Blood Dragon

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"this is?"

"There were these things around where I found you unconscious," said Aunt Mary. "This is just one piece, almost the biggest one. I asked many blacksmiths, scholars, etc., but they all said that this kind of metal was unheard of. A scholar told me that this thing may be a kind of ... magic metal. It is not smelted by ordinary methods, but is created by some kind of magic."

"This..." Ashuruffat looked over and over.With careful observation, he found that he had seen this thing before - because he felt a sense of familiarity.He subconsciously understood that what he saw was not this fragment, but some kind of utensil made of this metal.The problem is that he just can't remember the details.

Moreover, it is impossible to speculate on the prototype relying on this fragment.Because it is too small, I can only know that it is a part of that item, but I can't see what that item is at all.

After a few minutes, Ashuruffat gave up.There was some sort of barrier in his mind that kept him from remembering the past.

"This should help you recover your memory," said the aunt.

"Thank you, Aunt." Ashuruffat put away the piece of metal.Maybe he could ask a dwarf?Those dwarven engineers are all masters of metal smelting, so they should know something.

He carefully put away the piece of metal.Although Aunt Mary said it was the largest of all the pieces, it actually fit easily into his pouch, along with several of his other precious personal belongings.This piece of metal is very elastic, and the corners are blunted rather than sharp, which does not affect his movements in the slightest.

After putting away the metal, Ashuruffat wanted to go upstairs again, but Aunt Mary stopped him again.

"What do you want to do with the Queen? Anyway, she is the Queen!"

"There is no way yet." Ashuruffat replied. "But I think, when I get back from the front, there will be a way."

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"How's the situation in Belair?" Prime Minister Alyn stood in his office, facing a short, fat middle-aged man.This man is the current Governor of Falcon City.Since the attempted assassination of Belial by the followers of Chaos, the officials of Falcon City have strengthened the protection of Belel.

Of course, this "protection" also has a synonym called "surveillance".

However, this time has come to an end.Because Belle will leave Falcon City soon (to be specific, tomorrow), and rush to the front line.

"No...no accident." The Governor replied in a low voice.However, in Aileen's view, the other party's expression showed an obvious lack of confidence. "Everything is normal."

"Everything is normal? So tell me, who did Belleil meet today?"

"Ah, he had a discussion with some priests of the church in the morning."

"A few priests? Just a few priests?"

"Ah, this... Actually, there are a few people in the middle. According to reliable information, they are all weapons manufacturing engineers. This should be a normal meeting, there is nothing suspicious about it."

"There is nothing to doubt? So, what happened to Belleel after meeting the guests this morning?"

"General Baylor is resting at...the residence. Probably for tomorrow...tomorrow's long journey...let's recharge your batteries..." the governor said a little tremblingly.With the strengthening of the domestic situation, Ailin's power is growing day by day, and it is said that he is very much trusted by the queen.He knew very well that as long as the prime minister made a report to the queen, he would be dismissed immediately.

"Hmph, recharge your energy? Recharge your energy...Why did I get other information. Someone told me that our General Beler entered a shop in Huajie in the afternoon, and never came out again. Since you Saying that Beryl has been recuperating in his residence, then I should understand that someone happens to be very similar to General Beryl, right?"

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency," said the governor, with big drops of sweat on his head. "I'll go check it out right away..."

"My lord governor, I know you are very busy. It seems that someone gave you a gift worth [-] gold oligos today... Actually, I don't care about these. I only care that my subordinates can perform their duties smoothly. I, now I want to know what Belle is doing and who he is with..." Alyn's expression became extremely severe. "Dear Governor, many people say that I am too strict, rigid, and old-fashioned. In fact, I don't think of myself that way. Because I think I am very tolerant. No matter who makes a mistake, I am happy. Give him a chance... Of course, there is only one chance. I believe you will understand what I mean!"

The content of his words is more tactful, but the stern voice between the words will definitely not be misunderstood.The governor couldn't help wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Tonight, I must know everything!"

"My lord, I will do my best..."

"I don't need to try, I need to finish! If you can't finish it, then I will find someone who can!"

"Yes! Your Excellency Prime Minister!"

Watching the other party leave the office, Aileen took a sip of water from the cup on the table, and immediately pulled a rope beside it.A faint sound of bells could be heard in the distance.A short while later, one of his servants brought in a strange man.This man was probably in his thirties, with a strong build, and his bulging muscles almost stretched the gold-embroidered dress on him.There was a palpable soldierly air about him—back straight, eyes level, steps steady and strong.

"Your Excellency," the visitor bowed deeply after the footman stepped back.

"Viscount Minas..." Ailin picked up a name card from the table, and read the name on it once—this was the name and title of this stranger.The coat of arms on the name card gave him a sense of familiarity, and he then remembered that this person was a descendant of a domestic dignitary.Well, not the eldest son, but also mixed with a noble title according to an unwritten custom.

"Nice to meet you, Prime Minister." The stranger's attitude was very respectful.

"Okay, then, my dear viscount, how can I help you?"

"My lord, Prime Minister, I know that you have a lot of things to do every day, but this time I am not doing it for personal matters, but I have an important matter to report to you."

Eileen made a "please speak" gesture.

"I believe you must know about the rebel army!"

"The rebel army? Oh, I haven't paid much attention to the situation of General Essien recently. However, I can be sure that our general Essien is progressing very smoothly. Whether it is the military report he sent or the one I sent to receive the rebel territory The subordinates have proved this point. Why, you brought me new news? I hope it is good news."

"It's like this, Mr. Prime Minister, don't you think...a person like Essien is a bit inappropriate for the position of general? What he has done in the past undoubtedly shows a fact: he is not a reliable people."

"Personally, I agree with your opinion. But what can I do? This is appointed by our Queen herself. Besides, the facts have proved that he has considerable ability and talent."

"I heard one thing. It is rumored that Her Majesty the Queen has promised that if General Essien completes his mission, he will..."

"Being conferred the title of duke, he can even freely choose a territory against the party as his fiefdom. This is not a rumor, Your Excellency, it is true." Alyn replied. "I admit that this is not in line with tradition, but after all, it is a time of war, and a few things that violate tradition... We must also accept it, don't we?"

"I'm not questioning Her Majesty's wisdom, but this situation... You should know that ten years ago, Essien was a mercenary who didn't know where to roll. He even served as a gladiator in the arena in Falcon City I swear, at least half of the people in the city have seen his brutal performance in the ring!" The Viscount looked a little excited. "Such a person is actually canonized as a nobleman... and is a duke who owns an actual territory—maybe even a hereditary territory! Such a person with a humble background, a despicable person, and a disgraceful experience...in just one year , to become a great nobleman of the kingdom, do you think this is an insult to real nobles like us?"

"Well, this...you know, not only Essien, but also..."

"I know there is another Earl Ashrufat. But please don't forget, Mr. Prime Minister, although Earl Ashurfat's background is a little lower, he has proved his noble nature at the critical moment! At least we can be sure that he His loyalty and bravery are unquestionable. Although he was canonized as a nobleman abruptly, it can be justified. As for this Essien... he first betrayed the Queen and defected to Byron, worked for the tiger, and then turned to the Queen on the eve of Byron's defeat Your Majesty, this capricious villain is now because of a promise..."

"I understand what you think, Your Excellency the Viscount." Alyn nodded and interrupted the other party. "I don't know... how do you think this matter should be handled?"

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I have only one idea at the moment. I suggest... Maybe we can ask Her Majesty the Queen to recall General Essien? Change to a more suitable person to complete the task of crusade against the rebels."

Eileen nodded.Of course, his age is not in vain, and he has a clear understanding of the purpose of the viscount.But this suggestion is actually not bad, at least in Ailin's heart, he is not happy to see Essien come back after completing the combat mission to ask for a reward.The guy just had a chance—a little vision, a little luck, and a good tongue.If he knew it would be so easy to clean up those rebels, how could it be Essien's turn to do that mission?

Now Ailin knew that Essien recruited an army from Byron's hands by relying on rhetoric, and then used this army as his capital to start his war against rebellion.Throughout the process, Essien never fought a tough battle at all.Every time those strong fortresses and cities were attacked, some loyal subjects of the Queen made great efforts at critical moments (these Essien clearly stated in the military report, because he had to ask for rewards for his loyalty at those critical moments) .His duke's reward is almost the same as the one picked up in vain.Essien is a little clever, um, but only a little clever.It's really inappropriate to reward a duke at this level.

However, because this was the queen's personal promise, Aileen only thought about it in the past, and at most sighed in his stomach.Now he has found an opportunity.

Perhaps cooperating with the Viscount to exercise and promote, may affect Her Majesty's decision-making.

"I'd like to try, but I think it might not be enough for me alone. As far as I know, Her Majesty the Queen really intends to completely entrust the war against rebellion to General Essien."

The key words end here.The following are some scenes that don't make much sense. Soon, the Viscount left.

"Essien...Skadera should be able to convince His Majesty, after all, Essien was once his subordinate..."