Chapter 297 - Sinister Dragon Valley (1/2)

Chapter 297: Sinister Dragon Valley

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

After a long time, Felina and Link finally stopped at a plaza right outside a small town at the foot of the Holy Mountain.

“This is Creekwood Village. Link, please rest here for the moment. I have to report to the queen before I can bring you into the Dragon Temple,” Felina said apologetically.

Link did not mind this at all. He nodded as he said, “Not a problem.”

The other party was the Red Dragon Queen. There was naturally a procedure one needed to follow before they could have a presence with this dignified being. Every player had to go through this waiting process in the game as well.

“When you reach the inn, tell them that you are a guest of the queen. All your living expenses here will be covered by my race,” Felina explained to Link.

The Dragon Valley was extremely huge and housed many races, though the Dragon race was the dominating one in the area.

There were still many other races under the rule of the dragon race, such as humans, the elves, and a few Yabbas. Most of these people had some dragon blood in their veins, making them a mixed descendent of the dragon race. They were mainly in charge of providing services to the pure-blooded dragons and in return, the pure-blooded dragons would ensure their safety.

This was somewhat similar to how kingdoms worked in the human race.

“How long would it take?” Link asked.

“Around two days,” Felina replied.

“I understand.”

After Felina settled Link’s lodging issues, she turned into her human form and called for a carriage in Creekwood Town. She then boarded the carriage and took the winding road up the mountains towards the Dragon Temple.

Link then headed towards the Inn.

As most of the residents here had dragon blood flowing in their veins, they were generally tall and well-built. The guys were all more than six feet in height while the females were at least 5’5”. They looked well-groomed and revitalized as they strolled down the streets in their high-quality clothing. The situation here was a lot better than the human kingdoms.

As Link walked on the streets, many people greeted him warmly. Link smiled and returned the pleasantries in kind.

The Inn in Creekwood Town was called the Night of the Dragon Inn. It had a distinctive architecture. The entire Inn was shaped like a dragon in slumber, with the door being the mouth of the dragon. The moment Link walked into the Inn and mentioned that he was the queen’s guest, he was immediately treated with great respect and hospitality.

The servant then led Link to his room as he said, “My lord, this way, please. We have prepared the best room for both you and your friends.”

Link followed behind this servant and quickly reached the third floor of the Inn. The decorations here were clearly more exquisite than the previous two floors. The ground was made from polished, smooth oak as the faint fragrance of wood lingered in the air. The right amount of sunlight also graced the area, giving it the appropriate illumination without it being too glaring or warm. It was indeed a comfortable place.

As the two of them passed a door, this door suddenly sprung open. A small figure not taller than 3’6″ emerged from the room as a servant followed behind.

The servant’s voice could be heard, “Ma’am, I really want to help you, but this is out of my league.”

“No, don’t get me wrong. I am not blaming the Inn, but the entire Dragon Valley! You are simply wasting my time. I have to meet the Red Dragon Queen now! You must know that I have been here for more than a week!” The voice was crisp though clearly filled with anger and impatience. The small figure jumped around as she spoke, obviously infuriated.

Link walked over and saw a familiar face. He said in a surprised tone, “Elin, why are you here?”

This infuriated little figure was none other than Lady Fortuna Elin.

She shouted in rage before she saw Link, unleashing all the pent-up frustration within her, “Why can’t I be here! Oh…Link, why are you here?”

She was just about to get into an argument with this unruly stranger when she was Link. She immediately swallowed her anger and words.

“I received an invitation from the Red Dragon Queen; I believe you are here for the same reason?” Link smiled as he explained. This small figure was truly amusing, especially when she was enraged. Her round cheeks would be bloated and flushed as her pair of huge eyes sparkled menacingly. One could not help but want to pinch her cheeks upon seeing this adorable expression.

The moment Link mentioned this issue, Elin erupted once again. She said, “Yes, that is totally true. I was invited as well. However, they simply left me here after I got to the Dragon Valley. Let’s not talk about the queen; I have not even seen a single high-ranking dragon race the entire time. They did not even send a messenger down to relay any information! What kind of treatment is this?”

Link was startled by this news as he turned to the servant and asked, “Which is my room?”

“It’s just beside this lady.” The servant was clearly afraid of Elin as he kept his distance away from her.

“You can leave after giving me the key.”

“No problem.” The servant handed the key over to Link before he scurried off hastily.

Elin then stared at the submissive servant beside her and said, “You may leave as well. I cannot contain my anger seeing the likes of you!”

The servant felt as though he was released from the chains of hell and quickly made his escape.