Starting from Ainz Ooal Gown, simultaneously traveling through time

Leylin and Anne were enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea in the palace gardens, sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows and casting dappled patterns on the exquisite porcelain cups.

Suddenly, a familiar, soul-stirring feeling washed over me.

In the next instant, Leylin's consciousness left his body, crossed the invisible barrier, and returned to that strange space that was perpetually filled with gray mist.

Around the campfire, several familiar figures were already seated, along with an exceptionally large shadow.

"Looks like some new recruits are joining again?" Ainz Ooal Gown, Leylin, walked towards the campfire, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Everyone's here quite well this time. Where are the newcomers? Haven't they arrived yet?"

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh laughed and said, "Don't rush. According to the rules, the newcomers are always the last to make their dazzling debut. In the meantime, let's check the progress and see what new tricks we've come up with during this time."

Upon hearing this, the dragon Leylin immediately turned his attention to him: "Progress? I see that everyone has made some progress, except for one person who is probably still standing still, right? After all, the upper limit of your medieval scenario is limited."

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh wasn't annoyed and readily admitted, "Yes, my progress is indeed limited. I can't really let my physical body fly out of the planet to find some Elden Ring in the vast universe, can I? The physical conditions don't allow it."

"Hmph!" Dragon Leylin raised his chin smugly. "I knew you couldn't do it. Look at me, I pulled off a big heist when I got back!"

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh raised an eyebrow and asked cooperatively, "Oh? How strong are you? How's your development?"

Leylin, the dragon, crossed his arms, his tone full of boastfulness: "Just kidding, I'm incredibly brave, okay! After I went back, I managed to devour the [Power] and [Force] of the Bronze and Fire Kings, Norton and Constantine! Now I am a [Complete Dragon], having merged all the powers of the Bronze and Fire!"

"Devour?" Game of Thrones' Leylin frowned. "Eat people, uh, even dragons? That sounds a bit... inhumane, doesn't it?"

"First of all, they weren't originally human, they were dragon kings." Dragon Leylin held up a finger. "Secondly, I am essentially a dragon now."

"In the end, I only drained their strength, but I did not extinguish their souls."

"Thanks to the [Healing] ability and the low-end version of [Resurrection] technology shared from Ainz Ooal Gown, their lives were saved, but now they have no power and are almost like ordinary hybrids."

Ainz Ooal Gown, Rayleigh, was somewhat surprised: "Is this related to me?"

"That's wonderful!" Dragon Raylin nodded at him. "Although your magic was greatly reduced in power when it reached me, some of its healing and life-sustaining effects were very useful and helped a lot."

"Of course, it would be even more perfect if we could get our hands on more advanced resurrection or healing magic."

Ainz Ooal Gown Leylin pondered, "It seems that low-level magic can be surprisingly effective when used in the right place."

"As for high-level magic, I'm currently investigating that undead organization called [Abyssal Body]. They're very well hidden, and once I find them, I might get some good results."

"Alright, good luck then." After saying that, Dragon Clan's Leylin looked at Game of Thrones' Leylin, "How about it? I now hold the power of two kings, my strength is not what it used to be. I feel like I could easily crush this guy next to me with one hand..."

He deliberately glanced at the enormous ancient dragon: "I'm talking about you, Frost Dragon!"

Monster Hunter Leylin, who had been dozing to one side, raised his massive head, blinked his icy eyes, and reacted a beat slow: "Oh? Are you talking about me?"

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh stroked his chin and accurately retorted, "Crush the Frost Dragon? I doubt it. I remember in the original books, Constantine was riddled with bullets by modern firearms, and Norton was nearly killed by a supercavitating torpedo."

"You've merged their powers... Could it be that you've also inherited the plot hole of being afraid of modern weaponry?"

Dragon Leylin, as if his tail had been stepped on, retorted, "That's because the author sacrificed logic for the sake of the plot! It's not that they're really that bad!"

"According to you, Caesar's inability to defeat the Arctic and the Bear King, and the White King's dogfight with the Psycho fighter jet before being blown in the head by a falling tungsten rod, are all plot holes, aren't they?"

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh tried hard to keep a straight face: "I didn't laugh, I really didn't laugh."

"You're laughing inside!" Leylin, the dragon, pointed at him. "You've been laughing hysterically inside ever since!"

"Does laughing in your heart count?" Game of Thrones' Raelin looked completely innocent.

"It counts! Of course it counts!" A dangerous red light began to emanate from the dragon Leylin, and the surrounding temperature rose sharply. "Watch my full-power [Candle Dragon] purify you, you foul-mouthed bastard, along with the gray mist!"

His body really started to glow and heat up, like a human-shaped self-propelled nuclear bomb about to detonate.

"Stop!" Ainz Ooal Gown Rayleigh quickly called out.

"Dragon, calm down!" Lord of the Rings Rylai also put down what he was holding and advised.

"Eh? Are we going to use that move again? That hurts!" Monster Hunter Leylin shrank back, using the tips of his wings to protect his front.

With everyone's combined persuasion, the light emanating from the dragon Leylin gradually faded.

He snorted and turned his head away: "For everyone's sake, I'll let you off this time."

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh readily bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Dragon King, for sparing my life."

Dragon Leylin ignored him and turned to the others: "Alright, let's get down to business. Although we'll know everything after sharing memories, I still want to hear your stories from this period so I can be mentally prepared. Who wants to go first?"

"Me! I'll go first!" Monster Hunter Leylin immediately raised his huge claws, looking a bit adorable like a primary school student eager to answer a question.

"When I got back, I bragged about it to all my friends," he said proudly. "But I didn't just play around; I actually learned something new! Guess what I learned?"

Dragon Raylin sighed, "How are we supposed to guess your size and style? Stop keeping us in suspense and just tell us."

"Hmph!" Monster Hunter Leylin raised his dragon head. "I learned how to make feline food from those adorable Palico chefs!"

"Cat food?" Dragon Leylin paused for a moment, then nodded. "That's quite useful. I remember those cat foods have all sorts of magical effects, temporarily boosting stamina, defense, and even attack power."

Ainz Ooal Gown Rayleigh agreed, saying, "That's right. If we can master the recipe and crafting techniques, it's like having another buff item that we can use at any time. It's pretty good."

Raelin of The Lord of the Rings gently added, "Fine food always boosts morale and inspires potential."

Game of Thrones' Rayleigh asked curiously, "By the way, how do those little Palicoes handle those large pieces of food with their short arms?"

"They're incredibly agile!" Monster Hunter Leylin gestured with his claws, "but the portions they make are barely enough to fill a tooth gap for me, like snacks."

Dragon Leylin was both amused and exasperated: "Nonsense, with your ancient dragon physique, feeding you would require mobilizing an entire regiment of Palicoes. Besides Palico food, what else have you learned?"

Monster Hunter Leylin shook his enormous head: "That's it."

"That's it?" Dragon Leylin nearly choked. "So, your main achievement after going back was expanding the culinary field?"

"I'd like to learn something else too," Monster Hunter Leylin said with a hint of helplessness.

"I tried to find some skilled hunters to learn their combat techniques or weapon crafting. But as soon as they saw me... well, they ran faster than a Sky Comet, and I couldn't even get a word in edgewise."

Dragon Leylin imagined the scene for a moment and expressed his understanding: "That's true. To a hunter, your appearance is like a walking natural disaster. It would be strange if you didn't run away."

He gave a thumbs up: "Those who can communicate peacefully with you are probably all ruthless people."

Monster Hunter Leylin wholeheartedly agreed: "I also want to exchange ideas on how to use power with my other Elder Dragon companions, but each Elder Dragon's abilities seem to be innate and unique, so I have no idea how to teach them to others."

Ainz Ooal Gown Rayleigh analyzed, "That's normal. The power of you ancient dragons is closer to the embodiment of authority or the rules of natural disasters. It's part of the essence of life, unlike acquired skills that can be taught. Others can't learn it even if they want to."

"That's it." Monster Hunter Leylin pointed to his massive head.

Just then, the gray fog at the edge of the shared space surged violently again, and a new, unfamiliar sense of attraction appeared simultaneously in the perceptions of all "Leylin".

"It seems," Leylin of The Ring looked at the billowing mist and smiled, "that our new friend is finally arriving."