MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1125 - Chapter 1125 Chapter 1125 Gryphon

Chapter 1125: Chapter 1125 Gryphon Chapter 1125: Chapter 1125 Gryphon The Minotaur saw that Li Yao was also from the Dark Camp and immediately broke into a grin, saying, “Dude, not knowing what you’re doing here but still coming over.”

Li Yao cleared his throat and said, “Road idiot, road idiot, got lost being chased by a bunch of jerks, stumbled over here in confusion. Seeing it was lively, I thought I’d come take a look.”

The Minotaur’s eyes lit up instantly, and he hugged Li Yao’s shoulder, teary-eyed, saying, “A kindred spirit, ah, I, Bull Mountain Cannon, have finally met a brother who’s as directionally challenged as I am.”

Li Yao immediately felt a deep chill, breaking free from his hairy arm with a look of embarrassment on his face. Dammit, just making up any excuse and I still find a kindred spirit, how does that even work?

On his other side was a blue-skinned female giant, and with one glance Li Yao knew she was a Dark Spear Hunter. This female troll had a tall and slender figure, a heroic air hard to find in Eastern women. Seeing the Minotaur Knight behaving like this, she immediately jabbed her spear into the Minotaur’s thigh.

“Bastard, getting all cozy with other men again, don’t touch me with a finger for a week.”

The old bull, who had intended to continue hugging Li Yao around the neck, instantly changed expressions, hugging the female troll tightly: “Don’t, wife, I’ll suffocate without you.”

“Ah, why don’t you just die.” Despite her thick skin, the female troll couldn’t help but blush, kicking the Minotaur to the ground and roaring, “Shut up! Say one more word and I’ll make myself a widow!”

The old bull’s howls stopped abruptly, giving the female troll a pitiful look akin to a bullied daughter-in-law, not daring to utter another word while the people around them burst out laughing.

“What’s so funny, haven’t you seen a wife train her husband before, just bugger off and do what you have to, getting bored and aching all over the lot of you.” The female troll bellowed ferociously at the crowd, who shook their heads slightly and then turned to watch the ongoing battle in the field.

Li Yao was full of confusion. I was just asking for directions, but somehow managed to meet a narcissist on the left and a living treasure on the right. Life is truly hard.

“Brother, sorry about that,” said the female troll to Li Yao with a smile. “You want to know what’s going on? Then let me tell you.”

Li Yao immediately felt a turn of events, “I thought the customs here were different, really. Just asking for information, is there a need for this?”

With a smile, the female troll glanced at the female player to Li Yao’s left and then said cheerfully, “Friend, it’s precisely because life is hard that we need to live freely. Now, back to the point, this is actually a bi-annual hunting event between two cities. We heard that good troops can be found, so we came here eagerly.”

“Event?” Even though Li Yao had been resurrected, he couldn’t possibly know everything and felt somewhat perplexed.

“Yes, in fact, because Gryphon Castle and the United Army believe the gryphons here have undergone mutation, the United Army gave up on taming the gryphons here. So every year, there’s an excess of gryphons and when their numbers grow too high there are not enough resources, leading to gryphons attacking the cities. It’s caused a lot of trouble for both cities, to the extent there are no villages outside the cities, all because of these gryphons,” explained the female troll slowly.

Li Yao nodded to show he understood and gestured her to continue.

“Brothers should know, adult gryphons are terrifying,” the female Troll said with a smile, “not to mention these mutated ones that are even more brutal and savage, and basically, all of them are Warcraft. The two fortresses can’t do anything about it; they don’t dare provoke them. So they reached an agreement with the king of gryphons here, every year the two cities select adventurers or mercenaries for the gryphons to choose their own companions.”

“It’s interesting that gryphons choose people,” Li Yao understood immediately.

The Steel Alliance and the Dark Council have been in deadly conflict for so many years, deeply detesting creatures of the dark. Considering the gryphons are not uncommon in the Dead Light Area and they mainly rely on machinery, they naturally don’t care much about this place.

The Dark Council equally dares not provoke the highly intelligent gryphons, for the retaliation would be unprecedented. Li Yao knew that the truly formidable gryphons could even dare to fight to the death against the Giant Dragon Legion.

At that time, the Dragon Throat Clan used their synthesized Giant Dragon Legion to wreak havoc on the East Continent. When they attacked another clan’s Dwarf fortress–which was almost on the same level as Gryphon Castle atop a mountain that was a shared city of gryphons and Dwarfs–the Dwarfs, riding the Griffin Legion, fiercely clashed with the Dragon Legion.

Despite heavy casualties, they also inflicted severe losses on the Dragon Legion, curbing the attack by the Dragon Throat Clan, and shattering their arrogance. This allowed the other United Armies to catch their breath. From then on, everyone knew not to underestimate the gryphons, giving them the reputation of being one of the Sky Tyrants.

Especially the Royal Gryphons with pure bloodlines, they could even rival the true Giant Dragon Legion; among Warcraft, they were considered a rare Mutation and one of the most important trump cards of the Light Faction.

“In fact, these gryphons are all weaklings that have been eliminated,” explained the original female Elf player, realising that she had misunderstood Li Yao. “Only the strongest young gryphons have the privilege to grow up here; the weak ones are eliminated. They are allowed to choose those they want to follow; the gryphons’ purpose in life is to fight and battle.”

The female Troll nodded, “Even though they are weaklings, these gryphons are still Warcraft. Even an elite-level one can almost compare to a lesser leader.”

“Why do the two factions still fight each other?” Li Yao continued to ask.

“It’s simple,” the female Troll said. “The two city lords treat this event as a source of wealth. Players belonging to the two cities clash in legion battles. If chosen by a gryphon, they have to pay a certain fee, and it’s said they also gain corresponding advantages from the gryphons. So, it’s inevitable for them to strive against each other, which also allows the gryphons to see the military and personal prowess of the players. It’s a rule that satisfies all three parties; the only choice we have is which city’s team to join.”

“Thanks for the explanation, I’ve finally understood what’s going on. It is quite intriguing indeed, to have the opportunity to acquire such powerful gryphon units. No wonder everyone is so eager.” Now that he grasped the whole picture, Li Yao was not surprised why there were so many people here.

“Brother, aren’t you going to try your luck? If a gryphon selects you, who knows,” pointed out the female Troll at the registration area close to the two cities.

“I’ll see,” said Li Yao, though inwardly beaming with joy. Of course, I’ll participate, but not according to their rules. Instead, I’m going to take firm control of this gryphon breeding ground.

The duel in the arena had already determined a winner. One side, locked in a stalemate, suddenly unleashed a Deputy Hero who not only possessed an aura skill, but also a Legion Skill. The other side, caught off guard, saw their formation collapse instantly.

The players immediately burst into envious and admiring exclamations, as securing a Deputy Hero at this stage was no easy task. No matter how one managed to obtain a Deputy Hero, it was a symbol of strength.

And a legion blessed by a hero compared to one without a hero represented two completely different concepts of combat power…