Thousand-Faced Dragon

Chapter 432 Different Focuses

Bazac was a talkative man.

Or rather, he was quite friendly and talkative in front of Rean, who had long hoped for a real-life meeting.

Some people may be influenced by legendary stories and think that noble children look down on others, and some of them are indeed like that. However, the children of great noble families often appear calm and approachable to strangers they meet for the first time.

Their education and honors prevent them from openly displaying malice (which would be shameful), especially in public.

Their rhetoric can make people feel like they're basking in a spring breeze while revealing their information. Many people think they change their attitude very quickly, but in reality, once they've determined that you have no value to them, they naturally won't waste their time and attention on you.

Self-interest is what these noble children always pursue; they dedicate their limited lives and time to chasing after more self-interest.
"A man who's a good mother-in-law"

Rean was getting impatient and wanted to punch him.

It wasn't that Bazak was rude or unenthusiastic towards him; on the contrary, Rean had never seen such a warm man before. But this way of speaking, constantly trying to extract information and win favor, reminded Rean of the darkest part of his life's memories.

"The etiquette classes and conversation training that 'Rean' hated the most."

As the third son, Rean's initial ranking in the succession was not low. He received all the necessary education, and as a "candidate for the long-sleeping hero," his abilities were also without question.

I can learn, but I don't want to.

Will he? Yes, otherwise those teachers wouldn't have let him off the hook. Even before he completely left home, these things had become second nature to him.

It was also used in social situations, but each time it only made him hate his family more.

Rather than spouting hypocritical words in a luxurious courtyard, the "Rean Sudar" of yesteryear envied the freedom and authenticity of the outside world. Rean may not agree, but he could understand.

"Brother Bazak, I never imagined we'd be so similar in every way. As the third son of the family, I've also borne a lot of extra pressure, but your starting point is something I envy. You truly deserve it."

Unlike the rather direct communication in the dream, their private conversation now involved the two sides employing the insincere friendliness of skilled aristocratic youths, full of flattery and politeness.

This is both an exchange and a test to see if you and we are on the same page, and whether we can have fun together.

Rean glanced at the golden-armored men in the camp behind the other side and patiently tried to get information out of them.

The aristocratic circles are hypocritical and boring. But they have money, people, fighting power, and excellent weaponry. Unlike the "pure Rean," this Rean has seen much dirtier things and is therefore more patient.

"I never expected that Radiant City would become famous throughout the entire industry."

"After all, this is the kingdom of the hero Lex. His reappearance has become a hot topic in many circles."

Realistically, the reputation of the entire kingdom cannot compare to that of the former hero who only appeared for a day.

The world's top combat power, even if it only appears for a moment, is enough to attract a lot of attention. Bazak hinted to Rean that those Sun Chasers Merchant Guild members were only after the Hero's Legacy and that they were not trustworthy at all.

Of course, Bazak also implied that his reminder had nothing to do with a certain hero candidate in the Church of the Sun Chasers.

From Bazak, Rean obtained a lot of information and rumors about the so-called upper circles.

Many of these were completely different from what Rean had expected. He thought that the beasts and the labyrinth would gain some fame, but in reality, the real stars were the Great Red Dragon and the Hero Rex.

In fact, a large part of the reason why the kingdom was initially divided and even had a civil war was that those "cities" and "betrayed their lords" did not want to become enemies of the Great Red Dragon.

Even though the kingdom has been ostracized by noble circles in recent years, it has gradually gained recognition. This is only because the Great Red Dragon seems uninterested in this remaining kingdom. When Lex reappeared in this world, this impoverished and unfortunate nation briefly became the focus of public opinion for a period of time. "Actually, it wasn't taken very seriously. It was about the same level of attention as a famous soprano being with a certain lord. But news of the Beast Labyrinth has spread, and there should be quite a few hunters coming for its materials."

The outside world views the same event in completely different ways. Many powerful nations and noble circles on the continent regard the incident in Radiant City as an unexpected resource point. Those who are interested will probably take action, while those who are not interested will simply ignore the intelligence.

The current top hot topic
"All nations are preparing for war, recruiting soldiers, and seeking more resources."

If Rean could learn about the Demon Tide, the powerful nations on the continent must have known even earlier. Many countries with conflicts ended decades or even centuries of war, and some even signed alliances that no one took seriously, in preparation for the possible Demon Tide war.

In addition, there are actually quite a few similar "resource points" on the mainland. There were too many messy things during the Demon Tide, and low-intensity interdimensional wars had even begun in many places.

It seems that the first wave to deal with is the various forces that "resurrect" or "come back from the dead".

"We, the descendants of the emperor, even those sent out as scouts, are in reality scattered investments from various families."

Their similar backgrounds and experiences made Bazak much friendlier to Rean.

The Sindak Empire dispatched many such pioneering groups, both to expand its influence and as a means to weather the Demon Tide War. Those great powers all had histories of being destroyed and then rebuilding, and at that time, these seeds were extremely important.

Bazak revealed his purpose for coming: regardless of whether he could obtain the hero's legacy, he probably wouldn't leave.

He has already established a mercenary group, using his noble reputation and the prestige he gained through exploration to recruit warriors from all sides. Perhaps before long, he will also establish his own family here.

This means that if he achieves great merit, he would even accept being knighted by Dania.

This, it seems, is also the intelligence he hoped to convey through Rean.

"Regardless, we're at least more trustworthy than those dark elves, aren't we?"

It's racist, but it's also the truth: it's hard to find a less trustworthy race on this continent than the Dark Elves.

"War, the glory of war calls for people like us."

The demonic tide is both a crisis and an opportunity. The war that has broken out here ahead of time, and the efficient resource acquisition points, will naturally attract more people eager to make a name for themselves.

This is a challenge for Glorious City, but also an opportunity for development. For those "moths" attracted by the firelight, they really have no choice.

Bazak was implying that he could become a local, or even one of Rean's "own people." Rean did not reply, but promised to pass the message on to Dania.

Rean talked with him that night to obtain more information, but he only lasted a few hours before returning to his own tent ahead of schedule.

The "Wu" on the other side, with his blood flowing at an alarming rate, showed that he could no longer resist the urge to fight.

In the dream, Rean died again and again. Compared to Wu's battle, the hard fighting during the day was just child's play.

The other party seemed very interested in Rean's "Sound Fist" and, after trying it out themselves, gave Rean many suggestions for improvement, which greatly accelerated the progress of its practical application.

The next morning, under the protection of Bazak's mercenary group, the progress through the "bug zone" went quite smoothly.

Passing this hurdle means officially entering the deep waters of the underground ruins.

(End of this chapter)