Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 613: Section 609 - Communication

"Sorry, I don't have any blocks of iron here either!"

Professor Malukard had never imagined that one day he would be hosting Metallic Dragons, so he was utterly unprepared.

Even though he still had some metallic coins in his hand, he feared they wouldn't even be enough to fill the gaps in a Metallic Dragon's teeth.

There were also larger metallic objects in the office, but they were all useful and couldn't be offered to feed the dragon.

The female Metallic Dragon, Yilan, politely said, "It's alright, Professor, you are already hosting us."

"We just ate... mmph mmph mmph!" Bang!

The mute little brother Cobalt Luo was held down again and could not make a sound.

Mithril and such should not be casually mentioned, after all, even on Blue Star, 100 kilograms of titanium is quite a sum of Star Yuan. There is no need to broadcast it for everyone to know.

Whether it was Chen Fei or Princess Lin Ziyu, or even the Demon Race Professor, they had gradually become accustomed to these scenarios.

There was nothing out of the ordinary for Metallic Dragons, who were inherently in need of discipline. Only this time, the disciplinarian was also a Metallic Dragon.

However, Professor Malukard once again apologized to Princess Lin Ziyu, "I apologize to you once again, Your Royal Highness the Princess, my theory involved the Lord of the Sky, which was somewhat improper."

The Lord of the Sky was the father of the Crown Prince and Princess. "Dual Souls as One" could, to a certain extent, be regarded as someone's personal privacy. In order to validate his own speculation, he had no choice but to bring up this significant figure as confirmation, inevitably involving the royal family in the process.

"It's no problem, Professor Malukard, you don't need to apologize, and it's not really a secret anyway."

The identity of Dragon Knight Mo Lin from Cangqiong Star being the same as Pilot Lin Mo from Blue Star was even publicly known information. Besides, it was all for the sake of academia; Princess Lin Ziyu, being a scholar herself, naturally understood everything Professor Malukard was doing.

When it came to academic matters, as long as it wasn't about spreading rumors or distorting facts, the royal family wouldn't hold it against anyone.

If they were to take issue with everything, Cangqiong Star was too vast for it to be practical.

The words of Her Royal Highness the Princess, to a certain extent, also represented the stance of the Slan Royal Family.

"Thank you very much!" The Demon Race Professor Malukard shifted his gaze and focused on Chen Fei, saying, "I didn't expect that Mr. Chen Fei would be able to make friends with Metallic Dragons. Such a situation is indeed quite rare."

The close relationship between humans and dragons was rare but not unheard of.

The atmosphere of the "Great World Tree Plane" conjecture still lingered as the Demon Race Professor began to size up Chen Fei. The occupational hazard of a scholar took hold, and he couldn't help but try to validate some theory upon seeing anything.

Noticing the peculiar interest in the scholar's gaze, Chen Fei couldn't help but smile and said, "Sorry! I'm not quite like the Lord of the Sky; I'm not Dual Souls as One. Look, my other soul is right there, on the Princess's shoulder!"

"Eh?"

Princess Lin Ziyu, hearing Chen Fei's words, turned her head in confusion, looking at the little creature on her shoulder.

Her cheeks instantly flushed red, feeling a bit fluttered at being flirted with inadvertently.

Chen Xiao'er was younger than she was; those seemingly slick words were probably unintentional!

Professor Malukard followed Chen Fei's gaze.

"Chirp?"

Little Bird tilted its head, wondering why such an ordinary self had suddenly become the center of attention, scared enough to flap its little wings and fly back to Chen Fei's shoulder.

"Ah, indeed, that's possible!"

The Demon Race Professor laughed.

He was just talking, not even taking his own words seriously.

There are trillions upon trillions of beings in every plane, all with spirits. Perhaps in one plane, a soul is human; in another, it might be a planet or even a rock. For the same souls from different planes to encounter one another is a stroke of incredible luck.

The Lord of the Sky's fortune is serendipitous and cannot be sought after. Such a chance occurrence has likely exhausted all probability and may never happen again in the future.

"Chen Fei, how did you come to Cangqiong Star?"

The female Metallic Dragon, Yilan, was curious to have encountered Chen Fei in the Spectacle Royal Academy.

An employee of a mere military contractor might spend a lifetime in the wild at an Aircrew Base without much chance of visiting another planet.

The inter-plane visa checks between Cangqiong Star and Blue Star were always strict, and the price of tickets through the Dimensional Gate wasn't cheap. Most travelers were there for business or official activities. The gate was mainly used for the flow of materials, and individual or group tourism wasn't common compared to interstellar trade quotas. The tourism economy was not the leading sector.

"It's official business. I accepted a commission to protect Her Royal Highness the Princess from Blue Star to Cangqiong Star, and I'm currently within the commission period."

Chen Fei held Little Bird, placing it back on Princess Lin Ziyu's shoulder.

The extension of the commission period was simply a matter of paying extra fees, and, for him, the actual workload hadn't increased by much.

"Chen Fei, you had a tough journey!"

Princess Lin Ziyu was generous with her praise for her guardian.

Had it not been for Chen Fei, she might have encountered misfortune along the way, ultimately fulfilling the wishes of some factions.

Chen Fei politely said, "You're too kind, Your Highness. It's all part of the job."

The princess had paid to avoid disaster, so everything he had done was part of his duties.

Yilan unexpectedly said, "Chen Fei, you can ask me for help, oh, it's only right for friends to help each other."

It wasn't just about friends helping one another; adult metallic dragons were supported by the royal family, guarding the "Halo," while the younger dragons were raised by the royal family, so it was only natural to protect the members of the royal household.

Chen Fei said with a smile, "Haha, there's no need, my friend. Why use a cleaver to kill a chicken? If Yilan you were to take action, those jumping clowns wouldn't dare to show up at all! But having your word makes me happy already, and if I ever need your help, I definitely won't be shy to ask."

It really was about the loyalty between good friends. Although Yilan was an oddity among the metallic dragons, she seemed quite reliable.

"Then it's a deal!"

Yilan nodded her dragon head emphatically.

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If it weren't for Crown Prince Lin Zio's plotting, hiring a giant dragon as a personal bodyguard would otherwise be a fine choice for the royal family—as long as they were well-fed, they were nearly willing to do anything.

For many metallic dragons, their stomachs were more important than their brains. Without the support of the Silan Royal Family, the whole species might still be struggling to make ends meet.

"I, Sister Yilan, am very impressive. I'd fight gods or buddhas that I encounter, and even if I met the Lord of the Sky..."

Clang! The mute Cobalt Luo sprawled on the ground once more, muttering softly, "Meeting the Master of the Firmament would only mean getting killed!"

A mere juvenile dragon harboring delusions of using the Master of the Firmament to gain fame and fortune was utterly foolish.

"If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute!"

Yilan scraped a few sparks and clearly visible claw marks into Cobalt Luo's head, finally letting go of this fellow who had blurted out the unvarnished truth.

For a metallic dragon, it took but a moment for the sharp claw marks on their head to vanish without a trace.

It just hurt a bit, but never mind, there wasn't a brain in there anyway.

"Chen Fei, if you have the time, I can take you around the different districts of the Imperial Capital. I've done travel guides before."

Yilan extended an enthusiastic invitation to Chen Fei. Had it not been for the protection duty he still had for the princess, she would have taken him away without a word of explanation.

After all, when Chen Fei was at the 911 Aircrew Base, he had taken Yilan out for wild play in the wilderness and even frolicked with the local Patan Elementary School students.

After chatting with the female metallic dragon Yilan and the Demon Race Professor Malukard for a while, Chen Fei and Princess Lin Ziyu took their leave.

On the way back to the Imperial Palace District, Princess Lin Ziyu, once again sitting in the passenger seat, said, "I didn't expect you to be so good at socializing, making friends even with metallic dragons."

Chen Fei, who was driving, said, "It's not my social skills; it's just good luck. Yilan isn't the first metallic dragon I've dealt with."

Right, the first metallic dragon that had "greeted" Chen Fei was sent off by him with a Dragon Slayer Missile.

"That sounds kind of scary."

Princess Lin Ziyu finally recalled the rumors about Chen Fei.

Dragon Slayer!

A cruel man who doesn't spare even himself when vicious.

At first, she thought it was Chen Fei who was bold enough to make friends with metallic dragons, but it now seemed that it was the female metallic dragon Yilan who was truly bold, daring to associate with someone who had killed her own kind. Wasn't she afraid for her life?

Would a metallic dragon be afraid for its life?

Eh?! Never mind, never mind!

These creatures were only afraid of hunger, not death.

A metallic dragon ravenous with hunger was far more fearsome than parasitic species of ten thousand years ago, which was why they had been sent to fight in battles beyond the skies in exchange for sustenance.

Yilan: I've returned to my dorm! (location sent)

After the artificial intelligence AI "Adam" handed over the Underlying Core Control Key, Chen Fei finally installed a communication app in his own brain to keep in sync with his phone.

Just like with Adam, the text messages Yilan sent would appear in his visual interface.

Chen Fei: On the way, might get stuck in traffic later.

There was no need to send a location since he was not alone; the movements of the Imperial Princess had to be kept secret, even from good friends.

Despite dedicated traffic alleviation for the royal family, the main thoroughfare between the Satellite City and the main city district was still showing signs of crowding with both vehicles and pedestrian magical beasts.

In a super-metropolis with a population of over ten million, getting congested like a mutt during rush hour was a daily occurrence.

Yilan: How much longer is your mission?

Because it wasn't appropriate to ask in the presence of the princess, she sent a text now instead.

Chen Fei: Not sure, short as a month, long as half a year.

The duration of his assignment depended entirely upon the resolution and decisiveness of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Come to think of it, if it weren't for those factions jumping around, Chen Fei probably would never see Yilan again, no wonder the female metallic dragon was so surprised and delighted upon seeing him.