When Adrian inspected the two birds that arrived, he was shocked that they were strong. They looked really majestic but at the same time they could probably kill Adrian with just a flick of their wing.
Monster: Phoenix
Level: 300
HP: 2,500,000,000 / 2,500,000,000
MP: 1,500,000, 000 / 1,500,000,000
Description: A mythical bird that is said to be able to resurrect itself from its very own ashes. It is said that a phoenix nearing the end of its life will burn itself up. From the ashes it produced, it will rise up again as a chick. It is said to love areas filled with fire essence as it uses it as a source of nourishment. It has immense vitality which also makes it harder to kill. It is often confused with the godly beast Vermillion Bird.
Monster: Cryophoenix
Level: 300
HP: 1,500,000,000 / 1,500,000,000
MP: 2,500,000, 000 / 2,500,000,000
Description: A mythical bird that is said to be able to resurrect itself wherever cold air brews. It is said that a cryophoenix nearing the end of its life will fuse itself with the north wind. It will then reappear as a chick at a time where immense blizzards sweep parts of the world. It is said to love areas filled with frost essence as it uses it as a source of nourishment. It has great defenses as its body is covered with ice that never melts. If a person sees one, it is usually an omen that an immense snowstorm is about to come.
Pann was enjoying petting the two beautiful birds. Adrian felt a little curious and wanted to pet them too. He really wanted to pet them but the two birds looked unwilling. When he tried getting near them, the two birds were giving him a glare. It was as if they were saying, “Do not even think about it!”
Adrian could only sigh as it seems that even mythical birds have preferences. The two birds are rather curious about Saena though as Adrian could see them taking quick glances at her from time to time. Pann was enjoying the company of the two birds when five individuals came to their location.
“It seems that our guests have arrived.” Pann said in an uninterested tone.
“Who are you to say that we are the guest here demon!?” a man wearing a golden suit of armor with dragon motifs angrily said.
“It seems that this demon does not know that he is standing on our turf.” A handsome young man riding on a cloud retorted.
The three others are just silent and observing the situation. The other three was composed of an old monk, a seductive beauty wearing a kimono and an elegant beauty wearing a hanfu. Adrian wanted to inspect them using his skill but he dared not to. It might offend them if he was not careful as powerful individuals would be able to detect probing magic.
The five individuals also had strong auras and Adrian felt suffocated. He felt immense pressure because the five before him have higher persona compared to him. Pann had a relaxed expression on his face and it did not even bother him that the two people were releasing their killing intent.
The two men tried getting closer but the two giant birds suddenly released their killing intent. It actually scared the two men and even the three that was just observing. It was obvious that they are scared because they are currently weaker than the two birds. NPCs only grow in level in accordance with the average level of the player base.
“If I am not mistaken, the five of them should be at the same level as Ascalor and the other elders. It seems that Pann is special existence as it looks like he is older than the other elders of our race.” Adrian thought.
“You should have told us that you will come to the east continent. It is the least you could do instead of barging towards our land.” The woman in the kimono said.
“It seems that the fox is still salty that we the Daemos are the ones to be assigned as the new protectors.” Pann sneered at the woman.
“Protectors huh. You could barely protect yourselves from the churches that are hunting you down.?? The woman in a kimono retorted in a condescending tone. 𝘪𝑎.𝒸𝘰
“It was our decision to not cause more disasters. At least we did not fled and left all responsibility to the others to handle.” Pann retorted back which made the kimono woman fume with anger.
“Nevertheless, it is only right that you should have told us that your group was going here as we manage this ridge. There are hidden plants and treasures that we cultivate here.” The woman in a hanfu said.
“Well if you say so dragon lady. We need access to Infernofrost Ridge due to my grandchild’s pet.” Pann said in a nonchalant manner.
The other four became angry because of what Pann said but they let it slide because the lady wearing a hanfu shook her head towards them. They were also wary of the two guardians of the Infernofrost Ridge as it seemed friendly towards the demon. The five of them might preserve the peace at the east continent but they could not control the guardians of each area.
“Do not worry. After we are done with our business, we will be out of your way.” Pann said without even looking at the five of them as he looked at Kanlaon’s transformation. .𝒎
It did not take long for the other five to see the other demon accompanying the rude one. When they saw Adrian, they could feel a mysterious energy coming from him. The old monk seemed to look at Adrian with fear as if he could feel immense pressure from the energies that the young demon houses in his body.
The four of them know about demons thanks to the woman wearing a kimono because she is part of the five asmodian races. She is one of the leaders of the Selvaggian race. She was a fox beast man. Their group is fractured compared to the other five races due to environmental differences.
“It seems the young demon is special. Is he perhaps the one that activated those world messages?” the monk said which Adrian also heard.
Adrian then wracked his brain as he knows that he has only made one world message. The world message that he knows he generated was the new species one. His best friend even asked him about it as he was told that demons could evolve.
“He emanates almost the same energy that one of the asmodian protectors used to have. It is the same but weaker.” The woman wearing a kimono uttered.
“Did I generate a world message when I accepted the inheritance? I should revisit those posts about them later to check.” Adrian thought.
“If you think about bullying one of our youngsters then be ready for annihilation.” Pann warned them as some of them were eyeing Adrian.
The five of them did not even retort Pann’s words because the only reason that the demons are being quiet was due to their duty. They also know what would happen to those who get in the way of the demons. It was not a pretty sight as it would always be buried in history as a calamity. The historians even erased traces of what demons did due to the great destruction they left in their wake. They do not want to wake a sleeping dragon.
The woman in a hanfu then shifted her eyes towards a cocoon of fire and ice. She was observing the creature that was absorbing the energies in the surroundings. When she realized what creature it was, she suddenly looked annoyed.
“Tell me demon! What is the meaning of one of our child being in your care!? Be careful of what you say.” The woman in a hanfu suddenly demanded.
Pann wanted to answer the question but Adrian did it himself.
“I saved him from being corrupted by a dungeon’s mana.” Adrian answered confidently.
Even the inhabitants of this world do not know how dungeons pop up. It has been theorized that dungeons sprouted due to the excess mana being produced. A dungeon’s mana can also affect creatures to make them submit and protect a dungeon. If Adrian was a few weeks or days later then Kanlaon might have become the dungeon boss or a monster controlled by the dungeon.
Even if Adrian answered the woman’s question honestly, it was not enough for the woman. So Pann interjected as he knows that the dragon lady would not accept that reasoning.
“It does not matter where the young lad got him. The important thing is that he raised him well and he became strong. Family is not always indicated by blood relations.” Pann said.
The woman in a hanfu wanted to retort but she could not because she had no right like Pann said. The other two men though did not like what they heard. They charged towards Pann with their killing intents as he disrespected them quite enough.
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