The Mighty Dragons Are Dead

Chapter 734: Chapter 0731: The Right to Speak (Second Update)
 

Levis stood on the deck, his expression solemn, as the family fleet, following Liszt’s instructions, had “assembled” at Coral Island for two days before barely setting sail.

The Eagle Kingdom was waging an all-out invasion, and the Tulip Family’s choice was to counteract by remaining still, waiting for the Grand Duke to clash with the Bear Eagle Kingdom before making subsequent plans. In any case, with Liszt’s Ghost Swordsman Inheritance, even if they were to surrender to the Eagle Kingdom, he would likely be given due consideration.

They were on the brink of reaching Bull Hoof City.

Perhaps the battle between the two nations had already begun, and Bull Hoof City had fallen; the Tulip Family’s critical decisions were already underway.

“I wonder what father and Liszt will choose, to stay with the Sapphires or to submit to the Eagle Kingdom?” he pondered, somewhat troubled.@@novelbin@@

The vampire known as Mary Dawnbreak had already led the Blood Servants to scout Bull Hoof City, and they would soon bring news that would determine whether the fleet should continue towards Bull Hoof City. The wait was excruciating, especially as it concerned the future of his family as well as his own.

Before departing, his wife Loria Gold Wheat Ear had exhorted him to adhere to his father’s and brother’s decisions and not act on his own accord.

This irritated him.

He was annoyed not only by Loria’s attitude, which implied he had no mind of his own even though he was six years older than Liszt; was it simply because his brother was lucky enough to receive the Ancient Warrior Inheritance that he was considered to have a better understanding of the big picture? He was also displeased with the ambiguous stance Li Weiliam and Liszt had regarding the family position.

From the beginning, he did not wish for the family to surrender to the Eagle Kingdom; he couldn’t bear to lose the status of the Sapphires—in the Sapphires, he was the heir to the Marquis of Bull Tail, the future Marquis!

If they surrendered to the Eagle Kingdom, it was almost certain that the noble title could not be retained, especially since the other party valued his brother Liszt more.

He was envious of Liszt.

Among the four siblings, he had always been the prodigy.

Even when the youngest, Lidun, displayed exceptional talent, he still belonged to the prodigy echelon. Wherever he went, people added the honorific “prodigy of Coral Island” when addressing him. However, Liszt, who had seemed inconspicuous and good for nothing but his looks since childhood, had risen up swiftly after being granted his rank.

He had become the most brilliant young noble of the Sapphires.

Thereafter, the title of the prodigy of Coral Island could only be worn by Liszt; no one else could claim the title. On the contrary, others would often gossip behind his back as if Levis, who had yet to be promoted to a Sky Knight, was a disgrace to the Tulip Family.

But.

At this thought, a smug curve appeared on Levis’s lips: “When father and Liszt see me again, they will surely be astonished!”

The reason was straightforward.

No longer was he the Elite Earth Knight Levis, but an ordinary Sky Knight Levis!

Just two days ago, while on the sea voyage, the Dou Qi within him matured and boiled over, transforming in an instant into Advanced Water-Attribute Dou Qi, enabling him to soar through the skies.

Extending a hand while wielding surging Advanced Dou Qi, Levis’s spirits rose again: “Loria probably didn’t expect that I would become a Sky Knight so quickly; she told me to speak less and listen more simply because I wasn’t strong enough, but now that my power has surged, who would dare ignore my opinions!”

Just then, a black bat flew in from the distance.

Levis narrowed his eyes: “Especially that Mary, who was so arrogant on the ship, outright ignoring my advances! Once I speak to Liszt, I’ll immediately have Mary transferred to me; let’s see if she can still act so haughty… Although Liszt is strong, he surely wouldn’t disrespect his Sky Knight brother!”

When he was still an Earth Knight, it went without saying that he knew Liszt wouldn’t respect him, as power was the foundation for a voice.

But now, having become a Sky Knight, he stood on the same level as Liszt, his voice now backed by a burst of confidence!

Fluttering.

The bat arrived at the bow of the ship, instantly transforming into a tall female vampire—it wasn’t Mary but Peggy. Beneath the cloak was the face of an ordinary woman, one that Levis took no interest in, despite his persistent curiosity about the taste of a vampire.

“Sir Levis.” Peggy dodged into a shady spot near the sail, as vampires do not fancy sunlight.

Levis squinted his eyes and said, “What’s the situation in Bull Hoof City?”

“The fleet can enter the city at any time, the Eagle Kingdom has retreated, and the Sapphire has achieved a grand victory.” Peggy’s voice was filled with boundless excitement, she still felt a bit dizzy. How could her master turn into a Fire Dragon Knight, an Archmage, in the blink of an eye?

She was about to compose her words to narrate the glorious deeds of Liszt.

But she heard Levis reply with an excited tone, “Haha, not bad at all, I knew the Eagle Kingdom was not to be feared. Who can compete with the Sapphire on the high seas!”

“Sir, you are quite right, now no one can challenge the Sapphires at sea,” Peggy echoed.

“Of course.” Levis was filled with a sense of pride. Earlier, his father and he had been hesitating and worrying for no good reason. It seemed he had the far-sightedness, “It is a pity we are late. The family fleet should have set sail earlier to share in the glory!”

“It is not too late, not too late.”

“Hmm?”

Just as Levis was about to scold her, “What do you know,” Peggy quickly said, “Under the glorious favor of Lord Liszt, the Sapphire could achieve such a splendid victory. It made no difference whether the Tulip Family’s fleet arrived or not, with Lord Liszt and His Highness Acherloides, that was enough!”

What a flattery!

Levis felt nauseated to the core!

These seemingly proud vampires were nothing more than a bunch of amusing clowns who groveled and flattered. To go so far as to change “knightly favor” to “Lord Liszt’s glorious favor” as if the victory of the Sapphire was all thanks to Liszt’s abilities.

However, as Peggy spoke faster, her mood became more elated, “Also, congratulations to Sir Levis, you share the same bloodline as Lord Liszt, which is truly enviable! From now on, you are no longer a mere Sky Knight, for you have Dragon Knight Liszt… no, no, His Highness Liszt standing behind you!”

Whoosh!

It was like lightning striking on a clear day.

Levis forcefully swallowed back the words he’d prepared to scold with, his eyes widened. It took him a full five seconds to speak, “What did you say, repeat that!”

Peggy knew that Levis was shocked by the word “Dragon Knight.”

When she heard the news herself, she nearly wet her pants, and now she explained excitedly, “The Eagle Kingdom dispatched two Dragon Knights to attack the Sapphire, the Sapphire Duke nearly got killed, but His Highness Liszt mounted his Fire Dragon and took to the sky, with Highness Acherloides assisting with Archmage magic.”

Her face bore an expression of devout faith as she said, “In the end, His Highness Liszt struck down the Dragon Knight Carlo Violet, scared off Dragon Knight Alonso Immortal Arrival, and rescued Dragon Knight Andrew Sapphire, becoming the new master of the sea!”

Gulp.

Levis swallowed hard and said with difficulty, “Is what you’re saying… true?”

Peggy nodded seriously, “Absolutely true, the cheers for His Highness Liszt fill the whole of Bull Hoof City!”

“Heh…”

Levis started with two quick”heh” sounds, and after a moment, his expression twisted from rigidity to extreme joy, and he burst out laughing, “Hahaha, Dragon Knight! My dearest brother is a Dragon Knight! I am the brother of a Dragon Knight!”

He laughed heartily for a good while, until the entire ship was consumed by the fervor, and countless cheers for the “Dragon Knight” echoed.

Only then did he suddenly compose himself, raised his hand to point forward, and shouted, “Order given, set sail for Bull Hoof City, full speed ahead!”