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Six years is just a blink of an eye for Dragonkin, which has a long life.
However, this period of time was enough to bring life to an originally barren land and lay a solid foundation for a new kingdom.
In addition to the recognition of sovereignty that was quickly fulfilled at the beginning of the founding of the country, the other three important supports that Lothern Kingdom promised were gradually implemented, bearing fruitful results in the context of the Aura Kingdom's growth.
In the spacious palace, after Red Iron Dragon completed a round of physical exercise, he turned his attention to a summary of the kingdom's development in recent years.
He left most of the matters to Iron Dragon Regent and focused on improving his strength.
But as the supreme ruler of the kingdom, Garos has never really been far away from Divine Authority.
Occasionally, he would personally examine the development trajectory of the kingdom and control the general direction of this giant ship's sailing, instead of completely being a hands-off emperor.
At this moment, the documents and materials that have been sorted and summarized item by item have been presented to Red Iron Dragon Emperor.
Garos looked at the thick stack of information without using the tips of his claws to flip through it.
With a roll of his thick, long and flexible dragon tail, he dropped all the information on his head covered with thick scales.
Red Iron Dragon closed his eyes slightly and chanted a magic spell in a low voice.
After a few seconds, a low-level spell was completed.
[Sensory Information Link]
Buzz!
The data placed on Red Iron Dragon's head, together with his head itself, glowed with a soft and synchronized magical shimmer.
As these lights flashed rhythmically, massive information content, such as text, data, charts, etc., appeared in Red Iron Dragon's mind like a tide.
After just a few seconds, Garos opened his eyes again.
He already fully understood all the contents recorded in this thick pile of information.
"Learning these convenient spells is indeed the right choice. They can save me a lot of precious time and provide many unexpected conveniences."
Garos took the information off his head and put it aside casually.
The spells he learned and mastered were mainly focused on types with auxiliary functions such as [Cleansing Spell], [Sensory Information Link], [Know Languages], [Tracking Mark], rather than spells used for direct attack and destruction such as [Fireball Spell] and [Lightning Chain].
The reason is simple.
Unless Garos now completely gives up physical exercise, and then completely devotes himself to the study of spells.
Otherwise, with the offensive spells he has mastered, the final destructive effect may never be as great as a random swipe of his claws, or even worse than a burning sneeze when his nasal cavity is itchy.
Red Iron Dragon calmed down and focused on the kingdom development information just obtained.
"Lothern has given the wilderness many tangible benefits over the years."
"Although we involved Theo Kingdom, the price we paid was far less than the gain. In this win-win cooperation, we are the greater beneficiary."
Garos thought about those data and calculated silently.
Aura Kingdom can develop rapidly in six years, which is inseparable from the assistance of Lothern.
For example, under the careful guidance of the senior Alchemist team dispatched by Lothern, the industrial zone located on the outskirts of Crimson Flame Royal City has now grown into one of the strong beating hearts of the kingdom.
In the industrial area, the scene is no longer what it used to be, it is no longer a simple crucible and furnace.
Instead, there are rows of sophisticated instruments, reactors controlled by stable runes, and crystal arrays used for complex material analysis, etc.
The original ore from Ser Wilderness is processed here through efficient smelting and metal purification technology to remove impurities and extract purer metals.
These metal ingots are no longer rough blanks, and their purity and stability are enough to meet the casting requirements of advanced structures.
At the same time, Lothern's exploration team and Aura Kingdom's local guide traveled through dangerous places.
Six years later, in addition to the original Trail of a Thousand Snakes trade road, a standardized road network with Crimson Flame Royal City as the center connecting major mining areas, Black Oilfield, important settlements, military fortresses and other areas has been formed.
These roads are not simple dirt roads, but are paved with local materials mixed with specific alchemical mixtures. They are strong and flat, and can withstand the trampling of heavy transport convoys and large creatures.
Even, several large-scale transmission Magic Array have been built in some of the most critical locations.
These Magic Array were built with the assistance of Lothern and maintained by both parties.
Although each activation consumes a lot of money, it also greatly shortens the mobilization time of key materials and personnel, which qualitatively improves the kingdom's governance and adaptability.
More importantly, this convenient transportation network strengthens Crimson Flame Royal City's control over other places, making orders from the "central government" more weighty and unquestionable.
In addition, Ser Wilderness's specialty products will no longer be sold cheaply or exploited by middlemen.
According to the agreement, they were sold to the Lothern Kingdom in large quantities, and Lothern also purchased them at a fair price.
Resources such as rare minerals buried deep in the ground, ancient magical plants growing on glaciers, and precious materials produced by the ferocious beast Magic Creature have now become jingling wealth in the Aura Kingdom treasury, making the kingdom rich quickly, and can also use this wealth to purchase various needed resources.
The most important thing is knowledge.
From Lothern's senior Alchemist and various craftsmen, Aura Kingdom learned and mastered a lot of cutting-edge knowledge.
In the future, without the assistance of Lothern, the construction speed of all parties may be slower, but it will definitely not stagnate.
"The problem is that Saint King was in the wrong state when he was resurrected. As time went by, he could no longer suppress the ambitions of other countries. They were unwilling to pay so much cost without getting any benefits."
"The fire between Southern Kingdoms has a tendency to be rekindled."
"I have a close relationship with the Lothern Kingdom, and I will inevitably be tied to his chariot when the time comes."
Red Iron Dragon raised its majestic dragon head, and his gaze seemed to penetrate Palace, casting it towards the southern sky, with deep thoughts in his heart.
Since Saint King appeared that year and put down the civil war with thunderous means, Southern Kingdoms has maintained a superficial peace for more than twenty years. They have put aside their disputes for the time being, licking the wounds left by the war with peace of mind and recovering their strength.
But now, the strength of various countries is gradually recovering.
They began to move around, trying to challenge the existing order.
About three years ago, there was an unidentified Legendary Realm strongman who openly fought in the airspace near Lothern Royal City, causing quite a stir.
They were eventually expelled by the Legendary Realm stationed on the Lothern side.
However, Saint King did not show up.
Moves like this to test the bottom line of Lothern and the status of Saint King have gradually become more frequent in recent times.
Garos With his keen sense of smell, he has sensed the increasingly strong restless atmosphere in the air.
He had a premonition that unless Saint King could once again demonstrate a power that could frighten the heroes and cause the countries to truly feel pain, otherwise, if there were no other major changes, a second war involving a wider range of countries would be unavoidable.
Since the former Lothern Federation has disintegrated, this time it will no longer be an internal dispute.
Once it breaks out, the flames of war are bound to be more turbulent and intense than First Civil War, and the impact will be wider.
"War is a huge whirlpool."
"Once it really starts, even as far as Ser Wilderness, I, the emerging Dragon Kingdom, will never be able to survive alone, and will definitely be affected."
"And in this level of camp confrontation, the party that tries to sway may be the first to be liquidated and eradicated."
"There is no strategic problem in maintaining a close relationship with Lothern, and there is no need to change it easily. Moreover, even if I choose to turn now and try to get closer to Ribos, they will not be able to let go of their wariness about me, and I will not be able to trust them."
Red Iron Dragon Be prepared for a rainy day and make your own judgment in advance.
Immediately, he stood up slowly, left the palace, and went to the back mountain to exercise again.
It was night at this time.
Ser Wilderness Above the sky, two moons of different sizes hang high, casting a cool and bright light. Countless bright stars are embedded in the deep night, twinkling uncertainly.
Red Iron Dragon raised his head and glanced at the vast and familiar night sky, then looked away.
As usual, he took out and used Eye of True Sight. On the one hand, he evolved his eyes, and on the other hand, he used it to assist in training, hoping to achieve better results.
But not long after, when he focused his eyes and looked at Crimson Flame Royal City.
Red Iron Dragon's pupils shrank for a moment, and the expression on his face became serious and dignified.
In his extraordinary vision, there are countless light spots representing life, like stars reflected on the lake, twinkling in every corner of the royal city.
Among them, one spot of light is particularly large.
Within its tiny humanoid outline are the dragon's claws.
"A Legendary Dragon type who came uninvited and without prior notification... I don't know whether he is a friend or an enemy."
"Is it Dracolich sent by Path of Scales? Or is it the Legendary Realm dragon from the Bronze Dragon family who came to seek revenge? Or something else?"
Garos's eyes were fixed on that special existence in the royal city, thinking about its possible identity and purpose.
He immediately stopped tonight's exercise plan and flew into the sky.
At the same time, Crimson Flame Royal City, on a certain busy street.
Even though it was night, the place was still brightly lit and bustling with people.
Creatures from different races crowded around each other, and various magic lamps complemented traditional torches and oil lamps, illuminating the streets paved with flat stone slabs like daylight and full of vitality.
A "young man" wearing a dark purple robe with a slender and tall figure was strolling leisurely among the bustling crowd.
He has a handsome face, with deep purple pupils, and looks very young. However, a calm demeanor that can only be acquired after a long period of time naturally lingers around him, causing some creatures with keen senses around him to subconsciously keep a distance from him and not dare to approach easily.
He is the dragon Legendary Realm who has been sleeping for nearly a hundred years and discovered drastic changes in the wilderness shortly after waking up, so he came to find out what happened.
--Iseramathus.
He himself lives in Ser Wilderness all year round, but because he doesn't like fighting and prefers to observe the changes in the world, he has a low-key character. He has not left any prominent reputation and is unknown to others.
"Interesting..."
Iseramathus whispered to himself, scanning everything around him with interest.
He saw the Ogre stall owner passing the grilled meat skewers to a human child with a tong; he saw a Dwarf warrior and a giant Magic Warrior clinking glasses at the door of the tavern, talking loudly about the day's adventures; he saw the human and horse patrols walking by in an orderly manner, maintaining order among residents of all races equally.
"Before I fell into a deep sleep, there were only countless chaotic primitive clans fighting against each other on Ser Wilderness, and Lothern Federation who nominally governed this place."
"Now, it has become like this."
"A kingdom ruled by a giant dragon rose from the ground, and it was named "Aura"."
Iseramathus couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion and surprise in his heart.
He spent the long period of slumber in his old age in Ser Wilderness, but never thought that when he woke up, the world would be turned upside down, and the once familiar wilderness would become strange and new.
The powerful Lothern Federation fell apart and became history.
Dragon of Red and Iron has risen at an incredible speed in just a hundred years.
On the wilderness, a majestic and orderly Dragon Kingdom was erected.
... All these changes made Iseramathus, who had just woken up, feel extremely surprised and uncomfortable, as if he had become an old thing abandoned by the new era.
At first, he even suspected that there was something wrong with his sleeping process, causing him to sleep for hundreds of years.
After that, he spent a lot of time confirming and understanding before he accepted the fact that this land had changed dramatically in a hundred years.
After gathering his thoughts, Iseramathus continued to wander.
He does not have much innate hostility towards the country established by Evil Dragon, but more out of curiosity about new things.
Moreover, after seeing it with his own eyes, the scene of relatively harmonious coexistence of various ethnic groups in the royal city made it difficult for him to connect it with the country under the rule of the greedy and cruel Evil Dragon in his impression.
Not long after, Iseramathus stopped in front of a stall selling various beautiful crystal stones and magic gadgets.
He casually picked up a piece of You Blue Dragon crystal and started to play with it carefully.
However, at this moment.
A majestic Dragon Might descended from the sky and enveloped him instantly.
The bustling crowd around him was unaware of this and was still carrying out his own activities.
This coercion is only directed at him.
Iseramathus The fingers holding the crystal paused for a moment, and then he raised his head, looking through the intertwined light, shadow and noise above the street, looking towards the sky that was obscured by the night and light clouds.
A majestic and dangerous dragon figure was looming between the clouds, watching him.
"You were discovered so soon?"
"I have obviously concealed my aura very well and exerted a range of psychic suggestions. Logically speaking, I shouldn't. Well, the other party either has perceptual characteristics, or there is something Legendary Artifact."
A trace of surprise flashed through his heart, but his face remained calm.
Immediately, Iseramathus shook his head slightly, and the figure disappeared out of thin air. The people who saw this scene also had no reaction and turned a blind eye, as if they didn't find anything strange.
At the same time, at an altitude of Crimson Flame Royal City kilometers above.
Among the high-altitude clouds, the outline of Iseramathus's body slowly solidified, and the dragon's body appeared.
His scales are not hard metal or thick horny, but are carved out of pure amethyst, reflecting a blurry and deep halo under the moonlight. A row of purple crystals are suspended from his back, undulating slightly. His wings are thin and wide, with rich Psionic Energy light flowing on the wing membranes.
It is the first of Gem Dragon.
--Amethyst Dragon.
Almost at the same time that he appeared, the clouds in front seemed to be pushed aside by invisible hands, and a towering and dangerous dragon shadow slowly emerged.
Compared with the elegant and spiritual Amethyst Dragon, Red Iron Dragon's body and posture seem to be born for fighting.
All parts of his body were filled with terrifying weapons, and Battleworn Mark was all over his body. Even if Dragon Might was restrained, he still exuded a terrible sense of oppression, making Amethyst Dragon feel that he should not be underestimated.
"Strange Amethyst Dragon."
"You came uninvited and stopped to look at my royal city. Do you think the scenery of Aura is unique and worthy of your quiet appreciation?"
Red Iron Dragon spoke in a deep voice, and the sound was like rolling thunder, echoing among the clouds.
In his eyes, there were countless fine runes flowing like stars.
Eye of True Sight has been turned on, allowing him to gain insight into the opponent's general level.
Legendary Realm Amethyst Dragon: Level 23.
Opposite, Iseramathus saw the legendary dragon emperor up close for the first time. His heart was slightly shaken, and a hint of wonder flashed in his dragon eyes.
But soon, Amethyst Dragon regained his composure and calmness.
"Are you Emperor Ignas?"
Iseramathus nodded gracefully and slightly, showing courtesy among fellow clan members.
He majored in Psion Path and had strong mental power, but he did not use any probing or mood-affecting spells on the Red Iron Dragon in front of him.
This is the basic respect for a strong man of the same race, especially a king.
Immediately, Amethyst Dragon explained, "It was indeed my presumption to come uninvited."
"I have been sleeping in the wilderness for many years, and I didn't wake up until recently. When I woke up, I heard that during the years of my sleep, an amazing young fellow of the Ser Wilderness had risen and established a magnificent kingdom."
"Driven by curiosity, I came uninvited and wanted to see it with my own eyes."
"If you have been offended by my actions, I sincerely apologize and ask for your forgiveness."
"As for the scenery here..." He glanced at the brightly lit royal city below and praised it, "It is indeed unique, full of vitality and order, and I am deeply impressed."
Garos looked at Amethyst Dragon calmly.
The other person's posture was calm and unhurried, his eyes were clear and peaceful, and he showed no hostility or greed.
In addition, the Gem Dragon clan has always been known as a neutral camp and rarely takes the initiative to intervene in disputes between secular kingdoms. Their attitudes towards Metal Dragon and Chromatic Dragon are usually similar.
After thinking for a moment, Garos nodded and accepted his explanation and apology.
"My kingdom has always welcomed visitors who abide by the rules and have good intentions. I am Garos·Ignas. You must have heard of my name."
He welcomed and introduced himself.
"Iseramathus," Amethyst Dragon also reported his real name, "An old guy who slept for too long and just woke up to find that the world has changed."
Hearing this, Garos's eyes moved slightly.
He seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Iseramathus... Have you ever had an intimate relationship with some kind of powerful lion-like monster?"
Amethyst Dragon heard this, his eyes suddenly widened and he did not answer immediately.
However, just looking at his reaction at this moment, Garos already had the answer in his heart.
Lao Long's face is deep after all.
After a brief moment of surprise, Iseramathus let out a burst of hearty and unembarrassed laughter.
He said calmly, "Haha, I didn't expect that such old things would be known to you. Well, yes, many years ago, I was indeed active in the form of a lion for a period of time. It was a wonderful past."
Garos said slowly, "Under my command, there is a lord named Ennus."
"He has strong Amethyst Dragon blood flowing in his body, and his aura is similar to yours. If I guess correctly, he is probably your descendant left behind."
Amethyst Dragon Iseramathus Hearing this, he was slightly startled again, with a look of surprise on his face.
He didn't know that he had left Dragon Lion descendants in this wilderness.
Although Gem Dragon does not attach as much importance to descendants as Metal Dragon, it is not as cold and ruthless as Evil Dragon. If given the opportunity, they are usually willing to give their descendants some appropriate care and guidance within their ability.
Amethyst Dragon said, "Thank you for informing me. This is unexpected news."
"When I have time, I will go and meet the descendants of Dragon Lion who are connected to me by blood."
A high-altitude wind roared past the scales of the two giant dragons, rolling up clouds and waves.
Garos nodded slightly, accepting the other party's thanks.
Then, he quietly changed the topic.
"Iseramathus, you have just woken up from a deep sleep. You must need time to get to know this unfamiliar land again."
He pointed his huge dragon claw at Crimson Flame Royal City and continued, "Furthermore, since your descendant Ennus is in my kingdom, as a lord, he is also closely related to the fate of the kingdom. If you just look at him in a hurry, I am afraid it will be difficult to truly understand his current situation and growth."
Amethyst Dragon listened quietly, with a trace of thought flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Garos felt a little calmer.
So far, this is the first time he has come into contact with Gem Dragon, and he is also a Legendary Realm Amethyst Dragon with a level as high as twenty-three.
The current Aura Kingdom already has Chromatic Dragon, Ferrous Dragon under his command, and even Metal Dragon, who has a good relationship with him, is stationed there, but Gem Dragon is still blank.
He hopes to keep this Legendary Realm Amethyst Dragon in the Aura Kingdom in some form.
Although Gem Dragon is a well-known neutral camp, as long as he can stay and establish contact first, there will naturally be opportunities to deepen his bond and interests with the kingdom through various methods in the future.
In the future, once the kingdom faces a crisis and needs support, there will not be only Garos and Legendary Realm to deal with it.
However, when facing an ancient and elderly Dragonkin, Garos did not directly make a request such as "I hope you stay", nor did he offer any specific conditions for exchange of benefits.
He has already mastered Dragon Taming Art, and he knows very well that in many cases, too straightforward a purpose will arouse the target's vigilance and instinctive resistance.
Instead of doing this, it is better to guide the topic and let the other party make their own "decision".
"In any case, Iseramathus, you and I are of the same race. You have lived here for a long time. In a sense, you are also an ancient resident of Ser Wilderness, and I am now the ruler of this wilderness."
"When you have just woken up and are still unfamiliar with everything, I should do my best."
"If you don't have a clear place to go for the time being, you might as well stop in my royal city for a while. It can be used as a buffer to adapt to this new era of wilderness. Understand the changes here first. As for Ennus, you can find a suitable time to contact him in a more leisurely way."
He provided an option full of understanding and convenience, completely handing over the choice to Iseramathus.
On the opposite side, Iseramathus fell into a slightly longer silence, obviously weighing carefully.
Garos's words really spoke to his heart.
He needs time to adapt, and he is also somewhat curious about this kingdom and his descendants.
Garos's promise can undoubtedly save him a lot of trouble. Moreover, the other party's attitude is neither humble nor overbearing, and he has been given full respect and freedom. He is truly a unique Evil Dragon. No wonder he can build such an orderly country.
Finally, Amethyst Dragon said happily, "Haha...Garos, Your Majesty, I am deeply impressed by your strength and mind."
"You are right, I do need some time to re-recognize this world, especially the country chosen by my descendants who are connected by blood."
"In this case, I will shamelessly bother you for a while and stay in your royal city for a while to take a good look at what is special about this kingdom that rose from the ground while I was sleeping."
He offered to stay.
Garos was internally satisfied with the result, but the dragon's face still maintained its usual calmness and majesty.
He nodded slightly and said in a calm tone, "Crimson Flame Royal City may not be as good as those prosperous cities in the south that have experienced precipitation, but we will try our best to make guests feel comfortable here. You are welcome to stay temporarily, Iseramathus."
Temporary stay?
Now that you have stepped into my territory, don't think you can leave easily! This is not an ordinary hotel where you can come and leave as soon as you want.
Red Iron Dragon thought happily deep in his heart.
The clouds of war will be over again at some point, and with the Aura Kingdom Legendary Realm's strength very weak, he will not let such a Legendary Realm dragon come to his door in vain.
Not long after, as soon as he settled Amethyst Dragon, he received a new message.
--Lucky Messenger returned to the Atlant Continent and will visit Aura Kingdom personally in the future to discuss cooperation matters.