Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"Grandpa Kurt, do you know anything?"

"Ah, so be it."

Old Mr. Kurt stroked his beard and slowly said:

"Sometimes, special individuals are born among the dragon people. They have a closer connection with nature and can perceive special information that exists in nature but cannot be perceived by others. Sometimes they also receive some revelations about the future in their dreams, which are called precognitive dreams."

"But I can't be sure what this guest's situation is, after all, she's not a dragon."

"It's also possible that it's just a recurring dream."

"No, absolutely not."

However, at that moment, Meiryu Shina, who was standing next to Fujimaru Ritsuka, said decisively:

"A dream that can have such an effect on a Master is definitely not a simple dream."

The crowd looked at her with some surprise, not understanding why Mei Liuqina was so resolute.

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled gratefully at Meiryu Shina, then explained:

"Actually, because I have experienced this more than once, which is what the old man called a precognitive dream, I am quite sensitive to this kind of phenomenon."

"I hope everyone can believe me."

"Is this so..."

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Although she didn't know whether what Fujimaru Ritsuka said was true or false, since Grandpa Kurt said that such a situation could indeed exist, and she couldn't think of any reason for Fujimaru Ritsuka to lie, she gradually became inclined to believe what she said.

Therefore, the Commander-in-Chief said to Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"In that case, please tell me about the contents of your dream."

"Ah."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded and briefly explained the contents of the dream. Of course, it wasn't a particularly long message; it was just a few short sentences of conversation.

After explaining, she added:

"The little guy who guided me should be Memeko, and the thing I originally thought I needed to stop was the Lavasioth entering the ley lines, but now it seems there are other issues as well."

"Meow...meow-meow?"

Others who heard the name for the first time were a little confused, but after realizing that it was a nickname for Nergigante, they couldn't help but twitch at the corner of their eyes.

Even though it wasn't the first time the Commander-in-Chief and the others had heard this title, their expressions were still somewhat complicated.

After all, calling Nergigante "Meme-chan" really left them speechless; anyone who didn't know better would think it was some kind of cute pet.

However, after their internal monologue, everyone quickly returned to the main topic, and Ladia helplessly shrugged and said:

"Even if all of this is true, these few sentences alone don't provide any useful clues or directions for investigation."

No, actually there is.

The person who responded to Ladia was not Fujimaru Ritsuka, but the Commander-in-Chief.

He said thoughtfully:

"The information from Ritsuka's dream alone doesn't offer any clues, but it does remind me of another question I've been pondering, which is—"

"Why did the Lava Dragon, which was supposed to head to the Rotten Vale for its final encounter, instead head into the ley lines?"

This was originally a question without an answer, but when combined with what Fujimaru Ritsuka said, a new answer emerged.

The commander quickly realized what was happening and said:

"Are you saying that the Lava Dragon was influenced by something Ritsuka mentioned, which is why it deviated from its intended location?"

Not only the guild leader, but everyone else also realized what was happening, and their expressions began to turn serious.

If that entity could truly affect a creature of the Ancient Dragon level, then it would be an extremely dangerous situation.

In fact, judging from the incident involving the Lava Dragon alone, it could be said that it had already caused serious consequences, almost destroying the entire ecosystem of the New World, but they managed to stop it.

“It’s just a possibility.”

In response to the Grand Commander's question, the Commander-in-Chief remained noncommittal, only noticing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces, and said:

"But everyone should have thought this through. Even if it's just a possibility, it's still very necessary to investigate it."

"Therefore, I propose that we add 'investigating why the Lava Dragon deviated from its original location' to the next investigation plan. Does anyone have any other opinions?"

Everyone shook their heads to indicate they had no objections. Then, the Commander-in-Chief looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and smiled:

"In conclusion, thank you for providing us with such a lead."

"Furthermore, although it is somewhat embarrassing to say, since the guide mentioned in the prophecy dream is the Nergigante, we naturally cannot do without its help. Therefore, I hope to get your assistance. I wonder if you are willing."

At this point, the Commander-in-Chief seemed to have thought of something and added:

"Of course, I won't ask you to do anything dangerous, I just hope you can assist with the investigation."

Upon hearing this, Bai Feng looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, then gently patted his chest, as if to say, 'Leave the battle to me.'

"I'm willing to join the investigation."

Faced with the Commander-in-Chief's invitation, Fujimaru Ritsuka did not hesitate and nodded with a smile.

This was exactly the situation she wanted to see. Moreover, since that being, who seemed to be the will of nature, had taken the initiative to approach her, she naturally wouldn't sit idly by.

In addition, she really wanted to confess everything about the real culprit all at once, but this was the limit she could go.

Although she learned the identity of the real culprit through the game, she did not know the specific location and route the culprit was hiding. Therefore, saying more would not be of much use and might even cause more unnecessary suspicion, which would be a loss.

Therefore, after thoroughly confirming the investigation team's next course of action, the Commander-in-Chief finally adjourned the meeting.

"Although there are a lot more problems now, even if we want to take action, we have to eat first!"

"So let's go eat first!"

The lines that were originally meant for Fujimaru Ritsuka were stolen by the rice-eating machine Reya, who then invited them to eat together with a smile.

"Well, let's go!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded in agreement.

However, just then, a commotion suddenly broke out from the direction of the port. Fujimaru Ritsuka and Shirakaze exchanged glances, realizing something at the same time, and hurriedly headed towards the port.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 271 Awakening, Loofah, The Hunt for the Extinction Dragon

As soon as Fujimaru Ritsuka and his companions approached the port, they saw a number of hunters and scholars gathered around the ship they were on. At the same time, the panicked behavior and chatter of the crowd entered their eyes and ears.

"It's awake!"

"what to do!?"

"I'll stop it here, hurry and find Bai Feng!..."

"Ah, here it comes!"

One of the hunters had just turned around when he discovered that Bai Feng, whom they were looking for, had appeared right in front of them as if on cue. He immediately showed an expression of surprise and relief.

He also noticed Fujimaru Ritsuka and Meiliu Shina beside Bai Feng, and after curiously glancing at the two, quickly explained the situation:

"Nergigante has woken up, and we're at a loss as to what to do with it. Let's leave it to you to handle."

Bai Feng nodded, and Fujimaru Ritsuka, upon hearing that Nergigante had woken up, took the lead and went forward.

"Hey, you've arrived!"

The hunter standing at the front held a one-handed sword and shield, and had short orange hair with a unique hairstyle. When he saw Shirakaze and Fujimaru Ritsuka arrive, he immediately showed a relaxed smile.

His name is Aiden, a hunter from the Fifth Fleet.

Like Bai Feng, Aiden is a member of the Fifth Fleet's Recommendation Group, which is the elite of elite hunters. He had a record of defeating an ancient dragon in the Old World and is the second strongest member of the Fifth Fleet. That's why he was able to say "I'll stop it here" just now.

"I'm really troubling you."

Thanks to his presence, a larger disturbance was averted, so Fujimaru Ritsuka thanked him.

"It's nothing, it's just what I should do."

Aiden waved his hand dismissively, seemingly unconcerned, then smiled wryly:

"However, being around this guy is definitely stressful."

Fujimaru Ritsuka understood his implication and felt somewhat helpless about it.

Although Nergigante is not like other Elder Dragons in the conventional sense, which would bring disaster to the surrounding ecosystem, it is still an Elder Dragon that even elite hunters avoid. Allowing it to roam freely near the outpost would probably make many people in the outpost feel uneasy.

However, this is not Nergigante's fault, since it only came with her.

However, it seems that she can't stay at the base anymore.

"Roar."

At this moment, Nergigante had just woken up from its slumber. When it saw Fujimaru Ritsuka appear in its field of vision, it didn't make a fuss. It just gave her a brief call, as if it were informing her of something, and then flapped its wings and flew into the sky on its own.

"Hey, it's gone?"

Seeing Nergigante suddenly leave, everyone was surprised and puzzled. Reya asked Fujimaru Ritsuka, puzzled:

Where did it go?

"Sorry, I'm not quite sure either."

However, she could only shake her head at this question. Although Nergigante called out to her, she couldn't understand its language.

"Anyway, let's follow him and take a look."

"Ah."

Reya and Baifeng nodded, summoned their pterosaurs, grabbed their feet with their grappling hooks, and were carried into the sky, following the direction where Nergigante had left.

Meanwhile, Fujimaru Ritsuka was once again embraced by Meiryu Shina, and then soared into the sky.

Standing there, Aiden looked up at the departing Melyuchina and sighed enviously:

"It's great that I can fly by myself."

Following Nergigante all the way to the depths of the Ancient Tree area, suddenly, Nergigante seemed to have discovered its target and swooped down. It was only then that Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others realized Nergigante's purpose this time.