A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 132: Chapter 129: I Will Never Bear This Glory Alone

Looking across the entire Bernardo Planet.

No matter which empire, alchemists hold a significant and colorful role.

As an essential part of the empire, the alchemy industry must not fall behind; it can even be said to be the foundation of the empire.

Though it is now just an ordinary clan occupying the wilderness, the Iron Dragon is already envisioning the future.

Its dream is to establish an empire belonging to the Dragon Race.

Moreover, it received a promise from Galos.

If one day the Molten Iron Clan rises to become an empire, this splendid glory will not be enjoyed alone by Galos.

”Simple common alchemy diagrams are easy to buy.”

Nick said, ”But those complicated and powerful alchemy diagrams are not directly circulated in the market; to obtain them, a large sum of money is needed.”

As he spoke, his gaze glanced at the boxes piled inside the tent.

Frost Fang waved a claw, and a strong werewolf opened the boxes one by one, revealing the biological materials and various ores inside.

Ores like purple copper and red copper are regulars in trade.

However, a whole box of diamonds took Nick by surprise and delight.

”The quality of these diamonds is excellent and highly valuable; I can bring at least ten different advanced alchemy diagrams, at least one of which is for an alchemy golem.”

He said.

After thinking for a moment, Nick added, ”But there’s also the gravity-enhancing alchemy tool. If exchanged simultaneously, other supplies will decrease somewhat.”

Both diagrams and tools are exceptionally valuable.

The cheapest would be things like wine and fruit preserves.

Frost Fang had the werewolves open the last large box, revealing ice-blue bones.

”What are these?”

Nick revealed an inquisitive look, a bit puzzled.

The bones were extraordinarily thick and large, with faint traces of magical energy flowing through them. As soon as they were opened, a cold current rushed forth, seemingly freezing the air.

”Bones of a Frost Behemoth.”

Frost Fang twitched its ears and said, ”This box of bones, plus a box of purple copper ore.”

Upon hearing this, Nick broke into a dazzling smile and said, ”No, you underestimated the value of the behemoth bones. This box of bones alone is enough; I can use the additional ore to bring more goods.”

Being a curious mage, Frost Fang was eager to explore.

”Behemoths are war machines of the Giant Race; besides being hard, their bones don’t have many other effects. The magical energy on them will gradually dissipate, unable to last, making it difficult to craft good weapons or equipment. Their texture is too rough, unsuitable for crafting those adornments that nobles love.”

Frost Fang asked, ”Where’s the value in these bones?”

Nick didn’t exploit the information gap for personal gain; instead, he explained in detail, ”It’s said that ground into bone powder, just a little mixed with wine can create a potent aphrodisiac, or directly soaking them in wine yields the same effect.”

He laughed, ”Nobles are always addicted to such strong wines.”

Frost Fang furrowed its brow and retorted, ”No, behemoth bones don’t have such special properties or effects.”

Nick said, ”That’s not important; what’s important is that people believe it and there’s a market demand.”

Immediately, without waiting for Frost Fang to inquire, Nick asked, ”Is the Eternal Frost Tundra not peaceful, and did you obtain these Frost Behemoth bones from the Eternal Frost Tundra?”

Frost Fang narrowed its eyes slightly, not answering the question.

”How did you know the Eternal Frost Tundra was unsettled? What’s the specific situation?”

Its pupils shrank into a thin line, coldly questioning.

Seeing this, Nick quickly waved his hand, ”Don’t worry, our caravan hasn’t been to the tundra. But a month ago, in a tavern in Lothern City, a ranger boasting about losing three fingers to frost claimed he witnessed a war, and news about tundra wars is spreading rapidly.”

After a brief pause, Nick lowered his voice and said, ”The Frost Giant Alliance and War Cry Clan are fully engaged in war, fiercely battling each other in the Eternal Frost Tundra. Their war is reshaping the landscape of the Eternal Frost Tundra.”

Frost Fang was very interested in this information and kept inquiring.

Nick organized the information he knew, carefully selecting his words before narrating.

Throughout this conversation, Galos eavesdropped on everything.

He lay in Needleleaf Valley with a sound transmission stone floating before him, broadcasting the conversation from the trade route in real-time.

”The Frost Giant Alliance and War Cry Clan.”

Galos pondered, his heart musing.

The War Cry Clan, a large clan formed by Northern Barbarians, is the largest clan in the Eternal Frost Tundra, with strong soldiers and a large population, almost qualifying as a nation of Northern Barbarians. However, because Northern Barbarians prefer the term clan, they haven’t formally established a country.

As for the Frost Giant Alliance, also known as the White Frost Alliance.

From the name, it is clear that it’s an alliance formed by the Frost Giants, constituted by various Frost Giant clans. It’s also a large force in the Eternal Frost Tundra.

The War Cry Clan and the Frost Giant Alliance.

According to the information Nick conveyed, the reason for their war was the discovery of a large Ice Marrow vein in the buffer border area between their territories. Neither side was willing to retreat, leading to numerous large and small conflicts over the Ice Marrow vein.

After years of friction.

As both suffered losses and realized each other’s strength, they decided to negotiate, planning to end the war through diplomacy.

They dispatched envoys, negotiated at the border area, and reached a consensus.

However.

Upon returning from the negotiations, the Frost Giant delegation and other Frost Giants were ambushed and killed in the vast polar lands; among them was a descendant of the King of White Frost.

In rage, the King of White Frost, who ruled the alliance, lost one descendant and several tribesmen.

The Frost Giant King refused to let it go, pouring his vengeance onto the War Cry Clan.

Initially, the War Cry Clan opted to retreat, claiming the ambush had nothing to do with them. However, their explanation failed to quell the giants’ wrath.

As the Frost Giants pressed further, the hot-tempered barbarians decided not to retreat and engaged the Frost Giants head-on.

Their war turned the Eternal Frost Tundra perilous and chaotic.

”Was the Frost Behemoth lost on the chaotic battlefield, or did its original unit get annihilated, pursued by barbarians, and fled here?”

Galos speculated in his mind.

Though he lacked a definitive answer, he believed the appearance of the Frost Behemoth was certainly tied to the warfare in the Eternal Frost Tundra.

”The northern sentinels need bolstering.”

He thought silently.

The Eternal Frost Tundra is by no means a good place, impoverished in resources, with a harsh and cold environment.

During normal times, the ground is only covered by a thin layer of moss, desolate and lifeless, and when blizzards hit, the entire world is submerged in ice and snow. Only the most tenacious lives can survive.

Now, with massive ongoing warfare.

The creatures that originally inhabited the Eternal Frost Tundra may migrate en masse. Although the Sel Wilderness is not the best place, it will surely be one of their choices for migration.

”White Frost Alliance, War Cry Clan.”

”In organizations of their scale, there must be legendary beings with a life level exceeding 20.”

Galos unconsciously swayed his tail, a bit yearning.

”Legendary, oh when will I become legendary?”

The Dragon Race is destined to become legendary, but the growth phase is lengthy. Galos, with his adaptive evolution, has shortened his growth time, yet compared to short-lived races like humans, his growth is still too slow.

As for humans, they experience extreme polarization.

The weak are like ants, but gifted humans can become legendary within a century, with many examples.

The human king who once unified the Lothern Federation became legendary at under forty years old.

In comparison, let alone at forty, even a hundred-year-old legendary giant dragon is rare according to the recorded heritage, few in number.

However, human legendaries also have shortcomings.

Even upon becoming legendary, they can’t significantly extend their lifespan.