Ashen Dragon-Chapter 214 - 139 Ramp’s Report

Chapter 214: Chapter 139 Ramp’s Report

Cassius said, “Show me the intelligence you have gathered.”

“Yes, Master.”

Ramp pulled out a stack of prepared documents from his bosom.

“According to our knowledge, this so-called Polar Night Demon Tower has multiple defenses and is filled with Dragonified monsters, including humans, goblins, centaurs… But there is one monster that requires special attention. The Starfallen have named it ‘Valena.’ It has the ability to create illusions and the White Dragon’s Frost Breath and seems to be stitched together from the limbs of various creatures.”

“And on the top floor of the tower, there is even imprisoned…”

His voice faltered momentarily before continuing.

“A White Dragon with special bloodlines.”

Ramp cautiously lifted his head to secretly observe the Red Dragon’s expression. Seeing his expression unchanged, he felt relieved and continued his report.

Cassius was already well aware of this news; the forum could show players’ posts, so he had a basic understanding of the situation.

“According to the Starfallen’s intelligence, this ‘Dragon Fan Black Wizard’ is proficient in necromancy and spells.”

“His repertoire includes Seventh Tier Spells such as [Finger of Death], Sixth Tier Spells such as [Disintegrate], [Heart-Capturing Gaze], [Mark of Fear], and Fifth Tier Spells like [Domination of Humans] and [Death Cloud Spell], all extremely dangerous magic. Of course, it also includes known Eighth Tier Spells like [Vagnard’s Dragon Binding Magic Circle], though there is no evidence yet of his ability to cast Ninth Tier Spells.”

Ramp’s expression became even graver as he flipped to another page of the report.

“According to the strength standards you provided, the Military Intelligence Analysis Department of the Ashen Kingdom rates him at around level 15, a Kingdom-level powerhouse, a bona fide high-rank Archmage.”

Finally, Ramp respectfully presented the report to Cassius.

“This is all the intelligence we have at the moment. Vagnard has already set up a constant Death Cloud Spell and protective magic similar to an Arcane Lock at the entrance to the Polar Night Demon Tower, completely sealing off the passage to the tower. No ordinary being can get through. Moreover, he should now be aware of the kingdom’s involvement, making him much more vigilant. It will be extremely difficult for the Starfallen to extract any more information.”

“I am very satisfied; you’ve done well.”

Cassius said flatly.

The Red Dragon looked at Ramp, a sudden hint of savagery in his voice, “Ramp, would you like to obtain another Archmage’s head?”

The Dragon Vein Ogre Mage’s expression immediately turned fanatic. Normally, he maintained extreme rationality because of his identity as a mage and his position as the kingdom’s Prime Minister, always poised and composed. But at this moment, that unique, fiery battle spirit of the Red Dragon surged through his veins.

This was a Kingdom-level Archmage, a guest of honor for any force in the South!

“Master, I would love nothing more.”

“I can’t wait—to tear that lunatic who dared to insult the great dragon to shreds with you!”

Ramp responded excitedly, half-kneeling on the ground.

The Red Dragon slowly stood up, shaking its body and stretching its wings.

“Then go and make your preparations. Vagnard’s spell list is already here. As a mage, you should know what to do.”

“Yes, Master.”

…

Soon, a large, muscular human appeared in the hall, standing nearly two meters tall, holding a large magic wand, with a full beard on his face. He looked less like a clever and wise mage and more like a highway robber.

——This was Ramp’s human form, still distinctive, but at least enough to be barely considered human compared to before.

“…”

Cassius was silent for a moment before asking,

“Is this the shape-shifting spell you spent months modifying?”

The human-transformed Ramp scratched his head sheepishly and said, “Master, I also think this form is a bit too small and fragile. But wasn’t the goal to disguise more like a human? This is the best I could manage. If you think it’s inappropriate, I can try to be a bit stronger.”

Cassius sighed inwardly, wondering if that is what he meant.

But considering the Ogre’s unique sense of aesthetics, which found female Hill Giants more beautiful than the Elf Queen, he decided to let it slide.

The Red Dragon raised its head slightly, its entire body pulsating with elemental energy. A blinding light flashed in its golden slit-pupils, and then a pair of floating, ethereal eyes appeared before him, containing boundless elemental power and occasionally showing visions of the past and future——that was the [Heaven’s Calamity Dragon Eye].

The Dragon Sorcerer could use this Dragon’s Eye to release breaths, and the Red Dragon gathered all its strength to store an Extremely Effective Flame Breath within it.

“Ramp, infiltrate the tower and, at all costs, hold Vagnard. This Dragon’s Eye will follow you and provide the effect of a Divination Spell.”

“And I will strike at the most critical moment.”

Cassius did not want to risk himself lightly. After all, the tower still contained the [Vagnard’s Dragon Binding Magic Circle], an Eighth Tier Spell that could affect him. But he also would not allow this so-called “Dragon Fan Black Wizard” to jump around under his nose.

If he was not mistaken, that divided soul had already conveyed the message before it died.

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Which meant Vagnard definitely knew of his existence.

Below, Ramp was full of excitement, snorting puffs of thick smoke from his nose as he knelt again.

“Master, I will bring back Vagnard’s head.”

Cassius said indifferently, “Don’t celebrate too early. That is a genuine Archmage. Be extremely cautious and prepare thoroughly.”

“Yes.”

In Cassius’s eyes, Ramp’s occupational level was level 11. Nearly half of the Ashen Kingdom’s spell resources served him, enabling the naturally gifted Ogre to progress rapidly and already learn Sixth Tier Spells.

Moreover, coupled with high-level magic equipment, especially [Bennett’s Wisdom] and the Dragon Vein Ogre’s own abilities, his challenge level had surged to an astounding level 13, comparable to a young Red Dragon.

As an elder-level presence of the Ashen Kingdom and a trusted retainer of the Red Dragon, Cassius had great faith in him, which was why Ramp was chosen for this mission.

In truth, even with thorough preparation and knowledge, Ramp would struggle to single-handedly defeat such a bona fide Archmage, especially in the latter’s stronghold, the Polar Night Demon Tower. This is where the Red Dragon’s subsequent support would come in.

This time Cassius had deployed his elite forces, determined to win.

Regarding that tower’s top floor, the so-called “White Dragon with a trace of Ancestral Dragon Bloodline,” he was very much interested.