Chapter 382 Arrival and Questions 1

And so, guided by Linda, they traveled swiftly.

A city nestled in a mountain range came into view for the group.

From a peak, Leo Ray looked down at the city below and noticed immediately.

This rarely connected city, or rather, an independent nation, was quite unique.

Rows of exquisite stone and wood buildings, one or multiple stories, nestled between lush green mountains and clear waters, much like a utopia.

A sight of well-arranged beauty, too much to take in at once.

Meanwhile, the steep cliffs all around formed a natural city wall, enveloping the entire city completely.

However, in the narrow gap between the mountains near Leo Ray's feet, there was a towering passageway made of stones.

Flags fluttered and figures loomed atop the passway, and occasionally a group of merchants and mercenaries could be seen slowly passing through.

"That must be the entrance to the Crystal Kingdom."

With that, Leo Ray shifted his gaze and continued observing.

At the far end of the vast city, barely visible, there was a large, somewhat ancient castle built halfway up the slope.

Upon closer examination, around the castle, there was a winding protective city river, surrounded by many tall pine trees.

Under the dazzling afternoon sun.

The mottled castle, the green pines, and the babbling river together formed a picturesque scene that was pleasing to the senses.

"It seems that this is the City Lord Mansion of the Crystal Kingdom, or rather, it would be more accurate to call it the Grand Duke Mansion."

Just as he took back his gaze, several sharp cries entered Leo Ray's ears.

Following the sound, amidst the clouds and mist where the sky met the mountain in the distance.

Several large dark brown flying demon beasts appeared in everyone's sight.

Gazing intently, these flying demon beasts were huge and formidable, with sharp beaks and vibrant combs on their heads, very eye-catching.

However, what drew even more attention were their slender, membrane wings that were several times larger than their bodies, much like small gliders, giving an immense sense of awe.

"My Lord, it's really the Azure Pterosaurs!"

Seeing this, Sean and the other Pterosaur Knights beside him couldn't help but show a hint of elation.

Their excited expressions were as if they had encountered long-lost friends.

Noticing this, Leo Ray recalled the conversation he had with Sean and the others during lunch in the territory last time.

These Pterosaur Knights, the reason they could tame the Azure Pterosaurs who were known for their wild and untamed nature and formidable strength.

Was because they were selected by those in power while they were still young.

After putting on accessories that were imbued with illusion and several types of camouflage spells, they were thrown directly into the nest of female Azure Pterosaurs that had just given birth.

There, they lived side by side with the Pterosaurs, eating and sleeping together for nearly a year.

It wasn't until the young Azure Pterosaurs began to learn to fly that they were taken out.

After repeatedly going through several years like this, completely imbued with the scent of the Azure Pterosaurs and thoroughly understanding their habits.

These Pterosaur knights who grew up with the young Pterosaurs, finally gained the ability to tame the Azure Pterosaurs.

Of course, in the process, the weak and those who met various accidents and died were not a few.

Or rather, those like Sean who successfully became Pterosaur Knights were the minority.

Upon remembering this, seeing the anticipation in Sean and the others' faces, Leo Ray smiled and said, "Alright, let's divide into two groups.

You ten can go directly to tame your new mounts, while the rest of us will head to the Crystal Kingdom.

If anything happens, contact me through Mind Talk."

"Yes, my Lord!" Upon hearing this, Sean and the other ten Tier 3 powerhouses immediately saluted with their fists.

"Oh, and one more thing."

Looking at the ordinary Tier 2 longswords still on the waists of the ten, Leo Ray sent a mental command and handed each of them a Tier 3 Knight Sword.

On the other hand, after showing their gratitude to Leo Ray in surprise,

the members of Sean's Pterosaur Knight Squad turned into meteors and disappeared in front of the other subordinates.

"I asked earlier: these ten have their plate armor and lances in the storage ring I gave to Sean before.

So when they appear next time, they'll be a fully armed Pterosaur Knight Squad."

At this thought, Leo Ray turned to Taylor and the others and said, "Alright, it's time for us to go down the mountain.

Let's take a good look at what makes this secluded mountain nation special."

And so, before long.

Wearing Illusion Cloaks, Leo Ray and Linda blended in as traveling merchants and followed a wagon loaded with goods, slowly entering the city.

The reason Leo Ray mingled with the merchant team was, of course, because the leading merchant had been bribed with the cost of a dozen Gold Dragons.

As for Taylor, Gideon Black, Scarlett, and other subordinates, they still hid in the Invisibility Cloak and closely followed Leo Ray's side.

"We just happened to come across this merchant team earlier.

In order not to attract attention, this is undoubtedly the best way to enter the city."