Don't Mess with That Dragon-Chapter 767 - 008 Outbreak

After the King of Calamity awoke, he summoned the Empire's chief governor Adams for an audience. What they discussed in the tightly guarded depths of the Dragon's Nest and what suggestions Smith offered, no one knows.

Anyway, that day, the citizens who lived nearby heard the repeated roars of the King of Calamity from the depths of the volcano.

The mountains trembled,

flames and lava surged, almost as if the power that had been repressed in the volcanic nest for hundreds of years was about to erupt in a single day.

Some speculated that Adams angered His Majesty, the great King of Calamity, that a crisis of losing favor was imminent, and certain ambitious individuals were eager to move but chose to adopt a wait-and-see approach.

Others speculated,

that perhaps a certain faction had provoked the King's wrath, and not long from now, an expedition to punish the disloyal would be launched.

Amidst these swirling undercurrents,

the chief governor of the Red Dragon Empire calmly emerged from the volcanic Dragon's Nest, his ornate clothing still clean and free from the disheveled appearance some had hoped to see.

This, unwittingly, caused the slight concerns that had been raised a moment earlier to be suppressed again.

Yet more people wondered,

what exactly happened that caused His Majesty, the great King of Calamity, to be enraged several times shortly after waking from slumber. Many eyes were filled with curiosity.

Adams, however, offered no explanation.

He returned directly to the Red Palace.

The so-called Red Palace is the political and military power center of the entire Red Dragon Empire, headed by His Majesty, the great King of Calamity, governing all state affairs of the entire vast Red Dragon Empire.

Returning to the great hall of the Red Palace, Adams dismissed the surrounding vassals and returned to his seat,

His gaze, from the depths of the palace, looked beyond the heavens, becoming profoundly deep.

[How did the matter proceed?]

A voice that only Adams could hear echoed in his ear.

Adams seemed unaware, his expression calm and indifferent, showing not the slightest clue.

"It's done. If there are no accidents, that matter should be resolved in a few days... however, why you want this, you better not drag me into the water afterward."

Adams's face was hidden in shadow, appearing particularly somber.

[Rest assured, since the transaction is complete, everything has passed, no one will remember that matter... Moreover, the cooperation between us benefits both parties, doesn't it?]

That voice was filled with temptation.

Adams said nothing,

silently sitting in the slightly dark council chamber, his figure almost merging with the shadow.

"Benefits both parties... I hope that's truly what you think!"

A cold glint flashed through Adams's eyes, as he thought to himself.

This time, persuading the King of Calamity to march south and confront the fearsome Blue Dragon Kingdom which had risen in recent years was precisely due to the guidance of this mysterious voice in the background.

Although being led by the nose was somewhat unpleasant, Adams, having wielded the Empire's grand political power for years, had long learned not to let emotions sway his decisions.

No choice, since someone else had his weakness.

Thinking about if that secret were to come out, and the brutal King of Calamity got wind of it, he would sure meet a dead end.

Thankfully,

the southern strategy was also decent; it coincidentally aligned with the King's intention not to attack east towards Central Earth World, without drawing his attention.

It was unclear why the King of Calamity held such a grievance against that renowned Blue Dragon.

This time, he was merely going with the flow.

Just uncertain about what conspiracy or plan these hidden people had...

For a moment,

Adams was lost in thought.

....

A few days later,

The invasion war erupted!

At the southern border of the Red Dragon Empire, the long-awaiting monster army, unlike in previous minor skirmishes, surged forth in great numbers, directly clashing with the few border duchies lacking much of a defensive line.

These countries, having faced the threat from the southern Blue Dragon Kingdom's army not long ago, quickly declared their shift of allegiance, wholeheartedly embracing the Blue Dragon Kingdom.

This was unsurprising,

having suffered years from the plunder by the powerful Red Dragon Empire next door, these countries were left impoverished, internal uprisings were rampant, the populace resisted taxes, and the royal family's control over the nation had diminished to a near-breaking point, with the throne precarious.

In such a backdrop, when the more southern Blue Dragon Kingdom marched triumphantly ahead, even the mightiest duchies crumbled easily under the invincible Dragon's Nest army.

If they couldn't resist, might as well seize the chance to strike a good deal.

Of course,

This collective defection appeared somewhat peculiar.

Two or three border duchies simultaneously abandoned resistance, choosing to join the invincible military might of the Blue Dragon Kingdom from the south, seemed rather strange, as if these duchies had secretly united at an unknown time.

Nonetheless, no one noticed any of this.

Rather, it sparked the unquenchable fury of the King of Calamity.

The Red Dragon Empire, having stood for so many years, whenever grain was scarce yearly, would just oppress you for resources, being beaten down for years without yielding.

But now, in the distant southern Seta Continent, as soon as the Blue Dragon realm's shores touched down, you immediately surrendered to them?

What is the meaning of this?!

Looking down on my great Red Dragon Empire destined to unite the continent?!

The reactions of the southern border nations completely ignited the wrath of the King of Calamity Abel, who then launched an invasion towards the south with just a hint from the Empire's chief governor.

"A little Blue Dragon, to achieve such feats, must have relied mostly on the help of those immortal beings from Celestial Dragon Island, wanting to do away with me, huh? Humph! Just wait, wait 'til I extinguish that kid, then I'll settle scores with you old guys!"

With boundless anger, eyes gazing into the distance,

The King of Calamity's figure soared into the sky, raising a blaze that engulfed the skies as flames and streaks of light filled the firmament, descending from the heavens.

A dense rain of lava bombarded the city, causing continuous explosions, flames shot into the sky, and intense heat swept through the space, seemingly even distorting the space itself.

In an instant, the entire city plunged into a sea of fire.

At the same time,

The towering monster army surged from behind like an endless wave, its overwhelming murderous aura swept together like a tidal wave, crushing all obstacles in its path.

Unlike previous opportunistic attacks by monster forces,

This time, under the King of Calamity's command after awakening, the Red Dragon Empire's monster army launched a full-scale assault on those border duchies nominally belonging to the Blue Dragon Kingdom.

All at once, an already somewhat chaotic border defense line completely collapsed, as the monster army swept everything in its wake!