Chapter 619: Assigning Tasks, The Dragon-Slaying Squad

A moment later, Town Mayor Sain and Beierjiate, the head of the Savile Town Adventurers Guild, arrived at the military camp almost simultaneously.

"Everyone, there is a matter I must inform you of in advance."

Xia Duo ultimately decided to tell these people about the situation regarding the Dragon Disaster; if he didn't say it now, and a dragon were to actually attack, it might cause even greater chaos:

"I have received relatively reliable news that the Scarlet Flash Star in the northwestern sky portends a very terrifying disaster. Although it may not necessarily descend upon Savile Territory, we must make preparations in advance."

"My Lord, may I ask what kind of disaster it is?" Sain, as the Town Mayor and the chief steward of the entire Savile Territory, was the first to raise a question.

"A Dragon Disaster!"

"A Dragon Disaster?"

Expressions of "you must be joking" appeared on the faces of Sain and the others, but given Xia Duo's status, it almost meant there was no need for him to lie about such a thing.

Consequently, the expressions of Sain and the others gradually turned grave. Sain even said in disbelief: "But my Lord, aren't dragons legendary creatures? Could it be that dragons truly exist?"

According to legend, a dragon's wingspan could blot out the sky and sun, a single breath could destroy a town, and they possessed incredibly sturdy scales that mortal swords and blades could not harm.

There were even legends that every dragon was a powerful Master of Magic, capable of easily casting world-destroying magic.

If such a legendary creature were to attack, how could Savile Territory possibly resist?

It couldn't be true, could it!

The three of them looked at Xia Duo with eyes mixed with fear, panic, and anticipation, hoping that the so-called Dragon Disaster was just a small joke and not real.

Such expressions made Xia Duo somewhat reluctant to shatter their wishful thinking, but wishful thinking was not to be tolerated; abandoning illusions and responding actively was the truth:

"The news of the Dragon Disaster is certain. Niya is also aware of this. However, you need not worry too much. Firstly, the Dragon Disaster will not necessarily descend upon Savile Town; secondly, even if it does, I am not without a way to deal with it!"

The first to react was Keyaan. He stood up, bowed, and said decisively: "Whatever you need us to do, my Lord, just give the order!"

Immediately after, Beierjiate also stood up.

Xia Duo looked at the two with appreciation; for ordinary people, being able to reach this level was already quite good. As for Town Mayor Sain, Xia Duo did not blame him; as a mayor, having many concerns was understandable.

Taking care of logistics would suffice. Thinking of this, Xia Duo issued an order directly: "Guild Head Beierjiate, I want you to send adventurers to scatter in all directions to search for traces of scaled creatures. Report immediately if there is anything unusual."

As he spoke, he took out a stack of 【Communication Scrolls】 capable of transmitting specific information and handed them to Beierjiate. As the head of the Adventurers Guild, he was at least a veteran adventurer himself, so activating magic scrolls would be no problem at all.

Beierjiate took the magic scrolls with both hands and replied solemnly: "Yes, my Lord!"

"Supervisor Keyaan, I likewise require you to send scouts to scatter in all directions to search for traces of scaled creatures. Additionally, all soldiers are to suspend outside missions. Divide two battalions to be stationed at the western mining area and the southern Xiaoyang Village to remain on alert at all times. The rest must also maintain a state of combat readiness and wait for my new instructions at any time. If there is a situation, contact me immediately!"

After finishing, Xia Duo likewise handed a stack of Communication Scrolls to Keyaan, and Keyaan also accepted the order solemnly.

As for Sain, Xia Duo also had arrangements: "Town Mayor Sain, now that the Midsummer Festival has passed and the autumn harvest is approaching, I want you to organize the able-bodied men of each village in advance. Once the crops in the fields are ripe, arrange for harvesting immediately."

In fact, it was only early August, and the autumn harvest was still about a month away. However, Xia Duo having them organize the able-bodied men was not just for the upcoming autumn harvest, but also to gather these people to conduct some preparatory training, while also preventing them from causing trouble.

According to the Dwarf Buloutuo, the Dragon Disaster he experienced lasted for nearly three months. It was not a minor event that could end in a short time, but a major event with a long duration.

Xia Duo had to consider the duration of this Dragon Disaster. Not only could he not delay the autumn harvest, but he also could not delay the autumn sowing. Even if a dragon were to come tomorrow, the things that needed to be done here still had to continue in an orderly manner.

Chaos could only lead to more tragedies.

After making proper arrangements for some of the preparations in Savile Territory, Xia Duo took advantage of the gap while Buloutuo was crafting the 【Dragon Hunting Rune】 to return to Daxia Territory. Similar orders were issued in Daxia Territory as well.

In fact, Xia Duo did not count on the troops of ordinary people to help him deal with a dragon; being able to clear out some potentially appearing frenzied dragon-blooded creatures would be enough.

With the existence of Dragon Fear, the role ordinary people could play in dragon slaying was extremely low. It was not realistic to go around looking for people with firm wills capable of resisting Dragon Fear one by one to form a team to slay a dragon.

The only thing Xia Duo could be certain of now was himself, as he had the 【Pioneer Scepter】 to be immune to Dragon Fear, and Buloutuo, who had once hunted a white dragon and should also be able to resist the intimidation of other dragons.

Additionally, Xia Duo guessed that Bishop Anbulier might also be able to resist Dragon Fear; after all, as a Priest who walked with God, he ought to have some special abilities.

As for others, he was not so sure.

From the Dwarf's words and attitude, Xia Duo could see that he also had the willingness to protect Savile Territory, and for Bishop Anbulier, only one order from Niya was needed.

Moreover, Xia Duo had once traveled through the Shadow Plane with him to ambush the Arcanist Aquilain of Hawk Territory. Now that they were cooperating again, there would be no sense of unfamiliarity.

Thus, forming a three-person dragon-slaying team should be no problem.

Soon, Xia Duo arrived at Buloutuo's smithy again. In such a short time, the 【Dragon Hunting Rune】 had of course not been finished, but Buloutuo did not stop Xia Duo from watching.

It was only at this moment that Xia Duo discovered that Buloutuo's hammer was actually a Magic Item. The hammer head was densely wrapped with countless Magic Net Strings, only its aura had been concealed by some means in the past.

Now, as Buloutuo poured his efforts into crafting the Dragon Hunting Rune, this hammer that was almost going to "blind" Xia Duo's eyes finally revealed its "true face."

Possessing such a powerful weapon, it was no wonder that Buloutuo, as a Dwarf, dared to come alone to a foreign country like Netheril and stay very stably in a Pioneer Territory for decades.

Additionally, Buloutuo often boasted to others that he had a good relationship with the Great Arcanist of Savile. In the past, Xia Duo just thought he was bragging, but now it seemed it might very well be true.