[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dragon-of-catastrophe":3,"chapter-dragon-of-catastrophe-dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Dragon of Catastrophe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1451945,1900,"Chapter 44: Don’t Want to Die","dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>And the Giant Dragon that had been pursuing suddenly had a flicker of surprise in its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a human playing with a tiny bug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was standing in the bug’s path, lifting a foot, ready to crush it, never imagining the bug would actually fly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did it fly into the air, but it even sprayed a blob of yellow liquid towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was completely unexpected for the Giant Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn’t harm the Giant Dragon, yet it somewhat annoyed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat disrupted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had to admit, this Dwarf had some cleverness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed it made him hesitate about pursuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know what the merchant goods were; if they were precious and easily perishable items, they couldn’t touch fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those military metal weapons might survive the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Land didn’t dare to gamble, or rather, he didn’t need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of raiding this caravan was for treasure, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravaging these guards was just for his amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And also possibly to unlock the gold finger [Killing Enemies]Ⅱ.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much hesitation, the Giant Dragon looked deeply at the Dwarf Warrior, turned his body, flapped his broad Dragon Wings, and headed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly reached the caravan’s goods spot, lifted the canopy, and found it was actually a pile of Leather Armor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were probably dozens of sets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the craftsmanship and style, they were likely the finely made Leather Armor of the Haisen Kingdom’s active forces, specifically for elite soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of one piece was a full 48 Silver Rables!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land’s heart stirred, and he lifted the canopies of another seven or eight carriages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found there were also military greatswords, large shields, and healing potions and other equipment, quite a lot in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These pieces of equipment could arm nearly two hundred elite soldiers, and the healing potions were enough to keep such a 200-man unit fighting for two or three months!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The total value was at least 380 Gold Talers, truly a significant amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, saving the supplies was more important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although those weapons might not burn in flames, the Leather Armor and healing potions couldn’t withstand fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just these items alone were worth at least over a hundred Gold Talers! He couldn’t bear such a loss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t merely the Giant Dragon’s greed at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, by acquiring this treasure, his [Wealth] might reach the second stage, gaining more potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wealth is a key resource tied to power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land clearly understood this, and hence, in his heart, the value of wealth reached an unparalleled status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t differ much from a truly miserly Red Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding flames burned fiercely, enveloping the area, painting the Giant Dragon’s scales a bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land directly threw his massive body onto the ground, then began to slowly roll!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironically, Land, being a dragon who couldn’t use magic, had to use this clumsy method to extinguish the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Why not use dragon wings to create gusts to put out the fire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind only fuels the fire; does he want his treasure to burn even faster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His terrifying weight of at least twenty to thirty tons pressed onto the ground would instantly create an oxygen-free state, thus extinguishing the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled sideways, and the ground where he rolled left behind scorched black earth after the fire was extinguished, one circle, two circles, three circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he isolated the fire away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t leave; otherwise, the fire would spread again, trapping him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land felt a bit annoyed; his pair of fierce crimson eyes involuntarily glanced at the injured trapped with the goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to kill a few to vent his anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aganfu, whose legs were crushed and unable to move, playing dead, felt something was wrong, feeling a slight shiver all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quietly opened his eyes, only to see the Giant Dragon next to him, its blood-red eyes locked onto him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed his act was definitely exposed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What might happen next made him inevitably wet between his legs, releasing a foul smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This landed right in Land’s nostrils, making his expression darker, his crimson eyes even more ferocious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s decided! This wretch will be the first to be squashed! Just look at him, so big yet wetting his pants without consideration of the situation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it’s best to send him to the Abyss sooner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land lifted a forelimb and brought it down, taking a step forward, moving closer to the enemy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Don’t kill me! Your Highness the Giant Dragon! Don’t kill me! I am still useful! Please believe me! I am still useful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your Highness the Giant Dragon! I know you must like Gold Talers, right? I can give you all mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aganfu, seeing the Giant Dragon approaching, terrified out of his wits, shouted desperately trying to seize a chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land was momentarily stunned, then in a deep voice said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An interesting proposition, then where are your Gold Talers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In... the commerce’s bank, as long as you let me return, I will immediately fetch them for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aganfu, as if finding a life straw, became immensely excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then where is your commerce?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Haisen Kingdom Capital, Haisen Royal City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haisen Royal City? Human! Are you toying with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land’s eyes slightly narrowed, bowing his head, his nostrils puffing a hot breath, scalding the fat man’s face red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Saint Francis City too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fool! Do you think I’d trust you to go and then come back?\" Land snarled, lifting his paw preparing to crush the little fatty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enveloped in the giant shadow, Aganfu instinctively shielded his face with his hands, shrieking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Don’t kill me! I have value! I can earn money for you! Tons of money! Let you become the richest Giant Dragon in the world! I beg you to spare me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earn money for me...\" Land paused again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly! Earn money for you! Your Highness the Giant Dragon, do you know the Havier Commerce? I am one of the executives there! My ability to earn money is renowned in the entire commerce!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you spare me, I will definitely earn you plenty of Gold Talers! Shining Gold Talers perfectly befitting your majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aganfu seeing a chance, instantly began to market himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness the Giant Dragon! Don’t be fooled by my appearance, but I indeed have some connections in several cities nearby! It’s a must-have for merchants!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Mr. Dragon, what do you think the value of my current transport goods is?\" Aganfu nervously said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph? Trying to test a Giant Dragon with this? Are you an idiot? It’s a total of 383 Gold Talers, 39 Silver Rables!\" Land sneered, lifting his head in arrogant pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to counting money, if a Red Dragon claimed second in the world, no other creature would dare claim first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impre...impressive! Just like a Giant Dragon! I read about such a record in books before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said that Giant Dragons are the most renowned appraisers, seeing now truly confirms it! This ability is truly remarkable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aganfu’s eyes sparkled, unable to suppress his admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>",1186,"2026-06-06T02:00:51.555Z",1,"novelbin.me","4203e74e838ea2d81615a23e7198d3c55e52be437994089dc8fece27961286ba","dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-45","dragon-of-catastrophe-chapter-43",673,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdragon-of-catastrophe-cover.jpg"]