The fat dragon Hippochard surrendered, he had to surrender.
Because it really couldn't beat the bear-legged Shadow Bear Tibbers of a certain annoying little girl, and it didn't want to be beaten to death by the other party, so it had no choice but to give in immediately and express its willingness to surrender and submit.
Besides, what else can it do?
Although, that paladin Henk said that Hibberchard is a legendary and very famous dragon blacksmith with a very extraordinary origin and so on, but no matter what it was called before, now it has one and only one name, then
That's it - 'Fat Orange'!
That’s right, it’s Fat Orange!
Because, as soon as Annie saw it, she subconsciously thought of the big fat orange cats that ate huge amounts of fat. Those really fat orange cats were like that dragon, with a fat and round body, short limbs and a missing neck.
Anyway!
From the moment he was defeated by Tibbers and surrendered, the dragon Hibberchard was no longer a free working dragon, but instead became a "fat orange" pet raised by Queen Anne.
Of course, the job is to continue to gain weight and entertain the master.
However, the only pity is that after Edkin and others got the helmet, they were so shocked that they did not want to stay in the ruins of the hanging city of Dollumbud, which was almost completely reduced to ruins. Instead, they searched for it nearby without stopping.
took an exit and returned to the ground.
At this time, a group of six of them plus a bear were repairing on a beach not far from Sword Coast.
Because it was going to be dark soon, after two days of hard work, they decided to rest here for one night, and then go to Neverwinter City early tomorrow morning to find trouble with Fudge.
The reason why there are only six people and one bear here is of course because the giant dragon Fat Orange can't get out of that small exit, and the plan to go to Neverwinter City tomorrow won't use him, so, in
After some persuasion, even though the troubled little girl was very unhappy, she had no choice but to temporarily let her stay in the ruins of the hanging city in Dollenbude to wait for orders.
Overall, the trip to the dungeon by Edkin and others was relatively smooth and fruitful. Although there were many unsatisfactory aspects in the process, in any case, the magic-breaking helmet and the others
Finally, we got it, the plan can continue to be implemented, and there are no major injuries to the personnel, so it's basically OK.
Anyway, whether it is Edkin or Holgay, or Simon, Doric and others, they are all quite satisfied.
However, there are still some people in the team who are not satisfied.
So annoyed that she didn't pay attention to anyone at all, she just walked angrily to a place far away from the team and the bonfire, and sat there by herself, grabbing stones and throwing water splashes.
"Hey!"
"Holgay, we don't have any potatoes, but we have a lot of fish. Would you like some?"
"bring it on!"
At this time, Edkin came over with a big grilled fish, and affectionately put it into the hand of the barbarian female warrior Holgai, and then sat down next to her.
Then, after seeing Holgai getting ready to eat, he suddenly asked:
"correct!"
"Where's the Anne people?"
Normally, the little guy is always the most active and eager when eating, but until now he has not seen the other person, which makes Edkin feel a little surprised and strange.
"Here!"
"over there."
"I'm sulking!"
Holgai was not polite, he opened his mouth and bit into the unknown sea fish whose skin was roasted until it was fragrant. He also used his eyes to signal Edkin to look towards a pile of rocks not far away.
"angry?"
"why?"
After being reminded by Holgay, Edkin finally saw a certain naughty little girl sitting next to the pile of rocks and throwing stones for fun. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little confused. He didn't know who to mess with.
Let’s get to that incredible little ancestor.
You know, the opponent is now the strongest fighting force in their team, at least the opponent's bear?
Therefore, if possible, he did not want anyone to provoke the other party and affect the unity and morale of the team before his plan was completed, before he stole the treasure and brought down Fudge.
"Why else?"
"Well……"
"Isn't it just because of Fat Orange!"
"Pooh!"
After eating the fish and finally pulling out a fish bone from his teeth and spitting it, the barbarian Holgai continued to eat while explaining vaguely:
"Uh-huh..."
"That's the fat dragon Hibberchard. She gave it a new name, 'Fat Orange'. Isn't it quite vivid?"
Seeing the confusion on Edkin's face, Holgai had no choice but to explain with a half-smile.
"She wants to take it with her to Neverwinter, you know this."
"But……"
"It's too fat, can't fly for long, and moves too slowly. Didn't you originally want to take it to Neverwinter City to show Foch its color?"
"But we can't wait that long."
"It may only take us six hours to get to Neverwinter City from here, but if we wait for the dragon, it will probably take at least six months!"
"Six months..."
"I always thought that having an extra giant dragon would be enough to scare away that insidious guy Fudge, but I never thought..."
Having said this, Holgai couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head.
Obviously, even a brainless barbarian like her doesn't think it's a good idea to wait for a dragon for six months?
After all, they were just here to steal Fudge's treasure and overthrow the other party, and they were not leading troops to attack Neverwinter City. Therefore, there was definitely no need to wait for a "fat orange" dragon for six people here.
month.
"So you're still angry about this?"
"But!"
"There's nothing we can do about it..."
After hearing what happened, Edkin also sighed with some regret.
"Tomorrow around noon, Fudge will restart the Scorching Sun Competition. It is our only chance. If we miss it, it will be all over. We don't have time to wait for the fat dragon, which takes a month or two to get here.
Then go to Neverwinter with it!"
"Kira can't wait that long. The longer she stays with Fudge, the more dangerous she will be. We must get her back as soon as possible!"
To be honest, Edkin was more willing than anyone else to take the giant dragon, that is, the 'fat orange' with him.
After all, even if it is not a strong attack, when necessary, it can also become one of their trump cards and powerful backing. It may even scare away some of Fudge's soldiers as soon as it appears. When the time comes, they
Surely it would be much easier to deal with Fauci?
But it doesn’t work!
At least time didn't allow it, so he had made that decision before and took the initiative to persuade Anne not to take that chubby guy with her.
"yes!"
"It's too fat, its flying speed is even slower than my walking speed, and it takes a long time to pant to fly dozens of meters. I don't know what purpose it has besides its scary name!"
"If it weren't for the terrain restrictions in the ruins of Dolumbud at that time, but here on the ground, I might not even have to pretend to be dead, and I could easily get rid of it by running casually?"
Anyway, there is no need to make a draft when bragging, so the barbarian Holgai continued to despise a certain giant dragon named "Fat Orange", forgetting that they were chased to the sky with no way out, and then they were forced to
She had no choice but to pretend to be dead to escape the embarrassing situation.
"Maybe……"
"But anyway, I don't want to be chased by it again."
"But no matter what, it's really a pity that you can't let it help even though you've subdued it. No matter how fat it is, it's still a giant dragon!"
"It would be easy if I could lose weight after starving for a few years."
It's a pity that those words are what they say, but Edkin also knows that they can't wait for a few years, not even a few days!
They must arrive at the City of Neverwinter tomorrow, and then take advantage of the other party's scorching sun competition, and take advantage of the opportunity to gather all Fudge's treasures into the treasure house, and steal them all without leaving any behind!
At that time, once the other party's economy goes bankrupt, whether it is the army, officials, or other city lords and nobles, they will all attack it. At that time, they will only need to wait for the collapse of their rule, and then take over calmly after their collapse.
Daughter Kira is enough, there is no need to do more.
"Don't say it yet!"
"Its identity as a giant dragon is genuine. The dragon scales we picked up on the ground alone are enough for each of us to make a dragon scale armor and a dragon scale shield!"
"People who don't know, I'm afraid they will think that we slayed the dragon. They will definitely think that way, right?"
Holgai didn't know that Edkin was already thinking about other things. She just kept talking about the dragon scales that the few of them collected in the ruins of Dorumbude, and looked forward to finding some time.
The craftsmen who reconciled made it into several sets of armor and then wore them to look like a coquettish figure.
Just as she said, those are genuine dragon scales!
Both in terms of physical defense and magic performance, it is very outstanding, and it is almost the best material.
Therefore, Holgai has already planned that after getting Fudge's treasure, she will spend huge sums of money to find the best craftsmen to build it and the strongest enchanter to enchant it. By then, she will be their
The most powerful and beautiful warrior in the reindeer tribe!
And the bad old men who expelled her from the tribe because they opposed her being with the halfling Malamin, must be so regretful that their intestines will drop, right?
"Slay the dragon?"
At this time, the paladin Henk walked over slowly, and after hearing the conversation between Edkin and Holgay, he sighed with emotion:
"Ah!"
"Believe me, that's much harder than slaying a dragon!"
"She subdued a giant dragon. I'm afraid even storybooks wouldn't dare to make it up like that?"
That’s right!
Which is more difficult: subduing a giant dragon or killing a giant dragon? The paladin Henk, who is familiar with ancient and modern times and is well-read, knows better than anyone.
So, while he was talking, he couldn't help but turn his head towards the pile of rocks on the beach, and look deeply at the troubled little girl who was mumbling something and then sitting there alone throwing stones and ignoring others.
Take a deep look.
That little girl Annie, does she have other abilities, or is it really as she said, the most, most, most, most, most, most... the most powerful super arcane spell?
The Archmage doesn't know, and he can't be sure.
However, all he knew was that the opponent's bear was really powerful!
Therefore, Henk really couldn't figure out the origin of a little girl like that who could walk around with such a terrifying demon bear? Anyway, so far, he suddenly felt that
With some poor knowledge and weak reading, he could not find any effective and reasonable answers for him.
"Edkin!"
"I have to go now."
"Let's just say goodbye and wish your plan goes well?"
After a pause, Henk, who really couldn't figure it out, simply stopped thinking about it. Instead, he smiled and sighed with relief, looked at Edkin with emotion, and prepared to bid farewell to him.
"ah?"
Hearing this, Edkin couldn't help but be a little surprised, and then stood up quickly.
"Are you leaving now?"
"Not with us?"
"If you don't think about it, let's go to Neverwinter City together to overthrow Fudge?"
He also thought that the other party would definitely join them and supervise them, and then eventually go with them to bring down Fauci or something.
Although Edkin has always disliked the other party, after this dungeon adventure, he finally recognized the other party, especially the other party's strength, complicated knowledge and considerable experience, which are his next plans.
required.
Moreover, the opponent is still a powerful paladin.
At that time, when he was dueling with the terrible group of Ser assassins who suddenly appeared in the ruins of Dollumbud, he could see that the guy in front of him was so powerful that he could cut down the heads of those assassins by himself.
With this ability, he can defeat at least dozens or even hundreds of Neverwinter soldiers!
If a super hitter as powerful as the opponent can join his own team, he will definitely have an extra chance of winning? Therefore, this prompts Edkin not to let the opponent leave easily, especially when his teammates
Each one is more unreliable than the other.
"No!"
"Although I also want to help you again, but..."
"Edkin, this is your mission after all!"
"And I also have my own mission."
It was a rare invitation from Edkin, which surprised Henk. However, he only hesitated for a moment before firmly shaking his head and rejecting Edkin's kindness.
"Now, I have handed over the helmet to you, you must make good use of it."
"Anyway!"
"I hope you can succeed."
Having said this, Henk looked up at the rookie warlock Simon who was studying the helmet with Doric in the distance, and explained this with some hesitation and uncertainty.
"But!"
Holgai also looked at Simon who was helpless not far away, and then at the handsome Serge man in front of her. She thought for a while, and followed Edkin's words just now and said:
"Can't you help us use it?"
"I think you might be a better match than Simon?"
Anyway, Holgai always felt that Simon seemed a bit unreliable, so if the 'former owner' of the helmet could help, she would definitely feel more at ease.
"No."
"I said, that's your mission!"
"Goodbye!"
Unfortunately, Henk still shook his head firmly and prepared to leave.
"correct."
"I remember a philosopher in ancient times said this."
"He said……"
However, Henk, who had just turned around, suddenly turned back and looked at Edkin, as if he wanted to continue to explain something.
"goodbye!"
"Stop talking, I understand everything!"
Unfortunately, Edkin, who seemed to have known what he wanted to say for a long time, stepped forward, firmly held his outstretched hand, and interrupted him arbitrarily:
"thank you for your help!"
"It would be better if you could be less preachy!"
That’s right!
Edkin is very familiar with the talkative guy in front of him who likes to preach to others, and since the other party is unwilling to join them, and now that he has obtained the helmet, he will definitely not be willing to listen to what the other party says again.
Meaningless nonsense.
"..."
He glanced at Edkin with a half-smile. In the end, the paladin Henk still obeyed and did not say out the words of a certain philosopher that he finally remembered. He just nodded towards the two of them, and then did not say anything.
Go and say goodbye to the others and then calmly turn around and leave.
…
A few minutes later, the Henk had completely disappeared into the distance.
However, before Holgai finished her dinner, before Edkin could figure out how to fool a certain troubled little girl into cooperating with their actions as much as possible tomorrow, Simon, the chief warlock in his team, suddenly
Face helplessly and Doric quickly searched for him.
"Edkin!"
"Simon's synchronization with the Lawbreaker Helmet failed. You knew earlier that he would never succeed, didn't you?"
"You already knew it when you were in the Wood Elf's bar, but you hid it from everyone?!"
That’s right!
After confirming that Simon was indeed unable to use the helmet, feeling that he had been deceived, and that all his efforts were in vain, the druid girl Doric angrily dragged Simon over, preparing to seek trouble and bad luck with Edkin.
"What?"
"No way……"
"Simon!"
"We've already cheated on the helmet, but we're just on the last step, and you dropped the chain?"
However, Edkin didn't care about Doric's glare and finding trouble at all. He just grabbed the helmet and looked at Simon with disbelief and asked in disbelief.
"I told you so!"
"I can't do it!"
"I'm really just a rookie warlock. You shouldn't expect me to control such an advanced thing!"
"I can't do it anyway!"
"I have tried it many times. When I put it on, I will see an old man. That is my ancestor, Elminster Omar!"
"I can't convince him, I can't get over his old bastard!"
"He refused to help me too!"
After saying that, Simon walked aside bitterly, then sat down on the beach and paused before continuing in shame and anger:
"I told you when we were in the tavern, I definitely can't do it, but you, a stubborn guy, don't believe it!"
"You also said you asked me to keep it a secret for the sake of morale?"
"it's good now!"
"I'm going to be a fool!"
As he talked, Simon finally couldn't help but criticize Edkin, and believed that everything was Edkin's fault, and that the other party should not force him to do such things that were beyond his capabilities.
Magic equipment, especially the top legendary equipment such as the Spell Breaking Helmet, cannot be used by everyone, and he is Simon Omar, not Elminster Omar, but the other party follows Elminster
·It’s really too much to ask Omar’s request from him.
"!!"
"Edkin!"
"For this helmet, I took you to dig up my family's old graves, and even went to the dungeon and almost died at the mouth of a terrible dragon. But now you say that you knew he couldn't use it?"
"Then what are we doing all this for?!"
Holgai was also a little annoyed.
So much so that she didn't even bother to eat her dinner, she stood up directly and snatched the helmet from Edkin's hand and threw it to the beach aside before starting to criticize him verbally.
"listen!"
"Everyone, please calm down!"
"calm!"
"Now, there is still one night and one morning before the competition starts, we still have a chance!"
"Maybe……"
"We can go implement Plan B?"
In this way, after Edkin hesitated and struggled with the three team members who were angry, disdainful and suspicious of him for a while, he suddenly had an idea and looked at a certain person who was still sitting far away and sulking.
The sad little girl:
"correct!"
"We still have Annie!"
"She is known as the most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most powerful Archmage. Maybe let her try this helmet?"
He didn't know if Annie could do it, but it didn't matter if he tried, so he hurried forward and picked up the helmet.
"..."
"..."
"..."
Hearing this, the three of them turned their heads and looked in Annie's direction.
"never mind!"
"Let's talk about your plan B!"
Then soon, Holgai turned his head to look at Edkin and asked on behalf of everyone.
Obviously, although Anne does give them some unexpected surprises from time to time, whether it is Holgai, Simon, or Doric, they do not think that Anne only eats, drinks, has fun, sleeps in, and makes the little temper bad.
The little guy with a heart can do things that even Simon can't.
Therefore, she felt that instead of letting a little girl like Annie use a helmet to lift the seal of Mordenkainen, it would be better for Annie to release Tibbers to wreak havoc in the city and directly break through the wall of the treasure house and rob it!
Not to mention, that kind of crazy approach is really a backup option for Holgai. The only bad thing may be that no matter whether they can succeed by then, they will be defeated by Neverwinter City and Baldur's Gate.
Even wanted in Waterdeep?
"Plan B is..."
"that is……"
However, Edkin hesitated and couldn't explain why for a long time.
"!!"
"Edkin!"
"you liar!"
And seeing Edkin's appearance, the three of them didn't know what was going on?
He didn't have any plan B at all, he just pinned all his hopes on Simon, and now, Simon has failed!
then!
Inevitably, the three of them began to argue and denounce Edkin again, and finally attracted the attention of Anne, who was originally angry.
"??"
(°ー°〃)
"Really!"
(ˇεˇ)
After watching for a while, Anne couldn't help but sigh with a headache when she saw those people who were fine a second ago but were now red-faced and about to pack up and disperse.
"That's how these adults are, they are always weird!"
ε=(ο｀*)))Alas
"You'd better go on your own!"
(へ╬)
Therefore, Anne quickly decided: tomorrow at noon, she should not count on them for the Scorching Sun Competition in Neverwinter City. Then, she would watch it by herself.
"snort!"
o(^｀)o
"Come on, Tibbers!"
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After making the decision, Annie instantly put all the previous unpleasantness behind her, and then ignored the group of adults who were arguing. She just walked towards a certain place, preparing to find a better place.
Get some sleep.
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Chapter completed!