Chapter 426: Four-Trait Golden Canary

Arcadia headquarters.

Su Nian, having just finished breakfast, wiped the corners of his mouth and looked with slight surprise at Black Rabbit, who was clearing away the remnants nearby.

"Mandela, the leader of Salamandra, is asking for an audience? Why did he run over here at this time?"

"Their current situation should be considered quite good, right?"

Su Nian pinched his chin in thought.

Salamandra, once one of the allies of the Arcadia Alliance, a behemoth-level Community in the lower levels of the North District.

Inheriting the Simulated Star Creation Map 【Virtual Star: Tai Sui】 as well as the Sun Authority: Chen Dragon, almost every generation of their leader could be regarded as a Four-Digit Exceptional level existence.

Moreover, at its peak, Salamandra had over fifteen thousand Sub-dragons under its command, and the number of Dragon-men possessing Dragon Species bloodlines was more than ten times that.

However, two hundred years ago, in order to help Canary overcome Humanity's Final Trial: Absolute Evil, Salamandra paid with the lives of almost an entire generation, and its strength is no longer what it once was.

Even the current leader can only be said to be at a level that barely qualifies among the Five-digit.

If not for Su Nian's overt and covert support, Salamandra would likely have already fallen to the level of a Five-digit Community by now.

But now, while one cannot say Salamandra is at its zenith, at least it can be said to be thriving, right?

Black Rabbit put the tableware into a tray and explained.

"It seems to have been introduced by Lord Uesugi Kenshin, and since it just happens to be Sandora's birthday recently, they are preparing to hold a Fire Dragon Birth Festival; it seems they are here to deliver an Invitation Letter?"

"Should I notify Lily and the others?"

"Hmm? Holding a Fire Dragon Birth Festival? It wouldn't go so far as to have even Sandora, as the next leader, come over, would it? I remember she only went back a few days ago, right?"

Previously, Sandora had been living in Arcadia, undergoing training; nominally it was training, but in reality, it was just playing and growing up together with the children of Arcadia.

"Could this Mandela be here to seek refuge?"

Su Nian thought for a moment, seemingly understanding something, and simply said to Black Rabbit.

"Since they have come, let's meet them; they are, after all, a long-time ally."

Hearing this, Black Rabbit looked at Su Nian and thought about the schedule for today.

It seems there were no plans for today? Su Nian had dumped all the dirty and tiring work under his hands onto Canary.

Canary hasn't slept a wink from last night until now; she is either working overtime to handle Arcadia's internal affairs or going to serve in the Heavenly Army to inspect the Heavenly Army.

After all, there is no reason not to use such a useful nuclear-powered donkey.

This Canary is a top-tier four-trait golden Pal.

A mountain of debts, hmm, those allies who were once swindled by Canary leading to a gap in succession—these are all things Su Nian has been looking after overtly and covertly.

Two foster daughters, and now both are on Su Nian's side.

Most importantly, Canary is also very capable and highly efficient; shouldn't she be used well, used to death?

No, even if she dies, she will be revived by Su Nian and used again.

Black Rabbit thought about the friendship between the two sides, and then thought about how the Simulated Star Creation Map they inherited was still in Su Nian's hands, so she nodded.

"In that case, I will arrange the meeting right now."

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"Sandora, when you see the Heavenly Lords of Arcadia in a moment, absolutely do not speak out of turn, understand?"

Inside the Arcadia waiting room, Mandela, dressed in a proper suit and formal attire, was looking at his younger sister with a serious expression.

Compared to Mandela, who values etiquette very much, Sandora, wearing the traditional gold and red attire of Salamandra and a crown decoration on her head, showed a puzzled expression at this moment.

"I understand, Brother Mandela, but..."

Sandora looked at her exposed navel somewhat shyly and said with a bit of trouble.

"Will there be a problem wearing this ceremonial dress?"

The gold and red ceremonial dress Sandora was wearing at this moment was an outfit improved by the former Tai Sui Star Lord, the Sea Dragon King, after defecting to the Middle East God Group; in essence, it is a special shrine maiden outfit for worshipping the Dragon Lord, and it is clothing that can only be used during festivals.

Wearing this to see Brother Su Nian, would it be a bit rude?

Brother Su Nian is not a god, and she is not Su Nian's shrine maiden.

And at that time, hearing Sandora's words, Mandela said with a bit of happiness.

"It seems you have indeed been practicing etiquette properly, but it doesn't matter; since your brother let you wear this, I naturally considered your situation."

"Oh, so that's how it is?"

Seeing Sandora believe his words, Mandela felt a small sense of relief in his heart.

In fact, she still had some worries about Sandora's outfit.

But considering that Salamandra's important inheritances all require wearing this ceremonial clothing to be inherited, and hearing that Arcadia's leader, Su Nian, seems to be preparing to awaken as a Pure-blooded Dragon Species to break through to the Three-digit level.

Moreover, Salamandra's internal situation is also unstable; even with Su Nian's overt and covert support, he was nearly ousted without his knowledge.

Letting this ceremonial dress, and even Sandora, remain in the Community might create unnecessary risks.

That is why he gritted his teeth and had Sandora dress up in her finery to come to Arcadia to seek aid.

On one hand, in case something happens to him, Sandora, carrying the heirloom, would have reliable safety in Arcadia and could restore Salamandra with Su Nian's support.

On the other hand, this is also a form of allegiance; there is no safer way than depositing important inheritances here with a superior.

Anyway, the most important Simulated Star Creation Map and Sun Authority are already in Su Nian's hands, so adding another one doesn't change anything.

A sense of powerlessness flooded his heart; when he first received Su Nian's support, he had also thought about recreating the former glory... but now, running over here in a dejected state to seek aid is truly shameful, and he has no face to be seen.

And just as Mandela was feeling sentimental, a knock on the door sounded, and immediately after, Black Rabbit, in a gothic dress, pushed the door open and walked in.

"Mr. Mandela, Miss Sandora, Su Nian has agreed to see you; please follow me."

"What, that person actually agreed to see us personally?"

Mandela, who had originally thought he would at most see Leticia, stood up in surprise, looking incredulous.

Seeing his reaction, Black Rabbit felt a bit strange instead.

"When the leader of an ally comes over, shouldn't it be Su Nian, as the leader, who receives them? Not to mention, Su Nian also misses Sandora very much."

"Huh? Could it be that Mr. Mandra is worried about his status as acting leader? That is also no problem; we have been keeping an eye on the situation at Salamandra, so there will be no issues."

"I am not worried about that... I just... Alright, I understand."

Mandra responded nervously, but fearing that he might keep Su Nian waiting, he hurriedly pulled Sandora along and said.

"Then I will have to trouble you, Miss Black Rabbit."

Black Rabbit glanced at Mandra and said nothing, merely waving slightly at Sandora, who was curiously sizing her up, before leading the two to the tea room.

In the simple and plain tea room, Mandra saw Su Nian, who was dressed in casual clothes and sitting beside the tea table.

"You've arrived? Sit."

Seeing Mandra leading Sandora over, Su Nian raised his head slightly and pointed to the seat opposite him.

"Considering your situation, I had Black Rabbit prepare some rock tea; it seems to be a specialty of the Beiqu. Are you used to drinking it?"

Upon hearing this, Mandra nodded hurriedly.

"Yes, we are, we are; when we are at home, we also drink this kind of tea."

Then he led Sandora to sit opposite Su Nian, occupying only one-third of the seat and positioning himself to be ready to stand up at any moment.

"Sorry for the presumptuous intrusion this time, Heavenly Lord Su Nian..."

Under Mandra's eye signal, Sandora bowed to Su Nian with restraint.

But before she could bend down and finish her sentence, Su Nian stopped her.

"Alright, just call me Brother Su Nian, like before."

Su Nian smiled at Sandora; he quite liked this sensible and cute little Fire Dragon girl, and he had even guided her cultivation for a period of time.

Afterwards, Su Nian turned his head to look at the restless Mandra, a hint of helplessness on his face as he said.

"And Mr. Mandra, you don't have to be so nervous; I'm not going to eat you."

"Also, if I remember correctly, Sandora only went back a few days ago, so why has she been sent over again? Is it too lonely at home, or are you not used to life there?"

Hearing this, Mandra's face flushed red; before he could speak, Sandora spoke up first.

"It's because Sandora missed Lily and the others, as well as Brother Su Nian, so I begged my brother to bring me here."

It must be said that Sandora is very sensible and is already capable of helping Mandra out of a tight spot.

Moreover, this was the truth; within Salamandra, as the next-generation leader, she lived under great restraint, and everyone had expectations of her, which put her under immense pressure.

Looking at his sensible younger sister, Mandra sighed; if he could, he would not want his sister to bear such great pressure, but as a brother, he was truly incompetent.

Faced with his sister's helpful explanation, he decided to tell the truth.

"You flatter me, it is just that I am an unqualified acting leader; if it weren't for Heavenly Lord Bishamonten, I might not even have known I was being sidelined."

Mandra said helplessly, while taking out the letter that Uesugi Kenshin had entrusted him to deliver; if not for Uesugi Kenshin, they might not even have had the possibility of reaching Arcadia and would only have been kept under house arrest at Salamandra.

"This is the letter Heavenly Lord Bishamonten asked me to pass on to you, as well as the Invitation Letter for the Fire Dragon Birth Festival."

Seeing this, Su Nian raised an eyebrow slightly and took the letter.

"Uesugi is actually writing to me? A bit strange?"

Su Nian tore open the envelope, looked at the Heavenly Army banner on the paper, raised his eyebrows slightly, then used the corresponding encryption method to unlock the seal and saw the contents inside.

"... Although I had expected it, their cooperation is truly something I did not anticipate."

Su Nian shook his head and destroyed the envelope as he spoke.

"I am already aware of the situation at Salamandra, but I don't think there is any need to hide it from you."

"What matter? Please, go ahead?"

Mandra's heart skipped a beat; could it be that Heavenly Lord Su Nian had decided to abandon Salamandra? Or had the trouble Salamandra encountered exceeded the limits of what Su Nian could help with?

"Salamandra has been targeted by Buddhism."

Mandra was stunned on the spot.

What on earth? A tiny Community that was about to fall to Five-digit, a Community without even Four-digit combat power, had actually been targeted by Buddhism.

However, with this, many of his confusions were resolved; no wonder he had been sidelined so quickly and so suddenly.

If it was a behemoth like Buddhism, then it was no wonder.

(End of chapter)