The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 823 - 0820: Li Si Te’s Protection (Second Update)
Chapter 823: Chapter 0820: Li Si Te’s Protection (Second Update)
At dusk, Little Fire Dragon Leo finally flew to the mountain range where Long Taro Castle was located.
The grand and majestic Long Taro Castle, originally adorned with colorful flowers and flags, now had its flowers removed, and its outer walls were draped with black and white flags.
Numerous carriages were parked in the square in front of Long Taro Castle, likely all followers of Marquis Merlin.
“Roar!”
Little Fire Dragon Leo let out a loud, profound dragon’s roar, signaling the arrival of both him and Liszt at Long Taro Castle. Although each dragon’s voice is unique, the majesty contained in the tone always made people immediately recognize it as a dragon’s voice. Following the dragon’s roar, a large group of nobles quickly emerged from Long Taro Castle.
“Dragon!”
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“It’s a Fire Dragon!”
“Prince Liszt has hurry!”
“Prince Dragon Knight has come to attend Marquis Merlin’s funeral.”
The Mesiro couple and the Meioubao couple, standing among the crowd and witnessing the Fire Dragon’s presence, couldn’t help but feel their sorrow lifted slightly: “It’s Liszt!”
Roland Pinecone and the Melinda couple, following behind the Mesiro couple, revealed involuntary smiles: “Liszt arrived so quickly!”
“Grandfather’s death must have been conveyed, and Liszt must have already been on his way,” Meioubao clenched his fist, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders with the arrival of his cousin. Marquis Merlin was the solid pillar of the Long Taro Family, and his fall caused unease within the family.
Now, the arrival of the Fire Dragon signified Liszt’s stance—he would keep his promise and become the support for the Long Taro Family.
That was enough!
With Liszt’s support, the position of the Long Taro Family within the Grand Duchy of Sapphire would remain stable despite the passing of Marquis Merlin. The Sapphire Family would not harbor inappropriate ambitions, and those originally loyal followers of Marquis Merlin would not dare to entertain any reckless thoughts.
Instead, it was time to prepare to pledge loyalty to Mesiro.
Indeed, that was the case.
Nobles like Sharke Cauliflower and Durant Hyacinth, watching the slowly approaching Fire Dragon and the knight in silver armor barely visible on its back, swiftly extinguished any rising ambitions at this critical moment—who would dare refuse to follow Mesiro, as probably the next day’s sun would be difficult to see.
The people of Long Taro Castle were unsettled, but upon the arrival of Fire Dragon Knight Liszt, all was smoothed over.
Meioubao invigorated spirits and commanded the family’s knights to quickly clear a large open space in the square for the Fire Dragon to land. The nobles craned their necks, marveling at the formidable and unmatched Fire Dragon, and the noble ladies and young misses accompanying them flashed fiery gazes.
“Roar!”
Leo unleashed another dragon’s roar, wantonly projecting his dragon’s might, instantly enveloping the entire Long Taro Castle. His heart always harbored an evil dragon’s nature, considering all humans, except for Liszt, as mere ants to be easily crushed; the display of dragon’s might was just an intimidation.
“Leo, restrain your dragon’s might!” Liszt’s clear voice rose over the trembling crowd oppressed by the dragon’s might, quickly alleviating their embarrassment.
The nobles all showed grateful expressions towards Liszt.
However, they didn’t know that Leo’s release of dragon’s might was permitted by Liszt. As a Dragon Knight, it was necessary for him to let everyone firmly remember the supreme majesty of a Dragon Knight. A baptism by dragon’s might was far more impactful than any number of people he could kill, thus clearly demonstrating the status of a Dragon Knight.
Boom!
Leo landed, shattering the stone slabs of the plaza and causing the ground to tremble.
Liszt, accompanied by Archmage Archy, jumped directly down from Dragon Leo’s back, and it was only then that everyone noticed a delicate female magician beside Liszt—instantly recognizing her identity, realizing that not only had the Dragon Knight himself come, but he had also brought an Archmage.
“Leo, go rest on the mountain.”
Upon hearing this, Leo flapped his wings and soared towards the direction where the sun was setting, leaving behind a ferocious silhouette that shone brilliantly under the last rays of the sunset. The western mountain was the one behind Long Taro Castle, its summit covered with dense forests that Leo could ravage.
At this time, the Mesiro Couple had already brought many nobles towards Liszt, bowing in greeting, “Liszt, my dear nephew, great Dragon Knight, and great Archmage Acherloides, we thank you for your arrival.”
Liszt quickly stepped forward, lifting up the Mesiro Couple, “My uncle and aunt, I immediately rushed back from overseas upon receiving the tragic news, but it’s a pity you didn’t inform me sooner so I could see my grandfather’s face one last time… I never imagined your birthday gathering would turn into a final farewell.”
In May, soon after the Great Sea Battle ended, Liszt had visited Long Taro Castle for Mesiro’s birthday.
At that time, Marquis Merlin’s health hadn’t worsened since New Year’s; in fact, due to Princess Angela’s pregnancy, Meioubao’s promotion to Sky Knight, and Long Taro Family’s participation in Liszt’s trade plans, his spirits were quite good, and his health showed signs of improvement.
Yet, he still couldn’t make it through the year.
“My father tried to harness Dou Qi when an accident occurred, leading his condition to rapidly deteriorate; he didn’t survive long enough for me to inform you. Before he passed, he mentioned you several times, regretting he couldn’t see the moment you would establish your own nation.”
“Alas,” Liszt sighed along.
But Meioubao spoke, “Father, Liszt, grandfather said before he left us not to feel sad for him. He was very at ease, all his affairs resolved, leaving for the Knight’s glory with a smile.”
“That’s right, Liszt,” said Angela, holding her swollen belly.
“Since that’s the case, let’s go to the castle to talk more, uncle. First, I would like to pay respects to my grandfather’s remains,” Liszt said, reining in his grief.
Surrounded by a cluster of nobles, Liszt and Acherloides entered the castle’s great hall.
A lavish coffin was placed there.
Several magicians were maintaining the operation of Ice System Magic on the side to prevent Marquis Merlin’s body from deteriorating in the summer heat. His eyes were closed, his face pale but peaceful, dressed in the splendid Flack Abaie of a Marquis.
A crystal Cultural Stick lay in his hands placed on his chest, underneath a flag embroidered with the Long Taro Family emblem.
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Liszt stood in front of the coffin, pulling out a diary from his bosom that Marquis Merlin had handwritten years ago and given to Liszt as a New Year’s gift.
It had greatly benefited his promotion to Sky Knight.
He placed the diary at a corner of the coffin.
He couldn’t help but say in a heavy voice, “Grandfather, your gift once spurred me on… now, as a Dragon Knight, I promise you, I will protect the Long Taro Family. The bloodline of the Long Taro Family shall thrive on the seas along with the Flame Family and the Tulip Family.”
After speaking, he bowed solemnly.
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Moments later.
In a private study, Mesiro, Roland Pinecone, Meioubao, and Liszt sat in four chairs.
Mesiro spoke directly, “Liszt, thank you for your promise before father’s coffin. Father always said you would be a reliable support for the Long Taro Family, and now, the Long Taro Family indeed needs your protection.”
“Uncle, and Uncle-in-law Roland, although our families are different, we are kin, bound together by grandfather’s blood. As long as I live, your families can look to me for protection, and if you wish, you can also come to develop in my nation.”
Mesiro clearly wouldn’t give up Red Crab Island, which his family had managed for generations.
But Roland Pinecone seemed tempted, “Liszt, have you found the location to establish your nation?” As a mere Viscount, previously not highly regarded by Marquis Merlin, it didn’t mean he had no aspirations. Now with Liszt becoming a Dragon Knight, his relation as Liszt’s uncle-in-law might just be an opportunity.
