Su Han and the others strolled through the Elf Royal City after leaving the banquet. After more than an hour, Su Han and his companions had gathered a considerable amount of information.
At this moment, outside a house in the Elf Royal City, six individuals were knocking on the door.
The house inside was still brightly lit.
Lin Dong looked at the mansion and asked, "Will the magister inside really help us slay the dragon?"
"Let's not worry about whether the magister inside will help us. Let's try first!" Su Han said.
Zi Han, standing nearby, remarked, "But is it really appropriate for us to visit so late at night?"
Su Han replied, "Then look at the lights. It proves that the magister isn't asleep yet. Perhaps they are waiting for us!"
Su Han stepped forward and knocked on the door.
After a moment, an elf maid emerged from the house, walked across the front yard, and stood behind the door.
"Who are you? What race are you?"
The elf maid, observing Su Han and the others' appearance, which differed from the elves, was somewhat wary.
Su Han stated, "We are humans. We are here to discuss dragon-slaying matters with Magister Megkallon." 138 Reading Net
Upon hearing these words, a hint of shock flickered across the elf maid's face. Her employer, Megkallon, had always harbored the desire to slay dragons. Now, six individuals had arrived, claiming they wanted to slay a dragon. As a maid, her first thought was to report to Megkallon.
Meanwhile, Megkallon was in her room, engrossed in a magic book.
"Lord Megkallon, six outsiders have arrived at the door seeking an audience. They claim they wish for you to help them slay a dragon."
Megkallon closed the book in her hand, a smile gracing her lips. "Are they finally here? Please, invite them in!"
"Yes!" the elf maid replied. Although the six individuals were suspicious outsiders, the elf maid had immense faith in Megkallon's strength.
Soon, Megkallon received Su Han and his companions in the main hall of her residence.
"Welcome, humans from the Dragon Country!"
"We are also very pleased to be here, Magister Megkallon."
"May I ask what brings you to visit me?"
"We have come here hoping that Magister Megkallon will assist us in eliminating the black dragon York. To be precise, we wish for you to join our dragon-slaying party."
"Why have you come to me?"
"Magister Megkallon, we heard that you also wish to slay dragons, which is why we sought you out. We are kindred spirits. By joining forces to eliminate this evil dragon, we will also rid the continent of a menace!"
According to the intelligence Su Han had gathered, Megkallon harbored a deep hatred for evil dragons. Fifteen hundred years ago, Megkallon's parents were killed by an evil dragon. Thus, Megkallon had dedicated herself to cultivation, seeking revenge against that dragon.
"I do wish to slay dragons, but the dragon I wish to slay is not the black dragon York. Furthermore, evil dragons are powerful. You are not even beginner mages. How much of a difference can you make against a dragon's breath attack?"
Su Han understood that he needed to make Megkallon aware of their capabilities.
"Magister Megkallon, we are confident in our strength for dragon-slaying. Please, allow Magister Megkallon to witness the power we have recorded that can slay dragons."
Su Han produced a tablet and opened it, browsing until he found a recording of a missile launch and explosion.
"Behold, these are the weapons of our Dragon Country."
"After this, we have even more powerful weapons."
Su Han then opened another video showcasing an even larger explosive yield.
After watching several videos, Megkallon fell silent.
After a period of silence, she finally spoke, "Since you possess such formidable power, why don't you simply use these missiles to blast the evil dragon to death?"
"Of course, we can kill the evil dragon with them. However, the evil dragon will not simply remain there waiting for us. Hence, we seek the assistance of mages. Mages can restrain the evil dragon, and then we can use missiles to kill it."
After an hour of conversation, Su Han finally managed to persuade Megkallon.
Megkallon agreed to join Su Han's dragon-slaying team.
That night, Su Han and the other five rested at the inn.
The next day, with Megkallon's introduction, Su Han and his group paid a visit to another magister's home.
"This is Magister Julisha."
Magister Julisha chuckled, "Hehehe. Megkallon, why have you brought these humans to me? I never said I wanted to slay dragons!"
Megkallon replied, "Julisha, although you haven't explicitly stated your desire to slay dragons, your thrill-seeking nature surely makes you want to participate in dragon-slaying."
"Hahaha! Megkallon, you truly know me! Let me see these humans who wish to slay dragons. Number zero. Who is number zero?"
Julisha looked at Su Han and the others.
Su Han stated, "I am number zero."
Julisha remarked, "So you are the 'Number Zero' that Ivan mentioned."
Upon hearing this, Su Han inquired, "Ivan? Are you referring to the elf Ivan from the remote village in Gabo City?"
"That's right. Yesterday, Ivan contacted me specifically to inquire about the black dragon York disaster in Gabo City. Her communication magic was cut off at noon. In the afternoon, I heard that the Lord of Gabo City had brought some outsiders, so I decided to foot the bill myself, spending quite a bit of elven currency to have a good chat with Elf Ivan."
Su Han responded, "Since Magister Julisha has already learned about us through Elf Ivan, I will be direct..."
Just as Su Han was about to speak, Julisha interrupted him.
Julisha declared, "After speaking with Elf Ivan, I have made up my mind. I will also help you slay the dragon."
Su Han glanced at Chu Shi beside him, unsure why Julisha had cut him off.
When Chu Shi translated Julisha's words, Su Han's face lit up with joy.
"Excellent, it is wonderful that Magister Julisha is joining our dragon-slaying organization."
Julisha continued, "Now we have two magisters joining us, but against an evil dragon, it's still not enough to win. Since you six humans wish to slay a dragon, what trump cards do you possess?"
This time, Su Han did not explain. Instead, Chu Shi provided a detailed account.
After Chu Shi finished his explanation,
Julisha commented, "Hmm, I see. Using missiles to slay dragons. Very good. However, with only two magisters, our magical power is still too weak. We need more mages. Although Megkallon and I can find some mages, it is far from enough to cast a group spell capable of trapping an evil dragon."
Su Han inquired, "How many would be needed?"
Megkallon explained, "There is a group spell that can trap an evil dragon. It requires over a thousand intermediate-level mages to cast."
"A thousand intermediate-level mages? A group spell of that magnitude?"
"Precisely. A group spell of this caliber can trap an evil dragon for two hours. However, under these circumstances, only the Elf Empress can mobilize such a large number of mages."