Otherworld Bone Dragon Operation Guide

Chapter 392 Interrogation Report
Su Ming and Zi Jin approached the sorcerer who was being trampled under the dragon's claws. Zi Jin immediately began to deal with him swiftly: removing all magical items from the target's body, disarming him, stripping him of his clothes, and finally burning even his hair with flames.

"This... Violet, is it really necessary to go this far?" Su Ming looked at the goblin in front of him who had instantly turned into a smooth, green "white-cut chicken," and his lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

“Absolutely!” Violet answered decisively, her eyes wary. “When dealing with a sorcerer, we can’t leave him anything! Even a single hair could become a medium for him to cast spells or escape!”

Then, Violet put on the most powerful anti-magic artifacts and bound the goblin tightly with iron chains, leaving no chance for him to take advantage.

Meanwhile, Rishiri and his two companions also returned safely. The goblin archmage who had disguised himself as a Saxon and endured Violet's "Hexagon Meteor Strike" was intercepted and killed without any doubt by the three powerful figures surrounding him.

In his hand, Rishiri held a small crystal bottle, inside which was imprisoned the terrified soul of the goblin apprentice Brookka.

He saw that Su Ming's side had been settled, with Saxon trampled on the ground like a dead dog. He weighed the bottle in his hand with some regret, "Tsk, what a waste of time."

Su Ming crouched down, staring at the disheveled Saxon. "I'm curious about something. How did you know about Leonie, and how were you able to imitate him so precisely?"

Saxon grinned, revealing a twisted, silent smile through his blood-splattered mouth, and chose to remain silent.

Su Ming straightened up and glanced at his companions: "Who is skilled in interrogation?"

Bowers, one hand on his hip, grinned slightly. He stepped forward. "I'm currently studying; could I have an internship?"

Su Ming nodded decisively, "Okay, it's up to you."

****
The fierce conflict that occurred at the port quickly entered the complicated cleanup phase.

Considering that they had indeed caused considerable damage to the city, Su Ming arranged for members of the Bone-Bone Mad Machine to quickly restore and rebuild the severely damaged areas, and to pay compensation to the innocent residents who suffered losses for the destroyed items.

Fortunately, apart from a few goblins who got too close to watch the commotion and unfortunately fell or were cut by debris during the clearing, this sudden battle did not cause any casualties in Greenthorn Harbor.

However, the biggest "loss" of the day came from the stewed meat rice of the twelve silver dragons and one blue dragon—that's right, the blue dragon Lan Lie, after hearing the silver dragons describe the unparalleled delicious taste of that stew, he also came back.

Even with a generous amount of rice and a small amount of meat, and careful preparation, the entire four tons of meat disappeared in an instant thanks to the dragons' voracious appetites.

Zijin seemed not to have fully recovered from the ordeal. She stayed close to Su Ming as he dealt with the aftermath, her eyes still showing lingering fear.

“This… Violet,” Su Ming looked at her with some helplessness, “we’re on a ship now, we’re safe.”

“Okay.” Zijin rubbed her temples, as if trying to dispel the tension. “That scene just now was really terrifying. I had no idea it was a trap—I couldn’t even imagine what the consequences would have been if…”

“Next time,” Su Ming looked at her, his tone serious and solemn, “I will definitely be more careful!”

****
Later that evening, the Pansy's freshwater and grocery supplies were fully replenished, and all crew members returned to the ship.

Su Ming decisively ordered the ship to set sail, heading straight for Longxia Port.

At the same time, a detailed interrogation report on the sorcerer Saxon was also presented to Su Ming.

The Saint-level Trickster wasn't exactly tough. In fact, his personality was even more inclined to seek good fortune and avoid danger than that of a more cunning individual. According to Saxon's confession, he was hired by the "Bell of Calamity" for this operation, which is why he launched this "fortune favors the bold" assassination.

The high bounty is one aspect, but if the operation to kill Ainz Ooal Gown and Kuriyu succeeds, it will bring him tremendous deterrence, which can be translated into practical benefits.

Throughout the entire operation, Saxon was prepared to abandon his teammates at any time and was confident that he could escape by using a clever escape plan if the plan failed.

Unfortunately, Su Ming lacked martial ethics, and a giant dragon descended from the sky to fight him!
After a brief analysis, Su Ming realized that hiring a "third-party" team to carry out this type of task seemed to be a first for the "Bell of Calamity." This might, to some extent, indicate that the other party was facing a shortage of manpower.

More importantly, all the information about Ranger Leoni, including his search for Su Ming and his group, and his facial features, came from their employer, "The Bell of Calamity."

The "Calamus" also contributed to the planning of many details of this ambush operation.

Therefore, it can be inferred that Leoni may have been controlled by the "Calamus" or even fallen into its hands.

However, Leonie may have been one of the perpetrators of the attack on Atia. Therefore, he himself could potentially be a member of the "Clock of Calamity" organization. However, Leonie's timely provision of crucial information about Abigail's "Silk Puppet Prison" during the battle of Him Cave, which played a decisive role in Su Ming's ultimate victory over the powerful enemy, clearly contradicts this point.

In short, this matter is full of suspicious points and must be thoroughly investigated. Su Ming felt that the most effective way was not to capture mercenaries like the Trickster, but to try to capture a high-ranking member of the "Bell of Calamity" as a prisoner.

In that way, many mysteries will be solved.

Su Ming and Zi Jin disagreed on how to deal with the sorcerer Saxon.

Violet was clearly still furious. She insisted that someone as slippery and cunning as Saxon posed an extremely high risk of imprisonment and was highly prone to making mistakes. After all, finding loopholes and seeking ways to escape was practically his job.

On the other hand, the value of a living Saint-level expert is also enormous.

After a moment's thought, Su Ming proposed a plan: to escort Saxon to North Iceland. It was the territory of the Feathered Clan, with a pure population and a simple environment, and it was covered in ice and snow all year round, making the terrain extremely unfavorable for escape and concealment.

For a sorcerer, the factors that can be used to escape are very few.

Moreover, chaining a Saint-level goblin to mine with sturdy iron chains would make them a very "durable" source of labor, and they could also serve as pioneers to explore the most dangerous passages.

The Feathered Clan would certainly welcome them.

After weighing the pros and cons, Zi Jin reluctantly agreed to Su Ming's plan.

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However, Su Ming did not travel with the ship. The ambush at the port made him realize that the "Pansy" could hardly hide its whereabouts from the enemy's sight.

Su Ming felt it necessary to expedite the progress of certain key matters. Therefore, after the dragon reception, he, along with Violet and Stacy, rode the blue dragon Lanlie, left the fleet, and flew directly to Dragon Valley to accept the Dragon King's invitation.

Only by resolving the dragon's situation as soon as possible can we focus all our efforts on dealing with the Temple of Light's covenant faction without distractions. At that time, with increasingly abundant resources, we will be able to face the "Calligraphy Bell" with greater composure.

As for why the Blue Dragon was chosen—its fine scales are relatively softer than the Silver Dragon's thick, mirror-like scales. Although Lanlie's scales are still very hard, riding it is ultimately much more comfortable than riding the Silver Dragon.

But Stacy insisted on riding the silver dragon, refusing to budge no matter how much Su Ming tried to persuade her.

That night, Su Ming and Zi Jin slept on the broad back of the blue dragon, spending the night together in the wilderness. The next morning, they successfully reached the northern edge of Dragon Valley.

"Flying for another two hours or so, we'll reach Dragon Court." Zi Jin looked down at the familiar yet unfamiliar landscape below, a deep sense of nostalgia in her eyes. "I really... haven't been back for over a hundred years."

"Is the Dragon King easy to talk to?" Su Ming asked Zi Jin cautiously. "What would be the worst-case scenario if the negotiations broke down?"

“Leaving safely is definitely not a problem,” Violet replied with certainty, then changed the subject, “but how things develop afterward depends on how badly your talks break down.”

"Uh..." Su Ming decided to learn more details, "Are there any taboos or restrictions regarding the Dragon Clan?"

“You’re not a dragon,” Violet glanced at him irritably. “No one expects a human to understand dragon customs and follow their elaborate rituals, so just do as you please.” She sighed softly, sounding somewhat troubled. “I can’t. Sigh, I can never remember how to address certain dragons; the extended family relationships are just too complicated…”

"Do dragons also have these kinds of troubles related to family relationships?" Su Ming asked, his eyes widening in surprise.

“Why wouldn’t there be!” Violet said helplessly. “Besides, you have to understand that dragons are extremely long-lived! This means that even just the direct or collateral blood relatives within three generations would number at least in the hundreds!”

She thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up: "Hey, could you contact them on Earth and have them develop a dragon face recognition app for me? The kind that can add notes! Otherwise, every time they introduce me to a relative, I won't recognize them the next time we meet, and it's really embarrassing!"

Su Ming immediately contacted Dodder through their mental link and explained Violet's needs. Dodder quickly responded: No problem, arrange it.

"In the eyes of the dragon race, is killing one's own kind the most unforgivable crime?" Su Ming changed the subject and continued to ask.

“Generally speaking, yes.” Violet nodded in confirmation. “But deep down, dragons are quite fond of duels between their own kind. Many disagreements are often resolved through a fight. There have been instances in history where a mistake has resulted in the death of the opponent.”

(End of this chapter)