prynovel Chapter 163 retains all the original flavor.
Chapter 163 retains all the original flavor.
Chapter 163 retains all the original flavor.
"Boom!"
The deafening explosions came almost simultaneously. The docile earth beast pulling the cart didn't even have time to let out a mournful cry. Its massive body stiffened instantly, its thick, bony shell charred black and emitting wisps of smoke. Then it crashed to the ground, its life force vanishing in an instant.
"Damn it!" Copperbeard exclaimed, instinctively wanting to jump out of the carriage to check.
The moment he leaned out, another smaller arc of electricity lashed down from the clouds like a whip, striking him directly on the head.
At the critical moment, a strong hand suddenly grabbed the back of the copper-bearded leather armor and yanked him back into the carriage.
An electric arc grazed the edge of the carriage, charring a piece of wood black.
It was Li Ang who intervened, using the brief future vision granted by the Ring of Foresight to save Bronzebeard with incredible speed.
"Thank you so much, Advisor."
Copperbeard, still shaken, gasped for breath and thanked him. Looking at the dead earth beasts lying on the ground outside and the still-raging thunder and rain, his face was grim. "This is troublesome—"
Looking at the lifeless earth beast outside, Li Ang asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Copperbeard, in this situation, how should the death of rented livestock be handled according to the rules?"
Copperbeard wiped the rain off his face and said helplessly, "According to the rules of the Chamber of Commerce, in the event of force majeure caused by such severe weather, the tenants need to compensate half the value of the livestock - this Earth Beast is worth two gold coins, and we have to compensate the Chamber of Commerce one gold coin."
Upon hearing this, Li Ang's lips twitched almost imperceptibly: "Uncontrollable factors—and we still have to pay half?" The rules of this chamber of commerce are truly fair.
Copperbeard shrugged, indicating that this was the rule.
At this moment, Sandra Meya stepped forward, waved her small hand, and said with the magnanimity of a rich woman: "I, the King, will pay for this, along with Li Angqing. Now is not the time to talk about this; we need to find a way to move forward."
Just as Li Ang was considering whether to order everyone to carry backpacks and walk, Olivia had already moved closer to the car window.
Those red, vertical pupils stared intently at the corpse of the earth beast outside, which had been charred by lightning and was emitting a strange, burnt aroma. Their eyes were filled with undisguised desire, and they even began to swallow.
A sense of foreboding rose in Li Ang's heart, and he tentatively asked, "Miss Olivia? What—do you want?"
Olivia turned her head, looking at me with an expression that said, "Is this even a question?" and said matter-of-factly, "They're all dead anyway, so let's not waste them."
After saying that, before anyone could react, she pushed open the car door and jumped out.
Under Bronzebeard's horrified gaze, Olivia's petite body suddenly swelled and deformed in the rain.
Covered in dark red scales, its enormous wings suddenly unfurled, and a giant red dragon, over twenty-five meters long, appeared in the narrow valley, letting out a deep and majestic roar.
Her massive body undoubtedly became the best lightning rod at this moment, attracting several bolts of lightning that snaked and struck her scales.
"Crack!" A burst of electricity rang out.
However, the terrifying lightning that was enough to instantly kill a thick-skinned earth beast only sparked a string of tiny electric sparks when it struck Olivia's glossy, dark red scales, leaving not even a scorch mark, as if it had merely tickled her.
Olivia swayed comfortably, seemingly enjoying the mild electric shock massage.
Then, she lowered her head and began to enjoy her divinely bestowed meal.
The sturdy and thick bone shell, strong enough to withstand the blows of swords and axes, was easily crushed like a biscuit in front of her sharp dragon teeth.
The enormous corpse of the earth beast disappeared into her gaping maw at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Copperbeard watched from the side, trembling and his teeth chattering: "G-G-Dragon! I always thought—I always thought she was a half-orc lady from the Deer Horn Clan—" He had previously wondered why the Deer Horn Clan didn't like to eat vegetables, but instead loved to eat meat so much—.
But soon, the boundless fear was replaced by another, more intense emotion.
He abruptly turned to Sandramea, his beard trembling with excitement: "Your Majesty, even—even the noble dragons have submitted to you and are serving you! Our great cause is just around the corner! By Thor—oh no, by Your Majesty!"
Maya was a little embarrassed by his sudden enthusiasm, but a hint of pride unconsciously appeared on her face as she puffed out her chest.
In just a short while, Olivia devoured the entire six- or seven-meter-long earth beast, skin and bones included, leaving not a trace.
She smacked her lips in satisfaction, her huge vertical pupils scanning her surroundings with lingering interest, as if searching for any other snacks.
Looking at Olivia's enormous dragon body, and then at the stagnant carriage and the large amount of supplies inside, a flash of inspiration struck Li Ang.
He walked up to Olivia's enormous head, looked up, and called out, "Olivia!"
The red dragon lowered its head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Li Ang pointed to the empty space in front of the carriage, then to the carriage itself, and gave a friendly smile: "Since you've eaten our 'Earth Beast' that pulls the carriage, then you'll have to take on its responsibility and continue pulling the carriage for us."
"What? You want me to pull the cart?" Olivia's huge vertical pupils were filled with disbelief and resistance. Her huge dragon tail swung in dissatisfaction, slapping the ground and sending stones flying.
"Captain! How could the great Olivia do such a thing? It's so unbecoming of her!"
Li Ang had anticipated her response and calmly held up two fingers: "Two. After we arrive in Ironforge, I'll treat you to two roasted Wagyu beef briskets, the fattest and most tender kind."
Olivia swallowed hard, her red, vertical pupils darting around in thought for a moment before her craving for food finally overpowered her disdain for the job of pulling the cart.
She raised her chin, struggling to maintain her last shred of composure: "—Three!"
Li Ang quickly calculated the price of the roasted snowflake beef and who he should ask for reimbursement for this extra expense.
His gaze involuntarily drifted to the wealthy Sandra Meya, but his face remained impassive as he nodded: "Deal."
"Alright then," Olivia reluctantly agreed to pull the cart.
Thus, under Bronzebeard's still somewhat dreamy gaze, the great red dragon Olivia reluctantly asked Leon for help.
Secure the specially made reins and lassos to her broad body, and then, with the strength of her limbs, she dragged the heavy carriage and embarked on her journey once more.
It must be said that the dragon's stamina is far superior to that of the earth beasts.
The heavy carriage, along with more than a dozen people and supplies, seemed weightless to her as she rapidly moved forward.
Li Ang gazed at the rapidly changing scenery outside the window, lost in thought. Mei Ya leaned closer and asked, "Li Ang, what are you thinking about?"
Li Ang looked at Maya, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered his troubles in her ear: "Your Highness, do you think Olivia ate the Earth Beast so cleanly just now? Did she also eat the contents of the Earth Beast's intestines?"