Chapter 273 Alchemy

Despite their influence and independence, the vast majority of dragons are realists, fully aware that, no matter how strong an individual creature is, it can still be defeated by enough enemies.

Many dragons seek long-term collaborations with other beings, recruiting capable and loyal subordinates in exchange for knowledge, assistance, and treasures.

Leon only knew that dragons recruited subordinates, but he wasn't sure if they had the patience to mentor them. It might be plausible for Blue Dragons, but Red Dragons were notoriously impatient. That said, any major force inevitably places huge importance on cultivating talent.

Leon brushed off the thought after briefly pondering it. He was growing increasingly perplexed by the workings of his Golden Finger ability. Sometimes, it felt as though rewards would come for completing specific tasks, only for them not to appear. Other times, rewards seemed to arrive unexpectedly, simply for doing things out of curiosity.