T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 587, Section 586: Required Examination Points

The dragon scales resembled refined crystals, shimmering with a liquid metallic luster under the setting sun, even more dazzling and brighter than in the game, glistening with an oily sheen.

The thick dragon horns are different from those in the game, displaying a wine-red hue, as if they contain bubbling wine, with wavy patterns extending all the way to the tips of the horns.

The chubby dragon tail is also thicker and more powerful than in the game, and its panting action is swift and powerful, making it a true master of demolishing houses with a single click.

Is this the power of the Reality Engine? The overall modeling of Arela has improved significantly.

As Jiang Heyi gazed at Elaevi, his thoughts drifted back to the past.

An old game that has been operating for a long time is becoming increasingly out of place amidst the ever-changing landscape and endless stream of new games.

Day after day of sightseeing, the passion gradually fades, leaving only companionship.

Suddenly one day, for some unknown reason, you did not choose to log in.

It was as if a taut string in my body had been released, freeing me from the daily grind.

I was casually struck by a chat in a group chat and thought of opening that game that had been gathering dust for a long time, but which I had once invested a lot of time and effort in.

Once the screen lights up, the mascot appears, affectionately calling you by your nickname with a radiant smile.

It's as if you never left.

Jiang Heyi's feelings when he quit the mobile game and then came back to it were exactly the same as when he met Eleravia again.

Although she didn't recognize him, didn't smile at him, and was even breathing on him...

The phrase "long time no see" left Elaine bewildered. Just as she was about to continue her barrage of breathy exhalations, Jiang Heyi picked up the blood-stained backpack and handed it to her.

"As you say, I'm just a little kid and no threat. Then take me to a quiet place so I can explain things to you slowly?"

Elaevi's dark golden eyes stared at Jiang Heyi for a long time.

"Hmph, you'd better behave."

With that said, she turned and left.

"Help me clean up the scene, the body is still there."

Ailera turned around and spat out a flame, which engulfed the four corpses in flames.

Seeing that Jiang Heyi was still not moving, she asked suspiciously, "Aren't you leaving?"

"What will happen to the wildfire if we don't wait for it to be extinguished?"

“The monsters around us aren’t stupid. If they really fall for it, they’ll make a move,” Elera Vie scoffed. “They’re more naive than children.”

"There are still monsters daring to show their faces in your area of ​​activity. The sense of oppression is not strong."

Ailera turned around abruptly, her slightly narrowed dragon eyes widening suddenly, and a faint blue mist could be seen spreading across her dark golden vertical pupils—her magic was bursting out in anger.

Jiang Heyi tried hard to suppress her laughter.

He was well aware of Arela's otaku nature.

They built a forging platform in the mountains, and every day there would be a cacophony of clanging and banging.

Over time, the surrounding monsters got used to the dragon's presence, which disturbed the peace but did not harm anyone.

As long as she doesn't wander into the valley area with the forging table, Eleravia is too lazy to bother with the "little ones".

"Aren't you afraid I'll set you on fire too?"

"Not afraid." Jiang Heyi replied immediately.

Elaeva tried to make her face look ferocious, gritting her teeth.

"I'm not a dragon-man, I'm a dragon!"

The large head, almost touching Jiang Heyi's face, made him want to laugh even more.

Just as embarrassing as he appears in the game.

The modeling is slightly different, but the kernel remains unchanged.

“Sniff~~~”

The shameful guy's nose twitched, and his gaze slowly drifted downwards.

"Your backpack..."

Jiang Heyi opened his backpack, and a bunch of pastries wrapped in candy wrappers slid out, piling up like a small mountain in Ailera's field of vision.

All five backpacks were like that.

Jiang Heyi took out one, skillfully peeled off the white candy wrapper, and the golden and crispy round cake came into view.

"You call yourself a dragon, but you can't even smell your favorite snacks. You're so embarrassing."

This was the first time in Aleira's life she had encountered such an arrogant guy.

She is a dragon, the youngest dragon ever recorded on the continent of Anna!
Ordinary monsters would flee in panic at the mere sight of her presence.

Every ordinary mage in the empire who encounters such a mage is, without exception, extremely cautious.

Is this the ultimate state of ignorance and fearlessness?
Elaevi picked up the sesame-covered cake with two fingers, her mouth watering profusely.

As dragons, magic is their sustenance.

Eating is simply to satisfy one's appetite. For this reason, many dragons have mastered the art of shapeshifting, just so they can better enjoy this desire that has been abandoned as magic permeates their bodies.

"Little one, you brought all this food, it's like you came here specifically to find me." Arera chuckled. "Trying to poison me... oh?"

Jiang Heyi jumped up, snatched the round cake that was being held between his fingers, and stuffed it directly into his mouth.

Stunned, Elena couldn't react, unsure whether to be angry or shocked.

We snatched food from the dragon!

Jiang Heyi mumbled a sarcastic remark: "You're fiddling with that round cake like you've found a mine. Anyone who didn't know better would think you're gauging the color of the sunset."

"Gibberishing and the dragon is worried about being poisoned or tricked. Then don't eat it, it's embarrassing."

It was as if a volcano was erupting inside Elaevi; she was breathing heavily through her nose, and the scorching air waves made the surrounding dust fly.

"Half hawthorn cake, half grape shortbread, your and Tina's favorite. Back then, it cost Tina a lot of money."

What Jiang Heyi didn't finish saying was that the game also consumed a lot of material from the boundary between reality and virtuality.

Every day, several large portions of green materials are ruined by Elaine Vie.

Those who claim to be time-traveling and want to add dragon maidens to their harem should take a look at the alarming rate at which food spoils. Mint is much easier to grow.

Keeping one at home can make it a tutor, provide science education, and even help with medicine making, making it an essential household item.

"You know Tina?"

Jiang Heyi stopped teasing the shameful dragon and took out the "bonds" she had issued with Tina years ago.

After a long pause, she gave a vicious snort, grabbed the hawthorn cakes and grape shortbread from her backpack, and stuffed them into her mouth without even peeling off the wrappers.

"So you need my help. Follow me."

Just a moment ago they were dancing with enthusiasm, but the moment they saw bonds, their expression changed completely.

It's just like a worker who's suddenly told by their boss to work overtime on Sunday; they're practically ready to voice their reluctance and perfunctory attitude.

Beside the stream at the bottom of the valley is Eleravie's dwelling.

Dragons aren't too particular; they can punch the ground to create a hole, or flick their tails to open a crack in the rock wall—that's a suitable nest.

Eleravie was always careless, and her most exquisite "dragon life" was spent with the legendary witch Tina.

Therefore, she neither dug a hole nor dug the soil.

She beat up the minotaurs who originally lived here, threw them out, and the cave and "sea view room" were now hers.

She could have easily commanded the local monsters to build her a better, more comfortable home, but instead she simply stole a natural cave to live in.

Anyway, in the game, Elena said that the minotaurs had no objections.

Jiang Heyi casually lit the magic crystals hanging on the rock walls around the valley, and colorful lights shone, making him feel somewhat dazed.

The dragon has a pretty good sense of infrastructure; it even has streetlights.

Upon reaching the stream, Arela made a grasping motion towards the ground, causing earth elements to surge and a chair to materialize instantly.

She sat down lazily, which created a stone table, allowing her to casually cross her legs and put them on it.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do?" Elena took a handful of hawthorn cakes in one bite and muttered, "provided it doesn't violate my code of conduct."

Jiang Heyi smiled and said, "I would like to ask you to help me transform a piece of land."

"what?"

Because the dragon's tail, suspended in mid-air, slashed rapidly across the ground, it sent the pebbles along the stream flying like bullets.

Having heard the request clearly, Elaine's mouth opened slightly, her sharp eyebrows almost knitting together.

"This isn't difficult, is it?" Jiang Heyi asked, puzzled by her reaction.

"Do you know how valuable this promise is? As long as it doesn't violate my code of conduct, I will do my best to fulfill it."

“Transforming the land does not violate any code of conduct.”

"How shameful!" Areravi blurted out. "I, a renowned high-ranking dragon of the Ana Continent, am actually helping a nobleman build a manor?"

Jiang Heyi couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"You've embarrassed yourself just as much."

Aileravi suggested, "How about I forge equipment and weapons for you?"

"..."

They stared at each other for a moment, their eyes communicating without words.

After a long pause, Elaine gritted her teeth and agreed.

"Little one, I've granted your request, now it's time to answer my question."

The dragon's eye shines brightly.

A blazing light, like the collapse of a star, erupted from the depths of the molten gold vertical pupil.

"Putting aside your diverse knowledge and superb skills, can you tell me... how did you know about me and Tina?"

The magic within her surged like a collapsing mountain, slowly approaching Jiang Heyi, who was gazing up at the towering peak.

The dragon's language transformed into a tangible pressure hammer, each syllable causing ripples in the air.

“Grape pastry… I don’t think the people of the Empire would bother to record a fresh pastry that Tina tasted only once when she was dying.”

The scorching air currents lifted Jiang Heyi's bangs, instantly turning the ends yellow and curly.

The scales on her neck stood up one after another, like veins of lava releasing a dim firelight.

Even if Dussel were standing here, facing the might of the dragon, he should be prepared to tear through space and escape.

The disgraceful Eleravie has never displayed such terrifying power in the entire gaming era.

The conversation took place between her and Tina; no third party was present.

Unless someone has buried an undetectable technique or mechanism, stealing the privacy of their last moments a hundred years ago.

Dragons dislike being spied on.

The fiery volcano is poised to erupt.

Jiang Heyi remained remarkably calm, like a brother who was still working on his craft just moments before Pompeii was engulfed by volcanic ash, completely oblivious to the roaring magic in his ears.

"I also know that Tina made a promise with you that she would eat grape pastries with you again after she felt better."

"Before Tina passed away, she hoped that you would not become a mad dragon, and that you would keep your promise and fulfill the commitment."

Elaeva did her best to suppress her rising anger.

“Then let me tell you something that couldn’t possibly be something I overheard.” Jiang Heyi thought for a moment, “The only time Tina wanted to learn martial arts, she drew her sword in the wild and wanted to duel you. When you disarmed her, you used her tail.”

"That time, you were collecting potion ingredients in the no-man's-land."

Aleira's pupils dilated violently.

"How...how did you know?"

Jiang Heyi smiled.

This is the key point I've highlighted; you absolutely must memorize it for the exam.

(End of this chapter)