"We are still enemies, and Giant Dragon Lineage's internal struggle has nothing to do with us."
Duke Riwen said.
"No, it has everything to do with you."
Ferrum denied. "After Zane becomes king, she will immediately eliminate all the resisters. Although I will also eliminate the resisters, she will launch a massacre beyond your imagination. In fact, North's Conquest Legion has been looting and massacring the city, and you should have heard about it."
"Consistent with the teachings of Seven Gods of War."
Riwen said, "If the Tagoma people attack the city, the armies of North and East will also massacre the city. You want to say that you and Zane are different, but to us you are still both brutal invaders, there is no difference."
Ferrum sat down minding his own business. "I want to tell you that if Tagoma people want to cooperate, I am the only one among Giant Dragon who can fight for it, and I do need more support. When I came, rumors had already spread that it was Beoranz Lineage who invited me to come for talks. Soon other human families will know that we are a perfect match in the eyes of outsiders."
"Shameless." Olysia said.
Ferrum didn't take it seriously. "Then we'll all work together."
"I have investigated the intelligence of Wilderness Dragon Horde. Zane·Mellon is Legendary Dragon. Does she know what you are doing? Does she know that you are secretly fighting against her?" Riwen asked.
"It's competition, not confrontation. Besides, of course she knows."
"Then what's her attitude?"
Riwen said, "You said you don't want Zane to become Dragon King, which means you want to be Dragon King. So what is the attitude of the other Giant Dragon in Wilderness Dragon Horde? As Adolescent Dragon, can you get their support?"
"Do it for me."
Ferrum recalled Legendary Dragon's condescending expression when he left Deepstone City: "These four words are her answer. As for the other Giant Dragon, they will all support me."
He boasted, but the reality was not too different from what he expected. Tungsten Dragon, the new young man who joined the family, had no right to speak. Veloa would fully support him. Leighton had given him Nether Iron, as for Lord Noz, although Ferrum has never met him, he knows that Noz and Leighton have always advanced and retreated together.
"Okay, I've made my reasons clear."
Ferrum looked at Duke Riwen: "I know that Beoranz Lineage has always had quarrels with other families. I promise that you can exist as an independent territory in exchange for your support. I am Heavy-Metal Dragon. I don't want to be conceited. I will speak the most direct words. I want to hear your answer."
"If we refuse, will you still lead the army to attack Southern Territories?"
Olysia asked.
"No, the situation has changed now. If I cannot guarantee Southern Territories's ceasefire, then I can only obey Zane's order."
Nether Dragon turned to look at her. "Lya, I like you. This is the truth, but Giant Dragon will not tolerate rejection by others. If you let me lose face in front of Zane and live up to the expectations of the family, then we will be mortal enemies from now on. I will not hold back next time we meet. You will live or die."
Olysia feels a little like pins and needles all over his body.
From the previous frivolousness to sudden breakup, she once again realized the danger of dragons. At this moment, Ferrum was no longer the dragon teasing Stone Sprite in the big tent. He was more proud and powerful than any of his companions. It was as if Battlefield was coming to him again, and it was like being executed for resistance.
She suddenly realized that Ferrum had never spoken to her like this before. Facing the indifferent Nether Dragon, she almost felt chills all over her body.
"Since I am speaking frankly and there is no fourth person here, I can be more straightforward."
Riwen blocked Olysia's figure. "Whether it is Southern Territories, Westerlands or Royal Family, they are all Tagoma Kingdom Part of, we made an agreement under the witness of Gods, and now your request is for us to betray Tagoma Kingdom, become traitors to mankind, and bear infamy forever."
"I can't call you a traitor. I didn't ask you to send troops to assist me. I just kept the status quo."
Ferrum said, "As long as you agree, Southern Territories will be invincible in this war. If Giant Dragon wins, you are my firm allies and initial supporters. If Tagoma wins, and the other families after the deadly battle have no power to resist you. Beoranz Lineage can easily regain the throne. Such generous conditions will not be offered again, and Giant Dragon will rarely negotiate terms with Short-lived Species."
"Not enough."
Riwen shook his head. "Now that the army has gathered, I have paid a huge war cost, and now I have to drag the entire Southern Territories to bet together. Just these few words are not enough."
In fact, there is one thing he did not say, and that is God's will.
As a member of the Tagoma Kingdom, no matter how powerful the mortal family is, they cannot resist Holy Temple. Now other Six Gods have already issued orders to Divine Edict, ordering Apostle to assemble their forces and launch an attack on the Dragon Family.
Only God of Strength and Courage did not express his position.
Southlanders believes in Kord. As long as he has strength and courage, he will be favored by Kord. However, the relationship between Kord and other Six Gods is not harmonious, which also caused Beoranz Lineage to fall from the throne.
On the other hand, because Kord has an ambiguous attitude and is not committed to the eradication of foreign gods, Southern Territories has become the base camp of pagans. Many pagans have penetrated into all aspects of Southern Territories, claiming that the gods they believe in are the "real" gods of war.
Tempus.
Duke Riwen possesses a lot of information about heretics, but has never taken action against them, because after careful inspection, it was found that their doctrines and creeds coincided with God of Strength and Courage.
He raised his head and glanced at Nether Dragon again.
In the conversation not long ago, Lya told him that Ferrum had been favored by New Gods. He was originally going to be named Divine Chosen, but was rejected by Ferrum.
For humans, nothing is more glorious than being recognized by gods. Lya will be deceived by Golden-Eyed Black Dragon. It is very likely that this is the reason.
"One day my promise will be more valuable than gold, but I know it seems worthless now, so I will add a condition."
Ferrum sighed lowly, "Now I appoint Nipo as Golden Grain City Governor. I can't give it back to you, and my companions won't agree, but I can let Lya come back and rule this city with us."
Riwen came back from his thoughts. Compared with various promises and conditions, for him, this is true sincerity.
"Co-ruling?" he asked.
"This is the beginning of our cooperation."
Ferrum said, "The garrison and Governor's Residence are still owned by Giant Dragon, but Lya can rule on Golden Grain City's civil affairs. She can have her own mansion, subordinates and guards. As my wife, she also has the right to enter and leave Lord's Castle freely. The city's income is shared by both of us."
Olysia was startled. "Golden Grain City was originally Beoranz Lineage's city. You took it from us, and now you want us to work for you?"
On the contrary, Duke Riwen fell silent.
He has experienced the era of chaos among the Tagoma Kingdom nobles, and knows that the ownership of a city only depends on the flag it hangs, and has nothing to do with any historical origin.
It seems that Giant Dragon has indeed made concessions.
"Without force, the flag of Beoranz Lineage can be raised again in the city. This is all I can give."
Ferrum stood up, and the huge Nether Dragon slowly backed away and turned away. "I am waiting for your reply at Golden Grain City. Let Lya come with her guards. Or should you personally lead the army? Human beings, your destiny is in your own hands."