The next leg of the journey was through the sky, but a sea dragon like Neo-Tidalus couldn't travel by air.
"Flap those beautiful, majestic wings and vanquish the enemy at the speed of light! Come forth, Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!" Hades pulled out another yu-gi-oh! card, threw it into the air, and shouted.
A towering emerald light pillar rose beside him, and a magnificent dragon burst forth from within.
"ROOOOOAARRRR—!!!" It was a dragon with scales of black, white, and blue, six white claws on each hand, and wings like emerald-colored crystal.
[Clear Wing Synchro Dragon](Level: 7 / Attribute: WIND / Type: Dragon / ATK: 2500 / DEF: 2000)
Hades jumped onto the back of the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, closed his eyes, and sat in meditation, saying:
"The next stop is the sky. Fly up to the cloud layer."
"ROOOARR—!!!" The Clear Wing Synchro Dragon roared in response, then shot straight into the sky like a jet.
Before long, the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon carried Hades above the cloud layer.
The Clear Wing Synchro Dragon flew freely above the clouds, while Hades, in his meditative state, felt the cool breeze blowing against his face.
After flying for a while, Hades twitched his nose, pointed in a direction, and said:
"Found it. Head that way."
"Understood, Master." The Clear Wing Synchro Dragon spoke in a young man's voice, then banked and flew towards the direction Hades indicated.
BOOM—!!!
A sonic boom sounded as the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon turned into an afterimage and vanished from its spot. Soon, they arrived at their destination: a massive garden situated atop the clouds.
Countless fresh vegetables shimmered under the sunlight, emitting an enticing aroma and luster.
"Master, what is this place?" The Clear Wing Synchro Dragon turned its head to look at Hades and asked.
Hades looked down at the Vegetable Sky and said: "Vegetable Sky."
"According to legend, its formation is due to the massive amounts of volcanic ash erupted from the nearby Uru Volcano Group freezing at high altitudes. This volcanic ash formed nutrient-rich clouds in the sky. Some grass seeds landed here, took root, and sprouted. Over countless years, dense root systems spread across this cloud continent, eventually becoming what it is today. This process not only shaped the unique landscape of Vegetable Sky but also provided the continent with abundant nutrients, making the plants that grow here possess extremely high edible value."
After finishing his explanation, the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon descended onto the Vegetable Sky.
Hades jumped off the dragon's back, picked up a plump tomato and a crisp cucumber, and said: "These are really excellent vegetables, and their nutritional value is clearly very high just by looking."
When Hades turned his head, he saw that the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon was already holding a large clawful of vegetables and eating them. As it ate, its eyes began to glow; it seemed to really enjoy them.
Seeing this, Hades didn't say anything. After all, everyone is equal in the face of good food. He also began harvesting the sky vegetables, placing them into his extra-dimensional space. Then, looking below, he spotted his target: the King of Sky Vegetables, Ozone Grass.
Hades leapt down, arriving before the Ozone Grass. He extended a dragon claw, which seemed to ignore the thick outer layer as if it didn't exist, directly reaching in to extract the most delicious part from within.
A leaf like emerald appeared in Hades's hand. As its leaves unfurled, many water droplets popped out and splashed onto his face. Looking at the vegetable that promised an explosion of moisture with just one bite, Hades couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
In a flash, his figure moved like lightning streaking across the night sky—so fast it was simply breathtaking! In the blink of an eye, he had simultaneously bitten into both sides of the Ozone Grass. One must know, this Ozone Grass is an extremely special thing; if it isn't chewed and swallowed from both sides at the same time, it will rapidly rot and spoil.
The moment the fresh, juicy Ozone Grass entered his mouth, a cool, sweet juice instantly overflowed, as if his entire mouth was filled with this moistness. At the same time, his teeth collided with the grass leaves, producing a crisp, pleasant sound. That unique, crunchy texture was utterly addictive, as if each bite was an ultimate treat for the taste buds. This wonderful flavor was like a spring breeze brushing past the face, or a babbling stream soaking the heart, truly intoxicating and unforgettable.
Afterwards, Hades used the same method to extract the essence of the Ozone Grass and placed it into his extra-dimensional space.
After harvesting all the Ozone Grass, Hades jumped back up. As soon as he surfaced, he saw the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, who had eaten himself into a round, bloated state and was occasionally letting out a belch.
"Hi! Master! Burp!" Seeing Hades return, the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon waved and said, ending with another belch.
"How did you eat so much?" Hades said, looking at the dragon's round, bulging belly.
Hearing this, the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon laughed and said: "Hahahaha~! Because the vegetables here are just too delicious. Even though I'm carnivorous, once I started eating, I just couldn't stop. Before I knew it, I ended up like this."
Gurgle gurgle~!! Gurgle gurgle~!!
As soon as it finished speaking, the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon's stomach began to make noises, and its complexion started to worsen. Clutching its belly, it asked in confusion:
"What's going on?"
"You ate too much. The vegetables here are delicious, but their nutritional content is too high, so they digest easily. You've got diarrhea (￣ー￣)." Hades said to the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon with his eyes closed.
"What Σ(ŎдŎ|||)ﾉﾉ!!" the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon exclaimed in shock.
Finally, unable to hold it any longer, it flew to a leafy, secluded spot on the Vegetable Sky to relieve itself... After the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon finished its business, they headed for the next destination. The two didn't speak the entire way, the atmosphere thick with awkwardness. This incident was enough to become the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon's lifelong embarrassment.
Not long after, they arrived at their next destination: the Forest of Shu. It was an extremely vast primeval forest; even from above, they could hear the sounds of many birds and beasts.
"Master, what's the target this time?" The Clear Wing Synchro Dragon spoke first, trying to alleviate the awkward atmosphere between them.
Hades spoke up: "bb corn. It's said that just a single kernel, when roasted over a strong fire, instantly turns into enough popcorn for 100 people. It has an overwhelming aroma and a rice-like flavor, with an effect that, with just one bite, makes one unable to stop and increases appetite."
Hearing Hades's words, the Clear Wing Synchro Dragon, who had already tasted the sky vegetables, couldn't help but drool.
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