Game of the World Tree

The black dragon Meryer, lay lazily in its nest, watching two players grilling food next to it. The rich aroma of sizzling meat wafters thru its nostrils making the dragon salivate as it stare at the food with hawkeyed precision.

“Hurry up! This Lord is very hungry already.”

Its nest was no longer the dirt hole it had once dug at the beginning, but now a winter and summer fortress built by Moe Moe Committee for which Salty Cat personally commissioned using the power of wealth.

Considering the habits of the black dragon, the players made the dragon’s nest look like a real castle, at least…from the outside.

Inside, it was covered in sparkling decorations.

These decorations were all obtained by Li’l Salty Cat using the CP’s bought from the contribution store in exchange for equipment, causing a group of players to exclaim that it was such a waste of valuable resources.

They also criticized her use of real-life money here in this fantasy world and flooded the game’s forums with complaints.

However, Salty Cat only chose to buy the extravagant looking equipments regardless of how lackluster the stats bonuses these items seem to have.

Although not real treasures, the glittering shine was enough to catch the eyes of the black dragon.

At least, it could barely substitute for gems and gold coins.

Meryer expressed great satisfaction and even found the peculiar long ears of the players quite pleasing to the eye.

Hmm…

Although these guys were cruel and evil, if they could be taken as underlinings, it would then be a good choice for this Lord.

At least, they were much more capable than those silly Orcs.

Those guys didn’t even put honey on the roasted meat so to speak!

Hmm…

Meryer was definitely not here for the roasted meat!

The little black dragon shook its head and thought to itself.

It then glanced at the two players grilling food and continued to urge them, “Hurry up! Whoever grills it first, this Lord Meryer will reward you with a mouthful of spit!”

Upon hearing this, the two players brightened up instantly and their movements became much faster.

Watching the two players work harder, the black dragon felt very satisfied.

It lifted its head proudly and looked down on them with a baffled expression. These weird and pitiful guys, it can easily buy them with just a mouthful of saliva!

Lord Meryer is really smart and great!

What Little Black Dragon doesn’t know is that the dragon saliva that it deemed worthless is actually a rather decent magical material.

For mages, dragon saliva is considered quite precious.

Ever since a player had collected the saliva of the black dragon and exchanged it for amazing benefits from the Rageblaze clan’s mage, Meryer’s saliva has become a hot commodity.

As long as you give it grilled meat, you can get dragon saliva!

Grilling meat is so simple!

This is simply a cost effective benefit for the players!

As a result, more and more people come to barbecue for Little Black Dragon, grilling from day to night, and treating Meryer like a pig.

Gradually, the players became bolder, and someone finally had the guts to ask Meryer if it could provide some dragon blood or something…

Of course, the player who asked was kicked away by Meryer on the spot.

Saliva is one thing!

But wanting this Lord Meryer’s blood?

Dream on!

Later on that day when Li’l Salty Cat came to check Black Dragon’s den, Meryer was per usual eating happily.

She looked at Meryer’s body and chuckled, saying, “Why Little Blackie, have you gained weight in these past two days?”

The Black Dragon Meryer shook its tail and glanced annoyingly at Li’l Salty Cat, saying, “You should call me Lord Meryer!”

However, although it said so, it was not really angry when Li’l Salty Cat called it endearingly.

In these days, these petite girl’s efforts were not in vain, and she finally managed to get along with Little Black Dragon.

At least, ordinary conversations were of no problem.

In addition, the dragon’s nest was also prepared by Li’l Salty Cat, and even those shiny little objects were provided by her hence Meryer was quite polite to her.

After listening to the Dragon’s lighthearted words, Li’l Salty Cat’s eyebrows curved upwards in understanding.

She took out a homemade large brush from behind and came to Meryer’s side skillfully, brushing the scales on its body.

Feeling the rhythmic brushing with force from Li’l Salty Cat, Black Dragon Meryer comfortably squinted its eyes.

Comfortable.

This treatment is really comfortable…

Sometimes, it almost forgets that it’s actually a captive!

Hmm…

Although these strange long-eared creatures are cruel and evil, their level of serving the dragon is incomparable to that of those silly Orc Beastmen!

Meryer is enjoying it.

Looking at its joyful expression, Li’l Salty Cat brushes its back and says with a smile:

“So… Meryer, what do you think?”

Upon hearing this, Meryer’s expression gradually became defiant.

It snorted and raised its proud dragon head:

“Meryer is a righteous dragon. No matter how you tempt me, I will not become a follower of an evil god!”

Enjoyment is enjoyment.

But it would be impossible if you really think this Lord is easy to deceive!

It is a righteous dragon!

As for the black dragon’s words, Li’l Salty Cat was not angry, but continued to brush its scales and said:

“But… you’ve been with us for so many days. From your observations, are we really evil?”

Upon hearing Li’l Salty Cat’s words, the black dragon fell silent.

Are the long-eared creatures really evil?

After observing them for days, to be honest…It’s a bit uncertain.

Apart from the battle on the first day, it never saw these strange creatures indulge in bloodlust and madness again.

Not only that but they are also quite hardworking little bees, busily building their homes in the town and landscaping their surroundings.

In addition, the long-eared fellows are quite harmonious with each other, and Meryer has not even seen them fight each other even once!

It made Meryer remember the time it spent with the Orcs. Brawls and infighting are commonplace in the Beastmen tribe, so it was really an eye opener for the dragon to see such peaceful tribe coexisting with nature.

Of course… What Meryer doesn’t know is that long before it arrived, there was an incident where a PK match entirely destroyed a house once, hence Eve banned all players from PK’ing inside the main cities.

“I think…at least compared to orcs, we can’t be considered evil you know?”

Seeing Meryer silent, Li’l Salty Cat continued, “Labeling us as evil might be your own prejudice but while we may not be as clever and capable as you, i think we are at least honest and kind! Sure some may be mischievous or cunning but I don’t believe we as a whole are as evil as you say!”

Meryer pondered for a bit before responding, “You can’t fool me little girl. Just a while ago someone even dared to demand for my blood and the eyes of those fellows giving me foods looks as if I’m a just a living treasure trove. Definitely not the eyes of someone honest and kind like you so boldly claims, hmph.”

Upon hearing the black dragon’s words, Li’l Salty Cat felt a bit helpless. This dragon… is really stubborn.

As she was thinking about how to continue persuading it, suddenly, the black dragon abruptly stood up as if it had sensed some disturbance from far away.

Li’l Salty Cat was startled and quickly backed away.

She saw that the Dragon’s demeanor suddenly became very agitated. Its eyes turned bloodshot, and it was panting heavily, as if it had fallen into rage.

“Uh… What’s wrong with you?” Li’l Salty Cat asked cautiously.

Meryer did not answer. Instead it rushed out of its lair, which it had been lying in for several days, flew to the sky before roaring with a loud voice;

“Who dared to touch this Lord’s treasures!”

It could feel even from a distance that it’s old lair were disturbed just now!

All the defensive magic it had left to protect its treasure in the old castle had suddenly been destroyed!

Meryer took a deep breath then chanted something in its own dragon language.

A necklace hanging around its neck slowly rose as it emits a faint light.

This necklace was a magical tool given to it by its adoptive father, and was also a backup left by Meryer to monitor the treasures it collected!

The necklace emitted a faint halo and projected a picture of the old castle in front of Meryer.

In the picture…

Orcs were constantly moving Meryer’s long-cherished gold and silver treasures out of the castle.

Meryer: …

In an instant, the little black dragon was furious:

“Damn it!”

“These despicable, lowly, shameless, cunning, evil bastards!”

“Ruaaagh… Meryer must eat you all!”