Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

Hibel pulled on a rope buckle on the Griffon's saddle.

The helmet on the Royal Griffon's neck instantly covered its eagle head. The Royal Griffon, which had been somewhat excited, immediately became calm.

Hibel said to Yan Xing, "Griffons greatly enjoy combat and are a type of fierce beast of the skies. This is especially true for Battle Griffins and Royal Griffons, as they are brave and fearless, sometimes leading themselves and their Knights into danger.

"This helmet is for controlling the emotions of Battle Griffins and Royal Griffons. When you feel your Battle Griffin is too excited, you must immediately put the helmet on to quickly calm it down.

"At that time, you have to act as its eyes, control its flight, and lead it away from dangerous areas. When you think your Griffon can reenter the battle, then you open the helmet again."

Yan Xing hadn't expected that the helmet on the Griffon's head could have such a significant impact.

He observed the Battle Griffin he was riding. Indeed, it became very calm after the helmet was put on.

Hibel opened the Royal Griffon's helmet and continued to speak to Yan Xing, "In addition to stabilizing a Griffon's emotions, the helmet can also protect it from some mental attack Magic and blinding Magic.

"Thus, as a Knight, you must also be familiar with all types of Magic.

"Once you enter a magical combat zone atop your Griffon and encounter a mental Magic attack, be sure to promptly put the helmet on your Griffon. It can greatly help resist the influence of mental Magic."

After understanding the function of the helmet, Yan Xing reopened the helmet of his Griffon. Then he said to Hibel, "Can we take off now?"

Hibel smiled and replied, "Of course, you can. But don't let your Griffon do anything too dangerous. Get familiar with flying first.

"Let's go, keep up with me."

Hibel pressed her feet firmly against the stirrups, clenched the reins tightly, and straightened her back, preparing for takeoff.

The Royal Griffon immediately understood and rose into the air.

It stretched out its wide wings and flapped them hard. The Air Magic Elemental created in the process formed a cyclone, lifting its massive body off the ground.

With another powerful beat of its wings, the Royal Griffon ascended almost in a straight line upward. By the third flap, it was already soaring through the air with Hibel, surpassing the highest point of the Griffon tower.

Compared to the 12th-tier magical beast, the Royal Griffon, the 8th-tier Battle Griffin—a fierce beast of the skies—didn't take off with quite the same imposing presence.

The Battle Griffin, carrying a fully armored Knight, ran for a short distance to gain momentum, then leaped with mighty force from its limbs and rapidly flapped its wings.

It made a small circle around the Griffon tower before finding an updraft, then used the lift of the wind to ascend.

Once fully in flight, the Battle Griffin chased after the already distant Royal Griffon.

At this moment, Yan Xing was experiencing a kind of flight he had never before encountered.

Soaring on the back of a Griffon.

The sky seen from there was completely different from the sky seen through the window of an airplane cabin.

It was as if he had merged into this vast space.

The wind blew head-on, scraping against his cheeks.

Sitting unprotected on the back of a Griffon, Yan Xing flew hundreds of meters high in the air.

Above was the blue sky with white clouds, and several birds desperately fleeing after spotting the Griffon.

Below was Nuta City.

This was almost a city built of stone. The houses were densely constructed, with roads crisscrossing like blood vessels.

From here, one could clearly see the Lord's Mansion, full of spires, as well as the magnificent Temple.

On the city walls, soldiers in iron armor patrolled, while outside, Cavalry trained and galloped.

At the city gate, travelers and vehicles stretched in a long line entering and leaving Nuta City.

To the east of the city lay vast forests, and further away stood a towering peak.

To the south and west of the city were cultivated farmlands, with manors scattered among the fields.

At the southern gate of Nuta City, a continuous road stretched endlessly to the south.

Yan Xing loved this feeling of flying very much.

At that moment, Hibel, riding her Royal Griffon, completed a roll maneuver and flew beside Yan Xing on his left.

Hibel was not wearing a helmet but the flight goggles Yan Xing had given her. Her red hair fluttered in the wind, her hands gripping the reins as she looked forward, her demeanor like a lance thrust forward.

Yan Xing, on the other hand, was squinting hard against the wind as he hadn't worn goggles.

Chui Chui's voice rang in Yan Xing's ears, "Master, you can now activate the Air Magic Convection Shield, which can effectively reduce the influence of airflow on you during flight."

Yan Xing said, "Activate it... I can barely open my eyes."

A faint cyan light appeared around Yan Xing as the Air Magic Elemental formed, then shot forward.

The airflow generated by the Air Magic Elemental collided with the oncoming air pressure, instantly dispelling the wind that had prevented Yan Xing from opening his eyes.

At that moment, the Air Magic Elemental formed a pale cyan, bubble-like air shield around him. The oncoming airflow was blocked by the convective gases and deflected along the shield's outer wall to the rear.

This layer of protection made Yan Xing feel as though he were sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft, no longer disturbed by the wind.

"This is great; this Magic is very practical," Yan Xing praised Chui Chui, then asked, "Can you make my Griffon fly faster? Like strapping that turbojet engine you designed to its rear."

Chui Chui replied with some difficulty, "Master, it is technically possible to install a turbojet engine on a Griffon. However, the Griffon's own constitution may not withstand the stress of high-speed flight.

"We must conduct tests to find the level of thrust a Griffon can endure; otherwise, its wings will surely be injured."

Yan Xing thought that made sense.

Creatures with wings usually have very delicate wings, which certainly couldn't withstand the air pressure generated by high-speed flight.

But my prized steed doesn't have wings.

Once it undergoes Demonization and becomes a magical beast, it will surely be strong and muscular, with sturdy limbs.

When flying through the sky, strapping a turbojet engine to its rear... it would definitely be fast.

Challenging the speed of sound might even be possible.

However, while Yan Xing was fantasizing about fitting his prized steed, Flying Shadow, with a jet engine, Chui Chui suddenly shouted, "Be careful, Master! We're under attack! Direction: 145.79.68. Please evade!"

What attack? Where?

You give me a string of numbers, but how am I supposed to know which direction that is?!

Besides, this is my first time riding a Griffon. I'm doing well just to fly straight—how do you expect me to evade?

I don't know how!

In Yan Xing's mental space, Chui Chui had already changed into a fashionable military uniform. She wore large headphones and a beret, sitting before a console with a distinct military style.

Seeing that Yan Xing had not made any evasive maneuvers, Chui Chui quickly typed codes on the console's keyboard.

She said curtly, "Activating automatic defenses. Modeling Turbojet Engine 2.0 version startup."

Almost instantly!

Two turbojet engines, slightly smaller and longer than the 1.0 version, materialized on the flanks of the Battle Griffin.

The turbojet engines were fastened tightly against the Griffon's body with Magic bands, their long exhaust pipes extending all the way to the Griffon's rear.

The modeling of the Turbojet Engine 2.0 version was complete, and it activated immediately.

The powerful airflow pushed the Griffon off course instantly. An arrow then nearly grazed the Griffon's wing, SWOOSHING past.