Chapter: Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter: Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
The unicorn before them was majestic, taller and more imposing than even the finest Dragon Blood warhorses. As it moved, its powerful muscles rippled beneath its fur. Even with its head lowered, it stood over three meters tall.
Its coat was thick and smooth, like silver threads, and its golden eyes were as dazzling as sunstones. The crystalline horn on its forehead gleamed in the morning light, with a faint magical aura circulating within.
Elegant, mysterious, powerful, and beautiful.
This was an excellent mount.
Xi Wei secretly praised it.
“So, Mr. Unicorn,” he began, choosing his words carefully.
The tense confrontation he had anticipated did not materialize, leaving Xi Wei’s prepared speech temporarily unused.
“Could you introduce us to your leader? We’ve come to seek your help with a matter.”
“Okay, okay, okay, great!”
Miska stammered, nodding and wagging his tail, his golden eyes fixed on Xi Wei with adoration.
What a polite female knight!
Sexy, powerful, beautiful, intelligent!
This was the one Miska should have a contract with.
Miska, you must have confidence!
The unicorn leader encouraged himself, trying to appear calm and not betraying his emotions.
“Follow me. We unicorns are hospitable. Consider this your home. The Hermit Woods is one of the sacred places in the Emerald Forest, rich in resources and with a beautiful environment. If you don’t mind, you can even live here long-term. We will provide you with three meals a day, and your accommodations will be ready within half a day…”
Miska led the way, describing the unicorns’ hospitality and the customs of their home. He kept glancing at Xi Wei out of the corner of his eye.
The more he looked, the more smitten he became.
Even the silver mane around his neck seemed to fluff up, and the rhythm of his hooves grew more spirited.
“If I could sign a contract with such a valiant female knight, to be ridden into battle to slay enemies…”
The thought made Miska tremble with excitement.
He even hesitated to reveal that he was the unicorn leader, fearing he might startle this female knight.
So, he decided to tell her later.
“This is the Morning Wind Grassland.”
Miska led the three “maidens” to the place where he and Moska had been grazing earlier.
The green carpet stretched to the horizon, bisected by a stream that wound through the land like a blue ribbon. The grass swayed in the wind, resembling waves.
“This is a wonderful place,” Xi Wei praised sincerely.
“Indeed.” Receiving the female knight’s approval, Miska’s nervousness eased considerably, allowing him to speak more smoothly.
“This grassland has the finest grass on the continent. Every morning, it’s the first to receive the sun’s rays from the Cain Continent. The roots of the World Tree lie beneath, nourishing the grass with boundless natural energy, making it sweet, plump, and succulent. Its taste is comparable to the Life Spring. Would you like to try some?”
“No, thank you,” Xi Wei politely declined.
Who knew if there was unicorn dung on the grass? No matter how delicious it was, he was a carnivore, not a herbivore.
Connie, however,’s eyes lit up, looking eager to try.
“Can I have some?” she asked, looking hopefully at the unicorn leader.
“Of course.”
Although the female knight’s refusal caused Miska a pang of disappointment, this seemingly less intelligent young dragon was likely her companion. Indulging the young dragon would be a way to please the female knight.
Miska used Mage Hand to pluck the freshest clump of grass and placed it in the young dragon’s hand.
He was an expert in this matter and could tell at a glance which grass was the best.
Connie stuffed the grass Miska offered into her mouth. It was indeed fresh and juicy, bursting with flavor. Green juice dripped down the corners of her mouth, but Connie frowned, her soft, round face etched with pain.
“Ugh! It tastes like grass!”
“It’s really not good…”
Connie muttered softly, in a voice only she could hear. Loli covered her mouth and giggled, unable to resist patting Connie’s round little head.
“You’re a giant dragon, after all. It’s natural that as a carnivore, you’re not used to grass.”
Miska wasn’t offended by the young dragon’s audacity. He was old enough to be her great-great-great-grandfather.
He wasn’t that petty.
Of course, the main reason was the female knight’s presence!
He had to make a good impression!
Xi Wei walked behind Miska, feeling somewhat bewildered.
These noble and mysterious legendary creatures were said to be aloof. While they might help those of good alignment, it didn’t mean they would approach so enthusiastically.
But everything that was happening now was the opposite.
This unicorn was acting like a shop owner whose previously ignored store suddenly had a visitor, eager to push all their merchandise.
Xi Wei didn’t know what was going on. He could only attribute the reason to Loli’s special identity as the Goddess of Life.
The Morning Wind Grassland seemed to be far from the unicorns’ dwelling. Xi Wei didn’t know how long they walked, but by the time they passed through a dense forest and stopped by a lake, the sun was already high.
Warm sunlight dappled the sapphire-blue lake, its shimmering surface like a golden edge to the clear water.
Xi Wei looked into the distance. A group of unicorns moved by the lake like silver clouds.
They seemed to have heard the commotion. Whether they were drinking or playing, they all stopped and turned their golden eyes toward them.
“Maiden! A pure maiden!”
“Alive! Not an illusion!”
“Goddess of Life above, the aura of that tall female knight is intoxicating. And the little maid beside her… Heavens, I feel the aura of a saint from her!”
The moment they saw Xi Wei and his group,
The unicorns erupted like ants on a hot pan.
Their eyes gleamed, and they raised their hooves, galloping towards Xi Wei and his group with a “swish.” They uttered joyful neighs as they ran.
Unicorn neighs were peculiar.
They sounded like nightingales singing in the forest, ethereal and melodious, soaring high, involuntarily evoking images of a spring cascading from heaven.
“See, we unicorns are very enthusiastic,” Miska said.
Watching his companions gallop towards them, the thunderous sound of their hooves clearly audible from afar, and the ground vibrating faintly, Miska felt a bit embarrassed.
Fortunately, all of this could be attributed to their “enthusiasm” as unicorns.
