The terrifying aura emanating from him even instinctively made Momonga, a level 100 player, feel fear.
Herox possessed the template of the world BOSS, the Demonic Dragon, and had just acquired the two professions of Wild Magic Arcanist and Dragon Race Transcender, breaking through the level 100 shackles in one fell swoop.
Momonga dared to assert that Herox's strength had definitely surpassed Shalltear and was on par with Rubedo.
However, this very monster, when equipped with the [Ancient Bloodline] given by Helant, had his aura surge by another 30 percent.
"Helant-san, this World Item… why don't we keep it for ourselves?"
Momonga looked at the collar around Herox's neck, and the more he looked, the more he liked it. Wasn't it better to keep such a powerful item to increase their own combat power rather than give it to the Dragon Race?
Albedo looked at Herox, who was now full of momentum, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, deeply conflicted. "Lord Helant, is the effect of this item for the Dragon Race really…"
Although she completely trusted Lord Helant's decision, such a powerful item falling into the hands of the Dragon Race would indeed widen the gap in top-tier combat power.
Even with [Downfall of Castle and Country] as a trump card, it was hard to guarantee that no accidents would occur.
Seeing their hesitation and reluctance regarding the [Ancient Bloodline], Helant shook his head and chuckled softly, his finger pointing lightly at Herox.
Buzz!
Following Helant's movement, Herox suddenly felt the surging power within him recede like a tide, and his aura plummeted instantly.
He gripped the collar with both hands, looking at his father with confusion.
"Is this the trump card Father left behind?"
Helant nodded and explained to Momonga, Albedo, and the others, "One of my special professions, [Eternal Life Sustenance], has a skill that can comprehensively enhance a designated unit or multiple units by thirty percent."
"So, the reason Herox's strength was enhanced was solely due to your skill effect, not the item."
Momonga now thoroughly understood. How could Helant possibly give away such a good thing?
The so-called World Item, [Ancient Bloodline], was just a fishhook with sweet bait. It looked tempting, but whoever bit it would surely die.
The enhancement effect was controllable by Helant with a single thought, and internally, it was backed by the will-modification power of [Downfall of Castle and Country].
Momonga could already imagine a certain True Dragon Lord, after putting on the collar, being forced to become a dog wagging its tail in supplication.
Compared to Momonga's relief and shock, Albedo's reaction was much more emotional.
She pressed her soft, delicate body against Helant's side, her golden eyes filled with affection, and her red lips parted slightly. "I dared to doubt the Supreme Being. I truly deserve to die a thousand deaths. I beg for your punishment, my lord."
As she spoke, the succubus wings at her lower back playfully patted Helant's waist, seemingly hinting at something.
Smelling the fragrant scent of Albedo, Helant gently tapped her forehead with his hand, said nothing more, then looked toward the Faith Pool.
The Faith Pool, which had originally held over four thousand wisps of Faith Power, was now empty.
Analyzing Wild Magic, countering world rules, and twice reinforcing the World Item had completely depleted it.
To acquire Faith Power on a large scale again, they would have to wait until after taking over the Holy Kingdom.
Fortunately, the Ancient Bloodline, urgently needed for the subsequent layout, had no issues.
Helant's gaze fell on Herox again.
The key to the subsequent layout lay with this NPC he had personally created.
Judging by the Platinum Dragon Lord's attitude toward him earlier, he should be able to smoothly infiltrate the Dragon Race later.
He also planned to combine his Dragon Soul Devour characteristic with an item to make other dragons fight among themselves, harvesting their dragon souls for him.
As for Wild Magic… Helant lowered his head slightly, pondered for a moment, then spoke. "Herox, you will need to contact the Dragon Queen later and try to bring her under your command."
Dragon Queen?
Herox looked at Helant in confusion. Nazarick had already roughly clarified the intelligence of all forces in the world.
The Dragon Queen was the ruler of a kingdom established by the Brightness Dragon King, and she seemed to be a Dragonborn.
But… what connection did this have to the subsequent plan?
It was the clever Albedo who immediately grasped the key point. She said seriously, "According to the intelligence, the Dragon Queen's talent allows her to use Wild Magic…"
She looked at Helant, her eyes full of tenderness.
Lord Helant probably wants to use this Dragon Queen to try and allow races other than dragons to acquire Wild Magic.
Helant playfully ruffled Albedo's head as a reward, then turned to Momonga and said, "Judging from Herox's situation, Wild Magic might be another path for us to break through the level 100 shackles. We must try it no matter what."
Momonga nodded in agreement. Herox's level displaying as 102 was clear proof of this.
He had originally thought that, limited by the World Tree System, there was no other way to break through the level 100 shackles except through Helant's Faith Power.
But now, with an additional path, they had to try it no matter what.
Speaking of breakthrough and growth, Momonga said, "Helant-san, I've decided to train the Guardians in other aspects of their abilities."
Given Mare and Shalltear's previous performances, Momonga understood that while the NPCs' levels could not be temporarily raised, there was still significant room for improvement in other areas.
"Of course, I had the same thought," Helant affirmed Momonga's suggestion.
"There's a Lizardmen habitat nearby, and I want to start there, to first train the Guardians' command abilities," Momonga said.
The Lizardmen plot, huh.
A vague storyline flashed through Helant's mind. It seemed Cocytus was involved that time. But speaking of training NPCs, Helant had a more suitable idea in mind. "Suzuki-san, do you still remember the Catastrophe Dragon Lord?"
"Of course I remember." Momonga recalled that Quaiesse and the others had brought Downfall of Castle and Country precisely to capture the so-called Catastrophe Dragon Lord.
Nazarick had thus gladly accepted the first World Item from the other world.
From Helant's demeanor, it seemed he wanted to target this Catastrophe Dragon Lord.
"To train the Guardians' teamwork abilities?" Momonga asked.
Helant nodded, adding, "Not only to train their teamwork abilities, but also to let them familiarize themselves with the use of World Items. They will definitely be used in the future."
To prevent the True Dragon Lords from having any formidable comeback methods, Helant decided to first let the NPCs familiarize themselves with World Items and teamwork.
Only by moving steadily could one be assured of victory.
As for the Catastrophe Dragon Lord… it did not sound like a good thing, so it would just be eliminating a menace for the people.
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