The Relationship Between Axemen and the Hongmen Banquet / Red Dragon, Who Lost His Backbone and Immediately Caved
"And you, Lady Kal'tsit, who claims to know everything... do you know where he came from?"
"Geniuses and schemers alike are everywhere on this land; even I must be wary..."
All that talk is just a way of saying I don't know, so Gawain was too lazy to say anything more.
"Victoria is now entirely in his hands, and your arrival seems to be related to him as well."
"So this is not a good thing."
"Kal'tsit said."
I don't think so.
Gawain then expressed his opinion.
"This land has been silent for too long, and isolated for too long. Faced with threats from the outside world, it will always be united by the desire to survive. This hope may be for an individual, or it may be for a country."
Gawain continued, "Even if you won't be recognized by some Immortals, not being recognized doesn't mean you can't do it. Kal'tsit, you're not as omnipotent as you think."
"Similarly, you cannot stop the tide of history, nor can you control everything like a creator. All you can do is try to change things as much as possible and go with the flow."
"Every transformation of civilization is inevitably accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice; neither land nor sea can escape this law."
Kal'tsit remained silent; the knowledge she had gained from traveling through Terra allowed her to refute Gawain's words without any logical errors.
But none of this matters.
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Chapter 110 discusses the relationship between the executioners and the Hongmen Banquet.
No matter what Kal'tsit wants, Huang Cao's life goes on as usual.
After all, the cat's words cannot affect reality.
One morning, Huang Cao, a rather frail figure, awoke amidst the embrace of two beauties.
It has finally come to this.
Lamian actually prefers this look...
Yesterday, Huang Cao compared her height to that of the other woman, even when the woman hugged her last night, she only reached the other woman's chest.
Moreover, it's very inconvenient to get things done, although most of the time it isn't... I don't know why these two like this.
Fortunately, Lamian requested that her body shrink, but that certain aspects remain unchanged.
So Huang Cao, faced with the onslaught of the two, the vampire and the Banshee were ultimately defeated.
Since they've been completely honest with each other, Lamian and Warfarin have become such tormenting little devils that most people really can't handle them.
Especially Lamian... but fortunately, Huang Cao is no ordinary person and never disappoints others.
A haven of gentle comforts is ultimately just a haven of gentle comforts; it's fine to indulge in it occasionally when you're tired from working hard outside.
Huang Cao still has something to do today, which is to find a way to officially incorporate the Talarian into his own group.
As his body swelled and grew larger, Huang Cao transformed back into his usual dignified yet gentle lord.
This height suits me better; at least I don't have to look up at people.
Since the expansion of the Eden, the composition of the territory's inhabitants has changed significantly.
Originally, the main inhabitants of the territory were Sarkaz, but now the majority are Talarian, and the total number of Sarkaz plus all the Durin is only around tens of thousands.
There are 100,000 Talarian, after all, no matter what, Huang Cao has never taken the initiative to expand his territory in Kazdel.
Moreover, all the Talarian in Victoria are in Eden, and they are still coming from other places.
The population ratio between different races may become increasingly larger in the future, which is not a good sign.
Huang Cao aims to create Eden where all his people work together to support him, rather than living a life of complacency while thinking only of himself and others.
Who knows, maybe once things get comfortable, Draco will raise his arm and try to run away with everyone, leaving me to raise someone else's pet?
Although the possibility is almost zero, after all, his propaganda machine is not to be underestimated.
However, Huang Cao, who has never been a lucky charm, has no intention of leaving trouble for the future and is determined to nip any potential problems in the bud.
If we're going to do something, we should do it now. We can't let these people eat their own food while thinking about other things.
So Huang Cao sent a letter at noon today, inviting the Draco to have dinner with him.
They also had fifty axemen lying in ambush nearby.
Whether they agree or disagree, the outcome is the same; Huang Cao had only informed them in advance.
The food has been served to you. Whether you want to eat it or not is up to Draco.
Indecisive? Huang Cao never reasoned with them.
You have to eat it whether you want to or not. This isn't a notice.
Don't be stubborn and think this place is free.
As Huang Cao said before, although he felt that true loyalty should come from one's own heart, it seemed that coercion was also possible.
As long as you don't feel awkward, it's others who feel awkward.
Anyway, there are only a few dragons left now.
Rather than letting them all become extinct in the future, I, Master Huang, would rather accept them all with a smile.
With the invitations sent out, under Eden's sophisticated yet efficient administrative network.
In just a few hours, the letter arrived at Draco's residence Kazdel Huang Cao.
And there were dozens of Abundance Warriors in armor, holding sharp weapons, waiting for their decision.
The leader of the Draco clan, dressed in magnificent robes, sighed, "Greetings, warriors."
"Hello, Mr. Red Dragon, is this your real name?"
Abundance Warrior said in a low voice.
"My real name is irrelevant. For now, I am the leader of the tribe, so it is fine to call me Red Dragon."
The man named Red Dragon stood up and respectfully accepted the letter from the Lord of Eden.
From the moment he set foot on this land, the Red Dragon already knew his destiny.
Since their race broke with the Red Dragon of the Atrias lineage, they have been drifting along with the tide.
They wouldn't have been defeated if the greedy Red Dragon hadn't brought in the vile lion.
Therefore, this generation's leader of the Draco clan referred to himself as the Red Dragon and forgot his own name, which was his homeland.
"The Lord invites you all to Eden in Kazdel to discuss matters concerning your future residence. Please proceed."
"Are my enemies there too?"
"You mean Atrias? The lord has neither invited nor ever met anyone from this family."
As a trusted confidant of Huang Cao, Sarkaz, who was assigned to the intelligence department, naturally knew who the person the other party was talking about was.
The Red Dragon sighed softly and muttered to itself, "Whether it's the greedy or the brave Red Dragon, or even the despicable lion, in the end, they all become someone else's wedding dress."
"Atrias, what are you thinking now? You haven't gained the slightest benefit from it."
The Draco chieftain had no idea what had happened to his race in the past; he only knew that his enemies were the greedy Red Dragon and the vile lions.
At least for now, neither the Red Dragon nor the lion seems to have gained any advantage in this Eden territory.
I am the same...
Now that things have developed this way, all Red Dragon can do is offer his loyalty.
When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head; there's no place for the Talarian in Victoria anymore.
Birds choose good trees to perch on, and so do dragons.
"Thank you for your help, sir."
The Red Dragon led his people onto the train bound for Kazdel.
As soon as they boarded the train, everyone was shocked by this strange, huge contraption.
"It's incredibly fast..." the Red Dragon exclaimed.
The scenery outside flashed past my eyes like lightning.
In a moment, even the towering golden tree seemed so small.
Red Dragon knew there were trains, but he had never ridden one because his people were too weak to leave him.
So I've always kept my distance from this steel Great Beast, but it actually took only a few hours to travel thousands of kilometers to Kazdel. What kind of creation is this?
Even newly created moving land parcels wouldn't move this fast...
Moreover, the entire route was a desolate environment, with no trace of Originium crystals.
Although it is still a desolate place, at least it is not the kind of desolation without hope. You can even see a few streams flowing slowly across the dry land.
Peaceful and leisurely, given time this place could become a land of plenty.
But what about the future of the Draco race?
His thoughts began to wander, and before Red Dragon could finish considering these questions, the train's announcement said that they had arrived at their destination.
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Chapter 111 The Red Dragon, spineless and instantly cowering.
The Red Dragon entered the castle with trepidation.
The castle in Kazdel is smaller than the one in Victoria, but the sense of oppression it evokes is in no way diminished.
In fact, Huang Cao could have completely spared these people the train journey. It doesn't matter where the Hongmen Banquet at Hongmen is held; the key point is not the location, but the banquet that follows.
However, the merciful Master Huang was willing to give these people of a fallen nation a few hours to think things through.
Giving him some buffer time is already the greatest mercy he can show.
The Red Dragon walked on the red carpet that was originally reserved for King Aslan.
He had seen this carpet before; it was a carpet that only Queen Victoria used when she ascended to the throne.
Because once upon a time, our ancestors walked on this carpet, which was embroidered with Victoria wreaths.
As the instigator of the Victoria coup, Huang Cao, adhering to the principle of not wasting anything, transported all the things that were originally only for the royal family to his own territory.
After all, there's a saying that goes something like this: antiques themselves may not be valuable, but things that were valuable in the past would certainly have been valuable in the past.
However, most of these things are just for show.
For example, why would Huang Cao buy this blanket that has been stepped on by countless people?
Eating like you're wearing a crown every day probably means you have some serious illness, and besides, it clashes with the colors of your castle, it doesn't look good at all.
Rather, these luxury goods were originally symbols of royal power, and their political significance was more valuable than their use.
For example, the Red Dragon truly understood the meaning of the Huang Cao.
At least the other party certainly didn't have malicious intent, otherwise they wouldn't have tried to be polite first and then resort to force, nor would they have made me go through the process myself.
So what exactly does the other party mean?
Is she trying to regain Victoria's throne? There's absolutely no need for that.
The Lord of Eden has already completely taken Victoria under his control, so there is no need for the monarch to distract him.
The person who was able to take control of Victoria in just one year is definitely not an ordinary person; they must be a very intelligent one.
Therefore, Huang Cao must have many desires, and his invitation to himself and his people today is certainly not about the throne.
Then there's only one objective: what the other side wants is people's hearts, or to put it more bluntly, the Talarian.
"Mr. Red Dragon is indeed clever, but unfortunately he is now powerless to control his own destiny and still likes to be clever, whether in the past or now."
As if possessing mind-reading abilities, before the Red Dragon could fully comprehend it, the Huang Cao strolled down the high steps.
His attire was very simple yet elegant, like a noble young master who had come from the Yan Country.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Red Dragon. Please allow the young gentlemen and ladies to dine in the other restaurants first. My two wives are already waiting there, as are the castle servants."