ned is a black dragon who has never been able to reach adulthood.

In Dragon Clan, adulthood requires two conditions.To reach the age of 500 and sign a contract with a 'partner', choosing a 'partner' is a very important thing in life for the Dragon Clan.

But when all the minors of the same race were busy looking for 'partners', Ned was not in a hurry.

What is a 'partner'?Can I eat it?

Just ten days ago, he heard that in a cave on a certain plane in the fourth district, there was a super delicious 'silver fish'.Because it has lived in the deepest part of the cave for a long time, the whole body is transparent, the taste is fresh and sweet, and the fish and meat melt in the mouth.

Although 'whitebait' is delicious, it is not easy to catch.One of the reasons is that there is no entrance to the cave where the 'whitebait' lives, and they have to dig the hole forcibly to get in. Secondly, they are very timid, and once they are frightened, their taste will become bitter.

In fact, Ned has been worrying about this matter for several days.

As a dragon, hunting has always been an easy task.But the special habits of 'Silver Fish' put him in a dilemma.Although their dragons have sharp and sharp teeth, they are actually not suitable for chewing. Therefore, Nieder dragons can hunt 'whitebait', but they can't taste it. Humans can taste it, but they can't catch fish.

It was another day when there was no fish to eat, and Ned was meditating in the dark, with most of the space in the cave occupied by his spread wings.He stretched silently, then lay down on the ground again, intending to rest for a while.

***

On the other side, Edward dragged Alai all the way to the cave with speed magic.Before Alai could catch his breath, Edward dragged him into the cave recklessly.

The cave was pitch black, and Alai grabbed Edward who was about to go all the way in, and took out the 'Magic Instrument'.

They were illuminated by the dim light above.On the dark cave wall, the hard rock seemed to have been forcibly dug out by some kind of large creature, and there were hideous claw marks everywhere.

Although it looked dangerous, there was no way to turn back now. Fortunately, the road under his feet was fairly flat, and Alai cautiously walked deep with the magic instrument in hand.

The further you go, the more humid the air is. After walking for a while, the front suddenly becomes wide and bright, and you should be able to find the water source immediately.Thinking of this, Alai couldn't help speeding up his pace a little.

——!

A Lai, who was walking in front, suddenly froze in place.

"Why did you stop?" Edward asked suspiciously, while looking over Alai and looking forward, he couldn't help but gasped.

At the end of the passage is a huge cave. There is a small pool in the center of the cave. At this time, a huge creature is lying quietly beside the pool.

With the dim light, he could vaguely see the hard scales covering his body.The huge body is hidden in the darkness, and a golden vertical pupil reflects the light of the magic instrument, showing a kind of inorganic coldness.

Ned was awakened by the scent wafting in the air.The mellow aroma of butter was mixed with a bit of pungent spicy smell, and many spices he had never smelled before. They merged together and reverberated above the cave, making Ned's saliva start to crazily secrete.

He opened his eyes, raised his head, and sniffed around, trying to find the source of this strange scent.It was two human races who broke into the cave.One of them was standing stiffly at the entrance, obviously frightened by him, and his whole body was exuding a good smell, while the other smelled like burnt wood.

That guy must have something delicious on him!I don't know if I can 'point' a little to him?With the mentality of begging for food, Ned schemingly transformed into a better human form, and tentatively walked towards Alai and the others.

--what? !

Alai opened his eyes wide in the darkness, and the huge creature suddenly disappeared.

"Hello?"

The sudden voice in his ear made Alai tremble violently.

"Hello?"

Another sound.

Alai calmed down and looked around trying to find the source of the sound.

A tall young man came out from the darkness, his golden eyes seemed to be shining. (It was only later that Ah Lai realized that the light at that time was not an illusion, but because Ned was hungry.)

"Hi, I'm Ned, sorry for scaring you just now." Ned kept a friendly smile, walked in front of Alai and the others, and said.

"...Hello." Alai replied subconsciously, years of work experience made him respond.He swallowed carefully, vaguely realizing that the young man in front of him might be the huge unknown creature they just saw.

"I'm Alai, and this is Edward. I'm sorry for intruding into your territory." Alai greeted Ned.The other party seems to be willing to communicate, and I hope it is not a murderous race.

"It's okay. Strictly speaking, this is not my territory. I'm just here to find something. What about you?" Ned said with a smile.While chatting with Alai, he quietly approached Alai, and he sniffed it indiscriminately—the scent became more intense as he got closer.

I don't know what is delicious, it smells so good?

"Well, we're here to fetch water, we'll leave right away, I hope I won't disturb you too much." Alai relaxed his vigilance a little, but still asked politely.Fortunately in misfortune, it seems that the other party is indeed not a dangerous race, so hurry up and leave after getting the water.

"Of course not. Is it to fetch water? Why don't I help you?" Ned replied enthusiastically.Do you feel it?For his kindness, he should at least give something in return for his help.For example, eat, eat, and eat.Ned flicked his invisible tail triumphantly.

- Plan pass.

"No, I'm ashamed to bother you about such a trivial matter. We can do it ourselves." Edward, who was standing aside, finally came back to his senses, and interjected cautiously.No matter what race this guy is, he was so enthusiastic when we first met?It must be malicious.

"Is it really unnecessary? It's so dark here, you can't see clearly, right? I can see in the dark, which is very convenient." Ned asked again.This scorched-smelling human race must have the same idea as him, and he stared at this delicious human race's food, and he gave Edward a nonchalant glance.

"We can come by ourselves, thank you for your kindness." Alai looked at the two creatures in a strange atmosphere inexplicably, and politely rejected Ned.He just wants to finish the order quickly and go home quickly.

Thinking of this, he took out the thermos and walked straight to the pool.

"...Wait!" Ned yelled hastily. If this continues, he will leave. At least tell him what is such a delicious food? ?

A Lai turned around in doubt when he heard the voice. At this moment, the familiar explosion sound came.The cave shook violently, and violent flames suddenly spewed out from the narrow entrance.

The group of fire elves came again, he knew it!This is the 3rd time today, and every time the magic is almost activated, the group of fire elves will definitely come as if they have made up their minds.

This time they would definitely not let them succeed, Alai turned around and ran towards the water pool without hesitation.

But obviously, no matter how good the mental preparation is, a physically useless person is still a useless person.A Lai had just run two steps, when he sprained his foot and fell to the ground. ? ? ?

Ned watched as Alai turned around slowly, then took two steps and lay down on the ground.What is he doing?Is this some kind of ritual before the magic is launched?

"Are you okay? Do you need help?" Ned squatted next to Alai, hesitating whether to help him up.

"Thank you, I'm fine." Alai climbed up firmly and took a painful breath.

"...Hiss." He silently checked himself, his knees and palms had been scratched, blood was oozing out, and his ankle seemed to be swollen.

And just as he was delaying for a while, the fire elves had already rushed into the cave, the small cave was brightly illuminated by flames, and several fireballs flew towards Edward at the same time.

Edward used acceleration magic to avoid the first wave of attacks, and was forced by the flames to run all the way from the entrance to Alai's side.More fireballs were flying towards them. Alai watched the fireballs getting closer and closer. He tried to move his feet, but his right ankle hurt like a heart. ——At a critical moment, Ned made a move.

He picked up Alai with his right hand, and at the same time drew several magic circles in the air with his left hand, and the fireball suddenly disappeared.Ned took a few steps back and dodged a few fireballs that were chasing him.

"I think they are targeting you, do you need help?" Ned asked.Chance!Helping now is equivalent to saving lives, and they will definitely repay him when the time comes.

"Thank you! Then I will trouble you. Please put me down and save my companions first." Ah looked at Edward who was being chased all over the cave, and said to Ned eagerly.Now is not the time to be polite, the 'order' is not over yet, if the customer disappears at this time, it will be a big trouble.

"Are you sure?" Ned confirmed to Alai.I didn't expect this human race to be quite loyal. At times like this, they never forget to save their companions first.

"Yes, please just put me by the pool." Alai said firmly.At that time, as long as the 'door' is ready, then you can take Edward and escape at any time.I'm a little sorry for the gentleman I just met.

While the two people had their own thoughts, the attack continued.

Ned easily dodged several flying fireballs with Alai in his arms, and jumped to the side.But unfortunately, one of the fireballs passed over Ned's head all the way, and fell into the pool with a "poof".

Oops!

Ned quickly turned his head to look, and on the calm water of the deep pool, dozens of belly-turned 'silver fish' gradually floated up. Because of the fright of the fireball, they were already dead beyond belief.

Ned was outraged.He gently put Alai down, opened his palm with his teeth, and used the blood as the 'medium' to activate the black dragon's unique large-scale space magic.

The magic elements kept piling up——following Ned's actions, half of the cave, including all the fire elves, disappeared without a trace.

Ned put down his hands, walked back to the pool, and looked at the floating 'whitebait' with grief.He stayed there for 3 full days. The rumored, delicious and tender whitebait, which is only found here, has never been tasted once!

While Ned was staring at the pool in a daze, Alai also made a gesture to Edward, and quietly moved towards the pool, come on!It's almost time to go home.

Three steps, two steps, one step away!

The pleasant scent came again, and Ned turned his head to look at Alai who was getting closer and closer to the pool, and hope was rekindled.Although it is a pity that the 'whitebait' is gone, it is not all fruitless.

"Sorry, I'm a little out of control." Ned walked up to Alai, touched the back of his neck, and said embarrassedly.

Ah looked at Ned, who was right in front of him, and had no choice but to stop again.It seems that he can't escape.According to the professional handbook, if you encounter an emotionally unstable and powerful guest, you must remember to stabilize his emotions at all times, and express friendliness and respect with language and body movements.

Ah took a look at the smiling Ned.

Well, mood swings.

He took another look and disappeared a whole half of the cave.

Well, powerful.

"You don't need to apologize, life is always a little bit out of control, I understand you very well." A Lai replied with a professional smile and a strong desire to survive.

"Besides, you saved my life indirectly. I really thank you very much!" Saying this, Alai politely took Ned's hand with both hands, shaking it up and down a few times.

"You're welcome, it's nothing more than a little effort." Ned replied with a smile.It seems that this human being is very polite, so can you tell him now?What is this delicious smell?Ned held Alai's hand tightly and stared at him. ? ? ?A Lai tentatively twitched his hand, but didn't twitch.

"Really, thank you very, very much!" Why do you look at him like this, is this a special etiquette?Could it be that he wanted a reward?But he was also involved, right? Shouldn't he be asking Edward for a reward?

Thinking of this, Alai realized that his important client, Mr. Edward, had already gone somewhere when he was busy dealing with it.Should I say that he really deserves to be a speed magician?

……

There was no other way, no matter what the other party said, he saved his life after all.

"I really can't thank you enough for saving my life...Although it's rude to say so, I wonder if you would like me to repay you?" Alai asked Ned tentatively.

Ned's eyes lit up, thank you!Don't just tell him the name of the food, do you want to share it with him?Not only does this human being smell good, he is polite, and he is even willing to share food with him...

"I do, you're such a nice guy!"

What kind of operation is this, why do you want to send him a 'good guy card'? !Are you really asking for money?He hasn't been paid this month's salary, and the customers have skipped orders. Today is really unlucky.

"Hmm...May I ask, how much do you want?" Alai asked cautiously.

Of course, the more you eat, the better, but it’s embarrassing to eat all of them... "I can’t say yes, share, I want to share with you. What do you think about half of it?" Ned cleared his throat and said, looking expectantly. To Alai.

Half of what?Shouldn't it be half of all his property?Ah took a look at Ned with bright eyes, and thought he was a good guy, but he didn't expect to make such a dark move.

"Okay, half is half!" Alai gritted his teeth and agreed, anyway, he didn't bring much money out today.

But as soon as he finished speaking, a huge circular magic circle suddenly appeared under their feet, and dazzling white light shone around their clasped hands.

The blending of blood, the oath shared with each other.

After a burst of pain, blue ancient dragon patterns were engraved on their clasped wrists.

The traditional ceremony of the Dragon Clan - the 'partner' contract is completed.