The island of the evil dragon volcano, ever since the Red Dragon King Cecilia Hady issued the command to prohibit the evil dragons from leaving the island. All the evil dragons on the island of the evil dragon volcano had no choice but to stay put.
At this time, in the Elven Royal City. To enhance exchanges with the elves, the Dragon Country sent a diplomatic mission to the elves. This mission included many language experts. These language experts, after a period of studying the Elvish language, were able to speak some of its vocabulary. Their primary purpose this time was to learn the Elvish language and script, and then to immediately put their knowledge to use by translating for the rest of the delegation.
Of course, to ensure smoother communication, the elves also specifically assigned a great magician to regularly conduct intelligent linguistic dialogues with the Dragon Country's delegation.
The leader of this delegation was Liao Yi, the Foreign Minister of the Dragon Country.
The Elf Queen received the Dragon Country delegation in the palace.
Liao Yi said, "Your Majesty the Elf Queen, we come bearing the friendship of the Dragon Country. We hope for peaceful development and shared prosperity between the Dragon Country and the elves."
The Elf Queen replied, "We elves also warmly welcome you from the Dragon Country. May I ask, what is the true reason for your reappearance on this continent from the dimensional space?"
Liao Yi stated, "Our Dragon Country has reappeared to eradicate the evil dragons."
The Elf Queen naturally did not believe this statement and said, "Distinguished guests, I have arranged a banquet. Tonight, the elves will host you with all our hospitality."
Liao Yi needed to interact with more of the elven high officials. Naturally, he agreed.
In the evening, Liao Yi, leading the Dragon Country delegation, mingled with elven dignitaries at the palace banquet.
However, after the formal banquet, Liao Yi sensed that the elves did not genuinely desire the exchange with the Dragon Country as they outwardly appeared. Instead, there was a palpable desire to distance themselves from the Dragon Country.
The following day, Liao Yi discussed the outcomes of their mission with the other members of the delegation.
"Leader, the elves seem to want to keep their distance from us."
"Indeed, I feel the same. It appears the elves have many reservations about us. What do you think they are apprehensive about?"
"It's the evil dragons. I believe the elves are concerned about the evil dragons. They might think we are incapable of resisting all the evil dragons, hence their reservations."
"Therefore, we must wait until all the evil dragons are annihilated. Only then will the elves formally engage with our Dragon Country. At that time, through trade and the exchange of knowledge, our Dragon Country will acquire magical knowledge and materials."
"..."
After this meeting, the delegation members dispersed to explore the Elven Royal City.
As Liao Yi wandered, he found himself on the bustling shopping street of the Elven Royal City.
This street offered a wide variety of goods. Liao Yi was more interested in the magical items among these wares.
After all, the Dragon Country could replicate other types of goods. However, those magical items were beyond their current replication capabilities.
Liao Yi walked into a shop that sold magical artifacts.
At that moment, at a street corner, an elf was already observing Liao Yi.
After waiting for about ten minutes, Liao Yi emerged from the shop selling magical goods.
The elf immediately walked over, feigning haste.
Just as Liao Yi reached the entrance,
"Thump"
An elf collided with Liao Yi.
Liao Yi felt the impact but did not experience significant pain.
"Sorry," the elf apologized and quickly hurried away.
Liao Yi watched the retreating elf and said, "It's alright."
Liao Yi was not injured, so he didn't pay it much mind and turned to browse the next shop.
At this point, the surrounding onlookers were no longer staring at the human. After all, many humans had been visiting the Elven Royal City recently, and with familiarity, curiosity had waned.
After browsing for a while longer, Liao Yi returned to the hotel run by the elves where the delegation was staying.
Liao Yi's Dragon Country delegation had specifically booked an entire hotel to reside in.
Back at the hotel, Liao Yi's mind kept replaying the collision with the elf.
The deputy envoy of the Dragon Country delegation said, "Leader Liao Yi, you're back. Did you buy anything good on the street?"
Liao Yi replied, "I bought a magic staff. When I left the magic staff shop, I was bumped into by an elf."
The deputy envoy of the Dragon Country delegation remarked, "Ah, a magic staff. Leader, I didn't realize you had so much money."
Liao Yi explained, "This is actually an expense allowance. The higher-ups also instructed me to purchase a magic staff for research. So, this magic staff isn't my personal property."
After speaking, Liao Yi headed towards his room.
Upon returning to his room, Liao Yi said, "Well, I should get some rest."
He then took off his outer jacket and hung it on a nearby rack.
However, as he hung it up, Liao Yi noticed that a section of his jacket sleeve was missing, specifically the fabric on the side of the arm closest to his body. Because it was on the inner side and hidden, it hadn't been noticed by the other elves upon his return.
"Hmm? Why is there a large piece missing from this sleeve? I wasn't cut by anything on my way back! I should change into a new jacket for tomorrow's meeting."
Liao Yi didn't dwell on the missing piece of fabric from his sleeve.
Meanwhile, in a hidden space beneath the Elven Royal City.
An elf held a piece of fabric in his hand. If Liao Yi were present, he would have recognized it as being cut from his jacket.
The elf placed this piece of fabric before a statue of a great dragon.
Then, the elf began to cast a spell.
As the magic circle appeared, the eyes of the dragon statue slowly began to glow.
"Why do you summon me?"
The elf knelt on one knee and said, "My great master. I have obtained a personal item from a human."
"Good, you have done well. Bring it to me."
A powerful surge of magic emanated from the dragon statue's eyes and infused the elf.
The elf joyfully exclaimed, "Yes! My master."
The light in the dragon statue's eyes dimmed once more.
Subsequently, the elf left the underground chamber, emerged onto the streets of the Elven Royal City, hailed a carriage, and proceeded to a griffon post to rent a griffon. He then flew out of the Elven Royal City and ascended into the sky, heading west.