The father and son spoke in the study for a full two hours. Then they summoned Levis in, and the three of them continued their discussion for another two hours.
They mainly discussed the distribution of supplies, the tallying of military merits, the follow-up arrangements for purchasing serfs, and every aspect of the Tulip Family taking control of Bulltail City on Iron Hoof Island.
"I will fight to secure a five-year harvesting period from the Grand Duke. During those five years, Coral Island will remain under the Tulip Family's rule. You must also hurry with your plans. Black Horse Island may only have a five-year harvesting period as well."
"Five years... that will be enough." Liszt indicated that he understood.
It was already enough that the Count could secure him a five-year harvesting period for Black Horse Island and exempt him from swearing fealty to the Grand Duke for ten years.
Most importantly—A Ke could advance to become a Magician at any time.
Once A Ke advanced, then with the combined power of a Dragon Knight and a Magician, there would be nothing to fear from a dragon-slaying battle. A Magician's strength was enough to duel a dragon. Even if A Ke were somewhat weaker, she could tie down part of the enemy Dragon Knight's fighting strength, leaving the rest for Liszt to handle.
He had always regarded Alonso Cyclamen as a hypothetical enemy.
As a Bronze Dragon Knight, Alonso's Metal Dragon was production-oriented. Its strength might not even match the Sapphire Dragon in its prime. If Rio developed for another two years or so, he could probably duel a Bronze Dragon alone.
A confident expression remained on his face, while his heart was even more assured. "Besides, I have Smoke Missions to help me grow. My strength is shooting