[Pseudo-Dragon Slayer (Blue): Slaying dragon species with your own hands grants you a dragon-like majesty, making dragon species no longer fearful in your eyes.
Ordinary creatures (including humans) will be intimidated by you, and some timid creatures may directly kneel and submit to you.
Your anger will cause ordinary creatures to want to flee, and your attacks on dragon species carry additional damage.]
Kingly aura?
Reading the description, the first thing Luo De thought of was this.
And this time, there were two entries for the next stage: [Fierce Beast Hunter] and [Pseudo-Dragon Slayer].
The former requires directly hunting five hundred carnivorous fierce beasts, while the latter requires directly hunting a hundred dragon species.
Neither are easy entries to unlock.
The former might still be achievable, but the latter is practically impossible as the entire desert probably doesn't even have a hundred dragon species.
However, Luo De was quite satisfied with this fortuitous entry he picked up.
"Lord of Dawn bless us, you actually slew this dragon!"
In the cabin, Man Xiu was the first to react, looking incredulously at Luo De,
"You are as brave as a War God!
Your name can now bear the title of Dragon Slayer!"
Luo De waved his hand, humbly smiling as he said, "It's just a drake, said to have some True Dragon bloodline."
Despite saying this, Luo De felt his body still trembling with excitement.
According to physiological knowledge from his previous life, this was the aftermath left by the surge of adrenaline.
"My valiant Lord Baron, do you truly wish to slay dragons?"
Man Xiu looked at Luo De incredulously, "This Two-legged Flying Dragon is already the most powerful creature I've ever heard of! True Dragons are just tales from fantasy novels!"
And yet you still believe in gods?
Luo De silently retorted in his mind but did not voice it out.
Man Xiu was happily praising him; how could he possibly refute him head-on?
Just thinking about it made Luo De feel impolite.
"I merely seized the opportunity; my knights and subordinates are the truly brave ones."
Luo De smiled as he looked toward Rein in the distance, nodding in appreciation, "And of course, my hunters too."
Rein and the others had also recovered from their shock, hastily bowing in return.
The soldiers who were saved also came to their senses, hurriedly kneeling on the ground to kowtow to Luo De,
"Thank you for saving my life, great Lord!"
"Thank you!"
"I will serve you forever! Follow your orders!"
The joy of surviving a calamity was beyond words, entirely transformed into gratitude presented to Luo De.
"Get up and rest well,"
Luo De asked someone to help the frightened soldiers to their feet.
Soldiers protect the lord, and the lord should also protect his soldiers; this is normal.
Luo De did not blame them for their cowardice; after all, they were ordinary people, and confronting a terrifying creature like a Two-legged Flying Dragon head-on was no easy feat.
"Who just shouted 'Mama's pancakes,' be sure to send me some to taste later."
"It was me, Lord, I'll have my mother make them for you once we return to Frost Leaf Town!"
A tall, thin soldier patted his chest in assurance.
"Don't forget!"
Slaying the Two-legged Flying Dragon had exhausted Luo De's last bit of energy, and he instinctively rubbed his growling stomach.
Durant, realizing his lord's hunger, immediately had the women in the cellar come out to cook.
Durant had recovered from the shock, realizing that the refined steel Great Sword played a decisive role.
But this did not stop Durant from admiring this young lord before him.
The tender young lord, when his subjects' lives were threatened, suppressed his fear of the terrifying monster and resolutely charged out from hiding.
He slew the monster with a single sword stroke, turning the tide.
This alone earned Durant's admiration.
At this moment, Durant suddenly felt that coming to the desert with Luo De was the right choice.
Gang Le, unaware of the refined steel Great Sword's might, jumped next to Luo De, his face full of shock,
"Lord Baron, why can your sword cut through its skin?"
Gang Le crouched down, curiously inspecting the refined steel Great Sword, "Can I try it?"
"You can test the sword, but not with the Two-legged Flying Dragon."
The Two-legged Flying Dragon's skin was as tough as steel, and making it into leather armor would fetch an extraordinary price even if sold without wearing it.
"Understood, I'll try on something else!"
Gang Le took the refined steel Great Sword with both hands, his gaze sweeping across the camp, finally settling on the iron pot knocked over by the Two-legged Flying Dragon.
"Don't..."
Luo De had not finished speaking when the refined steel Great Sword precisely fell onto the iron pot, easily cutting it in half.
"You're wasting it!"
Luo De helplessly lamented; the value of that sword stroke equated to money!
Gang Le didn't care about the broken iron pot, eagerly coming closer, "Lord Baron, are you selling this sword?"
"Not for sale."
Luo De answered decisively.
Even with someone assisting, it would take Luo De nearly a month to forge a sword, and it was impossible to sell it now.
"But if you join my domain, I can consider making you a War Axe as sharp as this one."
"Are you serious?"
Gang Le's eyes widened, "Is it possible to customize?"
Luo De nodded.
"I'll join."
Nobody could refuse a War Axe that could cut through iron like mud.
Gang Le had already been wavering, contemplating whether to end his wandering life and settle in Frost Leaf Town.
This refined steel Great Sword shattered his indecision.
Although he asked if Luo De was selling this Great Sword earlier, Gang Le knew his few Gold Coins couldn't possibly buy it.
Now, with Luo De's promise, Gang Le couldn't let the opportunity slip.
Gang Le withdrew his smile, kneeling without hesitation, solemnly lowering his head to pledge,
"I swear by life and honor:
From today, my War Axe and life will belong to you, noble Baron Black Pine Ridge, brave Dragon Slayer, Luo De Tulip Lord.
Your honor is my honor, your will shall guide every step of my journey, until death takes me from this land."
Never expecting Gang Le to be so decisive, Luo De also became serious.
He slowly tapped the sword's edge on Gang Le's left and right shoulders, his voice steady and solemn,
"I, Luo De Tulip, in the name of Baron Black Pine Ridge and Dragon Slayer, accept your oath of allegiance."
"And by the honor of the nobility, I vow to shelter you and your descendants forever."
As words ended, Luo De sheathed the Great Sword, extending his right hand toward Gang Le.
Gang Le grasped Luo De's hand and rose, returning to his usual self, grinning, "Lord, when can I get my War Axe?"
Before Luo De could respond, Durant stepped forward and patted Gang Le's shoulder.
"I'm happy for your joining, but sorry, my one-handed sword is queued ahead."
Luo De nodded, "Gang Le, you'll have to wait for half a month."
"Alright then."
Gang Le wasn't sure what was going on, but he had no objections to being after Durant.
Previously, Luo De hadn't realized the significant impact weapon disparity could have, and now he decided to accelerate forging the needed one-handed swords and war axes as soon as he returned to Frost Leaf Town.
Additionally, Luo De plans to craft a batch of refined steel arrowheads, which could also serve as a lethal weapon in critical moments.
"Alright, everyone rest well. Durant, have someone clean up the Two-legged Flying Dragon's body, and we'll handle it tomorrow."
"Yes, Lord Baron."
Durant replied, immediately leading people to work busily.
Beside him, Man Xiu also realized the refined steel Great Sword was a business opportunity, but upon hearing Luo De's lack of intent to sell, he refrained from asking further.
Although a businessman, Man Xiu understood that such a weapon wouldn't be easily sold by any lord.
"Oh, haven't I shown you the surprise yet?" Man Xiu suddenly remembered.
"A surprise?"
Luo De couldn't help but recall the recent massive creature that came with a surprise mention and express his skepticism.
Was something else coming?
Man Xiu didn't say anything further. Instead, he smiled and led Luo De inside.
"Look, here's the surprise, a dragon egg!"