The young dragon tries to conquer the world

　The Zinogre happened to see a flock of Marubirds, so it leaped up and pounced on the flock. As a small herbivorous creature with the lowest ecological niche, the Zinogre killed two Marubirds with a single swipe of its claw, then raised its body and swung its claw down again.

　Thunderwolf Dragons live in groups, and the leader of the Thunderwolf Dragon pack is the second Thunderwolf Dragon monster, Golden Thunder God. Golden Thunder God is in a super-charged state in its normal state, and it emits a brilliant golden light after being charged, hence the name Golden Thunder God. This runaway Thunderwolf Dragon challenged Golden Thunder God, and the result, of course, was a delightful defeat. So, the young Thunderwolf Dragon left in anger, secretly vowing not to return until it defeated Golden Thunder God.

　Just as the Thunder Wolf Dragon was devouring the giant bird's thigh, some black powder slowly drifted down from the mountain. As the Thunder Wolf Dragon curiously watched the black powder, it heard a series of pitiful roars all around it. The Thunder Wolf Dragon immediately chewed up the giant bird meat in its mouth and swallowed it, looking warily in the direction from which the roars came. However, it did not expect that the black mist was increasing. By the time the Thunder Wolf Dragon realized something was wrong, it had already unknowingly inhaled a large amount of black powder.

　At the entrance of Yukumo Village, Nazel returned in his Maru Bird Cart with Materia. The two were siblings, Nazel being the older brother and Materia the younger sister. Their commission in Yukumo Village was to investigate the whereabouts of the Flame Dragon. According to information provided by traveling merchants, traces of the Flame Dragon had been suspected to have been discovered in the volcanic area not far from Yukumo Village. In past legends, the Flame Dragon had once severely damaged a country called the Land of Fire with its own power. This news naturally attracted the attention of the Yukumo Village chief, so she specifically asked Nazel and Materia to investigate the matter of the Flame Dragon.

　Their investigation confirmed the presence of Fieryosaurus in volcanic areas. However, according to Nazel's research, the Fieryosaurus were sighted because they were in their breeding season. During this time, to mate, they change their burrowing direction from downwards to upwards, burrowing up the hillside, making them easily observable. As ovoviviparous animals, Fieryosaurus give birth to large offspring each time.

　There are about 20 to 30 cubs. At this stage, the Flame Golem is usually called the Lava Beast, and they look very cute and bouncy. When they grow to about two or three meters long, they can burrow underground. Right now, they can only burrow short distances and can only go downwards. Their breath is just a small flame. It is worth mentioning that the survival rate of the cubs is quite low, and smart hunters will not choose to hunt them at this time.

　The first thing Nazel and Mattia did upon returning to Yukumo Village was to soak in the hot springs.

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　Volume 1: 179 - Neither Azure Lightning nor Golden Thunder

　The little girl enjoyed the hot spring as always, ignoring the human society's prohibition against swimming in hot springs. Besides, there were hardly any people in the pool. She used her long, black tail to glide across the surface of the water before diving in. After a series of bubbles rose to the surface, she resurfaced, giggling and playing happily in the hot spring. The mineral-rich water was beneficial for her newly grown scales, but the pool was too small for her to transform into her dragon form. Only in her baby form could she fully submerge herself.

　Mattia, who was in the hot spring, also noticed the little girl. She initially thought she was a villager's child, but then she realized that when she and her brother left the village to complete a quest, she hadn't heard of anyone in the village having a baby. Moreover, the little girl had horns and a tail, so she must be some unknown dragon-person child.

　However, seeing the little girl happily playing in the water, Matilia couldn't resist. Just as Matilia was about to dive in, the village chief of Yuyun Village happened to push open the bamboo door and walk in.

　"Oh, I'll pretend I didn't see it. Please do as you please."

　"Village Chief, I'm not like that at all. Oh, please don't make fun of me."

　While covering her blushing face, Matilda made way for the village chief. After all, she was a grown woman, and she never expected to be seen secretly playing in the water by the village chief. The village chief of Jieyun Village picked up the hot water, washed his body, and then stepped into the hot spring.

　"Phew, as expected of Yukumo Village Hot Spring, it's so comfortable. What are the survey results?"

　“It is indeed a Flamegore Dragon. The Flamegore Dragons are currently in their breeding season. My brother and I still suggest that we wait until their breeding season is over before we hunt them. Female Flamegore Dragons are not in a good mood before giving birth to their cubs, and hunting is not allowed under these circumstances.”

　"Then we'll do as you say. The growth period of the Flame Dragon is very long, so we don't need to worry about those Lava Beasts. We'll trouble you again next time."

　Mattia glanced at the hot spring pool, only to find that the little guy was no longer there. Mattia slowly swam to the village chief and said, "Village chief, who was that little guy over there? I haven't seen this child in Yuyun Village."

　"That little girl, I don't know her either, but she's very good at hunting. Don't underestimate her because of her age. Blue bears and wild boars are her prey. This time she even brought a Barroth and a female Rathalos."

　"Ah, a female Rathalos, that little one?"

　After soaking in the hot springs, Nazel went to the restaurant first to reserve a seat. As usual, he ordered Materia's favorite dishes. While waiting for his sister, Nazel saw a little guy walk into the restaurant. Without hesitation, the little guy went straight to the seat closest to the Palico chef.

　"Meow, meow meow meow, meow meow." Translated, it means, "Guest, your spicy stir-fried dragon meat, stewed dragon leg meat, and crispy fried dragon tenderloin are ready." Upon seeing the young girl arrive, the Palico chef immediately called for the kitchen helpers to serve the dishes. The Palico carrying the food looked like it was walking unsteadily, but in reality, its steps were quite steady, and the food was eventually placed safely on the table.

　The shoulder and belly meat of the female Rathalos are considered top-grade in the culinary world. Chef Ailu Cat sliced ​​the female Rathalos belly into thin slices and made spicy stir-fried Rathalos meat. The fragrant and tender female Rathalos belly, chili peppers, and fresh bamboo shoots, a specialty of Yukumo Village, were combined together. A large amount of bright red chili peppers and crispy chips were placed on top of the Rathalos meat slices, presenting a perfect dish with excellent color, aroma, and taste. The aroma of the Rathalos meat, the spiciness of the chili peppers, and the crispness of the bamboo shoots won the little girl's heart. The little girl stuffed her mouth full of Rathalos meat and bamboo shoots and chewed like a hamster, which was very cute.

　The whitish, rich broth was filled with the leg meat of both the earth dragon and the fire dragon. Before serving, the Palico chef thinly sliced ​​the fire dragon's liver, blanched it in the broth, and then placed it separately in a bowl, seasoned with pepper and salt. This ensured that this dream-like ingredient, the fire dragon liver, was tender and flavorful without losing its taste. Meanwhile, the whitish, rich broth...

　The rich bone broth paired with tender dragon meat is irresistible. One bite and the intense meaty aroma and smooth texture make it impossible to stop eating. In the end, the little girl even hugged the bowl and drank the broth all at once.

　As for the deep-fried dragon tenderloin, whether it was the Elune chef's sudden inspiration or the little girl's request, when Nazel saw the tenderloin, which was thicker than the little girl's arm, he was stunned. But the tenderloin was really delicious. After smelling the unique aroma of deep-frying and the rich sauce on it, the little girl started to drool. Nazel watched the tenderloin disappear bit by bit into the little girl's mouth, and tears slid down his cheeks.

　This all-dragon feast was far beyond the little girl's imagination, and naturally, she needed to pay a little extra. However, since it was a hunter's restaurant, she could use ingredients to pay the bill. So, the little girl took out the thick scales and heavy shell of the Black Eclipse Dragon. The thick Black Eclipse Dragon scales looked dull, and the darkness seemed to be able to make people lose their minds. The Palico chef immediately recognized that these ingredients were very precious and accepted them without hesitation.

　When Matilia emerged from the hot spring, the little girl had already left the restaurant. Nazel ate his yellow Velociraptor fried rice and herbivorous dragon skewers while telling Matilia what he had just seen. Matilia also told Nazel about the opinion of the village chief of Yukumo Village. The two ultimately decided to recruit teammates for the hunt after the breeding season of the Flamegore Dragon ended. As for the subsequent quests, they decided to eat first.

　Jin Leigong, the leader of the Thunder Wolf Dragon clan, possesses the strength of an Elder Dragon. A few days ago, it drove away that overconfident Thunder Wolf Dragon. The fool, who was even somewhat sluggish when activating its super-charged state, dared to challenge it. Jin Leigong's original intention was to teach it a lesson and let it know who the real leader was. However, that Thunder Wolf Dragon was stubborn and did not return after being driven away. Jin Leigong was a little worried, but it did not expect that the next time it met it, it would be in such a scene.

　The Thunder Wolf Dragon was enveloped in black energy, its eyes blood-red. Before being driven out, it barely even knew how to activate its Supercharged state, yet now it commanded swarms of Thunderbugs. Seeing its abnormal state—bloodstains on its feet and forepaws, and its body inexplicably several times larger than before—Golden Thunder King roared, trying to stop the Thunder Wolf Dragon. However, the Thunder Wolf Dragon roared skyward, and countless Thunderbugs swarmed around it. This time, the Thunder Wolf Dragon entered Supercharged state even faster than Golden Thunder King. The electricity on the Thunder Wolf Dragon's body was neither Azure Lightning nor Golden Thunder.

　The Thunder Wolf Dragon immediately pounced on the Golden Thunder God. The Golden Thunder God roared and his body radiated abundant golden light as he grappled with the Thunder Wolf Dragon. However, the Golden Thunder God was surprised to find that he could not suppress the Thunder Wolf Dragon. Moreover, the Thunder Wolf Dragon seemed fearless and did not know how to stop. During the fight with the Thunder Wolf Dragon, the Golden Thunder God felt the pressure of death for the first time.

　Golden Thunder God scraped the ground with its front paws, leaped high into the air, and slammed its back into Thunder Wolf Dragon. After landing, it roared several times, and several bolts of lightning descended around Thunder Wolf Dragon. When the lightning dissipated, Golden Thunder God saw those blood-red eyes and roared to the sky, entering an extremely powerful electrified state.

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　Volume 1: 180-Tail Hammer Helicopter

　Both dragons sustained numerous wounds during their fight. Jin Leigong's experience and attack power inflicted considerable damage on Leilanglong, while Leilanglong, with its fearless style, successfully left several wounds on Jin Leigong. During the fight, Jin Leigong realized that the bloodstains on Leilanglong were not its own. If Leilanglong hadn't been roaring at Jin Leigong today, Jin Leigong would have forgiven its previous provocation.

　When Golden Thunder God enters its Extreme Power and Super Electrified state, its speed and attack power will be greatly enhanced. Golden Thunder God condenses golden lightning in front of its claws and leaps down in front of Thunder Wolf Dragon with lightning. Thunder Wolf Dragon uses its forelimbs to jump out of Golden Thunder God's attack range, but Golden Thunder God's attack is not limited to that. When Golden Thunder God finds that Thunder Wolf Dragon has dodged its attack, Golden Thunder God immediately manipulates Thunder Bugs to form several lightning chains to attack Thunder Wolf Dragon.

　Instead of dodging the lightning chain as Jin Leigong had expected, the Thunder Wolf Dragon leaped up and pounced on Jin Leigong. This was a predatory move. Jin Leigong turned its body to the side, charged up its strength, and then rammed the Thunder Wolf Dragon with the side of its body, sending the Thunder Wolf Dragon flying.

　It was none other than Golden Thunder God, the God King Fang, the King of Thunder Wolf Dragons. It knew exactly what Thunder Wolf Dragon was thinking. Golden Thunder God thought Thunder Wolf Dragon should know where it went wrong, so it turned around to leave. Unexpectedly, Thunder Wolf Dragon only staggered two steps, steadied itself, and then pounced forward at Golden Thunder God. Golden Thunder God thought Thunder Wolf Dragon would leave in a sorry state, but unexpectedly, Thunder Wolf Dragon rushed over and bit Golden Thunder God's big horn.

　Enraged, Jin Leigong charged up its forepaws, ready to unleash a powerful uppercut to drive away the Thunder Wolf Dragon. But the Thunder Wolf Dragon suddenly released its grip, leaping backward with a roar. To Jin Leigong's surprise, some of its Thunderflies flew onto the Thunder Wolf Dragon's body. The Thunder Wolf Dragon charged up its forepaws and leaped high into the air. As Jin Leigong focused on the Thunderflies, the Thunder Wolf Dragon slammed its claws into Jin Leigong's head, instantly breaking off one of Jin Leigong's large horns.

　Under the piercing pain, Jin Leigong howled a few times in agony. Leilanglong spun its body, used its tail to throw out three arcing balls of lightning, and then charged towards Jin Leigong.

　The young girl was unaware that her scales had nearly allowed a Thunder Wolf Dragon to single-handedly kill a Golden Thunder God. She was searching for Azure Bear Beasts in the dense forest, but because of her, Azure Bear Beasts were rarely seen in the dense forests around Yukumo Village anymore; instead, there were quite a few Maru Birds and Elf Deer.

　In the dense forest, a Tail Hammer Dragon lay on the ground digesting its food. As a herbivorous species, the Tail Hammer Dragon would not refuse either decaying wood or fresh trees. Its tail was extremely thick, with highly proliferating bones at the tip that, together with layers of carapace, formed a huge tail hammer. As for why it is called a tail hammer, unlike the Hammer Dragon's jaw which is mineralized to the point of being indestructible and contains minerals and other substances, the Tail Hammer Dragon's tail can at least be cut. Its essence is also a huge spherical structure formed by layers of carapace and bones.

　Despite this, the Caudineosaurus could easily smash down trees it wanted to eat or kill predators that wanted to eat it with its tail. Another characteristic of the Caudineosaurus was its huge size. Although its body length was not as long as that of the New World's Brachiosaurus, the Caudineosaurus was much larger in volume. With its bulky and towering body, it looked like a small hill when it lay on the ground. In order to support its huge size, the Caudineosaurus evolved four interconnected stomachs with ruminant stomachs, in which food could be fully utilized.

　Like the Ceratopsian, the Tail Hammerfish is a herbivore, but its formidable fighting power is enough to repel most predators. Moreover, the Tail Hammerfish has a strong sense of territory and will actively attack any creature that intrudes into its territory. According to the village chief of Yukumo Village, the Tail Hammerfish is even stronger than the Zinogre in some ways.

　As the young girl walked across the small hill covered in green moss and fungi, the hill suddenly stood up, and the girl saw a pair of huge dragon horns that curved downwards like bull horns. A flash of blue light appeared, and the Black Eclipse Dragon pounced on the Tail Hammer Dragon. The Tail Hammer Dragon reacted quickly, turning its body rapidly and smashing its tail hammer at the Black Eclipse Dragon. The Black Eclipse Dragon jumped back, spewing two thick clouds of mist at the Tail Hammer Dragon at the same time.

　With each swing of its thick tail, the Talonosaurus could cause damage similar to a small earthquake. The explosion of the dense fog did not cause much damage to the tail. Seeing this, the Talonosaurus used its hind legs as a pivot and swung its huge tail, performing a move called "Tornado Destroys the Parking Lot." Just like how the purest brute force can win a match by punching someone with a wild, unrestrained punch, the Talonosaurus actually used the huge centrifugal force generated by this move to briefly lift its body into the air. Although it only lasted for a few seconds, it did indeed fly.

　The Black Dragon flapped its wings and flew into the air. Seeing that the Tail Hammer Dragon had stopped spinning, it pounced on it, grabbed its large horn, and pinned it to the ground. Although the Tail Hammer Dragon's large horn could be used to perform an Iron Head attack, due to the Tail Hammer Dragon's special structure, its large horn was directly connected to its skull and the cerebral cortex beneath the skull. If the root was severely damaged and broken, it would cause serious damage to the brain, and in severe cases, it could even cause the Tail Hammer Dragon to die directly.

　Therefore, the Tail Rathalos rarely uses its large horn to ram into enemies. However, it frequently uses its large horn to dig into the ground, which is similar to the Banbaro. Because of the sturdy material of its horn, hunters can only damage the outer keratin layer at most, and it is rare for it to break directly. This is limited to hunters.

　The Black Eclipse Dragon grabbed the Tail Hammer Dragon's large horn and pinned it to the ground. Sharp, fan-shaped scales beside its wing claws sliced ​​through the Tail Hammer Dragon's skin, and white steam immediately emerged from the two humps on the Tail Hammer Dragon's back, one large and one small, proving that the Tail Hammer Dragon was enraged. The Black Eclipse Dragon raised its wing claws and slammed them down forcefully, snapping the Tail Hammer Dragon's large horn off at the base with a "bang." The Tail Hammer Dragon's pupils immediately dilated, and drool dripped from its mouth; it seemed to be dumbfounded.

　Although the entire body of the Caudalosaurus is made of meat, its hump, which stores fat, contains a large amount of energy and has an unparalleled taste. However, because it is difficult to hunt, the hump of the Caudalosaurus is a rare delicacy.

　Meanwhile, the villagers of Jieyun Village suddenly discovered that several Maru Bird breeding farms on the outskirts of the village had been completely destroyed, including the farm that Nazel was in charge of. Judging from the extent of the damage to the fences, the wounds on the Maru Birds, and the claw marks left on the ground, Nazel suspected that it was the work of the Thunder Wolf Dragon. However, the Thunder Wolf Dragon lives in a place as rich in species as Lingfeng and does not usually come down from the mountain. So why did it suddenly appear here?

　Nazel then thought of the disaster more than ten years ago. Because of the arrival of the Storm Dragon, the Thunder Wolf Dragons on the Spirit Peak were driven out of their habitat and came to the depths of the stream. Nazel then realized that it might be that the Storm Dragon had returned. Nazel looked at the sky, but there were no dark clouds. Could it be that the Storm Dragon was the problem?

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　Volume 1: 181 - Meeting and Reunion

　Once, a fully evolved Thousand-Blade Dragon drove its entire clan out of the Tree Sea; now, a fully evolved Thunder Wolf Dragon has driven its entire clan out of Spirit Peak. Fortune changes every thirty years. Don't underestimate it, cough cough. Golden Thunder God was unfortunately defeated by the Thunder Wolf Dragon. For the first time, it was forced to release its super-electrified state and escape. After returning to its clan, Golden Thunder God immediately led its clan away from Spirit Peak. It knew the Thunder Wolf Dragon would definitely kill it, and if the migration wasn't timely, the entire Thunder Wolf Dragon clan might be wiped out. Therefore, Golden Thunder God needed to move its clan to a safe place before that happened.

　Nazel immediately reported the matter of the Maru Bird breeding farm to the village chief of Yukumo Village. After all, it concerned the calamity of the Storm Dragon and could not be neglected. However, the village chief comforted Nazel and Materia, feeling that the matter was not yet definitively concluded and it would be irresponsible to hastily identify the Storm Dragon as the culprit. What if it was just a Thunder Wolf Dragon coming down the mountain to hunt for food? However, Nazel insisted on his judgment. Thunder Wolf Dragons were hunters in the forest. If Thunder Wolf Dragons came out of the mountains to hunt for food, then something terrible must have happened on Spirit Peak.

　Nazel's concern stems from the Storm Dragon. Long ago, a village was razed to the ground overnight by a storm. Ancient dragon researchers believe this damage was likely caused by the Storm Dragon. Similar to the wandering Lao-Shan Lung and the horned Great Sea Dragon, the Storm Dragon brings heavy rainfall and strong storms simply by passing through a certain area. However, the Storm Dragon is not as hostile to humans as the Black Dragon, which is known as a calamity or an evil dragon.

　It's more accurate to say that the Storm Dragon doesn't care about humans at all, or that the Storm Dragon has a very low desire to attack. Of course, this doesn't mean that the Storm Dragon is weak in aggression. In fact, the Storm Dragon has a strong sense of territory. The reason why the Thunder Wolf Dragon appeared in the depths of the stream more than ten years ago was because the Storm Dragon drove the Thunder Wolf Dragon out of the Spirit Peak. This is also why Nazel thought of the Storm Dragon as soon as he saw the traces of the Thunder Wolf Dragon.

　However, the destruction of the Maruta breeding farm still needs to be investigated, so Nazel and Mathilda accepted the commission to investigate why the Zinogre appeared near Yuukoku Village.

　"Brother, switch."

　Matilia shouted, deflecting the attack from the King of the Hogs with her shield. Nazel inserted his fully charged short sword into the shield, transferring the stored energy to the grenade launchers inside. The moment Matilia said "switch," the sword and shield merged, and Nazel activated the mechanism. The mechanisms inside the shield and short sword switched, combining them into axe mode. Overflowing energy filled the area around the shield. Nazel stepped forward and swung the shield axe forcefully, blasting the King of the Hogs and the Hogs away the instant the axe hit the ground. All five launchers exploded simultaneously, instantly killing the King of the Hogs and the Hogs.

　Nazel activated the mechanism again to unlock the weapon, transforming it into sword mode, while simultaneously filling the shield with a new bottle. Meanwhile, Mattia stripped the materials from the Jumping Dog Dragon King.

　"Brother, we've been walking for so long and haven't seen any trace of the Thunder Wolf Dragon. Do you think it's really just a coincidence, as the village chief said?"

　"It can't be a coincidence. Monsters like the Thunder Wolf Dragon don't come down from the mountain easily. Their habits dictate that they prefer to live in mountains rich in biodiversity. Unless something happens, they won't leave Spirit Peak."

　As Mattia wiped the dagger in her hand, she tossed the bodies of the Jaggi and Jaggi aside. Jaggi, or rather the Jaggi race, only had their livers edible, but for hunters, the taste was very ordinary, so few people would eat them. However, it was said that the Felynes liked them very much.

　"Okay, I'll listen to my brother. Where do we go next?"

　After asking Nazar and seeing that he didn't respond, Mattia turned to look at her brother and saw him staring at a golden hair on the ground. "Brother, what's wrong? Whose hair is this? It's so beautiful."

　“Matilda, we have to get out of here right away. This place is very unsafe.”

　As if he had seen something terrifying, Nazel immediately scooped up some soil and covered the corpses of the Leviathan and the Leviathan with it, then quickly took Mattia and left the place.

　"Huff, huff, brother, what did you see? Why are you in such a hurry to leave? You weren't this nervous when we were investigating Yan Gelong."

　"These are the fur of a Zinogre."

　After finding a safe place, Nazel handed the golden fur he had just picked up to Matilia. Matilia looked at it curiously, then smelled it and said, "Isn't the fur of the Thunder Wolf Dragon white? Why is it golden?"

　"There's a legend in Jieyun Village about a Thunder Wolf that, upon awakening its true power, becomes king. With just one roar, it manipulates a thousand lights and unleashes ten thousand bolts of lightning. It cannot be approached, cannot be offended, and its Achilles' heel must never be touched. This is the leader of the Thunder Wolf Dragons, the Dragon Academy General..."

　It was named Golden Thunder God, and the Dragon Academy explicitly stated that Golden Thunder God possessed the strength of an Ancient Dragon.

　Upon hearing the words "Gu Long," Mattia nearly dropped the golden thunder god's hair on the ground. "Really? Brother, you're not lying to me."

　"Look at the texture and color of this fur. It's smooth and hard, just like the fur of a Thunder Wolf Dragon. Only the fur of a Golden Thunder Wolf is golden. It seems this mission is not easy. I'll have to ask the village chief for more money when we get back."

　Yuyun Village and Yanhuo Village are not far apart; you can even reach Yanhuo Village directly by following the stream. Outside the abandoned shrine, a young girl sat obediently on the gate tower, a fish she had just caught from the river dangling from her mouth. Suddenly, a snow-white fox jumped down beside her. The fox seemed unaware of the girl's presence, only noticing her after landing. Startled, it nearly lost its footing and fell off the gate tower. In the moonlight, the fox shone with a beautiful golden hue, its bushy tail resembling that of a nine-tailed fox, though it actually only had one. The girl swallowed the last bite of fish and suddenly reached out to grab the fox, but the fox, who had been wary of her all along, ran away.

　Several roars suddenly came from the ground. The little girl comforted herself, thinking that the thing didn't look very meaty. She looked down and saw that the Umbrella Bird was holding its wings in front of it, then opening its crest and using its single-eyed crest feather to intimidate the Scarlet Tengu Beast opposite it. The Scarlet Tengu Beast was not to be outdone. It took out a lot of flammable pine cones and threw them at the Umbrella Bird. Then it breathed fire and set the pine cones on fire. Watching the Umbrella Bird covered in soot from the burning pine cones, it couldn't help but laugh. But soon, the Scarlet Tengu Beast stopped laughing.

　The Black Dragon descended from the sky and pinned the Umbrella Bird and the Scarlet Tengu Beast to the ground. With a powerful stomp of its wing claws, it broke the spines of the Scarlet Tengu Beast and the Umbrella Bird. The poor Scarlet Tengu Beast didn't even know who the culprit was before it was killed.

　At the same time, another Black Eclipse Dragon, chasing a Scratching Bird, also arrived at the abandoned shrine. Wang Ming immediately noticed the "slightly smaller" Black Eclipse Dragon. The Black Eclipse Dragon had just bitten off the Scratching Bird's neck when it noticed Wang Ming as well. The Black Eclipse Dragon let out a low roar from its throat, seemingly warning Wang Ming that this was its territory.

　Wang Ming roared, then picked up the Umbrella Bird and the Scarlet Tengu Beast from the ground and left the abandoned shrine.

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　Volume 1: Chapter 182 - Guess if I've left or not

　The young girl had no particular thoughts about her sister of the same kind for the time being. Of course, she wouldn't kill and eat her right here, since the Black Devouring Dragon she saw was rather small compared to her.

　The young girl's attention was still on her prey. The Black Dragon bit off the head of the Umbrella Bird and tore open its chest. The feathers and scales of the Umbrella Bird were excellent materials for making umbrellas, and its beak could also be made into beautiful handicrafts. Moreover, armor made from Umbrella Bird materials was considered exquisite works of art in foreign lands. However, for the Black Dragon, there were too few edible parts on the Umbrella Bird. The Black Dragon could only crunch and chew on the bones of the Umbrella Bird. But the Scarlet Tengu Beast was even more infuriating to the dragon. There was not a single edible part on its body. The Scarlet Tengu Beast's claws were quite popular, as they were said to be able to be made into fire-resistant amulets.

　Furthermore, the Tengu Beast possesses a peculiar organ: its abdominal pouch. This pouch accelerates the ripening of food and allows it to ferment, producing a unique and intense odor that can be used to create traps to lure monsters. However, the Tengu Beast itself is not particularly edible. The Black Dragon tore off the fur of the Crimson Tengu Beast, smelled it, and then disgustedly used its claws to dig up a large pile of soil and bury the corpse of the Crimson Tengu Beast.

　Inside Yukumo Village, the blacksmith was carefully examining the scales in his hand. These were jet-black scales sent by the Palico chef. According to the Palico chef, this was a small customer's payment for its meal. The blacksmith immediately took a liking to the dull, black color, especially since he had never seen scales like these before. The scales were uneven and a finger's width thick. To test them, the blacksmith spat into his palm, picked up a forging hammer, and smashed it down hard. Sparks flew everywhere, but the thick scales did not deform at all. However, the blacksmith's hand was numb from the impact.

　"Oh, Brother Tetsuzuka, I'd like to have a set of silver jewelry made. Hmm, what's this?"

　"Village Chief, these are the materials sent by the head chef. It is said that they were given to us by a guest. By the way, what kind of silver ornament would you like to make?"

　The village chief of Jieyun Village gently picked up the thick scales and heavy shells on the anvil and examined them carefully. "Brother Tiezhong, do you know what kind of monster these scales are?"

　"I don't know, but the color is quite intimidating."

　"It is said that if these jet-black scales, which can absorb light, are made into weapons, it cannot guarantee that the wearer will remain conscious."

　And these are the scales of the Black-Eater Dragon, Gore Magra.

　"Oh, so they are scales of the Black Eclipse Dragon. What, the Black Eclipse Dragon? This...this..."

　"Black Eclipse Dragon, it seems we need to conduct a thorough investigation around Yukumo Village. I wonder if we'll run into Nazel and the other two."

　At the foot of Lingfeng Mountain, Nazel and Mathilda were carefully searching the dense forest for traces of the Golden Thunder King. Unfortunately, since discovering the Golden Thunder King's fur, they had found no further traces of it. Instead, they found numerous Thunder Wolf Dragon claw marks of varying sizes deep in the stream, along with bones and remains left by Thunder Wolf Dragons after they had eaten. Nazel believed that something must have happened to cause the Golden Thunder King to lead its entire Thunder Wolf Dragon clan down from Lingfeng Mountain. To find the truth, Nazel and Mathilda continued to follow the tracks.

　When Nazar reached the mountainside of Spirit Peak, he suddenly heard the sounds of monsters fighting nearby. After giving Materia a hand signal, Nazar quietly went over and, after crossing a small hill, witnessed a miraculous scene: the Zinogre was biting the Rathalos's neck and slamming it to the ground. The Rathalos struggled to flap its wings, trying to fly up, but the Zinogre's forelimbs were extremely well-developed and easier to use on land. The Rathalos's mouth immediately burst into flames, and it turned its head to shoot a fireball at the Zinogre, followed by a slap of its tail on the Zinogre's head.

　The Zinogre felt pain in its eyes and immediately released its forepaws. Taking advantage of this, the Rathalos flapped its wings and flew up from the ground, simultaneously firing another fireball at the Zinogre. The Zinogre was unable to dodge in time and was blasted back a step by the fireball. The Rathalos hovered in the air, flapping its wings, and observed the Zinogre in the smoke. Seeing the Zinogre emerge from the smoke, the Rathalos roared at it.

　"Brother, something's wrong with this Thunder Wolf Dragon."

　"Indeed, its eyes are crimson, and the color of its scales is not like ordinary blue; it looks more like purple. Could this be a subspecies of the Thunder Wolf Dragon?"

　"Brother, watch out, they're coming this way."

　Just as the two were discussing, Rathalos flapped its wings again, raised its claws, and pounced on Zinogre. Zinogre tried to pull Rathalos down with its forepaws, but unexpectedly, Rathalos grabbed Zinogre's shoulder with one claw. Zinogre swung its forepaws to grab Rathalos, but Rathalos used Zinogre's strength to release its claws and leave Zinogre. Zinogre's attack missed, and it landed right where Nazel and Mattelia had just been hiding.

　The Zinogre's crimson eyes were fixed on the Rathalos. Raising its head, it let out a high-pitched roar, its body crackling with lightning as it entered a super-electrified state. The Zinogre charged its forepaws, then leaped high into the air, unleashing a powerful uppercut. The Rathalos, unable to dodge, was knocked down by the Zinogre's punch. Immediately afterward, the Zinogre lowered its head and bit down hard on the Rathalos's neck, its sharp teeth gripping the scales and tearing off a large chunk of flesh. The Zinogre didn't even give the Rathalos a chance; its forepaws scraped the ground, generating electricity, before it rose high and swung its fist downward with force. The lightning-infused forepaw slammed into the Rathalos's head. After two consecutive punches, the Rathalos was instantly lifeless.

　Nazel was unaware that the Zinogre had such a characteristic. The Zinogre's main food was not the Bird or other animals common in temperate forests, such as herbivorous dragons and elven deer. He had never heard of the Zinogre preying on Rathalos. Could this be a subspecies-specific habit? Looking at the Zinogre's forepaws and mouth stained with blood, Nazel couldn't help but place his hand on the shield axe. Mattia also prepared for battle.

　However, the Zinogre didn't seem to notice the two siblings. After taking out and eating the Rathalos's heart, it planned to leave. Nazel breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say a few words to Matilia, "Matilia, what do you think of this Zinogre compared to the Golden Rathalos?"

　"Brother, I."

　Before Matilia could finish speaking, Nazar suddenly felt the surroundings darken. He realized what had happened. Before Matilia could react, Nazar knew there was no time to lose. His adrenaline surged, and with a speed he couldn't even imagine, he shoved Matilia away. Then he quickly drew his shield and axe and held the shield up in front of him.

　With a loud "bang," the Thunder Wolf Dragon's giant claw, crackling with lightning, slammed down. Nazel felt as if his arm was about to break, so he quickly jumped back and stuffed a secret medicine into his mouth. The medicine, which tasted bitter but had a slightly sweet aftertaste, made Nazel feel much better. Materia, who was standing next to him, also immediately got up from the ground to prepare to support her brother.

　PS: First update!

　PS2: I originally thought Barioth was the epitome of ADHD, but I didn't expect Magnus to be even more extreme~