Riding the Bone Dragon as it slowly climbed out of the metal mine, Liszt watched as the surrounding knights and serfs hurriedly retreated. He issued a new order: "Count Nicker, continue organizing the miners. Unearth every dragon bone buried underground—do not leave behind a single fragment."
"Yes, Your Highness." Nicker Bellows replied with deep admiration.
He found this world-shocking Bone Dragon utterly incredible, but even more incredible was the lord he followed.
When the Sapphire Family had gifted the Bellows Family, inheritors of the Iron Knights, to Liszt, Nicker had not been without resentment. His family had forged equipment for the Sapphire Family for generations, yet when they were discarded, not even a word of warning was given. They were simply transferred to someone else like merchandise.
But now, Nicker was immensely grateful to Grand Duke Sapphire. Had Grand Duke Sapphire not sent the Bellows Family to serve under Liszt, how could he have witnessed so many miracles and gained such a bright, glorious future?
His Highness truly is the child of glory—no, the earthly incarnation of Knight's Glory! he marveled inwardly.
One dragon after another had gathered beneath his lord's command in such a short time. It was simply faster than even great nobles acquired Great Elves. Today, his lord had casually dug up a Bone Dragon while mining—and the Bone Dragon offered no resistance whatsoever, allowing the lord to ride it with ease.
It was as though it had been waiting for his lord all along.
Watching the Bone Dragon slowly make its way out of the mine, Nicker withdrew his gaze from that towering figure and felt his spirits rise. He shouted, "All knights, pull yourselves together! Carry out His Highness's orders at once! Organize the miners to continue digging and excavate the dragon bone fragments!"
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