Summarizing the entire first phase of creation, it can be basically divided into the Valley Chapter, the Plateau Chapter, and the War Chapter.
Represents the entire infancy of Ferrum
I'd like to share my thought process and writing performance in these three stages, and I'd also like to hear your evaluations and feedback.
The Valley Chapter, being the beginning of this book, was actually the most difficult for me to write.
My original goal in writing this book was to create a relatively leisurely and comfortable living environment, showcase the ecology of the Heavy-Metal Dragon, and allow the Hatchling Dragon to establish emotional connections. However, it now seems too long, and the book's success proves that its opening was not appealing.
However, the Valley arc is still very necessary. It resolves the logical question of why the protagonist is fighting; otherwise, as a dragon, it would be enough to just find a place to sleep.
Overall, the Valley arc deserves a low score.
There's not much to say about the plateau section; the comfort zone progression is a natural progression, a standard score.
I'm quite satisfied with the final war arc; I feel I've made some progress.
This was ultimately a war of Great Dragon, and in the end, even gods appeared, because within the framework, Ferrum had done everything he could.
In the three battles he experienced, he killed the young Green Dragon by using the Null-Magic Stone and a group attack; he killed Yuge- Saron by a desperate fight of courage and determination (customized by Valyria ); and he killed the Young Blue Dragon by using Zane's legendary breath and Ladon.
Until the end of the war, Ferrum maintained a level of threat between Juvenile Dragon and Adolescent Dragon, which is described as Tenth-Level Disaster, and I think that's a reasonable range.
Let's take this opportunity to talk about the characters.
About Taigo.
Some readers may have noticed that I have been extremely restrained in my Taigo Taigo; he doesn't even really speak, but I haven't skimped on writing about Taigo.
I attempted to construct the Iron Dragon King entirely through indirect description, and I believe these descriptions can establish his outline. Perhaps the sun in the wilderness blurs his appearance in its light, but his majesty, his power, and his love are deeply imbued in this book, becoming the ideal and pursuit of all Hatchling Dragon.
I achieved my goal.
Regarding Valyria.
Valyria plays a pivotal role in the entire first phase. In fact, the entire Dragon Hatchling arc is largely depicted from Valyria's perspective (which led me to become overly sentimental in many instances, even when I foresaw the ending; this is a problem with the Valley arc).
She was a mother, a warrior, and like a mother and a warrior, she departed from the stage, forever living in the Hatchling Dragon's heart with dignity and purity, untouched by the dust of the world.
I have achieved my goal.
Regarding Yuge.
I've noticed some readers seem dissatisfied with Yuge's departure, but there's nothing that can be done; he was ultimately just a custom monster. His design appeared in Chapter 40, in Ladon: " The Heavy-Metal Dragon of Ochre Valley can't compete with the Chromatic Dragon and Exotic Dragon."
Valyria did not answer at that time.
When Yuge first appeared, I didn't describe his inner thoughts, but his lines and his hesitation—his retreat when he first faced Ladon and his subsequent reluctance to compete with the Young Dragon for Ladon's hunting rights—should reveal his character.
In his challenge, he spoke of courage and bravery, indicating that the battle was not intended to showcase the protagonist's strength, but rather to present the victory of the Ochre Valley Hatchling Dragon.
However, I failed to achieve my goal.
For an author, if readers misunderstand, then it is certainly the author's problem. Perhaps some part of my description is missing or insufficient. If I realize the problem later, I will try to revise it.