The Mighty Dragons Are Dead

Chapter 889: Chapter 0886 Eternal Agony (Second Update)
 

Liszt had left the Azure Sky Peak Palace, accompanied by Marquis Li Weiliam of Bull Tail, both of whom were riding upon the Grey Iron Dragon Ornn.

Of course, Liszt was seated atop the Dragon Tooth Platform, while Li Weiliam stood on a patch of scales.

“Viewing the landscape from atop a dragon’s back, versus from the back of a Black Albatross, truly provides a completely different experience,” the Marquis of Bull Tail said excitedly. His life was destined to be without the fortune of being a Dragon Knight, relegated to riding his own Obsidian Stymphalian Bird, so he treasured this rare dragon-riding opportunity all the more.

A sixty-meter long, with a wingspan to match, Grey Iron Dragon ranked among the larger dragons, rendering the riding experience truly exceptional.

“Father, upon your return, quickly start searching according to the material list Ach had drafted. These materials are crucial for the construction of the Magic Teleportation Array.”

“Rest assured, I will arrange it immediately,” Li Weiliam replied, then asked, “So, when is the latest the Magic Teleportation Array can be completed? If it can be done within half a year, I won’t send a fleet to resupply the pioneer team, as the sea voyage is too perilous.”

“As long as we have all the materials, it should show results within one or two months.”

“That’s good.”

“Also, father, make sure the Knight Order is in good shape. I plan to have Duke Andrew issue the Pioneer Mandate as scheduled this year, and take the opportunity to put some order in the chaotic seas while the Eagle Kingdom is preoccupied.”

Coming without reciprocating was not acceptable.

Although both of the dragon-slaying wars had ended with his victory and seizing dragons, with the spoils of war richer than ever, the Eagle Kingdom had dared to instigate these wars, and they would have to suffer his retaliation.

This time, without cutting a few pieces of flesh, he couldn’t swallow this bitterness!

“The subordinate nation of the Eagle Kingdom has suffered significant damage, but the Eagle Kingdom’s own strength hasn’t been shaken. You must be very cautious. With the situation greatly in our favor, it’s best not to take risks.”

“Father, please rest assured, I have it under control.”

With the Smoke Mission in hand, no schemes could be hidden, Liszt had no fear in facing the ordinary Dragon Knights of the Eagle Kingdom. Even Alex White Maw Iron, the most powerful White Maw Iron Dragon Knight, was just so-so. What was there to fear from other Dragon Knights, even in a besieging scenario, he could still escape by the skin of his teeth.

“You being careful is good, I’m just reminding you,” said Li Weiliam with a hint of emotion. His second son’s broad vision was now beyond what he, a minor marquis of a remote dukedom, could see clearly.

After a slight reminder, he brought it up no more.

…

After Liszt had left.

The bustle of the Azure Sky Peak Palace also quickly dissipated.

Blue blooded Nobles returned to their respective domains and castles, while the Sapphire Duke and Lady Sarette retired to their aerial Little Flower Garden. The energy spent over two days of hosting, especially the emotional control and ideological changes, had nearly drained the couple completely.

Lady Sarette was alright, merely slightly weary, without showing much signs of haggardness.

But the Sapphire Duke had aged seemingly another year in an instant, wrinkles covered his entire face—he was only in his fifties, but seemed near his end.

“Ah…”

A sigh made Lady Sarette, who was brewing tea, turn around: “My dear, is there something you cannot let go of?”

“It’s not that I can’t let go, it’s just that the weight on my mind far exceeds what I can handle. These past two years, too many disheartening things have happened, with Andy betraying me, someone from the high ranks of Steel Ridge betraying me, and the Eagle Kingdom considering me a thorn in their side. Now, Liszt has almost become the ruler of the seas.”

The green tea was ready.

Lady Sarette presented it to the Sapphire Duke, her heart aching as she spoke, “None of these matters are as harmful as Andy’s betrayal to you. If it weren’t for his betrayal, which caused the Sapphire Dragon’s soul to be injured and its lifespan reduced, why would you use your own soul to mend the Sapphire Dragon.”

“Is this green tea new from Liszt?” the Sapphire Duke lowered his head to look at the cup, changing the topic.

“Yes, it’s from space rings, picked and roasted the same day, then immediately preserved… I really would like a space ring. No gemstone in the world can compare to the space gems he wears on his hands.”

“The space gems produced by the Formless Dragon, he’s probably unwilling to sell them. But giving me the Light Green Gems to handle is somewhat of a consolation.”

“Actually, my impression of Liszt isn’t bad at all. He doesn’t have the arrogance of youth. Although he brought dragons to force us to make a decision, he largely maintained the dignity of the Sapphire Family.” Lady Sarette became somewhat chatty, “It’s a pity I don’t have a younger daughter, otherwise…”

“Otherwise, what? Do you plan to compete with the Archmage by his side?”

“There is always an opportunity.”

“Perhaps,” the Sapphire Duke sighed softly as he blew on the tea leaves, “If that Archmage were not by his side, Steel Ridge Royal Family would probably have chosen a suitable princess to propose a marriage alliance by now… Eagle Kingdom might not have chosen to engage in that aggressive Dragon War to reclaim their pride.”

Noble wars have always been fought with marriages being forged at the same time.

Securing a Dragon Knight through marriage, especially a First Dragon Knight, was quite simply an exceedingly profitable deal.

Suddenly, Lady Sarette’s eyes lit up as she thought of something, “My dear, I heard that Liszt’s sister is still unmarried. If…”

At this, the Sapphire Duke’s face fell immediately, “Stop thinking about these useless things!”

He then stood up without finishing his tea and left—he had already lost his dignity in front of Liszt. To allow his son to seek favor through marriage would be losing his character.

He did not care how Lady Sarette called out from behind him.

He directly jumped from the airborne garden towards the gloomy interior of the castle and, after several complications, arrived at a dark, concealed chamber.

“Your Highness!” There were not only Knights guarding the chamber but also Magicians.

“Open the door.”

“Yes, sir.”

Click, creak.

The door, made of an unknown metal, emitted a piercing screech as it was opened, and the Sapphire Duke walked right in, then gestured for the Knights to close the metal door.

The light from several Crystal Lamp fixtures brightened the room.

Beneath his feet lay a giant Magic Array emitting a faint Magic Radiance. At the center of the Magic Array was a large metal cage.

In the cage, a large male figure was bent over a desk, writing something.

Upon hearing the door open, the man did not stop writing until the Sapphire Duke approached the cage. He then turned his back to the Sapphire Duke and spoke in a raspy voice, “Andrew, it has been a long time since you visited me. Has something distressing happened that made you think of me?”

Duke Andrew dragged a stool over and sat down by the cage, coldly saying, “I have something to tell you that you might not like.”

“Let’s hear it.”

“The Eagle Kingdom has launched another Dragon War, which, unfortunately, not only cost them another Dragon Knight but also another dragon.”

“Really, did the dragon end up in your hands?”

“No.”

“Then why should I be unhappy?”

“Because the Eagle Kingdom’s power is waning and will eventually collapse. When that happens, your offspring will lose their protection, and I will personally bring them back here to send your entire family to the Exiled Lands intact.”

“You don’t need to scare me. The Eagle Kingdom won’t fall so easily. My offspring will live safely. Perhaps in a few years, my grandson Andre will become a new Dragon Knight. By then, he will help me procure what I desire,” said the large figure as he turned around.

The loose garment he wore bore a skull-like face.

His eyes, emitting a pale blue flame, were not at all human—they clearly belonged to the once Marquis Andy Sapphire, now transformed into a Lich.

“Hahaha…finally, a decent joke after all this time,” mocked the Sapphire Duke. “Andre helping you get what you desire, ha, you really dare to dream. Let me tell you straight, because of your betrayal, I now follow a new King’s Domain Lord, who is a Holy Dragon Knight!”

“A Holy Dragon Knight?” the Lich Andy’s blue flames flickered brightly and dimly.

“The Formless Dragon, which traverses time and space with ease and can kill a common Dragon Knight easily. Moreover, he owns not only a Formless Dragon but also a Fire Dragon, Grey Iron Dragon, and Light Green Gemstone Dragon, and most importantly, he has an Archmage…rest assured, I will ask him to act, so your soul endures eternal agony!”