Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

Owen patiently answered Yang Yu’s questions one by one, and Yang Yu felt as if he were in a biology class from the past.

After hearing a few questions and confirming that the blueprint Owen mentioned was indeed genetic material, Yang Yu presented the conclusion he had prepared:

”So, characteristic magic is an external manifestation of the blueprint within a human body. If two people have the same blueprint, their characteristic magic is identical.”

”That’s a correct understanding.

Many spells that can distinguish between friend and foe and lock onto targets rely on this identifiable characteristic magic.

However, most people don’t feel it, as they use it unconsciously.

Only high-level magicians specialized in magic or individuals with strong sensitivity to magic power can directly perceive a creature’s characteristic magic.”

Owen slowly closed his notebook,

”Typically, no two creatures can have identical blueprints, and thus, their characteristic magic cannot be the same.

But there are exceptions to every rule.

In the past, to enjoy uniformly sweet bananas, humans living on this planet utilized the non-sexual reproduction traits of bananas to plant vast quantities of the same kind of banana.

From the perspective of their blueprint, all bananas could be considered a single plant.

In addition, there were lobster-type magic beasts in this world that all originated from a mutated mother lobster that could reproduce asexually.

Because they had the same blueprint, all those lobster magic beasts carried the same characteristic magic.”

”Are you suggesting the Goblin Emperor has a similar asexual reproduction ability, allowing individuals who copied her blueprint to be killed instead of her?”

Owen’s expression grew extremely serious as he replied, ”Indeed, you understand quickly.

If she truly mastered such an ability, it would indeed be a terrifying thing.

We scrutinized the dragon-like creature you defeated, and its strength far exceeded our expectations.

Initially, we concluded it was the Goblin Emperor…

If the Goblin Emperor could mass-produce such dragons, just as in past history, and craft her own giant dragon army,

this world might fall into an inescapable calamity and forever descend into the Dark Age.

Her existence could even threaten our rule.”

Yang Yu frowned, ”Don’t you dragons plan to do anything?”

Owen replied, ”We’re already taking measures. After the Dragon God Conference concluded, we issued a new task through the adventurer’s guild and provided some clues. You should check the nearest adventurer’s guild to know.”

”So that’s why you were so eager to end the Dragon God Conference?” Yang Yu sighed, ”But aren’t you really planning to make a move yourselves? Being bound by the oath certainly isn’t easy.”

”I agree.

This incident is no trivial matter, and taking direct action would be the most straightforward and neat.

However, starting a precedent would likely be uncontrollable.”

Owen let out a long sigh,

”If possible, I hope you can lend us a hand and resolve this before things get worse.

This enemy is unlike any other, and I suggest collaborating with other S-Class adventure groups as much as possible.

The council president has already contacted [Dragon God’s Might], and you’re likely to encounter them during this task.

Of course, I won’t force you; this is merely my personal expectation.

We are re-examining the dragon you defeated.

Any weaknesses we may uncover could be useful.

What I fear now is that the Goblin Emperor might not just reproduce asexually, but could directly create different dragon-shaped creatures...”

Owen handed his notebook to Yang Yu, thinking it might be helpful to him.

After giving the notebook, Owen glanced at Yang Yu’s list of questions and laughed helplessly:

”I’ve talked a bit too much off-topic; these weren’t supposed to be shared with you...

There’s still a lot of unsolved questions, so let’s pick up the pace a bit.”

”Sorry for bombarding you with so many questions.

I’ve gained a lot of knowledge, and I’m pleased.

But since you’re in such a hurry, I shouldn’t waste your time...”

Yang Yu stretched and looked at the expeditionary force in the distance that had taken down the Goblin Empire banner, smiling,

”It’s convenient to wrap things up quickly so that I can go check what task the dragons have issued at the adventurer’s guild.

As long as you deliver what you’re supposed to, I’m willing to take a look at the tasks you’ve posted.

With things the way they are, you dragons shouldn’t be so stingy.

If the Goblin Emperor empties your treasure vault, you won’t even know where to go to cry about it.”

Owen gave a bitter smile, ”I understand your reasoning, but the reward you could receive isn’t something I can decide alone.”

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At this time, on a remote island in a distant sea area of the Ocean Duchy.

Lutrola Doron sat elegantly on a boulder by the beach, sipping coffee.

Experiencing being a woman for the first time felt very novel to the former Goblin Emperor.

During this more than half-year of safety, she frequently traveled between the continent and the island, trying many different things.

No one would likely think that the Goblin Emperor, who almost conquered the world, would show a woman-like expression.

Having experienced a variety of things, Lutrola Doron often sighed:

”The two worlds are indeed vastly different, yet so alike.

In the Demon World, being so focused on martial arts, I probably missed out on a lot of interesting things.

But it doesn’t matter; there will be plenty of interesting times in the future.”

Behind Lutrola Doron, two different giant dragon creatures were dueling each other.

The first dragon looked identical to the former Dragon Breaker, while the second was covered entirely in feathers, and each clash shook the ground and generated countless magic fluctuations.

All these magic energies were confined to one space, unable to escape or trigger the dragons’ surveillance magic.

From a bird’s-eye view of this island from above, this area seemed like a tranquil sea that avoided most passersby.

For those familiar with sea currents, they would be able to determine where islands were located and where they were not from the magic carried by the sea currents.

Thus, Lutrola Doron’s concealment was not perfect.

Someone once set foot on this island and saw the eggs she laid.

Fortunately, Lutrola Doron reacted promptly, ensuring those who landed on the island never returned, turning them into nourishment for her children and barely averting the crisis.

But whether she was exposed, Lutrola Doron still couldn’t ascertain.

Suddenly, a series of bubbles emerged from the sea in front of Lutrola Doron, and a long neck extended from the water.

A ”snake-necked dragon” surfaced and spat out a few light blue spheres, gently placing them beside Lutrola Doron.

”Thank you for your hard work, NO.003. With this solid magic, your sisters can become stronger. It won’t be long before you mature, and then you can produce more family members and become stronger.”

The ”snake-necked dragon” lowered its head, and Lutrola Doron gently caressed it with tenderness,

”You won’t stay like this forever either. Once everything stabilizes, I evolve into the ultimate form, and I’ll have you all evolve along together too.”