The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 904 - 0901: Dragon Rearing Family’s Game (Second Update)
Chapter 904: Chapter 0901: Dragon Rearing Family’s Game (Second Update)
Mithril is as light as air, Fine Gold is indestructible, and Mountain Copper is unbreakable.
These are the three types of magic metals known on the Legendary Continent, currently the only ones known on the market. Of course, Liszt also had a batch of magic metals from the Child of the Sun, including Blue Steel and Cast Aluminum.
These magic metals are very compatible with magic power, serving as excellent materials for magic conduction and possessing unique properties. Whether for crafting magic equipment or standard weapons, they are top-notch raw materials. Thus, their prices remain high, affordable only to a few nobles.
The three major kingdoms and their subordinate states did not possess Magic Metal Dragons. It was said that only the empire of the Legendary Continent had control over Magic Metal Dragons—the Mithril Dragon, Fine Gold Dragon, and Mountain Copper Dragon.
Unexpectedly, Eagle Kingdom managed to find a Mountain Copper Dragon and tasked Andre Sapphire, the grandson of the Marquis of Bull, with its conquest.
Quickly,
Duke Piero revealed what he knew, omitting only the location of the Mountain Copper Dragon, “Andre’s mother was the daughter of a Marquis from the Eagle Kingdom, who had met due to the war. So, Andre learned the skills of an Iron Knight in that Marquis’s territory during his youth.”
It was hard to tell if the union of Andre’s parents was out of love or arranged by the Eagle Kingdom.
Nevertheless, the Bull family had long been connected with the Eagle Kingdom.
Thus, Andre was born.
Reportedly, not only was Andre exceptionally talented, but he was also very lucky. Once, while hunting in the mountains with adults, he unexpectedly stumbled upon the Mountain Copper Dragon.
Of course, although the Mountain Copper Dragon showed some affinity for Andre, its proud nature wouldn’t allow it to pay attention to an unknown young man, let alone be ridden easily. Andre’s discovery was quickly known by his family elders, and closely monitored by the Eagle Royal Family behind the scenes.
“Adonis initially planned to capture the Mountain Copper Dragon and then gradually subdue it, but found that the dragon’s power was extremely strong. After all, Mountain Copper is unbreakable, and its combat power far exceeds that of the White Maw Iron Dragon. Even without a Dragon Knight, it could make the royal Dragon Knights flee in defeat.”
Therefore, the Eagle Royal Family finally decided to support Andre in dragon riding.
They spared no expense in helping Andre conquer the Mountain Copper Dragon, bringing the effort to a critical stage, and preparations were in full swing. It’s said that if one can secure a chance for a Mind Battle, one will certainly earn the Mountain Copper Dragon’s approval and become a powerful Magic Metal Dragon Knight.
“Your Highness, although Andre has reached the strength of a Sword Saint at eighteen, compared to your incredible talent, he falls short. Your Highness, it would be effortless for you to seize both the Grey Iron Dragon and the Light Green Gemstone Dragon, and so would riding the Mountain Copper Dragon. I hope this information represents my sincerity,”
said Duke Piero.
And he revealed Andre’s talent: a Sword Saint at eighteen, which meant he must have advanced to a Sky Knight by sixteen years old, or even earlier.
But Liszt had long stopped paying attention to the talent of others. In this world filled with countless geniuses, even his follower, Emily, had ascended to Sky Knight at fourteen.
Not frightening at all.
Because he was endowed with the power of destiny.
However, the attraction of the Mountain Copper Dragon to Liszt was deadly; the value of magic metals was one aspect, and the combat power of the Mountain Copper Dragon itself was another.
“I still have two Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruits. Keeping one in case of future contracts with an Immortal Dragon, I can spare one for dragon riding. So should I use this Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruit to ride the Mountain Copper Dragon?” He pondered slowly in his heart, knowing that without the Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruit, riding the dragon would be impossible.
After all, he had already ridden no fewer than four dragons. With the dragons’ proud nature, they wouldn’t bow to Liszt without external interference.
Little Fire Dragon Leo was too young to understand the wicked ways of men and ate the Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruit by mistake, losing both body and mind; Light Green Gem Dragon Ethan was severely injured and dying, also affected by the Mind Fruit Tree and lost his mind and body in a coma; Formless Dragon Bard was terrified by a world beyond material existence, high on Smoked Grass, clumsily establishing a dragon rider bond.
The Grey Iron Dragon refused to submit until the very end and eventually ate the Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruit under external force, allowing Liszt to erase the Mind Branding.
In any case.
Following the normal path of dragon riding, he would not be able to mount even a single dragon, even if the dragon were severely wounded and on the brink of death, as long as its spirit remained undamaged, he could not mount it.
To ride the Mountain Copper Dragon, one must present a Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruit.
“Originally, I wanted to keep an additional fruit to contract with the Sacred Dragon, but it’s a now-or-never opportunity, so it’s decided—it will be you, Mountain Copper Dragon!”
“Once Ach finds the time, and we study the hind legs of the Jade Dragon together, perhaps we could cultivate a new Mind Fruit Tree. Then, we can contract as many dragons as there are!”
Having made up his mind inwardly, Liszt maintained a composed exterior and responded to Duke Pierrot, “Let’s put it this way, I need to thoroughly contemplate the pros and cons. You may go back and wait. Negotiation isn’t a matter of one or two days, especially when it involves supporting your return to continue as a duke.”
“I believe that as long as His Highness is willing, the Eagle Kingdom wouldn’t dare to obstruct, and Steel Ridge would certainly welcome a weakened Eagle. Likewise, Blast Furnace Fortress, only a weakened Eagle would bow their heads, allowing them to focus their strength on more distant threats from other kingdoms,” added Duke Pierrot.
Liszt smiled, “I hope so too, Duke Pierrot. Moving forward, my father will be in contact with you often as the diplomatic matters of the Flame Kingdom are his responsibility.”
…
Having sent off Duke Pierrot, who was ready to mend his ways,
Liszt and his father, Li Weiliam, deliberated carefully in the study for a long time before Liszt made a decision, “Reach an agreement with Pierrot as soon as possible; have him disclose the whereabouts of the Mountain Copper Dragon and Andre. I will personally verify its authenticity. If it is true, then we must seize the Mountain Copper Dragon.”
“Will the Eagle Kingdom agree to our demands?” Li Weiliam was somewhat uncertain.
“Leverage Duke Pierrot’s ransom, a single Dragon Elf will suffice, but the Eagle Kingdom must sign a legally binding document ensuring Duke Pierrot continues as the duke of Grey Iron Duchy and allowing trade between the Grey Iron Duchy and the Flame Kingdom.”
“I fear that the Eagle Royal Family will not let Pierrot live for long.”
“Once I mount the Mountain Copper Dragon, whether Pierrot lives or dies is of no consequence. Can we really expect him to hand over the wealth of Grey Iron Duchy?” Liszt was inclined to grasp the crux of matters, and in this issue, the crux was the Mountain Copper Dragon; obtaining it would mean a huge profit.
Li Weiliam had grown accustomed to following Liszt’s decisions, “How should negotiations about the Dragon Slaying War with the Eagle Kingdom be defined?”
“The Eagle Kingdom must issue an apology and officially recognize the legitimate status of the Flame Kingdom. As for reparations, they must provide a batch of supplies. Even if we don’t secure them, it hardly matters; eventually I will personally go and seize them… Pierrot made a good point; within twenty years, I hope to annihilate the Eagle Kingdom!”
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Li Weiliam frowned, “You are ambitious, and as your father, that pleases me, but isn’t that shooting too high?”
“Shooting too high? I don’t believe so. Although the Flame Kingdom is yet to be established, with its meager national strength and sparse population, we are not short of high-end combat capabilities. Twenty years is sufficient for me to train several Dragon Knights. By then, with my abilities, leading a large number of dragons and Dragon Knights to sweep across the northeast corner of the Legendary Continent won’t be an issue.”
He gently shook the teacup in his hand.
His gaze seemed to peer into the river of fate, where countless lives slowly flowed.
His voice turned ethereal, “The world, as they say, is ruled by knights, but for dragon-rearing families, knights are merely servants who devote themselves to the families; dragons are the core of the world. Serfs, commoners, and knights working and fighting desperately, merely contribute labor and resources for the enjoyment of a few families.”
So-called knight wars, so-called national peoples.
They were merely playthings in the hands of a group at the pinnacle of the pyramid.
“Father, because of my emergence, the Tulip Family’s future is bound to join forces with the Flame Family, becoming part of that small group controlling the game.”
In Li Weiliam’s contemplative gaze, Liszt, with a bewitching tone, said, “Do work hard on nurturing Richard (the son of Levis). I hope the Tulip Family can also produce a Dragon Knight.”
