Count Jonaf led a squad of soldiers into the cave.
The cave, like an ant's nest, echoed with heavy footsteps.
"Split up! We must capture that hateful Xiuer."
"Yes, sir."
The Royal Knights, in teams of five, entered through one of the cave openings.
As time passed, the soldiers who came in from behind completely filled the entire entrance.
Finally, they met in the cave where the bone bed was located.
"My Lord Count, besides these Dragon Eggs, there is no trace of Xiuer."
"Clang!"
Count Jonaf furiously swung his longsword, striking the surrounding rock walls, and the splashing sparks illuminated the surroundings.
"That cunning fellow got away again."
"How am I going to explain this to the Divine Emissary?"
Count Jonaf walked out of the cave entrance with a look of disappointment, and he looked up at the figure in the sky, a look of guilt on his face.
In the sky, Hiccup saw Count Jonaf leading the soldiers out of the cave.
Behind him, the Dragons continuously flapped their wings to maintain their current altitude.
"Roar~!"
Hearing the Dragon roar from high in the sky.
Two Dragon Knights riding Raptors quickly arrived.
"The Divine Emissary orders you to retreat."
Count Jonaf put away the longsword in his hand, quickly mounted his horse, and the knights behind him also neatly mounted their horses, shouting loudly: "Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
"Thump-thump-thump~"
The chaotic sound of hooves mixed with heavy footsteps gradually faded away.
Hiccup, watching the retreating army from the sky, slowly raised his palm.
Strands of ice silk intertwined like vines, finally forming the shape of a lantern.
In the hollowed-out center, a wisp of ink-black flame flickered and rose.
From the outside, it looked like a hollow ice silk cage trapping a ball of Hellfire.
Just a single glance made people dizzy, and an irresistible fear couldn't help but rise in their hearts.
The Dragon Knight Legion behind them watched blankly, and the Dragons beneath them wanted to escape quickly, fearing they would turn into ashes under the lingering power of this Hellfire.
Hiccup threw it as if he were casually tossing a stone.
The hollow lantern rapidly descended, the ice crystals refracting the sunlight and becoming exceptionally dazzling, and the Hellfire flickered with the wind.
"Boom~!"
When the crystal lantern fell onto that mountain, it instantly exploded, a mushroom cloud soared into the sky, and the earth trembled.
The retreating cavalry were directly shaken off their horses, and the running heavy infantry's legs gave way, causing them to fall directly to the ground.
Everyone looked back at the direction of the mountain with lingering fear.
If they had run slower, they would have been like that mountain that disappeared instantly, leaving only soaring dust.
From then on, the entire Southern Forest completely turned into a stretch of black land.
Hiccup looked at the fertile land below and couldn't help but think: "It would be perfect with another water source."
Immediately, Hiccup waved his hands, and a giant ice crystal sword appeared in the sky.
The Dragons behind him let out low growls of fear.
Night Fury seemed to find them too noisy and turned back to roar at them.
All the Dragons quieted down, even their breathing softened significantly.
"Clang~!"
The giant ice crystal sword let out a sword cry and slashed towards the direction of the water source.
The earth, like tofu, was easily cut open with a crack, and the gushing river water quickly poured into the new riverbed.
As for the remaining repair work, it could be handed over to the soldiers and the captives left by Dregg.
Since he was doing such a momentous task of changing the landscape, he shouldn't have to personally attend to every small detail.
"Roar~!"
Night Fury let out a Dragon roar, then rapidly changed direction, and the Dragon Knight Legion behind it quickly followed.
Hiccup was not in a hurry to descend back to the manor; instead, he led the Dragon Knights to patrol the entire Green Town.
Firstly, it was to inform the residents of the town that their lord had changed, and secondly, it was to deter these residents from causing trouble in the chaos.
After all, every change of power would have people taking advantage of the situation.
Hiccup was in the sky, looking at the forest not far from the residential area.
"This should be the tribe of the little elf Anna, right?"
"I wonder if she persuaded them as I asked after she went back."
"If there's help from the Nature Spirits, then sowing will be more likely to yield a bountiful harvest."
Hiccup patted Night Fury's neck, signaling it to descend.
Night Fury tilted its head, its scarlet tongue hanging out, looking at Hiccup.
"Go back."
"Eat meat."
Night Fury was still so lazy, speaking Dragon Language two words at a time.
Hiccup said helplessly: "There's still something to do; we can't go back."
"Hungry."
Night Fury spread its wings and glided, its four short, stubby black claws covering its stomach.
The Dragon Knight Legion behind it didn't know what was happening and all glided in perfect formation.
Hiccup, helpless, could only signal the Dragon Knight Legion behind him with flags, indicating for them to go back first.
"Roar~!"
The Dragons behind him responded with low growls.
Hiccup, meanwhile, rode Night Fury deeper into the forest.
After landing, Night Fury shook its body, trying to shake Hiccup off.
Hiccup landed steadily with a backflip.
When he turned to look at Night Fury, he found it curled up on the ground, covering its body with its wings, even tucking its tail in.
It looked like it had been wronged and wanted to be left alone.
Hiccup walked over and gently patted Night Fury's wing. Night Fury twitched its wing, as if saying, "Don't touch me, don't touch me. If I don't get thirty grilled fish today, don't expect me to pay attention to you."
Helpless, Hiccup waved his hand, and a giant ice crystal sword appeared in his hand.
"Boom~"
A large tree fell to the ground, its cut smooth as a mirror.
Hiccup stood with the giant ice crystal sword, his back to Night Fury. Night Fury felt the ground shake and secretly moved its wings, revealing its dark green vertical pupils.
First, it secretly glanced at Hiccup, and then looked at the fallen tree.
In reality, Hiccup could easily conjure Hellfire to grill fish, but while Night Fury was greedy, it was also very picky; it would only eat fish grilled over dry wood, or even fruitwood.
So, when Night Fury secretly observed, it would carefully check what kind of tree it was.
Such a large tree was enough to roast a whole lamb.
Night Fury reluctantly stood up, squatting on the spot like a husky, looking at Hiccup with an arrogant expression.
Hiccup, speechless, pointed at the large tree on the ground.
"Light the fire yourself."
Night Fury shook its head, then lay directly on the ground, its two short, stubby front paws crossed.
Its large, emerald-like eyes gazed quietly at Hiccup.
Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out: "Who are you? Why are you hurting it?"