Global Game: Developing a Knight Clan-Chapter 178 - 153: Saint Tier Magical Beast’s Submission, Forest Giant Elephant’s Life Extension
Amos and Crimson were even more baffled.
’What on earth is this guy trying to do? After saying all that, does he actually expect His Highness to reward him?’
’Of course, that’s impossible.’
Lince and Amos exchanged a look. Then, the Giant Dragon lowered his gaze and asked thoughtfully:
"So what? Giant Elephant Quentin, are you hoping I’ll lighten your punishment?"
As soon as Lince finished speaking, the Forest Giant Elephant immediately shook his head.
"I wouldn’t dare, Your Highness. Nor do I deny my transgressions."
"I have said all this not because I wish for Your Highness to lighten my punishment."
"On the contrary, based on the Power Your Highness has displayed and my judgment of your current aura, I can tell that Your Highness must be making immense efforts for the return of the entire Dragon Race."
"Therefore, I feel it is time to repay the Dragon Race for saving my life! It is also my chance to atone for this recent mistake."
"Therefore, I wish for Your Highness to accept me as your slave and servant! I, Quentin, will repay you with my life! Please, Your Highness, grant me this boon!!!"
’Unbelievable!!!’
’Truly unbelievable!!!’
After the Forest Giant Elephant said all this, the seven Saint Tier Magical Beasts were stunned for a moment. But in the next instant, they understood everything!
’So shameless!!!’
’Becoming a slave and servant to the Dragon Race? And not just to the Dragon Race, but to a scion who so clearly possesses its Divine Favor?’
’What a brilliant scheme!’
’Does the Dragon Race need servants? Not at all.’
’Back in the ancient era, at least, a single word from the Dragon Race would have had countless beings on the continent willing to do anything, regardless of the cost.’
’Even without any reward, just gaining the friendship and incurring the favor of the Dragon Race was a massive gain.’
’A favor from the Dragon Race could sometimes even save your life.’
’And what about the current era?’
Even if the Dragon Race’s current situation wasn’t great, Lince had already displayed his Space Power. At the very least, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.
What’s more, a Giant Dragon like Lince, who clearly had the potential for Ascension to Divinity, was an incredibly rare figure to pledge allegiance to.
’Haven’t they seen that Amos had already become one of the Pure-blooded Dragon Clan?’
’These were tangible benefits, clear as day. With this sudden move, the Forest Giant Elephant had truly gotten a head start on the other seven Saint Tier Magical Beasts.’
But, you had to admit, the Forest Giant Elephant’s circumstances did indeed allow him to make such a move.
Amos and Crimson had indeed lived well under his protection for thousands of years. And the fact that his life had once been saved by the Dragon Race was also true.
Who’s to say the Forest Giant Elephant hadn’t, at one point, genuinely intended to protect Amos and Crimson?
After all, the hearts of sentient beings are complex, and the minds of Saint Tier Magical Beasts were no exception.
’What a character.’
The Saint Tier Magical Beasts were all thinking the same thing: ’What a character.’
But at this moment, none of them dared to speak up.
All of them turned their gazes to Lince, who was currently looking down upon the Forest Giant Elephant.
’At Tier Eight, I do have another contract slot available.’
’But I have no intention of using this contract slot on an old elephant like him.’
’After all, many more Dragon Species and Dragon Descendants will be arriving in the future.’
’I have to be cautious.’
’So, as for how to deal with the Forest Giant Elephant, I need to think of a method that will best display my benevolence.’
’And one that will make these Saint Tier Magical Beasts more willing to serve me sincerely.’
The plaza fell silent. The Saint Tier Magical Beasts could even hear their own breathing and heartbeats.
Finally, Lince came up with a solution.
’It’s also a perfect opportunity to test my Ability on a Saint Tier Magical Beast.’
’Specifically, will the Dragon Descendant Transformation work on a being who has already completed Elementalization and whose flesh-and-blood body is thoroughly anchored to the Material Realm?’
And so, under the watchful eyes of all the Saint Tier beings, Lince finally spoke.
"’Judge by actions, not by heart.’ A fine principle."
"A fine Forest Giant Elephant indeed."
"But I must admit, you have indeed performed a meritorious deed."
"Merits are merits, and faults are faults. The two cannot be conflated."
"You performed a great service by protecting the loyal adherents of the Dragon Race Code, the Sub-dragons Amos and Crimson."
"But your tacit approval of the plan to scheme against them was a fault!"
"Therefore, merits shall be rewarded, and faults shall be punished!"
"Thus!"
Lince paused, drawing out the moment. Under the anxious gazes of the Saint Tier Magical Beasts, and even the Forest Giant Elephant himself, he finally continued:
"Giant Elephant Quentin, you shall receive the reward you deserve!"
"As for your punishment, it will be the same as that of the other Demon God’s Attendants! You will serve me—and the Dragon Race—for one hundred years." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
"Now, Giant Elephant Quentin, prepare yourself! Accept your due reward!"
The moment Lince finished speaking, the Forest Giant Elephant felt a flicker of disappointment.
But the thought of a reward quickly made the giant elephant tremble with excitement.
Meanwhile, the other seven Saint Tier Magical Beasts didn’t dare to even blink, their eyes fixed on Lince as he prepared to bestow the so-called reward!
Then, in the next moment.
All the Saint Tier beings saw it!
The Giant Dragon opened his mouth and spat out a sphere of blood dozens of meters in diameter.
This time, Lince was bestowing the Sub-dragon Bloodline of a Green Dragon, which possessed the Wood Attribute and an affinity for life.
’Is a Sub-dragon Bloodline even useful for a Saint Tier Magical Beast?’
’I don’t know. After all, strictly speaking, a Sub-dragon Bloodline can’t break through to the Saint Tier on its own, not without external help.’
’And as a Saint Tier Magical Beast, the Forest Giant Elephant’s Bloodline had long been solidified; he had already undergone Elementalization.’
’I don’t know if this will actually transform a Saint Tier Magical Beast into a Sub-dragon.’
’Still, it’s worth a try, isn’t it? Besides, I have a feeling that even if this Sub-dragon Bloodline can’t transform the Forest Giant Elephant into a Dragon Species or Dragon Descendant, it will still have a significant effect.’
And so, as the Saint Tier Magical Beasts watched in stunned silence,
the greenish sphere of blood descended upon the head of the expectant Forest Giant Elephant.
Finally, after the Forest Giant Elephant voluntarily closed his eyes and was enveloped by the sphere of blood...
’Ah, well.’
’In the end, I was disappointed after all!’
’It seems a Saint Tier Magical Beast’s Bloodline really can’t be replaced by a Sub-dragon’s. Even its physical body is no longer able to merge with the Bloodline of the Dragon Race.’
’His essence is fundamentally different from that of Amos, who was a Sub-dragon from the very beginning.’
But even so.
Just as the sphere of blood was completely absorbed by the Forest Giant Elephant, and just as he opened his eyes with no discernible difference from before,
the Forest Giant Elephant suddenly prostrated himself before Lince once more, his body trembling with excitement!
"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Highness!!!"
"For Your Highness’s immense grace, I will surely repay you with my life!!!"
The Forest Giant Elephant was overcome with excitement and elation.
He kowtowed three consecutive times to Lince.
This left the surrounding Saint Tier Magical Beasts completely bewildered.
But in the next moment, as the Forest Giant Elephant suddenly erupted with a powerful aura and a burst of rejuvenated vitality,
all the Saint Tier Magical Beasts understood!!!
’The Forest Giant Elephant’s lifespan has been extended!!! He can even use the full extent of his Saint Tier abilities without any restrictions now!’
’Dying of old age just from unleashing his Power?’
’No!!! The Forest Giant Elephant no longer has to worry about that!’
’No wonder the old fool was weeping with such emotion!’
’Anyone who didn’t know better would’ve thought he was some loyal old servant of the Dragon Race.’
The seven Saint Tier Magical Beasts felt like this was complete bullshit!!!
’They were so close.’
’Why couldn’t His Highness from the Dragon Race have arrived just a little bit sooner?’
’Before the plan was finalized, before they had even given their approval?’
’If he had, they would have had a chance to prove themselves too!’
As for what that sphere of blood was, the seven Saint Tier Magical Beasts already had a good idea.
Therefore, the gazes they now fixed on Lince burned with even greater fervor!!!
’It’s fine!’
’Everything is still fine!!!’
’There’s still a chance.’
’As long as they serve His Highness well from now on, they could surely obtain some of that life-extending Dragon Race Bloodline essence for themselves!’
’Besides, it seems His Highness of the Dragon Race is currently short on manpower.’
’As Saint Tier Magical Beasts, and as the first batch to follow and serve him, their chances were bound to be much greater!’
’As for betraying and attacking this dragon scion, who currently seemed rather weak?’
’What a joke. Even if the Dragon Race hadn’t truly returned yet, just based on the Power of Space Lince had displayed and his ability to extend the Forest Giant Elephant’s life, who would be willing to take that risk?’
’After all, the risks and rewards were completely disproportionate.’
At this thought, the other seven Saint Tier Magical Beasts began to shower Lince with endless praise.
The flattery flowed as if it were free.
In short, it left both Amos and Crimson speechless.
