"Gax and Barloz are not incompetent offspring, but their talents are not on the fighting side."
Valyria looked sternly and looked coldly at Lord Black Lake on Throne: "You were too harsh on them. You whipped and tortured them at every turn, which caused their personalities to change drastically after leaving Ochre Valley. They infected your habits and became violent and cruel. This is wrong. We at Iron Dragon will not be so harsh on our children."
"The talent is not on the combat side?"
Zane repeated in a low voice, as if talking to himself. "Such words are too ridiculous. What we Iron Dragon need is only strength, and what we pursue is only strength. Only strength in strength can be called talent."
She shook her head. "Forget it, Valyria, I'm not interested in arguing with you about this. How are the things left to you?"
Valyria took a breath and then lowered his head slightly.
"Head of the group."
Young Dragon said in another tone, "The logistics have been arranged, and the intelligence from the front is being sent in one after another. Emerald Family's main force has already stationed on the Gray Sand River front. Green Dragon leader Sylvia and her people are the targets we are about to attack."
"Emerald Family."
Zane poured his own wine. "How many troops do they have?"
"The main force of the Emerald Legion is Tree Demon, Deer-Headed Spirits and Canopy-winged Lizards, as well as a group of human cavalry who came from nowhere, totaling more than 60,000 people. Some of them, Deer-Headed Spirits, are particularly powerful, holding staffs and wearing tailor-made armor."
"Sixty thousand people, with some spell casters"
Zane extracted information. "There is a huge disparity in military strength."
Valyria spoke calmly and continued, "Emerald Family's camp is located in the west, fifty miles away from the Gray Sand River. There are a total of two Adult Dragon and four Young Dragon. There are countless little dragons, and Sylvia built a Crownwood Labyrinth there, enjoying and drinking with other Green Dragon all day long. In order to get this information, we lost more than a dozen Wyvern Cavalry hands."
Zane leaned on his forehead, looking slightly thoughtful, but said nothing.
"Emerald Legion is here, so Divine Chosen of the Storm Legion and Tiamat are naturally in the center Battlefield, and the right wing is the troops assembled by Bloodridge Tribes, right?"
Valyria asked. Although she had the intelligence and logistics of the Left-Wing Legion, she made a trip to Ash Fortress after all. Some information still needed to be confirmed with Zane.
"Yes."
Zane said, "But the news coming from the north is that Mountain Titan has left Giant Legion and joined Blue Dragon's battle formation. It seems that Julian and Orokonos plan to join forces to deal with our leader. They are looking for Taigo's location."
"Despicable Chromatic Dragon."
Valyria made a low scoff. "As Giant Dragon, I joined forces with the natural enemies of dragons to attack my own kind."
After mocking, Valyria's expression became gloomy again, "We are both legends, Taigo will be very dangerous if he fights one against two. Can you support him?"
"Of course."
Zane said casually, "The premise is that you can deal with the Emerald Legion. The leader Green Dragon is also a legend. Valyria, how confident are you that you can survive in the hands of Sylvia?"
Valyria slightly bared his teeth.
Zane's temperament is moody, and his speech is not the straightforward style of Iron Dragon. There is a slight frivolity and ridicule in his words.
All family members disliked Zane, and Lord Red Tide Shoal simply commented that she was a Black Dragon bastard wearing Heavy-Metal Dragon skin.
"However, in this way, the pressure on the right-wing army will be reduced a lot."
After a long silence, Valyria continued, "Orokonos went to Blue Dragon Warband, Goliath Giant King has also been killed by you, Bloodridge Tribes There is not much available force. After the battle begins, as long as the left wing and the center Battlefield can hold on and wait for Veloa to defeat Bloodridge, we will see a turn for the better, right?"
"That's true in theory."
Zane said, "But I don't trust Veloa because of her incompetence and stupidity, which ruined the seventh Warband. I will not pin the victory on her. Now that the situation has changed, there is no need to wait for the actions of the right wing and the center Battlefield. Left-Wing Legion must take the initiative to launch an attack."
"Active attack?" Valyria was a little surprised.
"Yes, before the battle begins, take the initiative to launch an attack, use Gray Sand River as our last defense, and push the front forward."
Zane confirmed this idea during the conversation. She acted resolutely, immediately summoned her own guards, and began to deploy the offensive. "Quick attack, quick annihilation. After encountering obstacles, you must also quickly gather to break through or disperse to bypass, without giving the opponent a chance to react and mobilize..."
Valyria wrinkled the scales on his forehead. "Isn't that what you said before? As the leader of the regiment, can we win by changing orders day by day?"
"You and I are too far apart. You don't understand war. You are just a valley lord who raises little dragons."
Zane quickly issued the military order without raising his head, "In all my years at Black Lake, I have never been constrained in tactics. In this world, there are no unchanging tactics. All tactics and tactics must change depending on the situation."
"You said that Green Dragon is drinking and having fun in the camp fifty miles away, which shows that they have never thought that we will take the initiative to launch an attack when our troops are at a disadvantage. This is an excellent opportunity. If we attack them unprepared, we can eat up a large part of the Emerald Legion's strength."
Zane said, "In addition, the situation in the central Battlefield is indeed dangerous. If Veloa cannot break through the Giant Legion, Taigo may be killed by his stupid spouse. There is no reason for us to sit here and wait for death."
Valyria fell silent. Zane was able to defend the entire Tagoma Kingdom on her own when she was Black Lake. Regarding the war, she really had no say in front of Zane.
However, Zane leads the army and does the most killing. The last person in Battlefield retreats, and all ten people in the team sit together. If any Warband delays the opportunity, the Warband leader and the clan behind it will suffer. What's more, it will be massacre and annihilation.
Although Zane is powerful, it has a bad reputation. Her army does not have clear rewards and punishments, and orders and prohibitions like other Heavy-Metal Dragon dependents. She wins over them by relying on authoritarian violence and condoning plunder and massacre.
Bloodaxe Warband under Zane may not have the strongest combat power, but it is the most brutal one of Lost Wilderness.
"When will we attack?" Valyria asked.
"Now."
Zane replied, "The military order will arrive soon, and the downstream troops will attack first."
Valyria's tone immediately changed. "You want Hatchling Dragon to attack first?"
Zane glanced at her. "What's the problem?"
"Scattered Fire Sets the Plains Ablaze."
Valyria's voice was deep. "Hatchling Dragon is the fire of the family. The reason why we summoned them Battlefield is because the family is in a life-and-death situation and must gather all its strength, but we do not want to treat them as suicide Vanguard Army."
"They are Vanguard Army, but their purpose is not to kill them. I will arrange troops to reinforce and plunder the formation."
Zane said, "Otherwise, who do you think should attack first?"
"So."
Valyria hesitated for a moment. "I'll go."
"You'd better put your mind at ease."
Zane said, "I have other arrangements for you. When you get involved with Battlefield, don't worry about selfishness and don't think about life and death. Everything we do is for the victory of the family. Hatchling Dragon will of course have casualties, but as long as we can survive this crisis, everything will be worth it."
"Is Ferrum also in the Vanguard Army?" Valyria suddenly asked.
"Of course."
Zane said, "He was appointed as the leader of Hatchling Dragon. A total of twelve Hatchling Dragon in the Left-Wing Legion, as well as the reinforcements of Gray Mountain Black Lake Plateau, are now under his command."
"I shouldn't comment on war matters, but Ferrum is Archaic Species, and there will be a chance to climb Supreme in the future. He is different from other Hatchling Dragons. Hatchling Dragons who appear on Battlefield may encounter Green Dragon's hunting, maybe not."
Valyria took a deep breath. "But if Ferrum appears on Battlefield, it will be as dazzling as a firefly in the dark night, and all Green Dragon's enemies will kill him."
"According to what you say, Ladon shouldn't be active in the central Battlefield, but he has been fighting in Steelspine Plains for many years."
"Ladon is protected by Taigo, and there is also Ironfang Warriors from Red Fort. I am not worried about his safety." Valyria said.
"Then, you don't need to worry about Ferrum's safety."
Zane said, "He is mine now. Such a beautiful blade and such a good weapon, I will not let him bend it easily."
Valyria's chest rose and fell, showing real anger. "What did you say?"
Zane raised an eyebrow. "I won't repeat it a second time."
"Ferrum is not a weapon."
Valyria took a step forward and looked at her. "Zane, you regard Gax and Barloz as weapons and forcefully reverse their temperament, but they are your children after all, I have no right to interfere, but not Ferrum. He is the most important member of the family and the designated successor of Taigo, not a weapon."
"The successors of Taigo are Ladon and Jelierion."
Zane didn't take it seriously. "Ferrum took away my Nether Iron, and I want him to repay it himself."
"As expected, you are still worrying about Nether Iron."
Valyria sighed, "Ferrum grew up in Ochre Valley. I taught him how to raise him. I count him as half a mother. I will repay Nether Iron for him. Zane, you are a legendary lord with a high status. There is no need to embarrass Ichichi Hatchling Dragon."
"Such a deep love, people can't help but clap their hands and exclaim. Let me see who is in front of me. Is it the burly and proud pureblood Iron Dragon, or a humble and cowardly little woman?"
Zane was amazed. He carefully looked at the expression on young Iron Dragon's face and seemed to be a little amazed.
"However, Valyria, you can't repay what I want. You are not qualified to call yourself Archaic Species's mother with just one Young Dragon. By the time you reach adolescence, Ferrum's power will surpass you, right? What else can you give him? Two pieces of gold and a ball of Mithril?"
"Stop being ridiculous!"
Zane's tone suddenly became cold. "Ferrum wants something in my hands, so he looks at me with eyes full of desire and is willing to call me mother instead of you."
"You asked me not to embarrass a Hatchling Dragon. You thought wrong, Valyria. I will not embarrass him. On the contrary, I will make him a better blade. As long as he is loyal to me and obediently becomes my child, I can feed all the Nether Iron into his throat in the future."
"All Nether Iron..." Valyria repeated in a low voice.
"You said he would be as dazzling as a flame on Battlefield, attracting all Green Dragon to hunt and attack. This is good. It will give us a chance to annihilate Emerald Legion."
Finally, Zane took back the topic and went to pour the wine on his own.
"Zane, you were like this many years ago. Now that you have been promoted to legend, you are even more unscrupulous."
Valyria's eyes followed Zane's footsteps. "Your power has surpassed Veloa, but you are still cultivating your own power and luring Archaic Species to you. Are you planning to split our family?"
"Split?"
Zane drank the newly filled mead in one gulp. "We have such a great leader as Taigo, how can we talk about division? In your eyes, am I such a stupid guy?"
"You are not an orthodox Iron Dragon. I can feel that you have no feelings for your family or future generations. What exactly do you want to do?"
Valyria asked.
"Since you ask the question sincerely, considering that you have raised my children for me, I might as well tell you directly."
Zane said, "I have always disagreed with Taigo's determination and what his family has done."
"Do you disagree?"
"We have been holding on to Steelspine Plains for thirty years. We have been fighting against the dragon and Giants here for thirty years. In the past thirty years, many of our members have died. We claim to be invincible, but what we have gained is empty. Compared with Ashmark Lineage today, there is no big difference from thirty years ago."
Zane said.
"What do you have to say?" Valyria asked.
"My goal is to abandon Steelspine Plains and turn the garrison accumulated here to the east." Zane said.
"Bloodridge Tribes has always coveted the fertility of Steelspine Plains, so it is here to fight with us. Steelspine Plains is the family's barrier to the west, and it is also the largest pasture that the family relies on for survival. This is the lifeblood that cannot be lost under any circumstances."
"Lifeline?"
Zane smiled softly, her laughter was very low, but full of ridicule. "Do you know how big a land Eastern Continent is? Just the Tagoma Kingdom that is adjacent to us has more than a million living beings. After that, the stretching Short-lived Species Kingdoms can't be seen to the end."
"The wilderness is barren. We are limited to this land and can only support a population of 500,000 people. Even if we go to war and dig out the mountains to drain the rivers, we can only assemble an army of less than 100,000 people. If we go any further, we will have to face famine."
"But if Tagoma Kingdom is captured, the situation will be completely different."
"With Short-lived Species Kingdoms's wealth, food and slave nutrition, and Black Lake Gnolls's reproductive ability, I can easily create an army ten times larger than before. A dragon-breeding land like Ochre Valley is no longer a burden to the family. New Dragon Hatchling can be born every year. Our strength will grow at an unimaginable speed."
Valyria's eyes moved slightly, and he seemed to be attracted by the scene described by Zane. He couldn't help but slow down his tone. "If you have such ambitions, you should talk to Taigo."
"Do you think I didn't say that?"
Zane shook his head. "Taigo's hostility towards Chromatic Dragon and Titan... forget it, Taigo is our leader after all, the great king of Iron Dragon. I am not qualified to evaluate him."
Valyria felt a little calmer after hearing this. It seems that Zane still respects Taigo after all. This also means that even if Zane is promoted to legend, he should not do anything to split or rebel.
There is a commotion outside Ogre Fortress. Zane's order has been issued. More and more soldiers have begun to gather. The sound of iron weapons clashing is deafening.
Soon all the soldiers from the entire camp who could reach Battlefield arrived, gathered into an army, and prepared to launch an attack.
"Do you hear the trumpet? The war is about to begin."
Zane stepped forward and walked towards the door. "This war is related to the life and death of the family. Even your little dragon cannot stay out of it. If we want to talk about it later, we must first defeat Chromatic Dragon."
"But after the legend, I no longer have to rely on anyone. The opposition of Taigo and Veloa can no longer change my determination. After this battle, I will immediately attack Tagoma Kingdom, nourish my army with the blood and bones of Sandfolk, and then wipe out Eastern Continent."
"My wish is to conquer the sky and the earth. Defeating Bloodridge Tribes is not enough, nor is it enough to defeat Chromatic Dragon. I want to defeat everyone. I am not Archaic Species, nor have I received the gift of Scattered Fire Sets the Plains Ablaze."
She drank all the mead and threw it aside. "Zane·Mellon, I am Bloodfire."
The gate of the fortress suddenly opened, and Zane stretched out his hands to welcome the sudden and violent skylight. The voluptuous female body was shattered inch by inch in the sunlight, and the majestic Legendary Dragon jumped out of the air.