Chapter 979: Chapter 23: Chief Enforcer, Double Flower Red Pole_3
The balance here is difficult to maintain; it all depends on whether the Goddess of Love can hold out.
If Shunni, the Goddess of Love, can withstand the pressure, then the church here can breathe a sigh of relief. If not, everyone will have a hard time.
It’s quite awkward when the Main God isn’t strong enough.
Moreover, if Duncan’s current intelligence is correct, rescuing the Wealth Goddess Waukeen will likely require the help of the Abyss Demon Lord.
In other words, even the enemy of the six-fingered Dark Monarch Glazest has many who can’t stand him doing well, such as the Enchanting Demon Queen Meikanshute.
"To rescue the Wealth Goddess."
"I need an adventuring team strong enough to explode!"
"High-tier Legendary is the minimum standard."
"If there’s no suitable candidate, then I myself need to be at least near Demigod combat strength."
In the original history, this adventurer team almost drained the resources of the Wealth Church.
There even appeared some unknown Legendary Level figures.
One important point was that the Enchanting Demon Queen Meikanshute had once sent a mesmerizing demon spy to infiltrate Glazest’s "Swan Domain" (his harem), attempting to steal intelligence. Upon discovery, Glazest massacred the harem, killing all his lovers and sealing the Ivory Tower.
This event completely shattered their relationship.
If fortune doesn’t smile by granting a divine position, then cautious steps are necessary. Duncan’s rescue of the Wealth Goddess Waukeen is naturally for profit, and the goddess alliance of the Bright Water Realm makes it easier for him to seek the first gold.
The Goddess of Joy, Lierla, is just the beginning.
After Duncan secretly controlled the power of the Pleasure Cult, in just half a month, he could easily mobilize a large number of High Tier professionals, even attracting a bunch of Legendary Level helpers.
The attendant quickly departed.
After finishing his current affairs, Duncan began preparing for his next step in power enhancement.
Which was dragon slaying!
Sirganes, as a border city of Dragon Lake, has no other merit but a lot of Giant Dragons.
In the neighboring Comer Kingdom, the land of Prince Yasang, dragon crises had appeared multiple times, with known names like the Red Dragon Queen Sangis-Flames, the Green Dragon "Acid Rain Master" Grom, and the Blue Dragon "Lightning Madman" Zerick.
In addition, there was the more famous Ancient Red Dragon, Huenda-Mintar’s Wrath.
During the dragon frenzy of Samast, Huenda flew westward to the Shadow Isles, venting his anger on Kaladeer’s city, burning large residences and igniting the central fortress; if not for a group of powerful Druids combining their spells, the city might have been razed to the ground!
Also, there was Baragas, the Lake of Steam’s Firestorm, alias "Flying Flame," an ancient chaotic evil Red Dragon (seven-star silver-gray) (challenge level 26).
It directly destroyed a city, burning more than half of its population.
"Recent files."
"It’s the Ancient Red Dragon’s raid in the Comer Kingdom."
In recent years, this Ancient Red Dragon frequently attacked the Comer Kingdom, burning villages, stealing treasures, even having visited the King’s treasury. To maintain its borders, Comer had to enhance its anti-dragon measures, fitting "anti-dragon crossbows" on the city walls.
Under normal circumstances, Duncan could only rely on adventurers as teammates for dragon slaying, and they might not be reliable.
He also couldn’t leap this far to directly deal with Ancient Red Dragons.
But now, with a wave of his hand, he could recruit a bunch of powerful fighters, and some would protect him with their lives, as they would protect the Mother of Great Bliss, because he is the Divine Favored of the church.
With his current influence, both state (Comer Kingdom) and church (the two major churches) powers are at his disposal.
He merely has to give an order.
That night, Sharella’s Silver Dagger Hand had already gathered all the information about the Ancient Red Dragon and presented it to Duncan.
This is the basic plan’s effect.
Port District.
In a luxurious residence, Sharella-Tailbron held the intelligence report in her hand, her delicate brows furrowed with doubts: "Ancient Red Dragon?"
"I know he promised to help Prince Yasang solve the kingdom’s troubles."
"But isn’t challenging an Ancient Red Dragon over the top?"
"It’s too risky."
"How many of those Pleasure Cult weaklings can withstand the Long Wei without trembling fearfully and fleeing?"
The intelligence won’t lie.
Duncan sent someone to gather intelligence on the Ancient Red Dragon, which couldn’t be concealed from her.
This kind of enemy isn’t weaker than a Divine Favored.
"Is he planning to extend his reach into the Comer Kingdom?"
Ambition flickered in Sharella-Tailbron’s eyes; this man was precisely her type—his ambition was astoundingly vast, and after just allying with the Mother of Great Bliss, he wasn’t at all bound by charm.
The Mother of Great Bliss’ beauty could sometimes make even her heart flutter, wishing to play with it gently.
This man can accomplish great things!
Sharella-Tailbron contemplated briefly, stood up, and said: "Send all the intelligence on the Ancient Red Dragon and the Comer Kingdom over to him."
"Also, send people to gather information about dragon-hunting weapons."
"Since he has the idea."
"We’ll support him to the end!"
"By the way."
"I remember there was a Silver Dragon in the Cormanthe Forest that fought it once, right? Try to contact our elven partners."
"I want information on that Silver Dragon."
Now, Duncan-Starfall is truly a dual-flower red pole, the top enforcer of both the Pleasure Cult and the Wealth Church. Whatever he wants to do, both sects must support him with all their might.
Manpower if necessary, money if needed.
If he truly accomplishes the dragon slaying, the influence of the two major churches will soar immediately, as reputation is built on accomplishments.
And after the dragon slaying, courtesy of the Wealth Church’s connections, crafting a complete set of Legendary Level Dragon Armor would be a matter of minutes.
Comer Kingdom.
As Duncan swiftly rose in rank, the recently returned Prince Yasang faced a scene of utter chaos.
This kingdom, swaying in the wind and rain, has long been plagued by internal and external troubles. Not long ago, they repelled an invasion by the plundering Beastman warlords, and now they face the rampant threat of Giant Dragons. Since the dragon frenzy broke out once, dragons throughout the world have become restless.
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