85: Chapter 85: Performing Magic Tricks 85: Chapter 85: Performing Magic Tricks He was only bewildered for a moment before Leon quickly remembered what he had to do now.

To be rich and not return home is like walking at night in fine clothes; it is understood as flourishing but not going back to show off, like wearing beautifully ornate clothes out at night, utterly absurd and wasteful.

Having left Dragon Nest just after hatching, and being driven away by Mother Dragon before reaching a full year, a dozen years had flown by; Leon still remembered Mother Dragon, owing her a million Gold Coins—of course, that was an impossibility to repay.

He also remembered Dragon Sister; it was pretty fun to tease her when there was nothing else to do, but he really couldn’t remember the way back.

Even if he did remember the way back, Leon had no desire to go back.

He acknowledged the life debt, for Mother Dragon gave birth to him and provided some nurture, and there was a bit of familial affection with Dragon Sister, but that was that.

Between Tassera and Brass Dragon, Leon made his choice without any hesitation, choosing the coquettish and enchanting beauty over the talkative man; any normal man would know what to choose, especially now as he was right in Oasis City.

Turn left at Crossroads, pass through an alley, and after another two hundred meters, Leon quickly found Tassera’s tent, barged in, and spotted Blue Dragon performing a divination for a customer, swindling quite a bit of money with her smooth talk.

Once the customer left, he immediately sat down at the counter.

“Why do you have time to come over today?”

Tassera waved her hand and closed the tent’s curtain to prevent any following customers from entering.

Red Dragons are accustomed to solitude, but Humans are social animals; Leon stands between the two.

Unless there is something, he does not like to actively visit others, but if someone else takes the initiative to invite him, he won’t refuse…

Under normal circumstances, it is always Tassera who seeks out Leon.

“Nothing special, just wanted to perform a magic trick for you,” Leon replied.

“Oh, what magic trick?” Tassera responded lazily, elbow on the counter, palm supporting her face.

“Watch closely.” Leon stood up, raised his hands, and turned in a circle in front of Tassera, “You see I’m not carrying any bags, neither a large Dimension Bag nor a small pouch…

if you’re not convinced, feel free to check.”

Tassera stood up, pinched Leon’s waist, and said, “You’ve got some fat on your waist.”

Leon expressionlessly swatted Blue Dragon’s hand away and said, “I asked you to check for bags, not to harass me…

having checked, there’s nothing but clothes on me, right?”

“That’s right.” Tassera sat down, taking her place behind the counter, with it between them.

“Then I shall begin performing the magic trick… Now, witness the moment of wonder.” Leon said vividly, taking up a sword from under the table.

Seeing Leon suddenly pull out a sword and place it on top of the table, Tassera sprang to her feet, remembering that Leon did not have any container on him… maybe it was strapped to his leg?

But on checking, there wasn’t either.

“Continue, perform another one.” Tassera checked Leon again, including the ground beneath his feet.

“Sit down, or how can I perform the magic trick?” Leon waited for Tassera to sit down, with the counter sufficiently blocking Blue Dragon’s line of sight, then reached out and pulled out a coconut onto the counter—then a saw, and then one by one, soap, a water bag, a fishing rod, paper and pen…

everything one might need.

“I said to sit tight…

I’ll put everything away now.” Leon extended his arms and gathered all the items under the counter, and then stood up to leave, saying, “The magic trick is done, goodbye.”

Leon’s slick maneuvers left Tassera a bit dazzled, barely able to react, and as she saw Leon ready to leave, she immediately called out, “Wait, stop right there.”

Leon continued walking without stopping, and with no other choice, Tassera pushed down on the counter with both hands, unladylike flipped over the counter, chased down Leon, grabbed his hand, and said, “What’s going on?

How did you do it?

Tell me, tell me quickly, I’m really curious!”

“Magic loses its charm when explained,” Leon laughed.

“This isn’t a trick; it’s real magic.

I felt the mana fluctuations.” Tassera said, “Even though it was subtle, nevertheless, who calls me a Mage…

Is this a new Spell you’ve awoken to?”

“I can’t say, can’t say.” Leon shook his head, posturing pretentiously.

“I don’t care, if you don’t tell me, I won’t let go.” Tassera is a Dragon, but also a girl, prone to playing the brat.

Leon couldn’t out-argue Tassera and performed Sleeve of the Universe in front of her.

“This Spell is kind of impressive…” Tassera looked at Leon, her curiosity fully satisfied, followed only by envy, “With this Spell, you can carry your treasures with you.”

“Most of them, but the heavier items are still inconvenient.” Leon said modestly, which was actually a flaunt.

“My treasure is knowledge, stored all in my head,” Tassera asserted, not to be outdone, arms crossed, “I can carry it with me, safe from theft or robbery.”

“Right, you can carry your treasure with you, which means you can leave Dragon Nest and wander anytime without worrying about a group of adventurers coming in and ransacking your treasures.” Tassera said, “I’m planning a long trip soon, would you like to join me?”

“Where to?” Leon asked.

“Crossroads City.” Tassera said, “I’ve hit a snag in my research, and I’m thinking of visiting other Mages.”

Tassera is a Storage Dragon.

To acquire new knowledge, Storage Dragons often use transformation magic to disguise as humanoid races for travel, and interact with other races.

Unlike ordinary Dragons, they don’t just stay in their nests all day, only venturing out to patrol their territories, fixated on their own little patch of land.

“Is it far?” Leon asked, “How long would it take to fly there?”

“Flying there is not far, but I plan to take a slow carriage journey or walk, so it’s pretty far,” Tassera paused, “Although you all say I’m a Storage Dragon…

and I think I am a Storage Dragon too, because I truly love Spells to madness, there are other things I love beyond Spells.”

“I love astronomy and geography, as well as humanities and history.

I enjoy the landscapes along the way, I like collecting all sorts of new and interesting things and knowledge…

Aren’t you envious of how much I know and how much I’ve collected?” Tassera said, “All these were gathered gradually from my travels, an inconspicuous village might hide fascinating things.”

“I don’t dislike flying, but I don’t always like getting places by flying.

If I have the time, I quite enjoy traveling by carriage or on foot,” Tassera continued, “Getting to the destination straight away, dealing with business, and then what?

Lying at home for a big sleep?

Life can be slower, no need to rush.”

“Nice words, only because you’re a Dragon with a lifespan of over a thousand years, can you afford to play so,” Leon retorted, half teasing, half complaining.

“Of course, because I’m a Dragon, I have plenty of time.

If I were Human, with a mere hundred years of life, I would have to strive desperately,” Tassera said matter-of-factly, then glanced at Leon, “You’re also a Dragon, not Human.”

Leon laughed.

“So?” Tassera asked, “Will you travel with me?”

Leon pinched a circle with his thumb and index finger and raised the other three fingers.

Just like that, after a simple discussion, they set out from Oasis City one week later.