After all this time, the fateful day finally arrived.
After a long period of repairs, the money ship is now ready to cross the ocean and reach the New World. The golden plane sparkled in the sunlight, and Winkel marveled at his perfect reflection on the plane's surface. His elite minions, from Charlene to Malfi and his pocket minions, observe him with awe, fear, and hope.
Because the road to El Dorado is about to open!
Congratulations! You gained a level in [Dungeon Breeder] for successfully mass-producing your minions!
+10 sp, +1 st
, +1 vit, +1 ski, +1 cha, +1 lk.
Fankel should have been happy about this, but something had been bothering him since morning. He couldn't catch anything. There was tension in the air. An invisible weight pressed against his wings.
This must be because of Knight Kia, who has been pestering Manling Victor for a rematch ever since she recovered. Julie stayed by the other Minions' bedsides, cheering them on until they recovered.
"You're too easy on me," Victor whispered to her. "I can see that."
"Yes, Lolo exhausted me beforehand." The knight replied, unable to accept his failure. But this will not affect your achievements. Do you know how long it's been since no one dared to give me a little push? Imagine if we fought with all our might—"
Winkel felt people's eyes gradually leaving him. He cleared his throat and interrupted everyone's discussion.
"Today is such a beautiful day!" Long began his speech. "I, Lord Knight, will do what no dragon has ever done before!" I will cross the ocean with my chief of staff and a group of loyal dwarves! The empire of the Googu people will finally expand beyond the horizon!"
"For the international revolution!" Mulbray raised his fist in support.
While Winkle expected his minions to be happy, only Marbro, Bass, and Junior were happy. The rest of the group looked at Manlin Victor in horror, as if they were afraid he wouldn't come back. In response, the Chief of Staff handed them floating skulls, similar to the ones he summoned to deal with Knight Kia.
"These are [Whispering Skulls] that allow for communication over long distances," explained Manlin-Victor. "Even if [Scarlet Research] is blocked, you should be able to contact us through them."
"I will plant one in the central square to remind everyone that you are only leaving temporarily," Bartling-Charlene said.
"As soon as we land, I will open a golden road to my treasure and allow settlers to claim the land in my name," Long revealed his plan. "The dwarves will build a portal that connects the two continents so that the empire can expand without the need for ships. I want you minions to be ready to build a new colony the moment the gate opens. Who wants to join me? If you touch my treasure while you are away, you will be eaten.”
"We will also cross the ocean, if later," Kia said. "Julie wants to join the expedition fleet led by Princess Merville of Gadmani, so we will see you on the other side."
Fankel ignored her and turned to his elite entourage. "You have proven yourself to be my most powerful servant, and your power will be used once we cross the ocean; for the evil Fuliben waits on the other side, more powerful than before."
Manlin Victor changed his posture, worried about fighting the vicious lich again. As if to comfort him, his mimic pet approaches him wearing a rainbow crown and offers it to its owner. "A gift," Junior insisted.
"The sword is not powerful enough," Bass added.
"Not a sword," muttered little James. "Shieldy."
"Your Majesty should use it first," Manling Victor said very respectfully. "Even if you have not reached level 60, the orcs will attack you first."
"I want them to learn fear again," Winkle replied. "Minion, I must remind you that when you begged to be my eternal servant, you were of a higher rank than I was?" If you reach the threshold before me, you can use this tiara. If there are any side effects, you're better off acting as my level tester rather than trying it yourself. "
Also, this thing comes from the cursed moon, and the dragon wants nothing to do with it.
"Your concern is always touching," Manlin Victor (Ma
li
g Victo
) said, accepting the [Hero Badge] and immediately using it; the shield melted into a blinding cloud of color that surrounded the Prime Minister, giving him power.
Congratulations! Your minion has exceeded the level cap of 60! His [Crown] Pe
k has been upgraded to [Epic]!
[Epic]: Marks a person as a mythical adventurer and demigod. When you reach level 99, you can use the most powerful profession and enter the Hall of Valor. This replaces [C
ested].
Wen Ke can't wait to get the Pe
k; He could almost smell the wealth that would come after his coronation.
"It's time for promotion," Manlin Victor announced. "Some of you may be able to access higher forms under my [Mook Promotions] perks. Now, with promotion comes greater power, but little James can prove..."
The mimic scratched his back and let out a growl.
"That comes with changes in the body."
"Can I grow wings like you?" Chocolati
e asked. "This will make finding food so much easier!"
"I don't know what will become of you," Victor replied. "So the choice is yours."
"With the war approaching, I thought it was time to accept a higher power," Jules said. "Although I wasn't ready to ascend to a larger form."
“Currently only Buzz, Cha
le
e, Miel, Alliso
and chocoli
e meets standards,” Victo
confirmed.
"Mr. Victor, isn't it me?" Delicious Malfi asked disappointedly. "After all those bribes?"
"Sorry," the Chief of Staff replied, "you should come with us to the New World until we have established a permanent gateway there. Maybe you just need more practical experience?"
"So will those who are not yet fit to lead my troops," Winkel added. The dragon organizes this joust to test the strength of his servants, and while some like the golem Rollo have proven themselves powerful, most will need more training to stand up to the fairy lord. "I will make you all worthy of being my servant-general."
Alliso
Sighed. "Just do it, Vic."
The Chief of Staff activated his Pe
k, five minions immediately appeared in Vai
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Changes took place before my eyes.
The angel Miel grew taller and thicker, and in addition to her original wings, she grew two new pairs of wings. However, it is bats, not birds, that have the lowest wings. Her once flawless skin darkened, and her eyelids took on an unnaturally dark tint.
From her hair to her shoulders, Allison was covered in fragrant flowers. On her head grew wooden antlers like antlers, shaped like a small crown.
Buzz Jelly braves space, fights off the moon's lead wasteland, and becomes a goo of liquid steel, strong yet pliable.
Sweet Chocolati
e's transformation...very disappointing. Her ears become those of a silver wolf, and that's it.
At the same time, "Battle Charlene" has undergone surprising changes. She sprouted two huge bat wings from her shoulders and two smaller ones from her waist, which immediately wrapped around her legs like a robe. Horns sprouted from the middle of her hair, and her fingernails turned into claws. Her skin grew paler, like a corpse's, while a third crimson eye opened beneath her throat. She smiled, fangs showing here and there on her lips.
Alchemy Vampire Cha
le
e was promoted to [Blood T
iegistus].
Buzz Jelly is promoted to I
o
Slime.
A
gel Miel was promoted to [Ruthless Angel].
Forest Goddess Allison was promoted to [Forest Goddess].
Werewolf Chocolate was promoted to Alpha Werewolf.
"I don't feel any difference," Chocolate complained, her new ears wiggling.
"Speak for yourself!" Charlene replied, stroking her body with her paws. "I can feel the power of blood flowing through my veins!"
"Yes, this is what is really important!" The werewolf thought about it again and was very happy.
"Finally a promotion, and it's Seraphim!" Mir was delighted, showing off her new wings, then noticed a pair of bats among them. Malfoy chuckled at this. "What? Why do I have a set of this?"
"Nothing," the demon chuckled. "Nothing."
"The Sword of the Empire!" Bass was very happy, and little James stroked its head. "My sword!"
“I definitely got new things out of it,” Allison said. "More charm, more luck...oh, my range has expanded!"
"How much?" Chocolate asked curiously.
“I could only move within a mile of the tree,” Allison said. "I can fuse and teleport any tree I want. I'm no longer tied to the orchard!"
"Before we open the portal, you should check out your new abilities," Manlin Victor said. "Welcome the new Western Governor when she condescends to appear."
"Mr. Victor, you should kill that woman." "She is treacherous, old money, and most importantly, a competitor. She is outdated."
"For once, I agree with the devil," Flyi
g Miel said. "Giving the governor's power to a devil of her caliber will definitely be counterproductive!"
Fankel didn't notice this and frowned. "If a new minion wishes to be another human shield against the faeries, then I welcome them with open arms," the dragon said, proud of his all-encompassing policy.
"At least limit her power!" Honey protested. “Like red tape! There’s nothing like red tape!”
"Well, if you don't prove to me that the Democratic Council is in Mu
mu
i
Doesn't work, maybe I'll think about it," answered Manlin Victor. "But since Iron Fist can maintain order here, she will have the freedom to do what she wants within her boundaries, within reason . The same goes for your territory. "
"If necessary, Miel, I will kill that demon myself." K
ight Kia assured the angel, but didn't say much.
"Do you agree?"
"No, absolutely not," the paladin replied. "But I'm only an ambassador, so my powers are limited. However, Vic allows me to enforce the sentence if she steps out of line. Trust me, when she inevitably does, I'll cut her down."
"As Manlin Victor has recommended, most of you will be assigned a management area with the authority of a deputy chief of staff," Winkle announced. "Being the wisest among you, we can deal with Murmur by burying Juriris while we cross the ocean."
"I've found that the undead legions work wonders at maintaining peace and tranquility," Jules added.
"Now that the matter is settled," said Winkle, anxious to go. "It's time to track down Foribone, he is evil and will be destroyed."
Under the gaze of his entourage, the dragon walked towards the piggy bank, his eyes focused on only one thing.
"El Dorado, here I come!"
For most of the trip, Wankel chose to stay on the back of the boat, even during thunderstorms.
This trip was incredibly boring. For several hours, the piggy bank passed through an endless ocean, albeit one filled with large fish, sea snakes, and other creatures. Fankle thought they would stop at a large island called Atlantis on the way, but the ship passed its coast.
The dragon knew he needed to get to Fulibon quickly before poisoning El Dorado, but he didn't mind moving around a little. Aside from the dark thunderclouds and the roaring waters below, the dragon has little to entertain him.
However……
Why does he feel so uneasy in this atmosphere? His dragon instincts tell him something terrible is about to happen.
Finally, his faithful friend emerged from the boat, sailed into the wind, and joined his master. "The weather isn't great, but Captain Dougal says we'll be on the Dagger Coast soon," Manlin Victor said. "I heard it's full of pirates, but nothing we can't handle."
Long replied: "If the thief is willing to donate the money to me, I will be happy to accept it."
"After that, we will stop in the Teng Empire in the south," the minister said. "From the information I gathered, they can help us find El Dorado because they know the jungle."
Winkle listened only vaguely, for he could not help looking around at the thundering sky. He could feel a distant and growing pressure around him.
"Your Majesty?" Victor asked. "What happened?"
"Can't you feel it, slave?"
His chief of staff looked around and felt it too. "The tension in the air..."
And that smell, that stink, but not just any kind of...
Winkle froze as soon as he recognized its owner.
Wota
king.
D
ago
ba
e.
"Minions." Fankel spread his wings and suddenly flew up. "Get back to the ship."
"What?"
"Get back on the boat!"
A thunderbolt struck the wing of the ship, making it tremble. Manlin Victor gripped the metal tightly with his scythe. Fankel immediately activated [Crown of Fire] and [Spell Purification], preparing to fight to the death with the God of Death.
"(Supreme Thunder: Dragon Slayer)!" A thunderous voice echoed in the clouds. "Maximize Lightning!"
King Wotan's [Lightning] attack will ignore resistance and cause additional [Dragon Slayer] damage!
The [Lightning] element is greatly enhanced!
"We are under attack!" shouted Manling Victor, casting a spell on himself.
"In the name of my king!" Fankel glared at the thunder clouds looking for challengers, roared, and then said: "The worst fairy!"
"Huh? fomo
?Then why...why does this name appear in..."
Before his friend Victor could finish speaking, the enemy flew out of the thundercloud, filled with the desire to kill.
King Wotan is a giant, roughly the same size as Winkle himself. He rode a huge six-legged silver horse and ran in the air current, looking even more terrifying. His skin was silver but lacked the sheen of metal, and he wore little except for a winged helmet and a noble cloak - nothing to match Winkle's own beauty.
Mainly because the former is woven with dragon scales.
On the surface, Wotan has a wizard-like face and a long golden wizard beard. Although his right eye has turned white and his skin still bears the scars from his grandfather's claws, his left eye shines with a golden light. A twenty-foot-long crimson spear made from the backbone of a monster maggot, holding lightning in its hand, cackling and thirsting for blood.
Following him is his slave Valkyrie. Dressed in armor, the evil princess replica is built to seduce dragons, and these creatures fly through the sky thanks to their white wings. Each man carries a spear and shield, his face hidden behind a closed helmet.
"Vai
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K
ightsba
e. said the Storm Lord, walking to the piggy bank, his voice loud and imperious. His Valkyries immediately formed a line of defense between their master and the ship. "I'm here to take your head." "
Winkle responded with a fireball, which Wotan quickly deflected with his spear. Long's eyes widened in surprise.
No one can withstand dragon fire! Not even the cursed golem can completely resist it!
"You declared war on my people, broke the peace agreement, and tied my Gunnir to my trophy wall." There was no condemnation from the fairy lord, just a vicious desire for battle. "This is retaliation for your escapades... I'm here to repay the debt."
"To blind another eye, then?" Fankel taunted him. "I'm going to G
a
d
Ake’s song is over!”
"You're welcome to try. (Accused of assault)."
His spear struck with almighty lightning. Once upon a time, Vankel wouldn't have cared, believing he could defeat the infamous dragon slayer and emerge victorious. G
a
d
ake once destroyed him, and the emperor had grown taller than the hunting pioneer princess.
But...but this fairy gives people a completely different feeling. Winkle could feel the raw, absolute power in the spear; he knew, deep in his bones, there was an unstoppable force that would hurt him.
Spurned by an ancient survival instinct, the dragon immediately flew towards the mighty Fomo, knocking him off his horse. He unleashed a stronger aura, but the three Valkyries immediately formed a triangular barrier of light to protect their creator. To Fankle's surprise, his shield barely resisted his fire.
The dragon roared and decided to break through the barrier, believing that his [Spell Purification] could shatter it. Four Valkyries stepped forward to intercept him, wrapping their spears around the light.
Friend Victor immediately caught up with his masters and drove them away before they stabbed him in the back with a scythe. "Shining majesty!" growled Winkle, his scales flashing brightly. The perfect picture of his wondrous treasure burned the Valkyries, blinding them with glory. As soon as the dragon touched it, the shield was reduced to nothing and reduced to ashes.
However, they gave their owners plenty of time.
"Here it comes!" shouted the Storm King amid the rumbling thunder, raising his spear to the sky. "Supreme Lightning, victory guaranteed!"
Before Fankel could react, the sky turned white.
"Spiritual Shield!" Friend Victor summoned a purple shield above them, like a huge, mountain-sized lightning falling from the sky on the two warriors and the piggy bank.
"World destruction!"
A flash of light engulfed Winkle on impact, and then...
silence.
