The conversation between Garos and Red-Silver Dragon through projection continues.
"Does Dragon Beast exist among them? I remember that Metal Dragon Clan has the means to detect such situations in advance."
Metal Dragon on Bernardo Planet advocate eugenics and postnatal care.
When the offspring are still developing in Dragon Egg, they will use certain special methods to detect them to ensure that there are no unintelligent Dragon Beast among Dragon Egg.
Dragonkin has a strong heritage, but it does not come without a price.
In addition to those deep-rooted racial personalities and instincts influenced by inheritance, there will be some dragons who, when receiving the inheritance in Dragon Egg, had their brains burned out because they could not bear the too vast inheritance and became Dragon Beast.
Dragon Beast has exactly the same appearance as the dragon.
However, Dragon Beast has no Spell-like Ability, no inheritance, and no wisdom. He only has the body of a giant dragon and only the instincts of Beast.
If there is Dragon Beast in the offspring, Metal Dragon will often stop the development of this Dragon Egg and then bury it.
Evil Dragon's approach is completely opposite.
Among them, it is not uncommon for the most vicious ones to eat the offspring of Dragon Beast directly to replenish their health. Those with a slightly better character will also directly throw away the newly hatched Dragon Beast without mercy.
"Already tested."
Deborah said happily, "All four children are very healthy, none of them Dragon Beast."
As she said this, she suddenly became curious. She raised a Dragon Egg in front of her eyes, looked at it carefully, and then asked, "Garos, you also have four brothers and sisters. In addition, were there Dragon Beasts of the same generation?"
She is an only child dragon.
However, there was another Dragon Egg that was born with her that year. Unfortunately, it was a Dragon Beast egg that was disposed of before it hatched.
Garos shook his head, and the dark red scales on his neck rubbed against each other, making a slight scraping sound.
"As far as I know, no."
There are usually two to four offspring that can be born in a dragon's nest, and the probability of Dragon Beast among them is not low.
Iron Dragon Mother gave birth to four children at once. While there was no Dragon Beast, there was also Garos and Red-Iron Hybrid. It can be said to be an extremely rare situation.
Now, the descendants of Garos also do not have Dragon Beast, and there are also four in a litter.
Not to mention whether there may be mixed blood or special physiques, this is also very rare.
"Am I special, or is the bloodline of Ignas more peculiar, or is it both?"
Garos thought silently in his heart.
It is worth mentioning that the surname of Red Dragon Father is also Ignas, but the surname of Iron Dragon Mother is not.
In the dragon world, the principle of respecting the strong is even reflected in the right to bear surnames. When Dragonkin descendants inherit the surname, they will often inherit the stronger one.
This also means that the source of the bloodline named Ignas is stronger than the source of the bloodline of Iron Dragon Mother.
Garos didn't think much about this issue.
He changed the topic and chatted with Red-Silver Dragon about their respective current situations.
However, as he talked, Red-Silver Dragon seemed to find it interesting to play with Dragon Egg, so he rolled his tail and flexibly rolled the other two Dragon Egg over.
Holding two Dragon Egg in each paw, she began to spin slowly, as if playing with two huge gems.
Judging from her skillful movements, it is definitely not the first time she has done this.
In this regard, Garos thinks it's okay.
The dragon's egg is not fragile. On the contrary, its shell is quite hard. As far as Dragon Egg is concerned, the result of "hitting a stone with an egg" is often to smash the stone out of the pit.
If these Dragon Egg are around, Garos may not be able to resist trying them out.
They look pretty nice to the touch.
Just then, a face covered with silver dragon scales broke in.
"You heartless little bastard, I've said it several times, don't treat Dragon Egg as a toy!"
With a stern scolding, Silver Dragon Aldri's figure appeared in the projection.
He snatched all four Dragon Egg away from Deborah's claws, carefully held them in his broad and solid arms, and then stared at his daughter with a straight face and his dragon eyes.
"My paws are just itchy, and besides, they are quite fun now..."
Deborah blinked innocently, murmured in a low voice, and swept the tip of his tail restlessly on the ground.
"Huh! You don't look like an elder at all."
Aldri snorted coldly.
He adjusted the posture of holding Dragon Egg so that they were more securely attached to his chest and abdomen scales, and then looked at Red Iron Dragon in the projection, his expression becoming serious and serious.
"Garos, you have always been reliable, with a calm and steady personality."
"Remember to take care of your partner and don't let her go."
I actually want to try that too...
Red Iron Dragon let out an almost inaudible grunt from his throat, scratched the itchy scales on his neck with his front paws, and then nodded slowly.
"Well, I will definitely do it next time."
At the same time, Copper Dragon Selina's figure also jumped and appeared at the edge of the projection.
She put on extremely exaggerated expressions and movements, spread her wings widely, covered her chest with her front paws, and said to Red Iron Dragon, "Wow, it's Aura's dragon emperor! I'm so honored to be able to see Red Emperor, and I'm so excited that my scales stand on end!"
Garos was indifferent, just looked at her calmly, without even blinking.
He knew that the more obvious his reaction was, the more energetic Copper Dragon would be.
Sure enough, seeing that he had no reaction, Copper Dragon Selina curled his lips, put away his performance, and his expression became normal.
On the other side, Aldri lowered his eyes and looked at Dragon Egg, who was safe and sound in his arms. His stern face instantly softened, as if a glacier was melting in the sun.
"Little darlings, grandpa will take you to enjoy the sea breeze and bask in the sun. Are you ready? Let's go."
His voice was so soft that it was completely different from before.
After saying that, Silver Dragon hugged Dragon Egg, the next generation, and turned around. The wide silver wings unfolded gracefully and powerfully, bringing with them a burst of cool air and flew out of the cave.
Before leaving, he turned back and glared at his unreliable daughter, then flapped his wings and disappeared into the sky outside the projection range.
Soon after, Garos ended contact with Red-Silver Dragon.
He stretched his huge body, and his joints made a slight crackling sound. Then, he vibrated his wings and flew towards the back mountain.
There, with the assistance of Xia'er and Mien, he conducted a round of high-intensity training.
Heat waves mixed with the dust stirred up by the battle rolled out from the gaps in his scales.
When the last ray of sunset sank into the distant mountains, the sky turned completely dark.
The rich night color soaked the sky like ink, and before the stars fully appeared, his movements paused slightly and stopped.
"Xia'er, Mien."
Red Iron Dragon said calmly, "Bring out that Theo Legendary Realm."
The two Legendary Heroic Spirit nodded, turned into two streams of light, and flew back to Hall of Heroes.
After a while, they appeared again.
It's just that between the two of them, there is an additional physical human figure.
It was Theo Legendary Realm, Iron Spear Barna who were captured by Kalu with his own hands.
Chains condensed by light penetrated through key parts such as his collarbone, ribs, and shoulder blades, binding him tightly.
The other end of the chain was held in the hands of the two Heroic Spirit, and it swayed slightly as they moved, pulling at the wound, adding even more pain to his face that was already pale due to excessive blood loss.
He was wearing a torn military uniform, and many of his wounds had only been carelessly treated, and blood was still slowly oozing out.
The state is weak and listless.
Despite this, when he was brought to Red Iron Dragon, Balna still ignored the severe pain of his body being further torn apart, straightened his spine suddenly, and tried to stand firm.
He raised his head and looked directly at the giant red dragon entrenched in the night like a hill, his eyes burning with unyielding flames.
"Garos·Ignas."
Balna spoke first, his voice hoarse due to thirst and injuries, but his words were clear, "Kill if you want, don't waste time and play these tricks. If you want to get something from me, it's absolutely impossible."
His face was extremely pale due to excessive blood loss, and the stubble on his chin was messy, showing obvious signs of being imprisoned for many days, but his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle.
Since you can become Legendary Realm, you are not a mediocre person.
Balna is not the strongest among the Legendary Realm, but he still has his own pride and dignity, and he has long been aware of death.
Garos stared at him calmly, without any wavering in his eyes, without ridicule or pity.
The wind in the valley passed through and was torn apart by the thorns on the dragon's neck, and also blew Balna's scattered hair.
After a long time, Garos slowly spoke, and Shen Xiong's voice rolled low among the mountains.
"Balna·Fisher, the second son of the Theo Kingdom Fisher Family, joined the army at the age of sixteen, and officially set foot on Warrior Path at the age of seventeen. After that, he made great progress and became Legendary Realm in Blood War one after another. He has been guarding Theo for one hundred and twenty seven years."
Red Iron Dragon said unhurriedly.
"You have participated in three large-scale foreign wars and suppressed internal rebellions and border conflicts seventeen times. You are good at marksmanship and have a fierce style. You are upright and upright. You do not like political maneuvers. You are only loyal to your duties and the kingdom itself. You have a high reputation in the Theo army and are also loved by the Theo people."
Balna's eyes moved slightly.
This means that the Red Emperor in front of you must have collected a large amount of Theo information.
The expression on his face remained unchanged, his lips pursed tightly.
"The investigation is very clear," he said coldly, "So? You want to prove that you know everything and then make me surrender?"
Garos leaned forward slightly, his huge head shrouded in shadow, approaching the chained human Legendary Realm.
His breath was hot and smelled of sulfur, blowing on Balna's face.
"Therefore, a pure soldier like you would not want to see the kingdom that you have protected for more than a hundred years shed more unnecessary blood and suffer more avoidable destruction because of the unnecessary stubbornness of the upper class."
Balna sneered and tried to step forward, but was held tightly by the chains and could only hold his head high.
"Useless insistence? It was you Aura who started the war greedily! It was you who crossed the border and burned our land!"
"It was you Theo who first sent Legendary Realm to sweep the wilderness and become my enemy." Garos interrupted him, "There are no innocent initiators in this war, Balna. There are only winners and losers, only survival and destruction."
"Now, you are the losers, and you are about to face complete defeat."
Balna gritted his teeth, tightened the muscles around his cheeks, said nothing, and just stared at the giant dragon.
"Heavenly Eye has been captured by me personally, and the Unbreakable Wall defense line collapsed. Countless Theo soldiers were buried in scorched earth. Their souls may still be wandering on that battlefield." Garos continued.
He didn't speak fast, but every word was like a hammer, hitting Balna's heart.
"Emerald Ridge Mountains is your Theo Kingdom's last geographical barrier. Your Theo's Shield and Unyielding Shield have joined forces to guard Noldon Pass, which is what you call Dragonbreaker Pass."
"But do you think that just a natural barrier can stop Aura's troops?"
Balna took a deep breath, suppressed the pain in his chest, and said solemnly, "You can't get through Dragonbreaker Pass! With Kingdom Dual Shields here, there are steep mountains and impenetrable fortifications, and this line of defense will receive continuous support from the hinterland of the kingdom. It will be impregnable, and you will be beaten to death under the wall!"
Red Iron Dragon grinned, revealing fangs as cold as daggers.
"Dragonbreaker Pass is indeed troublesome, there is no denying it, but what if I choose to go around it?"
"What do you want to say?!"
Balna's heart suddenly sank, feeling uneasy.
"My War Prince, my blood relative, has made a detailed plan."
"Soon, the legions under my command will assemble and launch an unprecedented fierce attack on Dragonbreaker Pass, attracting all your attention and nailing Theo's defender reinforcements to the front."
Red Iron Dragon paused to let Balna digest the information before continuing.
"At the same time, I will personally lead my dragon group, as well as all Aura's air force, to fly over Emerald Ridge Mountains from the other direction, bypassing Dragonbreaker Pass, and reach directly to your defenseless rear, Theo's fertile hinterland plain."
Balna's pupils suddenly contracted, but soon returned to normal.
He sneered, "Aura Legion loses your presence and air cover, and Dragonbreaker Pass will inevitably suffer heavy losses. And if you go deep into the hinterland of our country, with no supplies and no backup, once you are entangled by our Legendary Realm and the remaining troops, you will be a turtle in the urn."
"If you do this, you will only ruin yourself and your legion, pay a huge price for this, and destroy the foundation of the kingdom."
Hearing this, Red Iron Dragon narrowed his eyes slightly, and the dull dragon scales reflected the hard metallic luster.
"Cost?" He repeated the word, with a hint of doubt in his tone, "Why do you commanders of human kingdoms always have a misunderstanding? You think that I, like your king, depend on the kingdom and are controlled by the nobles. I need to weigh the interests of all parties and fear that casualties will shake the foundation of my rule."
His huge head was lowered again, and the tiny figure of Balna was reflected in his vertical pupils.
"But the fact is that Aura exists because of me and is condensed by my power."
"All my people are loyal to me and dedicate their lives and loyalty to me. This is their honor and their choice."
"Do you think I will feel sorry for the so-called casualties like a human king feels sorry for gold coins? For victory and for the greater benefit, all costs can be paid."
"As long as victory finally belongs to me, Aura will not fail, but will only become stronger."
Under the night, the shadow cast by Red Iron Dragon completely enveloped Balna, as if it was dragging him into endless darkness.
Balna felt it became increasingly difficult to breathe, not only due to the injuries and the constraints of the chains, but also the sense of oppression brought by those words and Red Iron Dragon itself.
"Imagine, Balna."
The voice of Garos continued to echo in his ears like Devil.
"When all Theo's attention is focused on the front of Dragonbreaker Pass, when Theo Dual Shields and all reinforcements Legendary Realm are staring closely at the Aura military formation under the wall, fully alert to my possible frontal attack."
"Under the premise that you have lost Satellite, I, Garos·Ignas, will personally lead a most elite force and appear behind the Emerald Ridge Mountains."
"I will not attack cities protected by walls, at least not at first."
"I will destroy everything in sight."
"The fertile farmland that has not yet been harvested, the transportation arteries connecting major towns, civilian villages fleeing in panic, convoys transporting supplies... We burn granaries, cut off rivers, and destroy signs of life. I don't need to capture your city immediately. I just need to create the greatest possible chaos and panic, and let fear spread behind you like Plague."
"At that time, the defenders of Dragonbreaker Pass will find that the supply lines behind them have been cut off, news of reinforcements has been cut off, and they will become an isolated island. And you Theo civilians... will see with your own eyes the legendary Evil Dragon and the war beast appearing in the sky above your homeland."
"Fire will devour their houses and fields, and cries will resound across the plains."
"They will be in the blood and fire I set off Damnation."
"Furthermore, I promise that when I am bent on causing destruction, killing and destroying for the purpose, and am not obsessed with occupying land, no one in your Theo territory can stop me, and no one can catch up with me."
"Your Legendary Realm may be able to fight me, but they can't keep me, and I can leave behind devastation."
Upon hearing this detailed and cold description, Balna's expression completely changed.
He seemed to have seen that Hell-like scene.
Burning villages, broken roads, terrifying dragon shadows passing in the sky, and countless comrades who are gradually despairing.
"Cruel... violent Evil Dragon!"
He squeezed out these words through his teeth, his voice trembling with anger and fear, "You want to massacre those unarmed civilians! Trampling on the basic norms of war!"
"Don't you have a bottom line and the dignity that belongs to the strong?"
"Such a victory, even if it is achieved, will only be despised by all races!"
Red Iron Dragon shook his huge head slightly.
"Cruel? Violent?... These words, in Evil Dragon's perception, are often more like words of praise, describing how efficiently we fulfill our nature."
"Besides, there is never any dignity in war, only victory and destruction."
"And I... choose victory."
"I will use any means necessary to win."
After a pause, he changed the subject, and the sharp light in his vertical pupils dimmed a bit, but the pressure did not lessen.
"However, you Theo are very lucky, because you met me, Garos·Ignas, a... not so pure Evil Dragon. I pursue power and dominance, but I do not take pleasure in torture and meaningless killing."
"I just want to win."
"Death and killing are just one of my many ways to victory. They are tools, not goals."
"If there are other ways that allow me to achieve the victory I want more simply, efficiently and at a lower cost, such as making you Theo Kingdom surrender, signing a city alliance, ceding land, paying compensation, and opening up trade privileges, then I will not go to all the trouble to implement that bloody plan."
Balna was silent, leaving only the sound of heavy and difficult breathing that was particularly clear in the night sky.
His brain was running wildly, analyzing the truth and falsehood of Garos's words, weighing every possibility.
He knew that the other party was attacking his heart and breaking his will, but those words... were too real and too manipulative for him to completely regard them as bluff.
"You tell me this..."
After a long time, he spoke with difficulty, "Do you want me to betray the kingdom and reveal information in exchange for you giving up this plan? In exchange for your so-called simpler victory?"
"No."
Garos shook his head slowly.
This movement moved the scales on the neck, making a subtle clanging sound.
"Whether this plan is implemented ultimately does not depend on whether you speak, but on Theo Royal Court's attitude, and on the choice of your king and Noble Council."
"If they are willing to negotiate and pay a reasonable price to end the war, then the war can end here and Theo can avoid the catastrophe of being ravaged."
He stared into Balna's eyes.
"But if you, and the upper echelons of Theo you are loyal to, insist on resisting to the end, insist on using the flesh and blood of countless soldiers and civilians to delay time, and fantasize about miracles or external interference..."
"Then, I promise you, I will make the plan just described become a reality."
"And, I will let you live so that you can see it come true step by step and see what your persistence brings."
Garos knows very well that with Aura's current power, he can defeat Theo and severely damage Theo, but it is extremely difficult to completely destroy a human kingdom with a long history now.
Not to mention Theo's final resistance and possible counterattack.
Other human kingdoms will not sit back and watch a country founded by a dragon easily annex a major human kingdom.
That could lead to unpredictable joint intervention.
The main purpose of this Second Romanian States War is still to reshape the situation and gain profits, rather than to fight for the subjugation of the country.
Winning victory at a smaller cost, obtaining more substantial benefits, and stabilizing the rise of Aura are the real aspirations of Garos at this stage.
According to his and Sorog's deductions, as long as Dragonbreaker Pass can be attacked head-on or unbearable pressure is placed on it, then Theo Kingdom's will to resist is likely to collapse and this war will not last long.
However, Dragonbreaker Pass should not be underestimated.
Moreover, this war is not only about the two sides of Double Aura, but also involves the attitudes and secret games of other surrounding kingdoms. Each of Double Aura has overt or covert allies or stakeholders, which is complicated.
Red Iron Dragon put away his wandering thoughts and refocused his attention on the human being in front of him.
He came closer again, and the facial spines on the huge head almost pierced Balna's skin.
"Tell me, human."
"You fought bloody battles, did you protect Theo to protect the people living on this land, to protect their peaceful and contented lives, or were you just to protect the interests of the king's Divine Authority and those nobles?"
"When your king, and those nobles sitting in the safe rear, would rather let the frontline soldiers shed their last drop of blood, and would rather let the civilians fall into the purgatory of war, than sit down to negotiate, and are unwilling to pay some gold coins, land or face for the people's survival... will you continue to be loyal to them?"
"To whom are you loyal?"
Balna opened his mouth, but no sound came out immediately.
"What are the weaknesses of Dragonbreaker Pass's defense?" Garos asked in a low voice, "What are the flaws in Unyielding Shield's domain? What are the weaknesses of the Fang of the Mountains? How many hidden Legendary Realms are there in Theo? What hidden Legendary Artifacts are there?"
"Tell me everything you know, Balna."
"Each piece of information may advance the end of this cruel war by a day, a week, or even a month. And every day brought forward, the lives of thousands of Theo soldiers can be saved, dozens of villages can be saved from burning, and tens of thousands of families can be preserved."
"This is not betrayal, but for peace and your duty to defend the kingdom."
"Or would you rather see them die just to fulfill your foolish loyalty?"
Balna was completely silent and lowered his head that had always been held high.
Loyalty and responsibility, protection and sacrifice, victory and price... Countless thoughts were fighting in his mind, almost tearing his sanity apart.
Finally, he lowered his head in despair.
"Let me... think about it, let me think about it."
The sound was almost inaudible, like a gossamer.
But Garos still heard it.
The corners of his mouth moved upward, revealing a silent smile.
"Okay."
He slowly straightened up, and the shadow moved away from Balna, "I will give you time to think, Balna Fisher, but my patience and Theo Kingdom's time will not be too much."
Immediately afterwards, light flashed in the hands of Xia'er and Mien, and the chains rattled and began to tighten.
Balna made no resistance and allowed himself to be pulled by the chain and disappeared into the dim light of Hall of Heroes.
The place was silent again, with only the sound of the night wind passing over the rocks.
"Your Majesty, it seems that inside your majestic and mighty dragon body, there lives a Devil who is good at pulling the strings of the soul."
Xia'er, who witnessed the whole process, exclaimed in amazement.
He recalled the conversation between Red Iron Dragon and himself, which was so disturbing and difficult to control. He found his inner weakness in just a few words.
"I took this as a compliment."
Garos glanced at Xia'er and said.
"Of course, this is a compliment from the bottom of my heart. I swear on my soul that there is no falsehood."
Xia'er bowed slightly and swore.
This Red Emperor of Aura is not only unparalleled in strength and self-disciplined to the extreme, but also has a sharp vision and can discern the weaknesses of the soul.
Any creature that is his enemy.
Whether it is humans, Elf, Giant, or other dragons, they will all face the most terrible disaster.