Hope leaned down and kissed the red-haired girl, then breathed into her ear, "How about we find a place where I can properly demonstrate just how much energy I have?"

A world of three...

Erza blushed and her heart raced at the thought of the romance novels she had read.

Mirajane was also slightly taken aback, then chuckled, "Either we all eat together, or we can't sneak food, otherwise I'm afraid Kana will be so angry she'll activate 'Fairy Radiance' tomorrow."

"Hey..."

Hope recalled how, at the banquet, a drunken Kana suddenly went berserk and almost unleashed "Fairy Radiance" to blow the place to the sky.

......

Early the next morning.

Hope explained to everyone that they would be going to fight the Wood Dragon.

He had originally planned to send Makarov back to Ishgar first, but the old man wanted to spend more time catching up with Reiss, so he decided to stay in Diablos for the time being.

Meanwhile, Qilin and the others planned to renovate the guild building, which had a gloomy style, since the original decoration was too much like a dark guild, and it was also a way to say goodbye to the old Dragon Eater guild.

Therefore, only the original century-old mission team was tasked with defeating the dragon.

After greeting the others, Hope used "Wings of Water" to teleport the group to the central area of ​​the Northern Continent, surrounded by flowing water.

In the blink of an eye, everyone arrived at their destination, the city of Dorashir.

Before they could even marvel at the wonder of spatial jumps, everyone was captivated by the sight before them.

This is a vast and bustling city that stretches as far as the eye can see. Towering towers, scattered houses, crisscrossing streets, and a lively flow of people moving about like ants all demonstrate its status as the most prosperous town in Giltina.

"Wow, Lucy, there are so many people."

"Ai-yi!"

"Levy, there's a bookstore over here. Want me to show you around?"

"Don't get lost, Wendy."

"Huh? Me?"

"Lord Grey, look! What a lovely bakery!"

"Laxus, stop looking so stern."

"..."

Seeing her companions' enthusiasm, Erza generously suggested that they first explore Dorahil and then search for the Wood Dragon after they had had their fill of fun.

Hope had no objections; after all, based on the information provided by Selene, the Wood Dragon wouldn't be able to escape anytime soon.

Unfortunately, before everyone could cheer, the entire city of Dorashir was suddenly struck by a violent tremor.

Erza instantly made a judgment based on her intuition: "The ground is rising! Is it an earthquake?"

"What's going on with this city?!"

"Speaking of... the people here..."

Lucy ignored Natsu's shouting beside her. She noticed that pedestrians on the street were either sitting down on the spot, hugging lampposts, or even lying flat on the ground.

Faced with the earthquake, these locals were even in the mood to joke and laugh, as if this natural disaster was something they were quite used to, so much so that it was not worth mentioning.

Mirajane asked an elderly man nearby, "Grandpa, do earthquakes happen frequently here?"

"You must be tourists from out of town. You came to Dorashir without doing any research beforehand?"

The old man sat on the ground, explaining steadily, "We locals are already used to this vibration, it's like an alarm clock, it happens on time every day. But for people experiencing it for the first time, it can be a bit startling."

"The same time every day?"

"Yes, but it will be fine soon."

The old man raised his head, his eyes filled with piety, "As long as we silently pray to the giant wooden beast, everything will be alright..."

Upon hearing the name "Wood God Beast," everyone immediately thought of the Water God Dragon worshipped by the residents of Elmina, and that Wood God Beast must be the Wood God Dragon.

Hope looked at the faces of the residents of Dorashir around him, and saw a faith in the water dragon that clearly surpassed that of the residents of Elmina.

Could it be that the Wood Dragon is following Melkkobia's path?

Didn't Selene say that the Wood Dragon was a completely evil dragon?

Was the intelligence incorrect, or...?

"Everyone! Something's wrong here!" Lili, who had flown into the sky to observe, called out. "The shape of this city is a giant hand!"

“That’s right, it’s the hand.” The old man who had kindly answered earlier said calmly, “The Dorahil beneath our feet is built on the right hand of the Wood God Dragon, Lord Aldoron.”

Upon hearing the name of the Wood Dragon, Hope immediately flew into the sky.

A colossal dragon, as massive as an endless mountain range, lay prostrate on the ground, its right claw resting on Dorashir. And there were four such towns!

The earthquake just now was merely the Wood Dragon stretching.

Compared to that colossal creature, humans are as insignificant as ants.

Hope returned to the ground and told everyone about her discovery.

Everyone was shocked. Although they hadn't seen the whole thing, the magnificent Dorahil only occupied one of the Wood Dragon's hands, which gave them an idea of ​​how enormous the Wood Dragon must be.

Although they had some prior knowledge, the sheer size of the other party still far exceeded everyone's expectations.

Good news! We've successfully found the Wood Dragon.

Bad news, very bad news.

Even Hope felt it was a bit tricky. It wasn't that he couldn't defeat the Wood Dragon, but the fact that the five towns under its control had a combined population of several hundred thousand was a huge problem.

In the event of a conflict, relocating a massive number of residents would be a thorny problem for any mage, and these hundreds of thousands of people would also risk becoming hostages.

Fortunately, Hope has many skills and came up with a solution after only a little thought.

With just a wide-range 'Sleep' spell and a wide-range 'Water Wings' spell, he was absolutely certain he could move an entire town, people and all, to a safe place.

With the 'Enchanting Spell,' Hope can imbue herself with the magic power of the magic crystal, so moving between five towns in succession does not burden her magic power at all.

Chapter 309 Nutrients and Seeds

The earthquake passed quickly, and the streets returned to their bustling atmosphere, but to everyone else, it all seemed incredibly absurd.

Hope shared her plan with her companions, who unanimously agreed. Regardless of whether the Wood Dragon was benevolent or malevolent, placing five densely populated human towns on its body was still far too dangerous.

Just as Hope was preparing to move Dorashir to safety, an old man wrapped in a white robe and wearing a hood approached them with a smile.

"Are you all travelers from out of town?"

"Do you need me to be your tour guide? It's free!"

As the saying goes, something unusual must be going on.

Apart from the naive Lucy and Wendy, everyone felt that there was something wrong with the old man who suddenly appeared, even Happy felt that something was off.

A "free tour guide" who was completely covered up, and whose robes were clearly similar to those worn by church personnel.

Something just doesn't look right.

Hope restrained Laxus, who was annoyed and wanted to force the old man to reveal his purpose, and exchanged a knowing glance with Erza before saying to the old man, "This city is really big, and we don't really know which way to go for the time being. Thank you for your help."

"Haha, not at all. Everyone in the entire Dorashir knows that I like to help others."

The old man in the white robe turned around, unaware of the meaningful gazes of the crowd, and led them through one scenic spot or unique shop after another, while introducing the origins of the town.

More than 300 years ago, some humans who were fleeing from the destruction caused by the Flame Dragon encountered the Wood Dragon. The Wood Dragon not only offered them shelter, but also invited them to build a city on its body and live there.

It started as a single town, but as the population grew, it gradually developed into five towns today.

The Wood Dragon has been in a deep sleep ever since, but it causes earthquakes every day due to unconscious actions such as stretching and yawning. Fortunately, it has not caused any casualties for hundreds of years.

That's why the people living on the dragon's body held the Wood Dragon in such high esteem.

As they talked, the old man in white robes led everyone to a church located in the center of Dorashir.

"This is the Church of the Holy Right Hand. The other four towns also have churches with corresponding names based on the parts of the Wood Dragon Lord's body they are located in. They are collectively known as the Wood Dragon Church."

The old man pushed open the church door. "We, the people of Dorashir, will never forget that without Lord Wood Dragon taking in our ancestors, we would not be able to find comfort in our lives today."

So...

After everyone had entered the church, the old man in white robes revealed a sinister smile, "Those who threaten Lord Wood Dragon cannot be left alive... So that's what those guys said."

With a bang, the door slammed shut.

Rows of candles burned, illuminating the dim church, and dozens of priests, all dressed in white robes, appeared, their jumbled shadows lengthening in the flickering candlelight.

The old man pulled down his hood. "The Church of the Wood Dragon God has long been infiltrated and controlled by us, and is now under the control of the White Magic Order."

"The reason you were lured here is because you have committed unforgivable crimes, violated the doctrines of the White Magic Order, and possess excessive power."

"Your sinful magic must be stripped away!"

Seeing the old man put on a righteous and awe-inspiring attitude, yet utter such shameless words, everyone's expressions immediately became strange.

But in the old man's eyes, this forum scene was a sign of disrespect for their cult's behavior.

He absolutely cannot allow such a powerful being to exist in this town!

He immediately ordered his men to seize these arrogant outsiders who dared to look down on their order.

However, before the White Magic Cult members could surround him, a spatial portal suddenly opened beside Hope, and Hope reached into the 'Wings of Water'.

The next second, he pulled Faris, who had chosen Elentia, out.

Faris was completely bewildered. She had just been in Elentia, invited by the lazy Selene to soak in the hot springs, but she hadn't expected to find herself in such an unfamiliar place.

Thankfully, she hadn't had time to take off her clothes, otherwise she would have been humiliated in front of so many people...

"Mr. Hope... what's going on here?"

Faris looked at Hope, but before she could finish speaking, the white-robed men around her, led by the old man, raised their arms in unison and shouted.

"Welcome, Your Holiness!"

Faris suddenly realized that she had almost forgotten that she had used the "White Annihilation Power" to control the entire White Magic Order and was still holding the identity of a "White Mage".

Hope stared at her with a half-smile. "Explain yourself, Your Holiness. What are you trying to achieve by having the White Magic Order replace the Church of the Wood Dragon?"

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