Chapter 1116: Chapter 1116 The Scouting Team
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation     Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Lu Yu unfurled his mighty dragon wings and launched himself into the sky, soaring towards the location of the enraged fire dragon.
As he banked and weaved through the air, smoke plumes dotted the landscape in the distance. These likely emanated from the scouting team diligently tracking the raging fire dragon, constantly relaying its position back to
Skyplume City.
Lu Yu gradually descended, his keen eyes scanning the ground below, until he spotted a clearing in the forest. There, a group of over ten people huddled around a crackling bonfire, feasting on skewered meat and having boisterous conversation.
âCaptain,â one of the team members addressed the group leader, a woman with short, determined hair, âweâve been on this dragonâs tail for ages. Surely Skyplume City has a solution by now? This fire dragon is a growing menace.â The captain pondered this for a moment. âWe definitely need to neutralize this threat. But as a team leader, I lack the power to deal with a creature of that caliber. Ultimately, the decision rests with Skyplume City.â
A glimmer of hope flickered in her eyes. âThe good news is, theyâve dispatched someone to handle the situation. Iâm confident itâll be resolved soon.
Suddenly, a team member squinted at the sky. âCaptain, am I seeing things, or is something falling from the sky?â
The captain chuckled. âDonât be ridiculous. What could possibly fall from the sky? Donât tell me you think a dragonâs attacking us?â
âNo, captain, itâs true! Look! Thereâs someone with dragon wings flying towards us!â
The captain scoffed. âDragon wings? Youâre getting carried away.â
However, before she could dismiss it entirely, the team member gently nudged her shoulder.
Glancing upwards, the captainâs jaw dropped as a winged figure descended upon them.
âIt canât be⊠It actually is true!â She stammered, bewildered. âSomeoneâŠ
someone is flying!â
The entire team erupted in astonished murmurs, their eyes glued to Lu Yuâs graceful descent.
âHe doesnât have a Wyvern mount! Heâs flying by himself!â One team member exclaimed.
As Lu Yu touched down, the team cautiously rose to their feet, their gazes fixed on him. He approached the captain, who eyed him with a mix of apprehension and curiosity.
âGreetings,â Lu Yu began. âIâm Lu Yu, a member of the hunting team and the newly appointed deputy mayor in charge of the southwest region. Iâm here to personally address this situation. You neednât worry any longer.â
The captain narrowed her eyes, skepticism etched on her face. âWait, deputy mayor? Are you serious?â
Lu Yu offered a confident nod. âAbsolutely. I assure you, Iâm the deputy mayor. Iâll take care of this fire dragon. Your assignment is complete.â
Doubt clouded the captainâs features. âThatâs impossible! Donât lie to us! We know what the deputy mayor looks like. Youâre an imposter! Youâre trying to deceive us!â
Her team members rallied behind her, voicing their agreement.
âWho are you, really? Why would you impersonate a high-ranking official?â âExactly! Whatâs your motive behind impersonating someone from the hunting team?â
Lu Yu raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, a hint of exasperation creeping into his voice.
âHonestly, have you all lost your minds? I am the new deputy mayor. Thereâs been a recent personnel change, and since youâre stationed outside the city, you probably havenât received the update.â
âHmph, personnel changes?â The captain scoffed.
âEven if there are adjustments, they wouldnât happen overnight. Iâd definitely be aware of something that significant.â
âYouâre an imposter!â She declared it with unwavering confidence. Lu Yu held his hands out placatingly. âWhat if I can prove it?â
âThen prove it,â she challenged.
âLook closer,â he instructed, indicating the badge on his chest. âThis hunting team badge isnât some cheap imitation. It signifies my position as deputy mayor.â
With a skeptical frown, the captain approached and scrutinized the badge. Recognition flickered across her face, swiftly replaced by disbelief.
âYou⊠Youâre truly⊠the deputy mayor? But⊠thatâs impossible! Why you? What did you do?â
Lu Yu sighed, his exasperation evident. âApparently, the news hasnât reached you yet.â
âSuch a rapid promotion in such a short time⊠Itâs unheard of!â She muttered, deep in thought. Then, a realization dawned on her.
âAha! I understand!â she exclaimed. âI know the reason!â
Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, intrigued. âWhat do you know?â
âItâs because Ms. Zhao has taken a shine to you, isnât it?â
A chorus of agreement erupted from the surrounding team members.
âWrong guess,â Lu Yu countered, stifling a chuckle. âTry again.â
The captain pondered for a moment, her chin held high in concentration. âIf not that, then perhaps some incredible accomplishment? Did you help Mayor
Zhao find a significant other?â She inquired earnestly.
Lu Yu rolled his eyes. âSeriously? Way off the mark.â
âWhy not?â She persisted. âMayor Zhao has never been in a relationship.
Securing a partner for her would be a major feat, enough to warrant a promotion to deputy mayor.â
Lu Yu sighed, exasperated by her train of thought. âIt seems youâre awfully invested in Ms. Zhaoâs love life.â
âNot at all!â She protested. âMayor Zhao is my role model. I admire her and want her to be happy.â
A sly grin played on Lu Yuâs lips. âDo you⊠have feelings for her?â
The captainâs cheeks flushed crimson. âDonât be ridiculous! Of course not! Since my guess is wrong, then spill it! What got you the deputy mayor position?â
Lu Yu shrugged, feigning nonchalance. âA while back, the Demon Lord Abyss sent an army to conquer Skyplume City. I, by chance, happened to be there and helped repel the invasion. Single-handedly, I took down three of their main battle dragons. Impressive, wouldnât you say? Thatâs how I landed this fancy new title.â
âBut the benefits of being deputy mayor still elude me. I donât even know why I have to do grunt work like this.â
The captainâs jaw hit the floor. âYou just said what? You defeated the Demon Lord Abyssâ army alone and slayed three of their main battle dragons? Thatâs unbelievable!â
âIt seems my explanation is a bit far-fetched compared to yours,â Lu Yu remarked with a hint of amusement. He waved dismissively. âBelieve it or not, I canât be bothered to argue.â
A stunned silence followed, then a hesitant nod from the captain. âAlright, alright. I believe you. Youâre the real deal. In that case, I hand this mission over to you. Please, take care of it!â
Relief flickered across Lu Yuâs face. âPerfect! Now, about this fire dragon, where exactly is it?â
Without missing a beat, the captain reached into her backpack and produced a well-worn map. âSee here? Iâve marked its location.. Follow this route, and youâll spot the fiery beast!â
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