"Dragons!"
Hearing the distant roar, the Wandering Mage's expression froze.
No one knew better than he what kind of creature made that sound!
It wasn't an industrial product, nor a common monster, but something of legend.
Dragons!
Only they could produce roars that sounded like an old bull yet shook the very heavens and earth!
"So soon?"
Standing near the edge of the Sky Island, the faces of the two mages looked grim.
They had thought that even if the dragons were coming, it would take some time, or perhaps they wouldn't appear at all.
After all, there were only ten or so days left before Galen Yu would head to the Small Chunk.
Who would have thought they couldn't even tolerate this little bit of time!
Their expressions became incredibly serious, and a faint glow began to flow from their staves.
"Let me down! Those dragons are terrifying!"
At this point, the Black Mage spoke once more.
He truly wanted to help Galen Yu fend off the dragons.
It was partly out of a sense of debt and partly for his own safety.
If he encountered those creatures while trapped in a wooden boat, he truly stood no chance of survival!
"That... I must refuse."
After much hesitation, the Wandering Mage still didn't strike down the wooden boat.
Ultimately, he was just a guest; without Galen Yu's permission, he had no right to touch a single thing on the Sky Island.
Even if the Black Mage was willing to help later, this rule could not be broken.
"You... *Sigh*!"
Hearing the sound, the entire Sky Island became restless.
The Guard Villagers stood ready, raising their weapons to aim into the distance.
The Snow Queen manipulated ice to take flight, surrounded by sharp frost, her expression solemn.
The Giant Guardian and Copper Golems also stood near the Great Wall of China, like soldiers awaiting orders.
All signs pointed to the fact that the dragons were truly coming!
"God Yu just got home, and these beasts are already at his heels?"
"They really don't let a grudge rest, not even giving him a moment to breathe!"
"Dragons... Why am I suddenly so nervous?"
"Seeing so many people on the Sky Island spring into action makes me feel tense too!"
"He used game mechanics to kill the Ender Dragon. Can he use mechanics for other dragons too?"
"How many are coming? How strong are they? We have no information at all!"
"Hold the line!"
The hearts of the viewers seemed to be tied in knots.
Fries and Headmaster Quill watched with concern, while only the Blonde Elder, Takeshi Sable, and others showed joy.
There was still a chance to trip up Galen Yu!
Standing on the Great Wall of China, Galen Yu gazed into the distance.
If one had sharp eyes, they could see several black dots slowly emerging in the sky.
"Great Lord, I smell something filthy, rotten, and foul."
The Architect, with an AWM on his back and a diamond sword in hand, stood guard by Galen Yu's side.
Also noticing the black dots in the distance, he switched to the AWM to look further ahead.
Having equipped a high-magnification scope, he could see more clearly than with the naked eye.
He indeed saw several giant creatures with flapping wings approaching the Sky Island.
"One silver-white, two green."
Taking the sniper rifle from the Architect, Galen Yu saw them through the scope.
There were indeed three dragons; as they drew closer, their physical traits became more distinct.
Slightly different from the Ender Dragon, they had a pair of large, leathery bat-like wings and strong hind legs with three grasping toes.
Their medium-sized bodies had a row of spikes running down the spine, long necks, two pairs of backward-pointing horns, and jaws that bared massive teeth.
They also had a tapering tail as long as the rest of their bodies.
The two emerald-green ones were different from the white one.
Its head was larger than a Fire Dragon's, with three pairs of backward-pointing horns and a small horn on its nose.
Its massive tail had a fluke-like shape, suggesting it could swim underwater.
"Two Fire Dragons and one Ice Dragon have arrived."
The Wandering Mage returned to the Sky Island's core area and relayed this news to Galen Yu with a heavy tone.
Galen Yu could already judge based on their appearance without being told.
Having played the Ice and Fire mod quite a bit, he could tell the species based on color.
Fire Dragons came in Red, Emerald, Bronze, and Gray.
Ice Dragons came in Blue, White, Sapphire, and Silver.
Lightning Dragons came in Amethyst, Black, Copper, and Azure.
Combined with specific details, identifying the dragon types was easy.
"The Black Mage said he's willing to help and asked me to let him out of the wooden boat, but I didn't agree."
He mentioned the matter of the Black Mage as well.
"You did the right thing."
Galen Yu expressed his approval.
Putting aside what the Black Mage had done before, when it came to challenging dragons...
He really didn't need much help.
With his SlashBlade, Tri-Bow, full set of equipment, and his large group of followers...
He certainly wasn't lacking the small bit of strength the Black Mage could provide.
He had damage reduction and damage buffs, and since they were fighting in a chunk, he didn't fear falling into the Void, as the Endermen would protect him.
So, what was there to worry about?
"However, those dragons seem to be waiting."
After discussing the Black Mage, the Wandering Mage looked into the distance again, his brow furrowed.
They were different from ordinary bosses or creatures.
Dragons had their own thoughts and logic.
They might not be as clever as Galen Yu, but they were certainly smarter than average bosses.
Their waiting here definitely wasn't simple!
Following the Wandering Mage's train of thought, the bullet chat agreed.
"Small Chunks really are different; they're even using tactics now!"
"They know God Yu is prepared, so they aren't rushing in. Are they waiting for an opportunity?"
"It's truly different now. When he was fighting the Twilight Forest bosses, there weren't so many schemes!"
"The Twilight bosses were so stupid; a single bucket of lava could burn down an entire pack of Phantom Knights!"
"I wonder what God Yu is thinking and if he's confident!"
Having witnessed so many miracles, the viewers truly wanted to know Galen Yu's thoughts.
Whether it was a proactive attack, setting up defenses in advance, or something else.
"I see that palace; there are Endermen inside."
Returning to the Sky Island, the Wandering Mage was once again shocked by the magnificence of the Dragon Palace.
He had great faith in the Architect's handiwork, but now was not the time for sightseeing.
The Wandering Mage offered his suggestion.
"If the dragons don't move, and with the help of the Endermen, we actually have another option."
"Leave the chunk and find somewhere else to hide!"
"What are your thoughts regarding the dragons?"
Since its construction began, the Sky Island had become quite massive.
After day and night of modification by the Architect, it carried a thick scent belonging to Galen Yu's chunk.
If they left now, it would surely take the dragons a long time to find him.
Since moving house with Endermen was so convenient, they could find a suitable place to set up traps, making it easier to deal with the dragons.
He voiced his thoughts, wanting to see what Galen Yu intended to do.
Galen Yu nodded and spoke.
"What am I thinking?"
"Oh, you have sharp eyes. Based on your experience, are those three dragons female?"
"In my opinion, those three dragons... Wait, what?"
After a brief moment of reflection, the Wandering Mage reacted with total shock.
He was asking how to deal with the dragons, yet what was Galen Yu talking about?
Whether they were female?
"Huh?"
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