The Dragon's Pact: A Princess for the Flame

Chapter 27 – Monster Fitness Plan

"Master, the former chieftain of the Kobold tribe once made a map of the surrounding magical creatures. Please wait a moment, I'll go find it."

After saying this, Polikri got up from the ground and dashed into the cave where the Kobolds used to store important items to search for it.

The Itt Monsters hadn't touched these things, but the only disgusting part was that the Giant Spiders had laid colorful spider eggs all over the place.

When Polikri and a group of Kobolds were cleaning up, they had to endure the disgust and poke through these eggs.

Meanwhile, Su Nian wasn't idle either. He was studying his digitized body panel, and to keep Anna from getting bored, he specifically exchanged some system points for a lollipop for her.

Eating more lollipops now would help her become more skilled in the future; habits are developed gradually.

[Name: Su Nian Woterus]

[Gender: Male]

[Race: Black Dragon (Mutated)]

[Level: 30 (Tier 3) (Level 21-30)]

[Health: 60,000 (Constitution x100)]

[Strength: 300 Attack: 6,000 (Strength x20)]

[Constitution: 600 Armor: 6,000 (Constitution x10)]

[Spirit: 150 Magic Resistance: 1,500 (Spirit x10)]

[Skills: Mutated Dragonbreath, Primal Hunt, Dragon's Might, Shared Experience (Gain 50% of follower's experience points), Ferocious Intimidation (The menacing appearance will instinctively instill fear in enemies)]

[Note: Attributes like Strength, Constitution, and Spirit can be improved through regular training or by leveling up.]

There's nothing particularly special here. If his guess is correct, this information is meant for players to see; the natives of this world know nothing about it and can't see their own panels.

They are kept in the dark, unaware that their vibrant lives are just cold data in the eyes of the so-called players.

Is this the conspiracy of that existence?

And what about himself?

Su Nian frowned in thought. Since "fate" allowed him to see this information, it was actually hinting for him to use it to counter the players.

"The five attributes can be improved through training? This might be a breakthrough point."

Su Nian's dragon eyes lowered as he pondered.

Natives killing natives yield no experience points; they must kill players. But players have no such restrictions, and there are more natives, giving players more opportunities to level up.

This is a war of unequal resources.

The masterminds want players and natives to fight to the death, and that's likely what they're betting on.

Now, he is the only variable on this side of the otherworld, knowing more secrets.

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Originally, magical beasts just ate and slept, relying on their bloodline and luck to enhance their strength. But after digitization, there seems to be a new way.

And that is training.

Thinking of this, Su Nian couldn't help but recall the times on Earth when he passed by large commercial centers and a couple of young ladies dressed provocatively would approach with a stack of flyers, looking at him with an expression of admiration, trying to sell:

"Handsome, care to learn about Surging Fitness?"

"Handsome, want to get a membership card?"

Su Nian now wanted to get a membership card. He wanted to get one for his magical beasts, but before that, he needed to test the effectiveness of this so-called training.

The players' growth rate was too fast, and they descended worldwide. He could only focus on the front, not the back, so enhancing his subordinates' abilities was paramount.

With this in mind, Su Nian's gaze casually fell on a Kobold cleaning the battlefield. The Kobold was facing him, making it convenient to call over:

"Come here."

The Kobold didn't understand but obediently approached Su Nian, trembling as it prostrated itself on the ground. The oppressive presence of the Black Dragon was overwhelming.

"Great Master, Huck is at your service."

"Mm," Su Nian hummed softly, looking at the Kobold named Huck. A very poor panel popped up:

[Name: Huck]

[Gender: Male]

[Race: Kobold (Black Dragon's Follower)]

[Level: 4 (Tier 1) (Level 1-10)]

[Health: 800]

[Strength: 4 Attack: 80]

[Constitution: 8 Armor: 80]

[Spirit: 1 Magic Resistance: 10]

[Skills: Set Traps, Cave Design, Mining, Scavenging, Howl, Pounce, Play Dead]

...

Goodness, Su Nian knew Kobolds were weak, but he didn't expect them to be this weak, practically the shame of magical beasts. No wonder they struggled to duel even a human of the same level.

But it's not a big problem. If his method works, these Kobolds might not remain weaklings.

"Huck, follow my command. Now, run around the cave for half an hour without stopping. If you dare stop, I'll eat you!"

Su Nian bared his menacing dragon mouth, his voice hoarse and brutal, the sulfurous breath spraying onto Huck's face, causing the poor Kobold to collapse in fear.

"Mercy, Master! Huck will run around the cave. I won't stop unless you tell me to!"

Kobold Huck's voice was mournful as it struggled to get up and started running around the massive cave with its short legs. Unsure if slowing down would result in being eaten, it went all out from the start.

This led to it panting heavily within two minutes, and after five minutes, it had to slow down but still dared not stop.

Half an hour passed quickly. Su Nian stopped the Kobold from continuing to "run" and signaled it to return. Huck crawled back to Su Nian, drenched in sweat, leaving a clear wet trail on the ground.

Huck swore it was the first time it had ever been this exhausted since birth.

"Great... Great Master, Huck has run... crawled the course..."

"Mm."

Su Nian nodded noncommittally, noticing a slight change in Huck's basic attributes on its panel.

[Health: 810]

[Constitution: 8.1 (+0.1) Armor: 81]

Half an hour of intense running increased the Kobold's Constitution by 0.1. Of course, this enhancement can't be considered fixed; as the number of runs increases, the growth will surely slow or even stop.

After all, if it could be infinitely stacked, given enough time, Su Nian could train a group of Buff Kobolds capable of challenging deities.

This might be one of the keys to countering the players.

Su Nian nodded in satisfaction, realizing he could also enhance his strength this way.

He didn't continue to trouble the Kobold Huck, allowing it to leave with a sense of relief. Kobolds actually have decent stamina, recovering quickly with a bit of food.

At this moment, Polikri finally found the map and eagerly approached Su Nian.

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Trivia (Can be skipped)

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The Cockatrice looks like an ugly mix of bird, lizard, and bat, notorious for its frenzied and fierce battles.

This omnivorous creature's diet consists of things it can swallow whole: berries, nuts, flowers, and small animals like insects, mice, and frogs.

They don't actively harm other creatures but react with fierce aggression at the slightest sign of danger.

Regardless of the threat, a Cockatrice will madly flap its wings and charge forward, screeching and pecking with its beak.

Even the lightest scratch from its bird beak can spell doom for its victim due to its venom.