Chapter 98

"Hmph, it's simply boring."

Wen Long placed the wooden box containing gold coins and potions into the bag he had already prepared, then slung it over his shoulder.

"Mr. Cat..."

"Girl, let me ask you, are you really going to compete with a high-level two-star hunter, and in a one-on-one match in the arena under everyone's watchful eyes? I can't help you, so do you still think you will win? Meow?"

"Of course, Mr. Cat, I will definitely win," Katherine said firmly.

"Hmph, when I made the bet earlier, you were almost on the verge of death, but now you're being stubborn. Well, never mind. If you can't even beat this kid, then I really don't need to stay by your side... But..."

Then Wen Long turned to Claude.

"What if you lose? What else do you have to bet this time? Meow?"

"Of course, I don't have it with me now, but I can assure you that I will bring something worth more than twice the value of this bet."

"Oh... Something worth more than twice the value of this bet... Hmm, alright, I look forward to seeing your outstanding performance. Then, one month from now, we'll meet in Majebolt, meow!"

After saying that, Wen Long turned and left the room, and Katherine immediately followed him out.

"Sorry, Mr. Cat."

"Why are you saying sorry, meow?"

"Because... I was being stubborn."

"Why were you being stubborn, meow?"

"Because I feel that only by doing this can I truly prove that I am the most suitable partner for Mr. Cat, rather than always relying on Mr. Cat's protection. So, I'm really very sorry..."

"Don't worry about it. Anyway, I think you can win, but don't be careless. Since that kid dared to make another bet, he probably has some cards we haven't seen yet, meow." Wen Long shrugged, indicating that it wasn't a big deal.

Just then, the door opened again, and Wen Long turned to see Lendis leaving the room and following them.

"Mr. Wen Long, I have something I want to say to you," Lendis said.

"What is it? Meow?" Wen Long was a bit puzzled, wondering why she couldn't say it inside and had to come out to say it.

"Mr. Wen Long, what I want to talk about is the issue of the Star Dragon's appearance. After this investigation mission, I will send a report on the Star Dragon investigation to the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau. It shouldn't be long before the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau sends investigators to this Mirad village," Lendis said.

"Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau?"

Wen Long searched his memory and finally recalled what the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau was.

In simple terms, the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau is a specialized institution set up to observe powerful ancient dragons. Its main function is to observe and record data on ancient dragons to provide reference for preventing disasters caused by them. Often, whether ancient dragons will appear, and when and where they will appear, is predicted based on data provided by the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau. Once a successful prediction is made, it will help minimize the damage to human society.

"Oh, the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau, but although the Star Dragon is powerful, it hasn't reached the level of causing natural disasters, so it shouldn't be within the scope of the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau, meow?" Wen Long asked.

"Indeed, as Mr. Wen Long said, the Star Dragon is not an ancient dragon, and its power is not at the level that could cause natural disasters. However, according to ancient records, every time the Star Dragon appears, a significant event that affects the world will occur... Therefore, we suspect that the Star Dragon may have some connection to the large-scale appearance of ancient dragons."

"I see, so that's why the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau is also monitoring the Star Dragon's movements, meow?"

"That's right, but the Star Dragon is just a legendary monster, and whether the legend is true is still a matter of debate even within the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau. Although the scales you have now confirm the existence of the Star Dragon, we still don't know what the significant event that affects the world is. After all, there are no signs of large-scale ancient dragon activity... So many people doubt that our previous hypothesis was wrong!"

"What does this have to do with me, meow?" Wen Long pursed his lips, indicating that he was very busy and didn't have time to listen to Lendis's explanation.

"No... I'm sorry, Mr. Wen Long, I'm not trying to waste your time. But from your experience fighting the Star Dragon, you are probably the one who knows the most about the Star Dragon in the world. So I want to ask for your opinion, Mr. Wen Long."

"Hmm..." Wen Long pretended to think for a moment, and after a while, he said, "Your guess is correct. The Star Dragon is indeed related to the large-scale activity of ancient dragons, but this relationship is not direct. It is a more subtle and indirect relationship, meow."

"Can you tell me what this subtle and indirect relationship is? And how do you know, Mr. Wen Long? Do you have some information we haven't seen? If so, can you lend it to me?" Lendis immediately asked four questions in a row.

"Why do you need to know so much? In short, just tell the old men at the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau that ancient dragons will appear soon, and the ancient dragons across the continent will gradually enter the active period. As for how I know... That's a personal secret, and I can't tell you, meow!"

"I can't say that I know this because I played a game," Wen Long thought to himself as he spoke.

"Alright, Mr. Wen Long, the information you provided is indeed very important. I will report it to the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau as soon as possible. As for other matters... If you have any new discoveries, please let me know as soon as possible. After all, this concerns the fate of the entire human society..."

"The fate of the entire human society?" Wen Long was taken aback by Lendis's words. When he played the game, he didn't think about it that much. After all, the game was more about letting players experience hunting these powerful monsters rather than the disasters caused by ancient dragons. Now, reminded by Lendis, Wen Long felt a bit uneasy.

"Alright, if I have any new discoveries, I will let you know as soon as possible, meow." Wen Long said definitively.

"Thank you, Mr. Wen Long." Lendis bowed politely, and Wen Long could clearly feel her genuine concern for the entire human society from her attitude.

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