Sig slowly spoke, his tone slightly solemn, "That was a silver Dragon. I've been hunting him for many years. If any information about him surfaces, please be sure to tell me."
Heckman seemed to have suddenly thought of something: coming from E-Rantel, using up to fifth-tier magic, and hating Dragons—wasn't this that famous Great Mage!
Due to the destructive nature of the Dragon Slayer, events in E-Rantel were closely watched by all parties. The Dark Warrior Fei Fei and the Savior Ilay, who resolved the matter, gained unimaginable fame, and the deeds of both were known to adventurers throughout the Empire.
It was truly unbelievable that a team of just over twenty people managed to perfectly resolve it at the cost of only one death.
It was said that Slite, the culprit, was defeated by Fei Fei alone. Of course, without Ilay's help in restraining a large number of his subordinates, this would not have been possible.
He had heard about this from other teams and had thought it was the Kingdom deliberately exaggerating for the sake of appearances.
When he heard Ai Xue say that the other party was a fifth-tier Magic Caster, he didn't react immediately, which was a huge mistake.
"Lord Ilay is too modest. I didn't expect you to be the Savior Ilay himself. I apologize for my rudeness."
Only then did everyone realize the true identity of the person before them. If there hadn't happened to be no one around at the moment, someone might have come asking for an autograph.
Sig didn't mind, waving his hand, "It's normal for you to worry about your companions. There's no need to take it to heart. I also have no intention of taking anyone else's life."
Ai Xue pursed her lips and said with fervor, "Since it is Mr. Ilay's long-cherished wish, I will also make finding the Demonic Dragon my life's goal, and I will not give up easily until it is accomplished."
There's no need to be too serious; after all, it's a fabricated character.
Sig's expression remained neutral as he nodded, "That's all that's needed. That is the best reward."
Heckman felt even more ashamed. He had initially suspected the other party was a fraud, but it turned out he was narrow-minded.
When Ai Xue said she would offer everything she had as payment for his help, they were all stunned, fearing their companion would be deceived, which is why they accompanied her.
Imina also noticed his embarrassment. Her boyfriend still needed her to rescue him, "Has your team name been decided, sir? Although it doesn't need to be registered, having a team name makes a team complete and is also beneficial for attracting clients."
This is similar to a codename; it not only makes them seem more professional but also unifies the team. Naming is also a very important matter.
He hadn't thought of one, but a word suddenly came to mind, and Sig uttered it, "How about Dragon Slayer?"
Is it that direct!
It is said that the Council State is controlled by Dragons, so choosing such a name is too targeted. This team is also composed of three Magic Casters, which could be called insane.
Just as Imina was about to advise against it.
Clap, clap, clap!
Continuous applause erupted. Lupusregina clapped very enthusiastically, and Nabe was not to be outdone.
"What a great name, truly worthy of Mr. Ilay."
"Lord Ilay... Mr. is so amazing."
Sig coughed lightly. That's enough; don't praise him so much.
Lupusregina seemed to understand and immediately stopped, playfully sticking out her tongue.
Nabe, though she didn't understand, also stopped blankly, figuring it was right to just follow along.
"Now that the matter is resolved, we won't disturb you any further. We will keep in mind everything you have instructed," Heckman promised.
With the matter concluding like this, it should be considered a good ending. A smile appeared on the face beneath the mask. Sig was in a very good mood upon learning that the act had been so successful.
"Mhm, we have to go out to handle some business, so we'll take our leave first."
Watching the three gradually disappearing figures, the four felt complex emotions.
In truth, they should have resented Ilay, because Ai Xue, in order to care for her sister, would very likely no longer work as a worker, and it would be very difficult for them to find another third-tier Magic Caster.
But seeing the once frail little girl find happiness, aside from relief, there seemed to be no other thoughts.
Ai Xue suddenly bowed, sincerely saying, "Thank you all for your care, but I truly cannot break my promise."
"I heard your sister also lives here. Won't you call her out so we can meet her?"
"That's very rude of you, like a pervert."
"Ah, is it?"
Because subconsciously they no longer considered Ai Xue a fellow worker but merely a friend, meeting her sister was no longer a taboo.
Time was short and they hadn't had time to find a house, so both little girls were naturally arranged to stay here.
"Actually, I won't be leaving Four Eyes, you know."
Looking at the lightly smiling Ai Xue, they were all a little surprised. This was the first time they had seen her smile like that.
Even if continuing on might lead to death, she couldn't sit idly by. Destiny must be held in her own hands—this is what Mr. Ilay had shown her through his actions, and she couldn't let down his expectations.
Lupusregina's ears twitched, and she turned her head instinctively, revealing a cruel smile, "I really want to destroy it."
"Reqi, what are you thinking about?" Sig whispered in her ear.
Lupusregina's face broke out in a cold sweat, and she stammered, "Ah, Mr. Ilay, nothing at all, hehehe."
Sig, seeing right through her, said with a smile, "You've had enough fun. Since you're so interested in Ai Xue, then you go monitor them and gather information. But don't treat them as toys, okay? They still have some use."
It's like an old hand guiding a newcomer; even if they are strong, they can't get missions without connections. Workers don't take missions based on ranking like adventurers do; having a referrer makes things much easier.
This was also why he was so polite to them; leaving a good impression would make things easier in the future and benefit his reputation.
"Understood, I'll go now. Getting along with humans is my strong suit."
Nabe stared intently, with some confusion in her eyes. She didn't quite understand why they should care so much about these lower beings. As she pondered, she fell behind.
Seeing this, Sig stopped. Nabe seemed not to have seen him, and with a thud, she bumped into his embrace.
"I am very sorry." Nabe's forehead visibly reddened.
Sig was wearing chest armor made of rare metal, which was incredibly hard. It was normal for such a forceful impact to result in this.
"Are you alright? I forgot to warn you just now."
Nabe's face flushed, but her expression remained serious as she said, "It is my subordinate's fault."
"You don't need to take such things upon yourself. I will answer your questions when I have time," Sig said with a soft laugh.
Nabe froze for a moment, then lowered her head, at a loss. Such an attitude should only be for Lord Albedo to possess; how could she enjoy it with a clear conscience?
Sig didn't think so much, and quietly instructed, "Beian has completed the brainwashing, she can start acting now. We'll go browse the magic item market. Although we don't need to buy anything, we should at least make an appearance."
"Yes!"
Inside a high-class brothel in the Empire, Beian, unseen for several days, had lost a lot of weight. Her sisters around her were very surprised and asked her about it.
She mechanically recited her pre-prepared lines, portraying the one-eyed man as the leader of a drug trafficking organization. After all, drugs were indeed found, so it wasn't exactly a lie.
The information rapidly spread from this, and combined with his prestige among adventurers, almost everyone in the Imperial Capital knew about Ilay, the Savior of the worker team [Dragon Slayer].