Red Dragon Emperor

Modo Peak Forest, Oka City.

The warm morning light shines on the imperial capital, casting a light golden color on the scattered buildings, which is beautiful and peaceful.

Behind this auspiciousness is the protection of countless people.

On the steps leading to the Red Keep, a kobold quickly climbed up the steps. The guards along the way only glanced at him without even making routine inquiries.

After walking up the stairs, the kobold crossed the flat ground in front of the Red Keep. Like an ant, he came to the ten-story Red Keep gate.

Crunch~.

The gate of the Red Fort opened automatically, revealing a gap. The sunlight shot into the hall first, reflecting a brilliant golden path on the ground.

After taking a look at the interior of the main hall lined with stone pillars, Yougou straightened his clothes that were wrinkled by walking quickly. After confirming that there was nothing wrong with his appearance, he walked towards the interior of the throne room.

Ta Ta Ta ~.

Walking in the forest of stone pillars, the hall was so quiet that only the footsteps of the kobolds could be heard.

At some point, a majestic red dragon figure appeared on the throne at the end of the hall. He sat upright, looking straight ahead, as if he had been sitting there and never left.

Yougou walked up to the nine steps, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty."

"explain."

"A secret message came from the south, and the trading city-state has found a way to persuade other countries." As he said that, Yougou took out a piece of paper from his dimensional bag and raised the white paper full of writing above his head.

The invisible spiritual force held up the white paper and flew to the red dragon on the throne.

Jose glanced at it, and [Digital Vision] took in the contents recorded on the white paper and never forgot it.

"Hmph! What a great gesture!" Red Dragon thought in his heart, and then the white paper spontaneously ignited without fire, turning into ashes and dissipating in the air.

"It's indeed a big deal."

You Gou respectfully echoed: "Life-extending potions, even for trading city-states, life-extending potions are rare and good things. If I were one of those kings, I wouldn't be able to resist the temptation to extend life."

There are many types of medicines in the world. There are 3,565 types of medicines recorded in Tydanol alone. The effects of these 3,565 medicines are all kinds of strange, and extending life is definitely one of the most attractive types among the many effects of medicines. one.

"Life-extending potions are at least legendary level potions. There are not many pharmacists who can make them. Even if they are made, they are often given to close people. Very few of them are spread to the market. It is indeed a problem for the kingdoms. It’s a temptation that’s hard to refuse, but…”

Jose waved his dragon claw, and a map of Tydanor condensed with magic appeared out of thin air.

The entire map can be divided into two parts. The upper part is red, which represents the countries that accept the Fusei Empire's medicines from flowing into their own markets. The lower blue land represents the countries that have ordered to prohibit the Fusei Empire's medicines from flowing into their own markets, that is, the countries that are traded by the trading city-states. Countries convinced by life-extending potions.

"Yi Gou, most of the potions that the empire can currently mass-produce are concentrated in low- and mid-range potions. There are only three types of high-end potions. They are not as tempting to kings as life-extending potions."

"You said they rejected the temptation of life-extending potions and accepted the influx of potions from the Fusai Empire. Why?"

A thought came to Yugou's mind and he immediately replied: "Because they are afraid that these countries are too close to the empire. If the king accepts the life-extending potion, the empire will make them unhappy."

"Correct answer, but a little inaccurate. Even if they are far away, the empire can make them suffer without happiness."

Jose turned his attention to the junction of red and blue on the map. In the coastal area of ​​​​the Black Sea, there are two countries, one above and one below. The red country above is called the Kingdom of Taylor, and the blue country below is much smaller and is called the Principality of Leian.

"If I remember correctly, the King of Taylor Kingdom has always wanted to annex the Principality of Leian, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yougou then replied: "The incident originated from King Taylor and King Leian of the previous generation. They were brothers. King Leian failed in the battle for the throne, but he escaped with his life and led his followers to lead Lean away from Taylor. The kingdom was spun off and the Principality of Lean was established, and over the years, King Taylor has been trying to take his homeland back.”

Jose thought for a while: "Send someone to send a message to King Taylor that the opportunity to take back his homeland has come."

"Your Majesty wants to support King Taylor and annex the Principality of Leian?"

Yougou continued: "But Your Majesty, will the empire's sending troops cause fear among other countries and have a chain reaction?"

"Who said the empire would send troops!"

Jose changed into a more comfortable posture and said calmly: "The old version of the explosive barrels in the warehouse and the alchemy bombs that are about to expire. These weapons should also be updated."

You Gou was suddenly enlightened and couldn't help but clapped his hands: "Wonderful!"

"Exporting advanced weapons to the Taylor Empire will not only help them defeat their opponents, but also make a lot of money by the way. As expected of your Majesty."

"Go down and get ready."

"As you command!"

You Gou left, leaving Jose Yilong alone in the throne room, lost in thought.

The Kingdom of Taylor is already stronger than the Principality of Lian, and it has received weapons from the Fusei Empire. If no external forces intervene, the possibility of destroying the Principality of Lian is extremely high.

If the plan comes true, then the king who refused the medicine of the Fusai Empire will have to think carefully about whether his family will become the next Principality of Leian.

Jose did not waste too much energy on this matter. After thinking for a while, he teleported back to the magic tower and continued his magic research. He always kept in mind that only his own strength was the foundation of everything.

The direct purpose of selling potions is to increase the empire's financial revenue and make the empire stronger.

The purpose of making the empire stronger is to better serve the red dragon, absorb more resources, and pave the way for Jose's magic research, so that he does not have to search for magic materials personally, but has enough property to go to the star realm to buy... …In the final analysis, it’s all about getting stronger.

On the fifth day after the Imperial Ceremony, the Githyanki said their goodbyes and left the plane of Teldanor.

Jose has a strong sense of crisis.

………………

The next day, Jose was doing magic research, but...

"Um?"

Jose frowned, put down the gem that was darkened by the test, and turned his gaze to the west. He felt the breath of a giant dragon approaching from far away in the west.

After the construction of the magic tower defense system was completed, his control over the empire has been greatly improved. Not only can he detect the breath of the dragon beyond the end of his sight, but he can also distinguish the type and strength of the dragon from the breath.

"An adult red dragon, isn't it trying to rob the empire?" Jose raised his eyebrows, feeling a little excited thinking about it.

If this strange giant dragon robs the empire, then capture him directly and make him work to pay off his debts. He will not be paid any wages like the vampire mad lion Gaulji.

Then there was no such good thing in the world.

In his induction, this strange red dragon flew straight towards Oka City.

"It seems that they have come to seek refuge with me," Jose muttered.

Since the Imperial Ceremony, the name of the Lord of Ashes - Francisco Trinidad Jose has once again been widely spread, and his reputation has grown stronger. He has the potential to overtake the Red Nest Matron and become the number one dragon in Tedanor.

Fame will bring benefits and attract other dragons to join you.

The dragon sleeps for more than ten days at a time. The concept of time is relatively slow and the news is relatively blocked. Therefore, it takes a certain amount of time for the information to reach the dragon's ears.

It’s almost time now.

Sure enough, the next day, Jose sensed a strange red dragon appearing in the sky outside the city.

Seeing the majestic Red Castle on the top of the mountain from a distance, the red dragon - Brooke was shocked, his eyes full of envy and greed: "This is the palace where the great red dragon should live!"

Although he wanted to take the palace as his own immediately, Brooke quickly gave up this idea and suppressed the greed in his heart, because he knew clearly that the owner of the palace was very powerful, powerful enough to fight dozens of himself. .

Pushing the distracting thoughts out of his mind, Brooke shouted from a distance to the Red Castle: "The great Lord of Ashes! His Majesty the Emperor of the Forsey Empire! I am the red dragon - Brooke. I admire your reputation and came here specially from overseas. Take refuge in His Majesty!"

"Come in."

The sound appeared directly in Brooke's ears, and he couldn't help but shudder, feeling more and more in awe.

He was nearly 10,000 meters away from the Red Castle at this moment. At such a long distance, the owner of the voice could accurately transmit the voice into his ears, and until he heard the voice, he did not notice any fluctuations in magic power. It shows that there is a huge gap between the two, and they can't even detect the other's methods.

In fact, Brooke was within the range of the magic tower. Suddenly, let alone the sound reaching his ears, even if he was killed directly, he didn't know how he died.

Brooke gathered his thoughts and flew towards the door of the Red Castle that opened with the sound.

Landing on the square in front of the Red Castle, the newly adult red dragon who had never seen the world was once again shocked by the majesty of the Red Castle. He was stunned for a while before entering the throne hall.

Seeing the tall fellow on the nine-step throne at the end of the throne room, he lowered his head in shame and walked to the throne.

"The Great Lord of Ashes, His Majesty the Imperial Emperor, I am Brooke. I admire your reputation and come here to seek refuge with you."

"The empire is tolerant and can accommodate any dragon whose heart desires."

Jose agreed at first, then felt hesitant.

Accepting an adult dragon is not as simple as accepting a baby dragon.

To accept the young dragons who come to seek refuge, you only need to provide a safe shelter, and the food and accommodation can be left to the young dragons themselves.

The adult dragon already possesses great strength, so if he comes to seek refuge, he will naturally need to pay a reward commensurate with his strength.

Jose asked: "What do you want from me? Money? Guidance on spiritual practice? Or other promises?"

Brooke didn't hesitate: "Territory!"

The territorial requirements are not excessive. In fact, the Red Nest Matron often gives territory to her dragons, that is, dividing a few hills and letting her dragons be left alone.

Jose is thinking about which piece of land to give to Brooke.

Brooke continued: "Your Majesty, I am not greedy, just give me a few cities, and the territory is a little larger than that of the white dragon."

As he spoke, Brooke looked at Jose with confident eyes.

Jose, on the other hand, had a wonderful expression on his face. He didn't know where this dragon got its mysterious confidence.

Just a little bigger than Bailong? !

Cassie's fiefdom is the largest in the Fusei Empire. He is the only prince in the empire and the only family member recognized by Jose. This is not even comparable to the Green Dragon.

So, where does this guy get his confidence?

After thinking about it, Jose understood that Red Dragon's thinking cannot be judged by common sense.

"A powerful red dragon has come to seek refuge, and it is of the same kind. The treatment should be better than that of a stupid and weak white dragon!" It was with this idea in mind that Brooke made up his mind to come to the Fusei Empire.

However, things didn't turn out as he imagined.

The same kind on the throne hesitated!

"Your Majesty, the powerful Brooke will definitely be your powerful help!"

Jose raised his eyebrows. To be honest, he didn't think the red dragon in front of him was that strong. It was about the same as the green dragon who had switched to logistics.

But to say so directly would be too sad for the dragon. After all, the other party is the dragon who came to seek refuge.

It is also the first adult dragon to come to seek refuge.

It would be bad if the first adult dragon that came to seek refuge returned home in vain, spreading a bad reputation and making those who came after him feel hesitant.

However, the reward for the first person to surrender should not be excessive. If you open a gap, the stronger dragon that comes later will definitely offer more rewards.

Jose weighed the pros and cons in his mind and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

After thinking about it, he paid attention: "Well, if you defeat the white dragon in your mouth, his territory will belong to you, and I will also give you an additional 100,000 gold coins."

"And such a good thing?!"

Brooke couldn't believe his ears, and immediately patted his chest with dragon wings without hesitation: "No problem! Your Majesty! Please watch my performance!"

"But what if you lose?!"

"Lost?! How could the great Brooke lose to a white dragon!"

"I'm talking about just in case."

"If I lose, I will take off my head and go see His Majesty the Dragon Queen!"

after an hour.

Brooke buried his head in the sand at the beach to pretend to be an ostrich. He was defeated by Cassie with an absolute advantage.

Just as Jose thought, Cassie has been trained by him for many years, and has the full support of the empire's resources, coupled with the special profession of "Ice Demon Guard", it is easy and enjoyable to fight a red dragon that has not been grown for a long time. .

Brooke was beaten from beginning to end, and her whole body was swollen. This was the result of Cassie's mercy.

The poor red dragon was defeated by a despised white dragon when he first debuted. His self-confidence was shattered and he began to doubt Long Sheng.

"Ouch!" Jose patted Ostrichosaurus on the back with his wings.

"Brooke, my fellow racer, I can't bear to see you go to see His Majesty the Dragon Queen. You still have a lot of dragon life that you haven't enjoyed yet!"

"Well, you catch Cassie's fist with your body, and this fight is a draw!"

"That's right! Your scales are so hard!" Cassie echoed from the side. The thugs who came to the door couldn't just go away.

"Cough cough cough!"

Hearing this, Brooke pulled his head out of the sand and looked at Bailong: "I think it's a tie, too. You are definitely the strongest Bailong I have ever seen. You can actually make me feel pain."

At this time, news came to Jose's heart.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Taylor and the Principality of Li'an are at war."