A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 773: Chapter 436: Investiture, Joy of Ashes, Hidden Dangers in the Shadows (Large Chapter)

Using their lives and blood, to add a few more points of majestic Dragon Scale to their newly born kingdom.

Only eight short years.

Under normal circumstances, the body size of the Dragon Race might grow due to certain Secret Techniques, but it is impossible to break through to Legendary so quickly, and his battle with the Bronze Dragon happened on the Endless Sea, only Magic Satellites at the empire level might detect it, and the discussions within the Dragon Domain did not spread outside.

Yet even so, the aura as Monarch he emitted was simply too formidable, still enough to awe the entire audience.

So much so that potential enemies, after weighing pros and cons, dared not act rashly.

No one chose to make trouble when his Dragon Scale was at its peak, and the morale of the kingdom was at its highest.

However, this was ultimately just a casual move.

If it could draw out some tactless fools, all the better, but if not, Galos wouldn’t be even slightly disappointed.

Those who can step into the Legendary Domain were never truly foolish in the first place.

As for pretending to be weak to lure enemies... In his view, it was completely unnecessary.

Such a tactic contradicts his nature and might push some who might have remained neutral observers to the opposing side.

Unconsciously, night had quietly fallen, enveloping the Dragon Ridge Mountain Range and Red Flame Royal City like a giant curtain.

The clamor and frenzy of the founding ceremony gradually settled, but the brilliance and bustle within the royal city did not fade with it, replaced by a palace banquet to entertain envoys from various sides.

Under the increasingly rich night color, the entire Red Flame Royal City was brightly lit, as if it were daytime.

Countless Magic Light Balls floated in mid-air, echoing with the Dragon Flame fire pits and tens of thousands of torches burning on the city walls and towers, illuminating every corner of this giant city brightly and dazzlingly.

Magic Light Balls, Dragon Flame fire pits, and countless torches made this giant city as bright as daytime.

Cheerful laughter and exhilarating music replaced the day’s solemnity.

The main venue was set on the enormous square in front of the Dragon Ridge Mountain Range, which had long been arranged.

On the long dining tables covered with luxurious tablecloths, were piles of delicacies from various corners of the wilderness: giant beasts roasted to a golden hue, large Fiery Flame fruits oozing amber honey, meticulously brewed and intensely fiery specialty wines... Various aromas blended into the air, enticing appetite.

Dancers and musicians of various races performed vigorously, vibrant and lively.

As the sole protagonist of this feast, Galos did not attend in the form of a Red Iron Dragon.

He used Transformation Technique, becoming a Dragonfolk form that allowed better convenience to enjoy food and engage in交流.

Even so, his body remained so tall and robust it was almost suffocating, as if it were cast from black-red metal, key joints and torso covered with dense Dragon Scales, his face stern and dignified, eyes calm, sweeping lightly over the audience.

He sat at the most honored main position of the banquet, his posture relaxed yet naturally exuding pressure.

He took the dazzling Gemstones as post-meal snacks, and drank the meticulously blended black oil as wine.

Moreover, in such occasions, diplomatic undercurrents and probes were naturally inevitable.

The first to lose patience was Marquis Butler from the Ripos Kingdom.

After Galos tilted back and drank a large cup of black oil wine, Marquis Butler, holding his wine cup, with a smile of enthusiasm on his face, walked steadily over.

He bowed to Galos seated above, bending extremely low.

”Honorable Emperor Ignatius, please allow me to once again, on behalf of the Ripos Kingdom, offer the most sincere and warmest congratulations for your coronation, for the birth of the Ola Kingdom.”

He spoke sincerely, his tone uplifting.

”Marquis Butler, the blessings from the Ripos Kingdom I have known.”

Galos nodded slightly, his gaze falling on him, his tone flat, impossible to discern any joy or anger, making it hard to deduce his true thoughts.

”Your Majesty,” Marquis Butler seeing this, approached a step closer, lowered his voice slightly, said, ”You might not know, the Lotheren Kingdom seems powerful, but internally bureaucracy prevails, its institutions bloated, efficiency low.”

”Their cooperation with you, I’m afraid is more pretense than sincere, long-term mutual benefit.”

He paused, observing those deep, bottomless eyes of Galos, trying to capture some ripple of emotion from them.

Seeing his counterpart still expressionless, he took a deep breath, continued speaking warmly:

”However, the Ripos Kingdom is entirely different!”

”We appoint by merit, never minding the race or origin of our partners.”

”We possess the continent’s top engineering technology, extremely rich reserves of various resources, and... far more sincere intentions to cooperate than Lotheren.”

”If Your Majesty is interested, we can completely on mining, arms trade, even certain key technology sharing, reach agreements far superior to cooperation with Lotheren.”

At such a public occasion, the Ripos Marquis spoke openly to the Red Iron Dragon Emperor, itself attracting numerous or obvious, or subtle glances.

Moreover, his words held almost no disguise, bluntly attempting to entice and alienate Lotheren.

”The Marquis’ suggestion, I have known.”

The Red Iron Dragon showed neither interest nor direct refusal, ”The Ola Kingdom is newly established, all-encompassing, interacting with various sides, naturally must base solely on the kingdom’s fundamental interest.”

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