Vol 1 Chapter 6.3 (1/2)

Chapter 6 – The Dragon Cavalry (III)

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As An Ya spoke, the dragon cavalry moved closer to them. They had evidently discovered the Iron Brambles Mercenary Company’s presence as well, their speed gradually slowing to a halt. At this closer proximity, Yin Zhu could see that a man around 30 years of age sat atop the head of the Golden Crystal Tyrant Dragon. Beside his leg hung a seven meter long, heavy dragonspear. Suspended from his waist was a simple, double-edged longsword. His silver armor shone in the sunlight, flickering and s.h.i.+ning. The man wore no helmet, his long golden hair elegantly cascading down his back. He was tall with an upright posture. While he had an ordinary appearance, on his left cheek was a scar, five inches long extending from the corner of his eye to his chin, which gave him a fierce aura. On the left side of the silver chestplate was a palm-sized, silver six-pointed star engraved on top of a design of violets which bore his family’s insignia.

Facing the Golden Crystal Tyrant Dragon’s oppressive atmosphere, Ge En trembled from his seat atop his roaring, green ridgeback earth dragon.

“Praise Blue Dias. h.e.l.lo, esteemed Dragon Cavalry Commander. I am honored to meet you here.” Ge En hastily jumped down from his green ridgeback earth dragon’s back. He pressed his right hand to the left side of his chest in deference to the Dragon Cavalry Commander atop the Golden Crystal Tyrant Dragon, as etiquette required.

The Dragon Cavalry Commander merely glanced at him and coldly replied, “Praise Blue Dias. What are your origins?” Behind his back, the dragon cavalry already uniformly stopped without even the slightest noisy sound, demonstrating the quality of these troops.

Ge En, not desiring to anger his cold counterpart even the slightest, quickly answered, “E Rank Iron Brambles Mercenary Company; we are just executing an escort mission.”

The Dragon Cavalry Commander lifted his hand and pointed, “My partner is hungry. Yield five gnus to serve as rations. Here are 20 gold coins as your compensation.” As he spoke, he unceremoniously flung out a purse. At this moment, he was only 20 paces away from Ge En, but the purse had already arrived in front of Ge En who automatically tried to receive it. The purse arrived with great force, causing him to stagger a step and nearly fall to the ground.

“Uncle, be careful.” Yin Zhu emerged from the back and steadied Ge En’s body; he did not want Ge En to lose face here.

The Dragon Cavalry Commander threw the purse without even sparing Ge En a glance. He lightly slapped the Golden Crystal Tyrant Dragon’s thick back in a doting manner, making it clear that the dragon was the partner that he mentioned earlier.

Anger flashed through Ge En’s eyes, but he truly did not dare to offend the Dragon Cavalry Commander before him; however, the gnus were just enough for his company to use. If he relinquished 5 of them, his mercenary company would have nowhere to place the heavy baggage.

“Why do you need so many? Why must we give you our gnus for your earth dragon to eat?” Ge En was horrified to discover that Ye Yin Zhu had appeared before him unknowingly, his clear beautiful voice somewhat full of anger.

The Dragon Cavalry Commander wrinkled his brow, lifting his eyes to look at Yin Zhu who was also staring back at him. Although the Dragon Cavalry Commander looked down at him condescendingly, Yin Zhu’s vision did not cower even the slightest amount, his crystal-clear black eyes expressing his stubbornness.

“Mage?” The Dragon Cavalry Commander’s voice eased somewhat. A mage was equivalent to a n.o.ble even if the emblem on Ye Yin Zhu’s chest indicated he was only Red Rank.

Ye Yin Zhu nodded and said, “Our gnus are not for sale, we are still in need of them.”

Ge En quickly reacted at this moment, rushed over, and hurriedly pulled Yin Zhu behind him. He was very familiar with the dragon cavalry’s arrogance and strength and feared the worst for Yin Zhu. “Excuse me, Great Dragon Cavalry Commander, we truly do not have a surplus of gnus you see.”

A cold light flashed through the Dragon Cavalry Commander’s eyes. He was already beginning to feel impatient. “If you can block my spear, you may leave. If not, leave behind the gnus.”

“Why are you such a tyrant.” Yin Zhu raised his head and glowered at the Dragon Cavalry Commander.

The Dragon Cavalry Commander indifferently said one word, “Strength.” He was right; on this continent, strength decided everything.

“Oh! It’s a great honor! Viscount Ao Si Ding, long time no see. How about you let me block the dragonspear instead?” An Ya graceful voice echoed from behind Yin Zhu and Ge En. Hearing this voice, the Dragon Cavalry Commander Ao Si Ding’s whole body immediately trembled. At first, he didn’t look clearly at Yin Zhu’s party, but his vision immediately changed once he examined them.