Chapter： 176 How is the preparation of the spellbook I requested?
Roger restlessly swished his dragon tail, licked his lips, seemingly reminiscing about the good days of plundering wealth in Mocha Principality, and said, "As long as the reward is right, this dragon will consider your request."
Brian: .............
Roger didn't seem to catch that Thorn Grand Duke's words were merely polite.
After being so severely betrayed by Roger, Thorn Grand Duke wouldn't dare ask the red dragon for help again, even if it promised to help for free.
Thorn Grand Duke was momentarily stunned by the red dragon's response, then chose to ignore it, looking at Brian with a gaze filled with possibly genuine respect.
"How is the preparation of the spellbook I requested?"
Brian asked in a deep voice, "How is the preparation of the spellbook I requested?"
"There are too many spellbooks; copying and transcribing them will take a few more days. Please be patient," Thorn Grand Duke replied.
Brian nodded and said, "Complete it as soon as possible."
"Of course, Mocha Principality will do its utmost," Thorn Grand Duke answered with a smile.
Brian stretched his Dragon Wings and stood up, looking down at Thorn Grand Duke from above. "What do you plan to do with those maids after I leave?"
Thorn Grand Duke was momentarily stunned, then carefully replied, "Rest assured, they are your exclusive maids, even if you leave Vixen City."
Brian nodded and said in a deep voice, "It better be so."
Roger blinked and looked at Thorn Grand Duke, saying, "Hey, old man, send me a batch of human girls, and I promise I'll be the first to help Mocha Principality when you need it."
"You'd probably be the first to take advantage of the situation..." Thorn Grand Duke thought to himself. He had seen the red dragon's shamelessness firsthand.
"Sorry, Lord Red Dragon," Thorn Grand Duke said. "Mocha Principality will not trade its citizens. They serve out of reverence for the Eternal Dragon's glory."
Thorn Grand Duke's words sounded nice, but Brian was skeptical.
"If you have enough charm to win over human girls, I won't stop you. In fact, I'll be watching with interest."
Hearing Thorn Grand Duke's response, Roger's dragon face lit up with excitement. "Just watch, no human girl can resist my charm once I make an effort."
As soon as he finished speaking, a fiery glow enveloped Roger. The glow contracted suddenly, eventually forming a human silhouette.
Roger used polymorph and instantly transformed into a human appearance. Standing at six feet three inches tall, he wore fiery clothes, had flame-like red hair, red pupils, and a rugged face with a slightly wicked smile.
"If I want to, I can walk around your city, and human girls will line up for miles, unable to resist my charm!" Roger boasted shamelessly in his human form.
Then, noticing Brian looking at him, Roger spun around to show off his tall figure and asked, "Master, how do I look in this form?"
If one ignored the faint True Dragon aura around him, his appearance was indeed striking, but there were no visible dragon traits.
"Not bad," Brian replied dismissively, quickly averting his gaze. He had no interest in admiring another male's physique.
Feeling a bit awkward, Roger glared at Thorn Grand Duke before reverting to his dragon form. With a flash of bright light, the massive red dragon reappeared on the platform, radiating intense heat that kept everyone at a distance.
Meanwhile, a glint of realization flashed in Thorn Grand Duke's eyes as if he had thought of something. He carefully chose his words and said, "To celebrate Mocha Principality receiving the Eternal Dragon's protection, Vixen City is preparing a banquet in three days, inviting nobles from various countries. There will be many delicacies and fine wines."
"I hereby invite the great Eternal Dragon to attend the banquet. It is, after all, held in your honor."
Brian's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked at Thorn Grand Duke with a half-smile. "I see, the real purpose is to use my presence to warn other nations, isn't it?"
Thorn Grand Duke's face showed no embarrassment at being exposed. He simply smiled and said, "Indeed, my little scheme cannot escape the eyes of the Eternal Dragon."
"However, your appearance at the banquet is the wish of all Mocha citizens. They hold you in awe and gratitude."
Brian pondered for a few seconds, then slowly nodded under Thorn Grand Duke's expectant gaze. "I happen to want to taste the cuisine of the human realm, so I'll go and take a look."
Thorn Grand Duke was overjoyed and said, "The chefs of Mocha Principality are highly skilled. I believe they will not disappoint you."
