109: Victory, go home

The appearance of Melita and her two companions increased Arthur's standing in the hearts of Dorina and her daughter even further.

On the other side, after leaving, Melita and her two companions began searching for a secluded location to hide the Dragon.

After searching for a full day, they finally found a deep underwater canyon five hundred kilometers away from the Naga Royal City.

As long as they hid the Dragon in the canyon and then cast magic to conceal it, it would be foolproof!

It was only after safely hiding the Dragon that the three of them prepared to send one person to inform Arthur of the good news that the mission had been completed perfectly.

In the end, it was decided that Melita, as the temporary leader, would go to report to Arthur.

Therefore, this resulted in Arthur seeing Melita one day later than the time Dorina and her daughter had returned to the Merfolk Royal City.

If Arthur hadn't already learned indirectly from Dorina that Melita and her companions' operation had gone smoothly, he probably would have started worrying about them after not seeing them for so long!

Upon actually seeing Melita, Arthur was finally able to completely set his mind at ease.

Then, through Melita's report, Arthur learned that the Dragon had been perfectly hidden by the three of them, just waiting for Arthur to go and replicate it next month.

Hearing this, Arthur was overjoyed; this meant that Arthur's dream of becoming a Dragon Knight could be said to be within his grasp.

He couldn't help but praise Melita:

"Melita, you three did very well this time. I have seen your contributions, and you must be rewarded!"

Although Arthur had almost no Legendary equipment, there was one item he had drawn long ago and set as a commodity: the legendary ring of protection.

It was a top-tier magical defensive item capable of withstanding a standard Legendary attack for ten minutes, which was more than enough as a reward.

Since he had made his decision, Arthur directly spent thirty million gold coins in his Portable Shop to purchase three Legendary rings of protection, and then handed them to Melita.

With these three rings, the safety of Melita and her two companions would be even more guaranteed.

"These three rings are Legendary-grade defensive gear, capable of withstanding a standard Legendary attack for ten minutes. As a reward for this time, they are yours!"

"Thank you, My Lord. We will definitely complete the tasks you have entrusted to us even better!"

Facing Arthur's reward, Melita directly knelt on one knee, and while receiving the rings, she excitedly declared her vow.

Arthur naturally trusted the loyalty and strength of Melita and her two companions, and nodded:

"Mm, I believe in you all!"

Afterward, the two talked for a while longer, ending with Arthur's words:

"Before I replicate the Dragon next month, your mission is to keep a good watch over him!"

"Yes, My Lord!"

After giving his instructions, Melita quietly took her leave.

On the other side, following the death of the Naga Clan's Legendary, and the disappearance of the Naga Royal City and the Water Attribute Giant Dragon, the Naga Clan had also lost most of its strong experts and its backbone.

Now, the Naga Clan had completely lost the ability to resist the Merfolk Clan.

Just one day after the Naga Royal City incident, more than half of the Naga Clan's territory had already been claimed by the Merfolk Clan.

Facing the remaining tens of millions of Naga clansmen, the Merfolk Clan directly adopted a strategy of extermination.

After all, if they weren't ruthless at this time, and allowed the Naga Clan to recover, they would become a major enemy of the Merfolk Clan again. It was better to completely eliminate the hidden danger while they could!

However, it was impossible for the Merfolk Clan to completely annihilate the Naga Clan.

Because the commotion from the battle at the Naga Royal City was simply too great, after the news spread, many Naga clansmen had long since fled at the first sign of trouble.

But as long as the majority of the Naga Clan's population was wiped out, those who were lucky enough to survive wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble.

After this battle, the Merfolk Clan would basically no longer need to worry about revenge from the Naga Clan in the future!

This was war between races—exceptionally cruel!

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Three more days passed. Arthur had stayed in the Merfolk Royal City for almost a week, and he knew it was time to go back.

After all, the matters were finished, and he had played around the Merfolk Royal City enough. It was time to return to the Initial City, otherwise, Karona and the others would be worried!

On this day, Arthur, having decided to return to the Initial City, said his goodbyes to Doria and Dorina.

Both of them were reluctant to see him leave. Dorina's considerations were mainly based on interests, hoping to become more familiar with Arthur.

As for Doria, she was completely reluctant to part with Arthur, whom she viewed as an older brother. With her childish Heart-Nature, she felt that this week of playing with Arthur had been the happiest time she had experienced in the last few years.

Naturally, she couldn't bear for Arthur to leave.

"Brother Arthur, I don't want you to leave!"

Facing the news that Arthur was leaving, Doria's large, azure blue eyes seemed to have had a faucet turned on, instantly becoming moist.

Then, Doria rushed forward and hugged Arthur, burying her head in his chest.

Seeing this, Arthur felt a bit helpless and couldn't help but look at Dorina for help.

Seeing Arthur's helpless look, Dorina covered her mouth and chuckled.

However, she was an adult and knew that for Arthur, being a human, to be able to come to the Merfolk Royal City as a guest for a week was already very rare.

She then straightened her face with visible speed and said, feigning seriousness:

"Lia, don't be naughty. Arthur has things to do when he goes back. If you miss him, you can go to the Initial City in the future!"

After this war with the Naga Clan, once the Merfolk Clan took over the Naga Clan's territory, they would become neighbors with the Kate Kingdom.

By then, it would be much more convenient for Doria if she wanted to go to the Initial City!

And there wouldn't be any danger, which was the reason why Dorina made this promise.

"Really! Then I will go to the Initial City to find Brother Arthur in a month—no, in a week!"

Previously, for Doria's safety, Dorina had forbidden her from running around, which was why Doria suddenly beamed with joy upon hearing this.

"At least a month later!"

Dorina gave this timeframe because, in a month, the Merfolk Clan should be able to initially digest the Naga Clan's territory, and by then, it would be much safer for Doria to go out!

Hearing this, Doria pondered for a moment.

Although she wanted to go to the Initial City to find Arthur quickly, she also knew that it was already very difficult for her mother to agree, so she could only pout and say:

"Alright then, one month it is!"

After Doria finished making the agreement with Dorina while pouting, she turned her head to look at Arthur and put on an excited expression again:

"Brother Arthur, you heard it. I'll come find you in a month, so you'd better be prepared!"

Hearing this, Arthur couldn't help but raise his right hand, pat Doria's cute little head, and say with a smile:

"Rest assured, as long as Doria wants to come, I'm ready anytime!"

"Mm! Brother Arthur is the best!"

Hearing this, Doria happily hugged Arthur again.

By now, the factor of Doria preventing Arthur from leaving had also been eliminated.

It was time for Arthur to truly leave!

However, before he left, Dorina called out to Arthur again. She looked around Arthur and then said: