As the sun set, a group of dark-skinned natives appeared deep in the dense forest.
Dressed in strange clothes and carrying long spears and bows, they scared Nobi Hiroshi and his companions into thinking they were cannibals from an African tribe.
Listening to their gibberish, no conflict occurred between the two sides. The natives cupped their hands in an inviting gesture, not looking like enemies.
They also carried stretchers on their backs, transporting the crocodiles they had encountered earlier, bound with red ropes in many layers, as if preparing for a ceremony.
Nobi Hiroshi slightly lowered his guard. Doraemon swallowed the translation konjac and communicated with them in gibberish.
"They said that today is a sacred divine ceremony, and they hope to invite guests from afar to their tribe!"
After understanding the situation, Doraemon translated the natives' words to everyone.
"That's great! I'm already hungry. I wonder what delicious African food there will be!"
Pang Hu eagerly accepted the invitation, the young man not holding back any thoughts.
There shouldn't be any danger, and besides, why not go if there's food to eat?
They could also experience the local customs and traditions, and freeloading brought the most joy.
So, the few of them, led by the natives, eagerly went to the tribe as guests.
The Divine Ceremony was a lively feast. As night fell, the entire tribe was lit by torches. Firelight danced in the night sky, reflecting joyful faces.
The air was filled with the aroma of roasted meat and laughter, giving a sense of primitive passion and vitality.
Nobi Hiroshi and his companions sat by the bonfire with the native guides, their front filled with various delicacies: roasted pork, wild fruits, corn porridge, etc.
Of course, the main dish had to be the giant earth dragon.
High-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods. The entire red crocodile, after being charcoal-grilled, exuded a wild and rich aroma.
"Crunchy, tastes like chicken, delicious."
Nobi Hiroshi picked up a wooden fork and chewed heartily on the novel food, enjoying the rare feast.
The singing was melodious and pleasant, and the native girls danced and sang, revealing the parts below their navels, alluringly. The passionate dance was very exciting.
It was just that the native aunties' looks were somewhat lacking. There were no natural beauties among them, only dark-skinned girls whose appearances looked older than their actual age.
The dance was boring; eating was better.
With a glance, seeing that everyone was in a good mood, Nobi Hiroshi silently put down his chopsticks and took this opportunity to reveal Kenfeike's identity to everyone, and also explained her true purpose.
"Coal Ball, no... Kenfeike, you said you want my help to reclaim the Dog Kingdom's government!"
Doraemon's hand froze in mid-air, still processing the sudden request.
They just wanted an adventure, why do they always get involved in some baseless disputes!
"Yes, Mr. Doraemon, and everyone, please help me. If it succeeds, I will give you endless gold and silver treasures!"
Kenfeike cupped her hands and pleaded, her voice full of expectation.
"How can that be? That kind of thing is too dangerous! I don't want to get involved in any national conflicts, that's too scary!"
Doraemon lowered his head without speaking, and the timid Xiao Fu was the first to speak.
He was just a child, and he absolutely didn't want to be dragged into that kind of bloodless chaos.
"Xiao Fu, what are you saying?"
"Helping a friend isn't a matter of course? Have you forgotten who saved us on the ship just now?"
Pang Hu activated his hidden skill [Loyalty], single-handedly pinching Xiao Fu's head and shaking him up and down like a bowling ball.
"I, I know..."
"Help, can't I just help!"
His head shaken until he was disoriented, Xiao Fu vaguely agreed, and Nobi Nobita and the others also expressed their support.
With a final decision, Kenfeike smoothed her chest and smiled sweetly, "Thank you, everyone."
"Hahaha, it's nothing. Just leave that bad guy to me!"
Striking a pose as if he could eat a pig in three bites, Pang Hu said this while biting into a crocodile head, as if King Kong was fighting a crocodile.
The ceremony gradually drew to a close. Nobi Hiroshi and his companions left the tribe and set up camp in the nearby woods.
After eating and drinking to their fill, they exercised. They had eaten several pounds of meat for dinner, and if they didn't move, they would definitely get fat.
In the capsule hotel room, which was called a single room but was actually for three people, Nobi Hiroshi and Shizuka demonstrated and taught Kenfeike the details of 'ho ho'.
Quan Niang squatted beside him, watching in a trance, wishing she could personally get involved.
However, with national hatred still lingering, Kenfeike could only have Nobi Hiroshi use his hand to help her generate electricity, relieving her psychological pressure.
"Mmm-hmm~ Fingers... still more..."
Quan Niang's tail almost wagged off.
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The next day, as the sun rose, everyone, well-rested, continued their journey.
Kenfeike's kingdom was isolated from the outside world, so they quickly passed through grasslands and snow-capped mountains, following a valley until they reached an underground river.
The end of the valley was nothing but surging water, extremely dangerous, a place that ordinary creatures could not reach.
"This is one of the reasons I can't return to my kingdom. Do any of you have a way to cross it?"
Kenfeike said helplessly, looking at the cold, rushing current before her.
"Of course, no problem. Watch me."
Doraemon confidently stepped forward, calmly pulling out a carp boat from his Four-Dimensional Pocket.
"Carp are known for swimming against the current!"
"Everyone, get on quickly."
Doraemon straddled the bow of the boat, steering the carp boat into the dangerous waters, soaring through them.
Poor Nobita was sandwiched between Gian and Xiao Fu like a meat sandwich, completely squeezed into a ball, while Nobi Hiroshi was completely different.
He had far fewer concerns; he simply sat on the boat in the opposite direction, embracing two at once.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
They lost their sense of direction, not knowing where they were going, until finally, a white light appeared in the distance.
Passing through the opening, the group finally reached the surface, and their vision suddenly opened up to a huge lake with a massive city appearing before their eyes.
This was Quan Niang's kingdom, a lost miniature world seemingly independent of the rest of the world.
The group entered the town, looking at the ancient city, giant waterwheels, and stone houses, as if they had arrived in the Middle Ages.
"Coal Ball, after all this, you must be very happy to return to your homeland, right?"
Nobi Hiroshi smiled and stroked the loli's head, but before he could hear an answer, her small body roughly pushed him down onto the grass.
This... is this going to be outdoors?
Everyone is watching, that's not good!
Feeling the soft contact, Nobi Hiroshi stared blankly at the pretty face so close to him, and in an instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind, each more stimulating than the last.
It wasn't until a thunderous sound of hooves approached that he realized he had been overthinking.
"Quick, everyone, get down!"
Kenfeike said with a serious expression.
A cavalry unit composed of dog-headed people, riding unknown fierce animals and clad in armor, galloped through the streets.
"They're gone..."
"Those people aren't looking for you, are they?"
The sound of hooves gradually faded into the distance, and Nobi Hiroshi, holding the petite figure in his arms, peered out to observe.
Kenfeike nodded, her green eyes filled with deep hatred: "They are the subordinates of the traitor Dabrandat, who usurped my father's throne. He is a very formidable enemy, so I cannot let him discover my return."
"Then where should we go now?"
Nobi Hiroshi continued to ask, gently comforting Quan Niang's emotions.
Just mentioning that dog, Dabrandat, Kenfeike's ears perked up, losing her previous elegance and vulnerability.
Her fierce yet slightly cute little canine teeth were exposed, as if she wanted to bite the other person to death.
"We'll go to Bruce's mansion first. Bruce was the captain of my father's personal guard, and the most trustworthy person in this country."
Calming down, Kenfeike retracted her fierce canine teeth and said, seemingly having a plan.