Upon returning to Red Castle, Russell found his Thunderclap private messages exploding. Of the more than forty nations that had joined the Thunderclap Conference, at least thirty kings and grand dukes had sent him messages, hoping to discuss the opening of Volcanic Domains.
"Send a Thunderclap reply to every private message. Tell them to bring up whatever they have to say directly in the Thunderclap Conference."
Russell could not be bothered with private chats.
After the battle of the Warm Jade Grand Duchy, the situation on Dragon Sleep Continent had become clear. There was nothing that could not be discussed openly.
"Your Majesty, King Ares is on his way here. He stated in a Thunderclap message that he wishes to send the Torrent Dragon into Amber Dreamscape," an attendant came to report.
"Where is he now?"
"He has already entered Volcanic Oasis and is heading for Red Castle."
"Then notify the cabinet to receive King Ares." Relations between the two nations had been frequent over the past few years, so there was no need for an overly grand reception. "Once he arrives, bring King Ares directly to the Thunderclap Station."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Russell remained in the Thunderclap Station, watching the discussions in the Thunderclap Conference.
The Thunderclap Conference was somewhat chaotic at the moment. Grand Duke Henrik Fenyen of the Fenyen Grand Duchy was arguing with King James Thunder of the Thunderous Ocean Kingdom.
The dispute was over how the Thunderous Ocean Kingdom had stolen the Fenyen Grand Duchy's hope belonging to the Fenyen Dragon. Following the Fire Gilded Kingdom and the Scorching Torrent Kingdom, the Thunderous Ocean Kingdom was the third nation to attempt the Three-Dragon Sacrifice Method.
There had been no surprise in the outcome. Apart from the hope of the Thunder Dragon being preserved, the hopes