Under the impact of Red Iron Dragon's solid momentum, Blue Dragon Zolaya felt that his mind went blank, all his thoughts were frozen, and he could not say a word.
She felt as if an invisible claw was holding her throat and was slowly shrinking.
The breath of death was so close, as if it would swallow her completely in the next second.
Desperately resist?
As soon as this idea flashed through Zolaya's mind, she subconsciously rejected it.
She was extremely convinced that in this situation, any form of resistance would only make her die faster and more miserably.
At this moment, Dragon Might, which almost suffocated her, suddenly retracted and disappeared without a trace.
Zolaya's limbs became weak and she almost fell to the ground. She took a big breath of air and stared at Red Iron Dragon with some fear.
Garos As if nothing happened just now, his tone returned to its previous calm tone and ordered, "Contact your father."
Zolaya was filled with confusion and uneasiness, and could not figure out the intention of this Molten Iron King at this moment.
She hesitated for a few seconds, but under the gaze of the other party's calm but unquestionable eyes, she finally did not dare to show any slights.
She nodded silently, and took out a communication alchemy tool with a strange shape that resembled dragon scales from under the scales somewhere on her body.
Zizzizi--!
As she injected the lightning-like Magic Energy, fine Blue Dragon arcs immediately jumped on the surface of the alchemy item, and the runes lit up one after another.
On the other side, far in the central area of Ser Wilderness, is the territory of Dominic Dragonflight.
Blue Dragon Leader, Thunderheart Perest, just ended their crazy absorption of the energy of the surrounding thunderclouds.
The dark clouds in the sky in this area are still thick, but there is no lightning at all.
And on his majestic dark blue body, dazzling bright white arcs still danced from time to time, as if the entire dragon had turned into a dragon-shaped thunderstorm.
At this time, he was lying on a steep cliff with a wide view.
There are all kinds of flesh and blood food and energy-containing ores piled around.
Just like Garos after ending his sleep, Perest is also eating a lot to quickly replenish the energy and substances consumed during his sleep.
Thanks to his rich sleeping experience, he recovered very quickly.
His aura has become very stable, deep and powerful, far beyond that of an ordinary adult Blue Dragon.
suddenly.
He paused slightly while tearing apart a large piece of meat, as if he sensed something.
Blue Dragon Leader neatly took out a dragon scale-shaped alchemy tool of a similar format from under the thick scales on his neck.
Among Dominic Dragonflight, there is a dragon who is responsible for alchemy. This is the product of his structure and is used for communication within the dragon group.
"She did not die in Molten Iron King's territory..."
Perest's eyes flickered slightly.
After hearing the rumors about Molten Iron King, he judged the other party in his heart as a Evil Dragon with a cruel personality.
Zolaya was sent there this time, ostensibly to propose negotiations, but deep down, he also had the intention of killing the dragon with a borrowed sword, so that his prestige would rise day by day, and it might threaten the death of his daughter who ruled.
Zolaya respects and even worships him immensely. He has outstanding abilities and is indeed a heir who can be relied on.
However, Perest was keenly aware when he just ended his slumber that among the many dragons that greeted him when he woke up and reported to him on the current situation of the dragons, only Zolaya could state everything clearly and comprehensively.
All the other dragons seemed to have acquiesced in her being the main speaker.
Only one red dragon, who was always irritable and brainless, made a few remarks without knowing the importance of it.
This subtle sign means that Zolaya, by managing the dragon group on his behalf during his slumber, has invisibly established a very high prestige, and even gained a certain degree of trust from the members of the dragon group.
Although Zolaya handles the dragon affairs in an orderly manner and always maintains respect and trust in him, just like her late mother... Perest will never allow any Dragonkin, even his direct blood descendants, to have the slightest possibility of challenging his absolute rule.
After this awakening, there is still a long time before the next long period of sleep.
He no longer needs Zolaya as his main combat support and manager.
Therefore, murderous intention quietly breeds.
However, he cannot directly attack Zolaya without any reason, as that will inevitably arouse suspicion and wavering in the hearts of other dragons, which is extremely detrimental to his rule.
There are many opportunities...
Blue Dragon Leader suppressed the murderous intention in his heart and activated the alchemy item.
"Hello, the leader of Dominic Dragonflight."
A voice that seemed to be suppressing a slight gasp in the calm came through the props. "Some intelligent creatures call me Molten Iron King. At the same time, I am also the master of Ignas Dragonflight."
The other party paused and continued, "I heard that you seem to have something to say and want to talk to me about it."
Perest's expression immediately became serious and serious, and he responded in a deep voice, "Molten Iron King, I do have something to discuss."
"I heard that your Ignas Dragonflight took in several traitors under my command."
Garos's voice was still steady. "Oh, there is such a thing."
"Heriam, Kaxier, Ludwig, Seraphina... the four of them have clearly told me that they come from a Blue Dragon ethnic group named Dominic."
"However, in my impression, the traditional territory of your ethnic group seems to be in the coastal area, located on the shore of the Boiling Sea."
"I originally thought that there would be no chance of encountering your members deep in the wilderness far away from the coast. But the current situation seems to be different from my understanding."
Red Iron Dragon asked politely, "Can you please answer this doubt in my mind?"
"Tell me why you chose to abandon your long-established coastal territory and work tirelessly to travel through mountains and rivers to the wilderness."
The wilderness is indeed full of opportunities now, but the degree of danger that goes with it is also growing.
Under normal circumstances, a mature dragon group will never easily abandon a territory it has managed for a long time unless it is forced to do so.
Garos guessed from the information previously disclosed by Blue Dragon Zolaya that the migration of Dominic Dragonflight is probably related to the Storm Giant she mentioned.
Heart of Thunder on the other side was silent for a few seconds.
The question seemed to touch on something he didn't want to talk about.
"In order to seek broader development space."
He finally answered in a slightly stiff tone, "I am tired of the unchanging scenery in the sea, as well as the unchanging enemies and conflicts. Therefore, I made a strategic decision to shift the future of the dragon group to this wilderness full of infinite possibilities."
This is a whitewashed lie.
But he couldn't admit it frankly. It was because Dominic Dragonflight suffered heavy defeats in the coastal war with Storm Giant and suffered heavy losses. He could no longer sustain it, so he was forced to abandon the territory he had run for generations and migrate to the wilderness in embarrassment.
After simply perfunctory, Blue Dragon Leader brought the topic back on track without leaving any trace, and his tone became tougher.
"No orderly and dignified dragon group can tolerate the existence of betrayers. Rules are the cornerstone of maintaining the unity and strength of the dragon group and are the top priority."
His voice was like the thunder brewing in the cumulonimbus clouds, and he said, "You and I, as the masters of the dragons, must be able to understand what I mean, and you should also understand my firm determination to punish the traitors."
Garos was not intimidated by the opponent's momentum.
He asked, "According to the rules of your dragon group, how are the traitors you call usually punished?"
Blue Dragon Leader Perest declared firmly and loudly, "Public execution!"
"In front of all members of the dragon group, conduct a bloody public execution that will shock all those with evil intentions!"
"Only the blood of traitors can wash away the shame they brought and maintain the majesty of the rules."
Garos heard this and shook his head slightly. "It sounds like there is no room for maneuver."
Blue Dragon Leader's attitude is extremely firm and there is no room for negotiation.
"Of course, the traitor must die! If there is no thunderous means to deter him, other dragons will gradually develop rebellious hearts."
"All dragons must clearly understand that there is a heavy price to pay for betraying the dragons."
On the opposite side, Garos was silent for a few seconds, and then suddenly asked in a slightly playful tone:
"Why don't you try and find the problem yourself?"
He smiled softly, his voice came through the alchemy tools, and said, "Is it possible that there are some problems in the management method of your dragon group itself, which led to the betrayal of the young members?"
As early as when Heriam and other dragons were taken in, Garos had understood the internal governance model of Dominic Dragonflight.
It is a top-down pyramid-like structure that relies on absolute high pressure and ruthless oppression to maintain operation.
Almost all Dragonkin below Young Adult Stage are treated like slaves within the clan and can only obey and devote themselves unconditionally.
Only after growing up to Young Adult Stage, did he barely gain the qualification to exploit his younger peers, but he still had to endure the exploitation and oppression from the older and more powerful Dragonkin.
This model may make White Dragon Tressie appreciate it.
It fits her ecological niche theory very well.
However, everything must be done in a certain degree, and too much is never enough.
From Garos's point of view, Dominic Dragonflight is already full of problems and undercurrents of conflict.
The young dragon chose to betray, and Zolaya harbored thoughts of patricide. In a sense, these are the inevitable consequences of this abnormal management model.
Of course, there is another crucial factor.
Blue Dragon Leader Perest, not "strong" enough.
Or to be more precise, he failed to bring a sense of absolute security and admiration to all members of the dragon group, who were "omnipotent and invincible".
Other members will fear his great power.
But deep down in the heart, the ambition and dissatisfaction of "I can replace you" will also breed.
On the other hand, Ignas Dragonflight and Molten Iron Tribe were under Garos's own rule.
Whether it is other giant dragons or various dependents under his command, almost all of them have an almost blind trust in him, thinking that this king of dragons is omnipotent.
Even if they encounter temporary setbacks, they firmly believe that Dragon King will soon be able to recover everything with interest.
Even if Garos claims that he can kill Legendary Realm now and wants to become Legendary Realm's enemy, the members of the dragon group believe that he can do it and are willing to follow him through fire and water.
What's more, Garos knows how to share benefits.
Those who follow his dragon can truly share in the dividends of development. Their efforts are directly proportional to their returns, and they can often even receive rewards beyond expectations.
"I know how to manage a group of dragons better than any other dragon. There is no need for other dragons to worry about this."
Blue Dragon Leader interrupted Garos abruptly.
"The problem we need to solve now focuses on those traitors."
He brought the topic back, his voice became deeper, and said, "Hand over the four traitors Heriam, a total of four dragons, and I will pay you the same amount of gold as their weight as a reward for finding the traitor for me."
When Dominic Dragonflight was entrenched in the coastal area, it discovered and controlled a giant gold mine with rich reserves.
What they lack most is these yellow metals.
To be fair, the price offered by Heart of Thunder is quite tempting to many profit-oriented and greedy dragons, and they are likely to nod in agreement.
However, Garos is not one of those short-sighted people.
He rules the dragons not only by strong intimidation, but also by his own charm worthy of the trust and followers of his subordinates.
If, for some seemingly rich gold, he easily hands over his members and allows them to be publicly executed by other dragons, how will the other members of the dragon group view him?
Those dragons who follow him, those dependents who swear loyalty to him to the death.
There will inevitably be irreparable cracks in their inner trust and loyalty.
"The so-called traitors in your mouth, in my eyes, are just a few poor little dragons who were forced by the cruel environment and had to escape from the native dragon group in order to survive."
Garos's tone didn't have many ups and downs.
He continued, "Looking at the fact that your dragons have protected the members of my command for a period of time, I can pay you a compensation."
He put forward his own plan. "Accept the compensation and this matter will be wiped out."
"Afterwards, our two dragon groups can also sit down and discuss the possibility of forming an alliance to jointly explore the rich resources and opportunities of the wilderness. What do you think of this proposal?"
Blue Dragon Leader did not hesitate.
He said decisively, "We can explore the possibility of alliance."
"But before that, executing the traitors is a prerequisite that must be completed. The rules are the rules, and there is no room for negotiation on this point."
His attitude is very tough.
The voice paused, and Blue Dragon Leader continued, "It's just four insignificant Young Adult Dragons. Is it really important to you Ignas Dragonflights?"
"Hand them over."
"This will not cause any substantial losses to you, and you can also gain a generous amount of gold, as well as friendship with our Dominic Dragonflight, my friendship."
Red Iron Dragon shook his head.
He said, "On this point, my attitude is the same as yours just now - no discussion."
In essence, he is also a very tough dragon leader.
The occasional forbearance and concessions are all due to the expediency of last resort in the face of the absolute gap in strength.
Although Blue Dragon Leader Perest is powerful, it is not powerful enough to make Garos feel that he must retreat.
Click!
At the other end, Blue Dragon Leader had an expressionless face, and the electric current coiling around his claws surged out of control. The alchemy tool could not bear it, and the surface was instantly covered with cracks. Then, with a subtle explosion, it completely exploded and turned into powder.
At the same time.
Garos The alchemy tools in front of him also became dim.
The dialogue between the two parties was interrupted and came to an abrupt end.
This negotiation and communication related to the fate of four young dragons and the future relationship between the two dragon groups ultimately ended in an unhappy outcome.
Throughout the negotiation process, Blue Dragon Zolaya always held his breath and listened silently, with ups and downs in his heart.
As the conversation progressed, she was surprised to find that Molten Iron King, whom Long feared, did not seem to have any intention of reporting on her or using her as a bargaining chip.
This gave her a faint glimmer of hope despite her confusion.
"Your father, Thunderheart Perest, does he have any unknown weaknesses or habitual flaws in combat?"
Just when Zolaya was thinking wildly, Red Iron Dragon's deep voice suddenly sounded in her ears.
Immediately afterwards, although Molten Iron King did not explicitly agree to her proposal, Zolaya almost did not hesitate to tell him all the information she knew about her father.
Including the opponent's usual combat starting style, preference for specific skills, slight sluggishness that may occur after a long battle, trump cards that have been exposed, and some habits that perhaps even Perest himself is not aware of.
No matter how big or small it is, tell it all.
After a while.
Red Iron Dragon thought for a while, then turned to Zolaya and said, "You can leave and go back to your Dominic Dragonflight."
Zolaya's dragon face showed hesitation and uneasiness.
She couldn't help but ask, "What exactly do you want me to do after I go back?"
Red Iron Dragon glanced at her and said, "It's up to you. Whatever you want to do, then do it."
This answer was full of uncertainty, but it only made the faint fire of hope in Zolaya's heart burn further.
She nodded heavily, as if she understood something, then slowly stepped back a few steps, waved the wide dragon wings of the sky Blue Dragon, her body gradually lifted into the air, and finally merged into the dark night sky and the wind and snow, flying in the direction from where she came.
High in the sky, a biting cold wind blew in my face.
Zolaya looked back and looked at the majestic dragon shadow again.
She increasingly felt that this Molten Iron King was powerful and majestic, yet at the same time elusive and unfathomable.
Dragon Valley, rock bottom.
Red Iron Dragon looked at Zolaya's figure gradually shrinking, and finally disappeared into the distant skyline.
"Dominic Dragonflight. If it can be controlled, perhaps Molten Iron Tribe can move towards a wider land."
He was thoughtful.
The kings of other regions do not think that Molten Iron King will be satisfied with the status quo and operate with peace of mind after taking control of the entire northwest region.
Facts have proved that they were right.
Garos is eager to set foot on the Legendary Realm at a faster speed, or at least to upgrade Life Level to the peak of level 20 as soon as possible.
In addition to relying on sweat and talent, the support of massive resources is also indispensable.
The main reason for choosing to stabilize the territory at the beginning was because of the lack of manpower under his command, and it would be difficult to control further expansion. It was better to digest the resources first. However, if the time is ripe and conditions permit, Garos will never mind if the territory under his command is wider and the resources under his control are more abundant.
At the very least, he wanted to get the central area of the wilderness that was still unowned.
Now that Mad King is dead, the place where he once wreaked havoc should be inherited by his descendant Garos.