Ancient Dragon in Arknights

The morning passed quietly like this, and by the time they finished walking around and came out, it was already 12 o'clock.

"What about lunch?"

"There are many good restaurants in the Sadien district, and they're quite close to here. How about we go there?"

"can."

"no comment."

"set off!"

......

On the streets of Sadien district, many passersby frequently glanced sideways, as if something had caught their attention.

Following their gaze, three kittens suddenly appeared.

Describing them as kittens might not be entirely accurate, as they all walk upright on two legs and wear clothes and ornaments.

In other words, these are three children of extremely high ancestral origin.

Whose family is so lucky? They actually gave birth to three such wonderful children. Just based on their bloodline, they can live a life of comfort and ease.

The three Film children each have their own characteristics. First, there is a Film with snow-white fur and heterochromatic eyes, one blue and one gold. He wears a small scholar's robe and has a thick notebook hanging from his waist, making him look very knowledgeable. Second, there is a Film with green eyes that are mainly yellow with brown stripes. He wears thick work clothes and has a tool kit at his waist.

Compared to the two of them, the most eye-catching one was the one in the middle. Judging from the exposed parts of his body, his fur was light yellow mixed with brown stripes, and he was wearing leather clothes similar to those of a hunter. But what was even more striking was his hood—white and dark blue fabric cut into the shape of a long-necked eel head. With its exquisite craftsmanship, this bizarre hood looked quite funny and interesting.

Most passersby couldn't help but chuckle when they saw the headgear, remarking on the nature of children.

But in reality, these three kittens are not from the Feline family at all.

Their origins are quite mysterious, but that's not the point right now.

The key point is that they are following the guidance of the little green lanterns in their hands.

"Meow—meow— (The guidefly is reacting! There might be a creature nearby that can attract guideflies!)"

Guide worms are magical insects that have never appeared on Terra. They emit a faint green glow and can become powerful tracking tools after being artificially bred and induced.

Simply give the target's scent to the guide worm, and you can find clues, traces, or even the enemy itself in the vicinity.

However, the three kittens did not provide any target information for the guide worm because no target needed to be investigated appeared.

But at this moment, the guide bug reacted, which means that the aura emitted by a certain entity nearby had already been remembered by the guide bug.

"Meow—meow—(This isn't the world we know, why is the guideworm reacting!?)"

"Meow—(The other person is probably like us!)"

"Meow—(This definitely needs some investigation!)"

Ah, before we knew it, it was time to go on sale.

This is truly a case of someone whose virtue doesn't match their position.

This book was just something I wrote on a whim. When I first started writing it, I hadn't even played Monster Hunter yet. So, at that time, I didn't understand the significance of the name Monster Hunter, let alone expect hunters to be so enthusiastic.

At the time, I didn't know much about the game's lore, and I only knew about dragons from videos. It wasn't until I actually got into the game that I truly understood why it has remained popular for so long.

Because it's so much fun! In just half a month, I've already played for almost a hundred hours, from the initial unbearable pain to now dancing with dragons.

To be honest, I really wanted to express that excitement and awe in words. But unfortunately, my writing skills are just too poor; I don't have that feeling at all. The only thing I can do is recommend that those who haven't played it try Monster Hunter.

Even someone as mediocre as me has been supported by everyone to the point of being listed on the shelves. I am extremely grateful and honored.

Honestly, I never expected to achieve this result at first.

The enthusiasm for replying to the posts is especially striking; one question is thrown out, and battle-hardened veterans with every skill imaginable come to teach you. This is practically emperor-level treatment!

I am well aware that the updates are slow and there are even problems with the plot. Any other author would probably be dead by now. I am only able to survive here thanks to the great support of all the Arch-Tempered Kings!

Tomorrow is the release date... Ah, it's not the first time, but I still don't know what to write!

In short, what I can guarantee everyone is that I won't stop updating and run away. Yes, I'm confident about that. As for those bounty events, I'll pass... First, I simply can't possibly pay them all. Updates are already slow, and I still want to rely on bounties? That's overestimating myself! Second, I'm afraid people won't trust me. Offering bounties and running away with the money is a classic tactic. To avoid that, I've chosen not to offer bounties at all!

The initial subscriptions upon release are extremely important to this book, so please, everyone, help us out with at least the initial subscriptions!

Well, that concludes my thoughts on launching my book. (Compared to other authors, I'm utterly useless.)

Anyway, thank you so much!

This book truly owes its existence to everyone's enthusiasm; I, the author, am actually the one holding it back.

Chapter Thirty-Four has begun, and the monster-oriented mode has been activated.

Nesario and Rita walked side by side, while Chen and Fiona walked ahead of them.

On the streets, it's common to see friends, besties, couples, and even harmonious families of three walking together, but the group of Nesario and his companions is quite rare.

One man and three women, a riot of colors with a touch of green, Nesario no longer cared about how many envious and jealous glances he received.

Nesario, who was upright and honest, paid no attention to the opinions of those around him and strode forward beside the three men.

28th block of Sadien district

This is a fully government-controlled area in the Sadien district, so the cityscape here is much better than those gang-ridden neighborhoods; at least there's no graffiti or gang culture.

The 28th block has developed into a thriving food street, with many of Lentinium's famous restaurants located there.

"Besides local Victorian cuisine, there are many international restaurants here. There are Colombian and Chinese restaurants too!"

Surprisingly, Fiona had a deep understanding of this area; at least Nesario was unaware of it when he explored Londinium.

“Oh? Then I have to go up and try it. On my way from Colombia to Victoria, I saw a so-called Colombian restaurant where the chef shamelessly said he would compensate customers if the taste was fake. But in reality—his knowledge of Colombian cuisine was completely inadequate.”

"So, Mr. Colombian, did you receive any compensation?"

"No, I can only taste food, I can't cook. So I can't point out where the other person is wrong, I only know that the dish doesn't taste very good."

Nesario has no talent for cooking; in both this life and the previous one, he has no connection with the kitchen.

Their family lacked a mother figure; although Senate could cook, he was busy with work.

Logically speaking, children growing up in this environment should have mastered essential survival skills early on—but Nesario is not alone.

Saria's culinary skills are exceptional; she can create dishes that are both nutritionally balanced and incredibly delicious.

After leaving Saria, Nesario realized that the food in many restaurants was only of that caliber.

"But when it comes to culinary skills, Yan's expertise is truly profound. The most popular flavor in Terra is Gallic, and I think a large part of the reason is that many people from other countries can't get used to the strong flavors. If people could get used to it, Yan cuisine would be the best in the world!"

Despite being Colombian, Nesario strongly recommends Chinese cuisine.

This is no exaggeration. Once you've tasted Yan cuisine and gotten used to its strong flavors, anyone will become its captivator.

"I agree with that; the food from Yan is indeed delicious. But the stronger flavors are hard to get used to."

"Chenchen, can you cook?! I want to eat your Chinese food!"

"Um...sorry."

Chen was also a young lady from a wealthy family. Although she wouldn't be called extremely extravagant, she certainly lived a life of luxury. Cooking herself? She had never actually done it before.

"Moreover, the cuisine of my hometown is among the mildest in Yan Kingdom. I rarely eat the strong flavors that you crave."

Lungmen... Nesario has heard of this city, the most prosperous, wealthy, and inclusive city on the continent of Terra.

It is said that there, overnight riches and overnight bankruptcies can coexist. This is because Lungmen is the economic capital of Terra, and the currency used throughout Terra, Lungmen Dollars, is issued and circulated there.

Opportunities from all over the world will converge there; if you have the ability, go and try your luck!

What exactly is Chen's identity?

Nesario was now somewhat curious. He had been investigating Rita's family out of interest over the past few days.

The Scamanderos family is truly an extraordinary family, even though they are only counts.

However, his status in Victoria was almost comparable to that of a duke, and his family history can even be traced back to ancient legends.

Aslan, who came from the Sargon region, had many followers, the most famous of whom was the "White Wolf." It is said that he would run under the moonlight, leaving a white trail of light across the desert, and then slaughter all his enemies.

In reality, every Earl of the White Wolf was a renowned general in the Victorian army, making significant contributions to Victoria's territorial expansion.

It is easy to imagine how awkward the situation was for such a family, so closely tied to the king, after the last king of Victoria was beheaded.

Many years ago, the White Wolf family had already withdrawn from Londinium and gone to other territories to "live on in misery".

Rita is a woman who refuses to submit. Is she the dawn of the White Wolf's resurgence, or the old wolf's final howl? Nesario will have to wait and see.

Chen, a woman from Yan who had come from afar, was even more mysterious, and Nesario clearly had no way of finding out her identity.

"Hmph, it seems the three of you are all young masters and ladies. I'm different! My cooking skills have been approved by my mother!"

"Oh oh oh..."

Clearly, Fiona's culinary skills did not cause any shock.

From the very beginning, the group knew that this simple, kind, and enthusiastic girl was a typical traditional village girl, and it was most surprising that she couldn't cook.

......

After a quick lunch, everyone stood at the restaurant entrance, planning where to go in the afternoon.

Nesario didn't participate in the discussion; he listened quietly from the side.

Suddenly—a clear and wondrous buzzing sound entered his ears; he recognized the sound! It was the sound of the little insect that had found its way in his dream!

He looked around and noticed a few wispy green lights in the air starting to fly away—probably going back to relay information, which could then be connected to form a line for tracking.

"Everyone, I'm sorry. I suddenly remembered something very important. It was originally scheduled for this afternoon, but I forgot and only just remembered now."

"Is it so sudden?"

"Do you need our help?"

"Nana said I'm stupid, but you're not much better."

"I'm sorry, I have to excuse myself this afternoon. I'll treat you to the next event."

After saying this, Nesario ran off in the direction where the green light had disappeared.

Rita and the others watched his figure gradually disappear into the crowd, and the three girls were unsure of what to do next.