The Mighty Dragons Are Dead

Chapter 805: Chapter 0802: Stars and Oceans (Second Update)
 

Ach returned with the discovery of a super archipelago to Black Horse Island.

Liszt was excited for an entire day. An island several times larger than Iron Hoof Island and even much bigger than Blue Dragon Island could fully bear the weight of founding a nation.

In addition, with the surrounding large islands, this was essentially the chosen site for the Flame Country.

And according to Ach’s account, the distances between the islands were very narrow, which would significantly reduce sailing time between them, making them even more suitable for living and development.

The only flaw was that this archipelago was too far from the Duchy of Sapphire, precisely seven thousand kilometers away according to Ach’s re-measurement. Even if the Great Whirlpool Magic Teleportation Matrix were created in the future for ship navigation, it would still only shorten the distance by a bit over three thousand kilometers.

Moreover, the Great Whirlpool Magic Teleportation Matrix seemed to be one-way, only allowing passage one way and not the return.

For trade between the two nations, the round trip would be at least eleven thousand kilometers, and with the Court’s fast sailing ships at a speed of 10 knots, it would take more than fifty days; for ordinary sailing ships at 3 knots, at least half a year. Relocating the domain’s industries would be truly troublesome.

Liszt himself did not need to worry. He and Ach could take to the seas any time on Flame Number, reaching speeds of five hundred kilometers per hour, making ten thousand kilometers merely a 20-hour trek.

With rest included, a round trip in two days would be easy.

But it was not feasible to use Flame Number to help with the domain’s relocation. To move all the industries, Flame Number would have to sail back and forth for months.

“Perhaps the Lightning Dragon Turtle could be employed as a mover?”

Though not the fastest, the Lightning Dragon Turtle was much faster than the Court’s fast sailing ships, and the ordinary dragon turtles on Dragon Turtle Island were not slow either. Once tamed, they would happily pull the ships—sadly, taming dragon turtles to pull ships is likely as difficult as inventing steamships.

Regardless, despite its remote location and sailing difficulties, the discovery of the New Archipelago was still tremendously good news.

From now on, Liszt could start preparing to relocate his domain and develop the New Archipelago to prepare for nation-building.

“Should I start by establishing a Grand Duchy as a transition, or go straight to a kingdom? It’s a bit troublesome. My old friend, the Formless Dragon hasn’t come yet; I feel uncertain without it.”

What a pleasant dilemma.

Liszt pulled his thoughts back from wandering and finally set his sights on the Magic Teleportation Array, “What I should most do is support Ach in deciphering the Magic Teleportation Array, striving to master the manufacturing method of the Teleportation Magic Array, so I can directly build one on Black Horse Island.”

The Great Whirlpool at sea could directly send the Discovery four thousand kilometers away, the most efficient mode of transportation.

Once he developed the Magic Teleportation Array, Liszt could fully realize his dream of ruling the seas around the Legendary Continent, then slowly hunt and farm the Legendary Continent as his own.

The idea was good.

But the study of the Magic Teleportation Array was no simple matter.

Judging by the tempestuous aura of the Great Whirlpool, it was clear that the Magic Teleportation Array wouldn’t just be a simple door to push open to teleport to another door or a metallic array to stand on and wait to be magically ‘whooshed’ thousands of miles away.

However, no matter how difficult, Liszt had to study the Magic Teleportation Array; this magic was the cornerstone for ideals to soar.

“Give me the Magic Teleportation Array, and I have the confidence to change this world!”

There was a time when his dream was very simple: to be well-fed, ride a dragon, and live carefree. After riding a dragon, his dream evolved into protecting a nation, preserving the bloodline, and then exploring the wonderful world. Now, his dream had ballooned once again: exploring was no longer a challenge; the real challenge was to change the world.

“Contract with the Immortal Dragon and become an eternal Dragon Domain Landlord!”

“Open up the Magic Teleportation Array, collect various dragons, rule the Legendary Continent!”

“Melding Magic with Dou Qi, I’ll forge a brand-new era where technology and Magic Power are equally emphasized!”

“And then, to comprehend this planet and journey to the moon for a look, if possible, I could embark on an impromptu interstellar voyage!”

The more he pondered, the more his spirits surged.

After indulging in wild fantasies, he gradually reigned in his thoughts, discarding these exaggerated ideas and returning to reality. Despite the constant opportunities that came his way, he couldn’t deny that his foundation was still quite shallow, and supporting two dragons was proving to be very strenuous.

He still needed to keep working hard and striving towards the goal of building a nation.

…

News of the discovery of the Founding Archipelago was temporarily sealed by Li Si Te (Liszt).

He didn’t want to expose his hand before the situation became clear, especially since he hadn’t taken enough advantage of the Duchy of Sapphire—he risked being hunted by dragons to save the Sapphire Family, and not to skin the Sapphire down would be a huge loss.

In short, it was about getting money, goods, and technology from the Sapphire Duke’s hands.

Under his persistent urging, the shipyard in his territory, supported by technology, finally launched a brand-new three-masted merchant ship, which passed navigational testing and met all the required standards.

After the new ship’s return from its maiden voyage, Li Si Te generously rewarded all the shipbuilders and personally named the merchant ship “Expedition,” signifying that the trade of the Flame Territory would venture far across the seas. It also meant that he was about to lift the curtain on the great age of sailing.

The Duchy of Sapphire may have started the age of sailing, but it was still confined to its own small world.

Yet Li Si Te’s ambition was unstoppable, even by the Devil’s Sea.

Only when he would traverse the four seas surrounding the Legendary Continent, and then set sail into the Devil’s Sea, transitioning from green waters to the blue, could it be considered the true age of sailing!

After concluding the commemoration ceremony of the ship’s launch, Li Si Te rode on the back of the Landwalker bird Loki, leisurely calling out the Smoke Mission, “Complete the mission, reward: the anomalies of Mind Island.”

“It’s finally time to complete the mission, time to investigate Mind Island once again.”

He suddenly felt a weary sentiment, “I have to go with Ach… ever since Ach became an Archmage, it seems I can’t do anything without her. It’s not just that she might be more inclined to use her brain than I am, but more because her speed at sea is unmatched, saving time and improving efficiency.”

Without Ach, Li Si Te didn’t know how long it would take to embark on naval explorations; building a nation would be even further off.

Fortunately, he had Ach.

Although he had trained Ach to be not quite like the naïve Little Sea Monster she once was, their intimacy continued to grow day by day.

With the corners of his mouth curving up into a smile, Li Si Te adjusted the light golden locks of hair on his forehead, lifted by the wind. His nineteen-year-old face still retained some childishness, but his aura was unmistakably noble.

A red cape, silver armor, a multicolored mount.

He was the brightest light on Black Horse Island.

As he passed by, whether it be officials, Knights, or the working commoners and Serfs, all showed sincere expressions of reverence, bowing their heads in respectful salutation.

He was accustomed to such displays, untouched by them.

He was only concerned with the new Smoke Mission.

“Mission: Last year, the blood of the Light Green Gemstone Dragon drenched Mind Island, turning the entire Mind Island green. Although much of the Magic Power was drawn by the Mind Fruit Trees and absorbed by the Crystal Alsophila spinulosa, it still nurtured vast Crystal and gemstone mines; please proceed with mining. Reward: Shattered Jade.”