Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 1254 - 811: The Mad Golden Dragon

"Baron, our young master was just passing through here, organizing mercenaries out of concern that the appearance of a dragon might threaten the town. When did it become your turn to shift the responsibility onto him?"

"Who are you? How dare you speak to me like this? I am a baron of the Rosen family!"

The middle-aged man sneered.

Frank glanced at him and said calmly:

"He is my knight, and also the heir of the Roland Family."

The middle-aged noble momentarily stiffened.

The Roland Family is a noble family loyal to the Rosen family from the Northern Territory, and they are also distant relatives of the Rosen family. Although they have fallen into decline, they are still an Earl.

He snorted, his arrogance significantly diminished, and finally looked at the hillside and then at the youth leading his trusted aides, saying in a peculiar tone:

"Young master Frank, since the Duke has sent you to patrol the territory, you must bear the responsibility. If the issue with the mine isn’t resolved, I will certainly report it to the Duke."

"Do as you please."

Frank glanced at him indifferently.

The middle-aged noble was momentarily at a loss for words.

He squinted his eyes, then sneered, leaving with a few of his attendants.

Faintly, his cursing voice could still be heard:

"Hmph, just a bastard who can’t even inherit a title, really thinks he’s a young master of the Rosen family... Bah..."

Upon hearing this, Frank slightly clenched his fists.

"Young master! He!"

The surrounding knights were instantly furious.

Some even drew their longswords, but Frank quickly stopped them:

"Leave it, just a scoundrel, ignore him."

"But he insulted you! Insulted an Imperial noble!"

"Noble...?"

A trace of self-mockery flashed across the youth’s face.

He shook his head and said:

"He’s trying to provoke me on purpose. The issue with the mine is ultimately his responsibility, but if I get provoked, he would have a reason to shirk it..."

"Young master, we’d better not get involved in the mine issue anymore. If we stay any longer, we might really get implicated in the end."

The knight said solemnly.

Hearing his attendant’s words, Frank sighed and said:

"But I indeed have the duty to patrol the territory, let alone..."

He glanced at the castle and continued:

"Even without mentioning the gold mine, a dragon lurking near the city, even if it’s a Golden Dragon, could still pose a threat to the citizens... I can’t just stand by."

"Then, young master, what should we do next? Should we continue trying to negotiate with the Golden Dragon?"

Someone asked.

The youth pondered for a moment, then said:

"The reason for our repeated failures before might be because we couldn’t break through some kind of Illusion Technique magic set by the opponent... So, if we can break through the magic, we might be able to see the opponent."

After finishing, he jumped down from a rock and handed his cloak to a knight.

"Young master?"

The knight was puzzled.

"I’ll go personally. I’m a Magic Swordsman myself, with strong magic resistance, and I also have the protective Magic Tools my teacher gave me."

Frank said.

"No! It’s too dangerous!"

The surrounding attendants panicked.

But the youth smiled and reassured them:

"Don’t worry, so many people went and came back safe; I’ll be fine too. Besides, the kind of magic involving illusions tends to be stronger the more people trigger it. If I go alone, it might actually be easier to succeed."

"You all stay here and wait. I’ll be back soon."

After saying this, he disregarded the knights’ objections and personally headed up the hill.

The hillside of the mine was not high.

Frank climbed and walked, reaching the front of the castle in less than ten minutes.

The castle gates were wide open and the interior was dim.

He took a deep breath and stepped inside.

And just as he stepped in, the surroundings transformed dramatically. Frank found himself back in his family’s castle, where his half-brother, Joseph von Rosen, hailed as an empire’s once-in-a-century swordsmanship genius, sat high on the Duke’s throne, looking at him coldly.

"Arrest this mongrel who taints the family’s bloodline and defies the Church! Kill him on sight!"

Joseph ordered the knights in the castle.

With his command, Golden Knights charged towards Frank.

Feeling their powerful aura, Frank’s expression changed dramatically, and an indescribable fear and anger surged in his heart.

"No, I’m not a mongrel!"

He shouted in grief and indignation. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

However, the Golden Knights’ attack was upon him; his weapon was easily struck from his hand, and a cold blade pierced his chest.

Yet at this moment, a badge on his chest emitted a gentle radiance, and a refreshing force flowed through his body.

Frank’s mind instantly cleared, and the scene before his eyes shattered abruptly...

There was no brother’s figure, no Golden Knights, only a dim castle hall.

At this moment, Frank realized he was drenched in cold sweat.

He gasped heavily, his face pale.

Until a hoarse voice echoed throughout the castle:

"Hmm? You actually broke through my magic?"

Immediately after, in Frank’s shocked gaze, a massive golden head appeared inside the castle.

With majestic eyes, long golden whiskers, and golden scales...

It was the Golden Dragon!

However, on its majestic dragon’s head, a black rune was spreading...

The vast dragon’s might enveloped the entire castle, causing the boy of only silver rank to shiver.

He suppressed the fear in his heart, calmed himself, and said:

"Esteemed Golden Dragon, my name is Frank von Rosen, and I wish to speak with you."

"Rosen? The Rosen family?"

A hint of realization flashed across the Golden Dragon’s clouded eyes.

It glanced at the youth, trembled for a moment, and said in a deep voice:

"Young one, the ancient seal has been broken, and the mines here have been corrupted. I advise you to leave soon."

"Corrupted?"

Frank was slightly taken aback.

"Leave quickly, while I can still control myself."

The Golden Dragon continued.

Frank wanted to say something more, but the Golden Dragon’s expression suddenly turned pained.

Wisps of black mist rose from its body, and the next moment, its golden dragon eyes flashed with a hint of blood-red.

"Leave here quickly, leave..."

The Golden Dragon growled lowly.

Frank’s expression changed slightly, and without hesitation, he turned and fled the castle, though as soon as he did, a roar came from behind him.

The boy instinctively looked back, and then was stunned to see a gigantic Golden Dragon, over a hundred meters long, breaking through the castle.

It spread its dragon wings like sails, blocking out the sky.

On its body appeared bizarre patterns, its aura terrifying.

The Golden Dragon roared, its eyes blood-red, charging towards Frank...

Oh no!

Frank’s expression changed dramatically.

He quickly rolled to dodge, but it was already too late...

It’s over...

A tinge of despair suddenly welled up in the boy’s heart.

But just as he was about to be devoured by the Golden Dragon, a cold voice suddenly came from the sky:

"Restrain."

Immediately, countless emerald vines burst from the ground, winding their way towards the Golden Dragon!