High Mountain Dragon Court, royal palace.
Red Iron Dragon Emperor is entrenched on the central high platform, its majestic body is like a mountain made of stacked iron rocks, and every scale is glowing with a dull red light.
His breathing was long and heavy, like the bellows of a furnace, bringing up bursts of slightly hot wind in the spacious hall.
He raised his head slightly and stared ahead.
There was a continuous and low hum of magic in the air, and countless light points gathered and trembled in the mid-air of the throne room, intertwining into a clear and huge curtain of light and shadow.
The scene of the palace in the distance gradually emerged from the curtain, and it was also reflected in Red Iron Dragon Emperor's deep eyes.
Opposite the image is a wide, high window inlaid with star and moon patterns, through which cool skylight shines through.
The king of Lothern, O'Brien, sits on a silver throne with simple lines, a delicate silver crown binding his long pale golden hair. His eyes are calm, like a quiet lake covered with fresh snow.
O'Brien looked at the majestic giant beast in the projection carefully.
His gaze lingered for a moment on the armor-like scales and strong limbs, but there was no fluctuation in his eyes.
After a few seconds of silence, O'Brien took back his hands that were originally flat on the armrests, lightly folded his fingers in front of him, and then nodded slightly.
"Greetings to you, Emperor Ignas, may your wings always shine with the sun and your wisdom be like the ancient mountains."
He first gave a polite compliment, and then asked directly, "Why do you want to send a message across such a long distance?"
With the close establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, communication methods are naturally not limited to Elina.
The two kings of different races already have ways of communicating with each other.
Red Iron Dragon nodded slowly.
"I also say hello to you, King Lothern. May your crown be stable and your kingdom be long-lasting."
After a brief exchange of greetings, he went straight to the point without any detours. "I smell the smoke of gunpowder."
"The war of Romanian Plains has been ignited. Following Lane and Sak, I am determined to start a war with the Theo Kingdom to make the war burn stronger and more fierce."
Garos did not have the habit of hiding his intentions and stated this important decision directly.
However, his voice was calm and his speaking speed was steady, as if he was just stating a trivial matter.
A smile of approval appeared on O'Brien's lips.
He had been in the military for many years when he was young, and had long been tired of the roundabout rhetoric among nobles. Instead, he appreciated this straightforward style and liked efficient conversations that went straight to the point.
Moreover, Garos's attitude is exactly what Lothern needs.
Over the years, Lothern has given Aura Kingdom a large amount of resources and technical support. One of the purposes is to bury a powerful chess piece on Romanian Plains's chessboard to check and balance Theo Kingdom, thus cutting off an important arm that Rybos Kingdom extends to the region.
Aura Kingdom is willing to take the initiative to initiate a war, which Lothern thinks is a very desirable thing.
At the same time, in the projection, Red Iron Dragon Emperor's huge body leaned forward slightly, and its dark vertical pupils seemed to penetrate the magic curtain and locked directly on the human monarch opposite.
"Aura's legion needs a more efficient way of condensing power, a method that can turn scattered power into a monolith at a critical moment. I heard that Lothern is studying Formation Magic, whose skills are at the pinnacle, can connect the will and power of the entire legion together, can strengthen his own Legendary Realm, and can also compete with the Legendary Realm on his own."
He paused and continued, "I hope to pay a suitable price and exchange Lothern for this Formation Magic."
This requirement is clear and crucial.
Once the well-trained legions under Formation Magic and Aura are obtained, it will be possible to influence or even intervene in the competition at the Legendary Realm level on the battlefield. This is undoubtedly a qualitative leap.
O'Brien leaned back slightly, leaning on the back of the throne, tapping the armrest with his fingers.
"Confronting common annoyances and maintaining regional balance are the duties of allies."
He did not waste any words and readily agreed, "[Myriad Army Command Oath]'s relevant knowledge and construction techniques will be shared with the Aura Kingdom free of charge. Lothern's spell consultant will carry the necessary spell scrolls and demonstration crystals and arrive in the wilderness at a time you deem appropriate."
Immediately afterwards, he changed the subject slightly and put forward preconditions.
If you want to get "Myriad Army Command Oath", Garos will need to sign a powerful binding magic agreement drafted by the Lothern masters.
The core terms of the agreement are simple.
--Aura Kingdom shall not spread "Myriad Army Command Oath" in any form without the express consent of the Lothern Kingdom, nor shall Formation Magic be used against the Lothern Kingdom and its allies.
A mature and powerful Formation Magic, its strategic value even exceeds that of many Legendary Equipment, and it can be called the foundation of the kingdom.
If it weren't for the troubled times and Lothern really needed Aura as an ally, Aura's act of directly going to war with neighboring countries was what Lothern wanted to see, and he would never have been able to teach it so easily.
Therefore, Lothern's request is reasonable and even generous.
In addition to the above two restrictions, no additional costs such as gold coins, resources or political commitments were asked for.
A glimmer of satisfaction flashed in Garos's pupils.
"Your generosity will be remembered by Aura."
He responded solemnly.
O'Brien waved his hand gently. "This is what Lothern should do based on long-term considerations."
Red Iron Dragon nodded slowly. "Then, let our cooperation be as close and fierce as dragons and flames."
"Looking forward to your victory." O'Brien nodded slightly again, "I hope this cooperation can bring long-term stability and prosperity to each other's countries."
A brief silence flowed in the hum of magic.
Garos thought for a moment, tilted his huge head, and muttered, "In addition, I heard that Lothern's "Eye of the Stars" - those Magic Satellite, are technologically advanced and powerful."
Hearing this, O'Brien was startled at first, and then shook his head helplessly.
He had a new understanding of Red Iron Dragon Emperor's pragmatism, or in other words, the thickness of the scales on the dragon's face.
"Magic Satellite can't give it." His tone was gentle, but his attitude was clear, "This is Lothern's core strategic asset and involves many secrets. However," he changed the subject and gave an alternative, "Aura If you can obtain a complete or even damaged enemy Magic Satellite on the battlefield, Lothern can send experts to help repair and adjust it so that it can finally be used by you."
Garos accepted the proposal without forcing it.
He didn't have high hopes, he just casually mentioned that it was an unexpected blessing to receive follow-up technical support.
After a few minutes of discussion about specific matters such as the details of the transmission and the time for signing the agreement, the projected light began to waver and weaken slightly, with ripples like water waves appearing at the edges.
Before the arraignment was about to end, Garos added, "Without further delay."
"Now that the time is urgent, Theo will not sit still and wait for death. Let your magic consultant leave as soon as possible."
He planned to strike first.
Theo Kingdom must also be preparing intensively. The trumpet of war will suddenly sound at some point. The layout, training and familiarization of Formation Magic will take time, so naturally the sooner the better.
"Within one hour, the spell advisor will arrive outside Crimson Flame Royal City."
O'Brien gives the exact promise.
As these words fell, the projection flickered violently for a few times, and then completely dissipated. The buzz of magic echoing in the throne room gradually subsided, leaving only the long breathing sound of Red Iron Dragon.
Garos did not stay longer in the throne room and returned to the training ground located in the Dragonspine Mountains.
He continued to exercise, his huge body performing powerful movements in the sun, making a rumbling sound. However, not long after, he suddenly stopped and looked up at the sky.
It was daytime at this time, and the sun above Ser Wilderness was scorching and dazzling, emitting ruthless light and heat.
But on the blue sky, apart from the sun, another point of light appeared without warning.
It was weak at first, but became clear and stable in an instant, like a star that dared to shine in the daytime.
Under Garos's unblinking and solemn gaze, the star became brighter and brighter, its light condensing.
Whoosh!
A pure, solid beam of light, like a silver thread hanging from the sky, descended straight from the light spot and landed on a designated open space a few miles outside the Crimson Flame Royal City wall.
The beam of light flashed away.
A figure wearing a deep Blue Dragon star-patterned robe appeared on the spot, as well as several sealed boxes suspended in mid-air.
Through Eye of the Stars's long-distance teleportation, Lothern's spell consultant arrived.
Crossing the distance of thousands of mountains and rivers is only a matter of time for this top-notch magic technology.
Most of the one hour mentioned by O'Brien is used for the consultant's preparation before departure, material inspection and starting the Eye of the Stars process.
"Eye of the Stars, Magic Satellite..."
Garos narrowed his eyes slightly and whispered to himself.
Theo Kingdom owns a Eye of the Stars.
Once a war breaks out, this eye hanging high in the sky will definitely become a big trouble. Aura The mobilization and deployment of troops will be difficult to completely avoid its surveillance, and surveillance is only its most insignificant function.
Must find a way to deal with it.
"When can I have my own "Eye of the Stars"?"
Red Iron Dragon looked at the sky where the light beam disappeared, "Maybe... just after this war."
There are no guns or cannons, the enemy made them for us.
Theo's Magic Satellite may become Aura in the future.
He looked away.
Soon after, Garos formally summoned Lothern's spell consultant.
The consultant is a Spellcaster of the Legendary Realm level, who specializes in position construction and large-scale Formation Magic, and has a high status in Lothern's country.
The interview process was very simple.
Garos reviewed the agreement scroll that exuded strong Archdemon legal fluctuations. After confirming that the terms were correct, he left his mark.
After completing the signing, Garos summoned Iron Dragon Sorog, making him fully responsible for contacting the formation consultant and coordinating the specific matters implemented by Formation Magic.
He himself returned to the back mountain again, reinvesting his energy into his own training and thinking about the overall situation of the war.
In the following days, Aura Kingdom's alchemy industry was fully operational.
They work day and night, and the furnace roars all night long.
Flowing Water Dragon Realm Online, each badge about the size of a palm, made of refined magic metal as the base material, and with dense magic runes etched on the surface, was quickly produced. After final calibration by the enchanter, it was immediately packed into boxes and rushed to garrisons in various places by flying units or alchemy vehicles.
This is the core medium for activating Myriad Army Command Oath.
--Command Insignia.
Soldiers need to wear it with them and establish an initial connection with them through specific rituals during training.
However, the issuance of Command Insignia is only the first step in building a military formation.
The real core of the military formation is to condense the will, fighting spirit and trust of thousands of soldiers into an invisible and unified torrent of power.
This requires a long period of running-in, training and tempering. It requires soldiers to truly understand why they are fighting and be willing to integrate themselves into the collective for the same goal.
Thanks to the long-term loyalty education implemented by the Aura Kingdom, the collective will foundation required for the formation of the military formation is basically satisfied.
The next difficulty is to make key nodes in the military formation, such as officers and non-commissioned officers at all levels, familiar with the steps of formation changes, energy guidance and resonance, so as to ensure that they will not be at a loss in actual combat.
Time passed quietly amid the intensive preparations.
Aura The whole army is filled with a sense of tension that a storm is coming. The intensity of daily training has increased sharply, the frequency of patrols has increased, and reconnaissance activities in border areas have become more frequent.
About half a month later, the initial adjustment of the military formation has taken shape.
The smell of war in the air was so strong that it was almost suffocating.
On this day, three majestic dragon shadows emerged from the clouds in the south and slowly landed on the platform of the back mountain of Royal Court.
The visitors are none other than Deborah, and her parents, Silver Dragon Aldrian and Copper Dragon Selina.
Previously, the Aldrian couple moved to a more peaceful Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm after experiencing the changes in the Raging Tide Dragon Realm.
Gold Dragon Orvis personally received them and expressed their welcome. Under the guidance of Old Gold Dragon, they quickly chose a seaside cliff on the main island of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm and temporarily opened a nest.
At the same time, as Legendary Realm Silver Dragon, Aldrian is also preparing to apply to the management of the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm to build his own permanent island outside the Dragon Realm.
But just before the application process started, he received an invitation from Garos.
So the couple put their affairs on hold at the Wave-Subduing Dragon Realm and came to Ser Wilderness, not only to visit their daughter, but also to see with their own eyes the Red Iron Dragon Emperor who had become Legendary Realm and established a magnificent country.
It has been several days since they arrived at the Aura Kingdom.
Initially, when they learned from Deborah that she was giving birth to a new life, both Aldrian and Selina were overjoyed, and the haze that had been lingering in their hearts due to the Raging Tide Dragon Realm incident for a long time was temporarily diluted.
Accompanied by Deborah, they visited Crimson Flame Royal City, visited some workshops and training grounds open to allies, and saw various sights of the Dragon Kingdom, which was very different from the traditional kingdom. They were full of curiosity and wonder.
However, as the stay time grew longer, the two dragons with rich experience were also keenly aware of the increasingly rich smell in the air, which belonged to the eve of war.
The coldness of metal, the restlessness of Magic Energy, and the hustle and bustle of frequent personnel changes
They were deeply disturbed by this, especially after it was confirmed that Deborah was pregnant.
Red Iron Dragon noticed their arrival.
He signaled Xia'er, who was assisting him in combat training, to return to Hall of Heroes to rest. He also stopped waving his claws, slowly straightened his body, and faced the visitor.