Overlord: Start from the Goblin Lair.

Chapter 76 Jin Long's Proposal

When Ron and others rushed to the hall of the trading post in front at the speed of light, a dragonborn covered with golden scales was waiting for them.

"Mr. Ron, I guess?" When he saw Ron and others, the Dragonborn stood up and looked at the young male human in front of him calmly.

"Exure said he had a good conversation with you, so I came to take a look out of curiosity, and also to observe the supply reserves you have here."

"From the results - not very sufficient."

"If you didn't eat so much!" Boonie puffed up her cheeks and screamed angrily.

Ron and his friends were away some time ago, so she and Kalade had to receive this picky guy reluctantly, but now Ron is back!

"I guess you are the teacher of Exure?" Ron had a clue when he heard him talking about the black dragon. "I heard from his will-o'-the-wisp that you were the one who persuaded him to 'turn over a new leaf'."

Even if a dragonborn has great power, it is difficult for him to be recognized by a real dragon, just like the dragon race will never recognize that lizardmen and kobolds have dragon blood. Therefore, the other party's current skin is obviously just a trick or a disguise, and his true identity is most likely a golden dragon.

"No, that is actually my...elder. Because that adult has more important things to do, I will serve as his messenger and Axuri's teacher to educate him."

"My real name is -, I am glad to see another ambitious and kind lord appear in the Land of Delusion."

It was not known whether it was out of the arrogance of the dragon race or his own pride, but the golden dragon used a long string of dragon language when introducing himself, so that no one present could understand what the other party was called, because that long string of pronunciations was really difficult to repeat with the vocal cords of humans and elves.

"I am also very happy to meet a kind golden dragon," Ron bowed slightly, pulled a chair over and sat opposite the golden dragon, "Your Excellency, you came here not just to take a look at our current outpost, right?"

"This is the main reason, because I heard that you have recruited a lot of goblins as allies." The golden dragon's golden vertical pupils fell on Driver. Although it did not show any hostility, the goblin hunter still screamed as if he was scalded, and then hurriedly hid behind.

Sylvia and Seymour also felt uncomfortable, but their reactions were not as violent as Driver's. They just took a step back and stood behind Victoria and the others.

As for the others, whether it was Ron, Ivy, Victoria or Sera, they did not react at all to the golden dragon's gaze.

"It seems that I have worried too much." The golden dragon retracted his gaze and raised the cup to drink water. "I sincerely apologize to you and your companions for my rudeness, but I must ensure one thing: that the Land of Delusion will not usher in the reign of terror of an evil monarch. There is already enough darkness in this land."

"I inspected the trading post, the village, and the goblin's lair before you came back, and I was shocked by the results. It's a miracle that you can let them live together in peace."

"So I decided to stay two more days so I could see you in person."

"So what do you think of me?" Ron smiled. "Bandit? Robber? Speculator? Or just an ordinary adventurer who is indistinguishable from the crowd?"

"A wizard who possesses the 'Preface to Weaving' is definitely not 'ordinary'," the golden dragon laughed heartily, "The previous owner of your spellbook was once a famous person."

"Although the impression of her has faded among your races with the fall of the Hailan Empire, her glory is as if it happened yesterday to the dragon race."

"As for you, although I am not sure whether you have the ability to govern the entire Delusion Land, this does not affect my evaluation of you." "I think I can discuss some agreements and terms with you so that both of us can benefit from each other."

"Golden dragons, or metal dragons, have interests in delusion?" Ron rested his elbow on the armrest of the chair and rested his head on his fist. "I really didn't expect this."

"The complexity of the Delusion Land far exceeds the information you have now, Mr. Ron," Jin Long said solemnly, "As far as our dragon race is concerned, we have a very important relationship here."

"What is it?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to tell you that."

"Okay," Ron changed his posture, "So can you tell me what's so special about Exuri? Why did you go to so much trouble to train him?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to tell you that."

"...What about the darkness that exists underground in the fantasy land? This should be your 'important concern', right?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to tell you that."

Ron: "...I'm sorry, would you please go back?"

You're wasting my time by not saying anything? We rushed home at night without resting or washing or eating, just to listen to you saying "no right to disclose"?
"This..." Jin Long put down the cup and rubbed his hands in embarrassment, "Please forgive me, but I do have a compelling reason."

"The three questions you raised are actually one question in essence. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I hate guessing games," Ron pouted. "If you can't say it directly, don't say anything, otherwise I'll think you're interfering with my judgment."

"Okay, okay," Jin Long nodded helplessly, "In this case, I will make the next proposal to you:"

"You should have read the stone tablets left by the elves of the Hailan Empire and engraved in their New Willow Library. Do you agree to slow down the progress of you and your men and let me supervise so that I can stop any exploration and research projects in your territory when appropriate?"

"I hope you can understand that this is definitely not me making a fuss, nor do I want to interfere in your internal affairs. You and I should both agree on one thing: when you develop too fast, your territory and people will be watched and coveted by the darkness, so doing this is actually a form of protection and care for you?"

Jin Long's words were sincere and humble. Ron could not find any ill intention or conspiracy in his words, eyes and actions.

Everything he said seemed to be considered for their benefit, and he seemed to have it all for the good of the people in this small trading post and the surrounding settlement.

Ron heard clearly the goodwill expressed by the Golden Dragon, and he believed that his answer would not cause any ambiguity:
"roll."

(End of this chapter)