Chapter 777: Bubtney's Old Enemy
Gotbia.
As the capital of the Holy Dragon City Empire, Gotbia wasn't the biggest city, but due to its location right in the center of the empire and its very pleasant climate, which made it springtime all year round in the city and its surroundings, it eventually became the economic center of the entire empire, where large and small businessmen came and went every day. The endless flow of people in this city contributed to the development of the economy of an entire empire.
But at first glance, there was a hideous darkness beneath the thriving city. Unbridled aristocrats of high and low rank, open and hidden struggle between factions...
The Dragon Empire has been around for 3,700 years. Even though the royal family managed the empire well and the wars extended the empire's life considerably, in the context of this world's time, the empire had already existed for too long. From the outside, it might have looked like a mighty oak with lush foliage and powerful branches, but in reality, the roots of this tree were rotting, and they had been rotting for a very long time.
Leaving aside the conflicts between the various factions, the mere fact that the current king had been in charge for 60 years was causing some concern.
The eldest prince was almost 50 years old, and at the age of 50, he should have succeeded to the throne, but in the end, the eldest prince was killed by the current king, and a younger prince was appointed in his place. This junior prince was only 30 years old. Suli was the youngest and most mediocre prince in history. There were even rumors that he wasn't the blood son of the current king.
Some smart nobles immediately understood what the current king wanted to do. He clearly didn't want to step down from the throne. He was 83 years old and looked more like an old lion who didn't want to give up his territories.
However, even though the current king used all the methods to extend his life, all things considered, he couldn't possibly live for more than a hundred years.
The front line was very tense, and as if that wasn't enough, the royal family itself was also in chaos. Fortunately, the royal family was supported by five grand dukes and seven princes, or else the empire would have fallen into chaos long ago.
However, cutting down an 'ancient tree' wasn't something that could be done overnight. Moreover, the Tribal Alliance was no better off than the empire right now. The division of power itself was not a very wise move, let alone a division between races that were very warlike by nature.
*Dun-dun-dun...*
The bells of one of Gotbia's churches began to ring.
The city's neat paved road was filled with pedestrians and various merchants.
There were about a hundred underground passageways under Gotbia that stretched in all directions and connected to four nearby towns. They were an escape route for the royal family or nobles at critical moments. A place like this was naturally absolutely impossible for ordinary people to enter.
The sound of footsteps suddenly began to resound in the quiet underground passage. A dozen men and women were moving through the underground passage. Their speed was extremely fast, and they left dust behind them.
Just as these dozen men and women turned the corner, the sound of erratic footsteps suddenly rang out in the passageway behind them.
— Where did they go?
— Here!
— We must reclaim the core of the world!
The ones who tried to escape were the contractors of Apocalyptic Paradise. As for those who were chasing them, they were, needless to say, contractors of the Reincarnation Paradise.
At this moment, Bubtney was among the contractors of the Reincarnation Paradise. His nose kept twitching, searching for the scent of their enemies.
There were a few vague scratches on Bubtney's face. Its originally beautiful muzzle now looked like it had just been scratched by some cat.
That's right, Bubtney was scratched by a cat. Although it was actually a cat and was very beautiful, Bubtney wasn't interested in cats, but because of her attack, he now wanted to find her and let her know what real pain was.
— Brother dog, don't be angry, it was our mistake, " the young contractor said, but Bubtney ignored him and just focused on tracking the cat's scent.
— I didn't expect her to be so capable, " one of the contractors said and sighed. Just a few minutes ago, his view of the world had been turned upside down.
— Woof, " Bubtney barked at the passageway and rushed inside.
He smelled the scent of his enemy.
In the passageway, dozens of meters away from Bubtni's group, a cat was running rapidly through the underground passageway, followed by more than a dozen Apocalyptic Paradise contractors.
This cat was more like a work of art, and its eyes were like huge gems.
— That damn dog... the cat said in human language. The fur on her body immediately stood on end, and her expression became very angry.
Her previously smooth hair on her head was now covered in saliva, as if someone had just held her head in their mouth.
And yes, Bubtney did it.
— Besni, don't be angry. The fact that we took this core away is a very good event. As for that dog...
The contractors of Apocalyptic Paradise were a little worried at this point. After they found the world core, they found that it couldn't be placed in inventory and spatial pockets.
This core could only be carried around.
It didn't seem like a big deal at first, but just as they were about to run away, the world core was stolen... And no one knew who exactly stole this core!
Fortunately, Besni discovered something unusual and took the world core out of Bubtni's mouth. As a reward, Bubtny held her head between his teeth and began to twist it in all directions, which made her very dizzy.
Then the "battle for supremacy" between one cat and one dog began. As a result, the cat gained the upper hand, and the dog was forced to chase after her.
— I don't believe that damned dog can ... meow! a black-and-white shadow suddenly came around the corner, bit Besny's head, and continued running without stopping for a moment.
— Save me, meow! Besni's voice quickly trailed off in the aisle, leaving the contractors of Apocalyptic Paradise stunned.
Many people saw only that something flashed by next to them and that's all...
After a few seconds, the not-so-honest Bubtney skill stopped working.
— Give chase! a tall but thin man roared at the top of his lungs. His voice was very loud. The contractors of Apocalyptic Paradise immediately sped up.
Bubtney really wasn't a good fighter, but he was an excellent runner.
The Bessie in his mouth was ready to cry. She was actively scratching Bubtny's face with her paws, but when she already got him very much, he began to shake his head violently from side to side.
After a few seconds, Besnie's little furry paws went limp and drooped.
— Help~, " Besni said, and didn't dare scratch Bubtni anymore. She was a simple kitty, and her characteristics were far inferior to Bubtney's.
— About~... I was wrong, bukh-h-h-h~, " tears welled up in Besni's big blue eyes, and she felt a twinge of nausea, but she quickly swallowed her saliva and fell silent.
The nail-sized world core was in her stomach. If she threw up, that dog would definitely kill her.
So Bubtney didn't kidnap her for revenge… No, and for revenge, too, but mostly for the core of the world.
— Stupid dog, let's have a fair duel, let me go!
Hearing Besny's words, Bubtny, looking back and realizing that he had lost his pursuers, stopped and pinned Besny to the wall.
*Boom!*
Besny moaned miserably. As soon as it landed on the ground, it wanted to run away, but a pair of large claws immediately charged forward.
— Meow-meow!
— Woof!
Bubtny with a fresh pair of scratches on his face clamped Besni between his teeth and continued to run away.
This time, Besni was obviously much calmer. Tears trickled down her mustache. She was crying because Bubtney beat her up.
— Ugh-f-f-f~... Master, come and save me! I can't beat that stupid dog. Help me!
Just like a newly victorious rooster, Bubtney strutted away. He wasn't going to go looking for his "comrades" who were in the same group as him. These people couldn't be trusted.
He could only give the world core to one person.
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