Blood Dragon

Section 360 Discussion

It was the last hour of dusk.

Standing in a small village on the outskirts of the city, you can see the towering city walls of Newstria.As mentioned earlier, the city has completely lost any traces of being attacked by the Chaos Legion.What outsiders can see are the towering and solid city walls, the flags on the walls, and the garrison soldiers patrolling around.

The colorful clouds in the distance cast a golden light unwillingly, and it happened to shine on the blood dragon flag flying high above the city, rendering the red dragon into a golden red color.The blood dragon banner bared its teeth and claws in the wind, making a sound of hunting.

The chief executive of the palace, Skadra, wrapped his cloak and stood shoulder to shoulder with the team leader at the entrance of the village, feeling the cold winter wind.Strictly speaking, the wind is not cold, because firstly, this year is a downright warm winter, and secondly, it can barely be regarded as early spring.

"Well, I don't know why this flag makes people feel... very interesting." The team leader said. "The flag of the royal family of Gruni is the white eagle, and this flag is the blood dragon. Both are proud sons soaring in the sky, the proud white eagle, the powerful blood dragon... Is there some kind of... special meaning?"

He spoke in a casual tone.

"You're really...too sensitive," Skadra replied. "I can be sure that it was definitely just a coincidence. Because at that time, the earl neither established his current feats, nor showed any outstanding abilities, and did not deserve special attention. All he got was the title of a knight... You should understand that anyone who has served as a bodyguard for the king, provided he does not die too young, is bound to receive this title."

"At that time, he was your subordinate?"

"Indeed. At that time... I just hoped that he could serve as a qualified bodyguard and protect the Queen's safety."

"Tell me about that man," said the leader. "You should be familiar with it."

"I can have some confidence in this." Scaldera replied. "When I first met him, it was because he came to me with a letter of introduction... from Countess Marianne. You know, at that time I desperately needed someone, someone who was good at using swords but Loyal and reliable guy to deal with Byron's increasingly explicit infiltration. So I try to find people from those...Byron can't control the source. The first time I met him, I felt from him A kind of military temperament. At that time, I really didn't have much room to pick and choose, so I quickly let him take over. I thought I recruited a loyal and reliable hound, but I didn't expect it to be a..." The old man looked up Look at the banner on the wall. "A mighty dragon."

He paused for a few seconds. "Although I haven't really seen a dragon, according to those books, dragons actually have intelligence no less than that of humans. Because of this, it is very difficult for humans to communicate with dragons, because you don't understand what dragons need. What. It's the same with Ashurfat, you don't understand what he needs at all. I can't understand it either."

"You can't see through him?"

"I don't understand at all. It is impossible for him to pursue wealth, nor is it possible to pursue honor in the usual sense, let alone power. If I have to say it, what he pursues may only be the glory deep in his own heart. I still I remember when he was just a guard with a sword...At that time, he behaved like all those people who had no ambitions. He just wanted to be loyal to his duty and be a guard quietly. He also inadvertently Said that he only wanted to work until he got the title of knight, and he really didn't look for a way to get promoted at all."

"But he's capable."

"I completely agree with you. His ability... Well, even Garunas, the sage of the wilderness, is inferior to him. This is not only my opinion, but also what he himself once claimed. Of course, at that time, many Everyone thinks he is arrogant, but there are probably not many people who still hold this view. Ah, now that I think about it, he really looks like that sage. That sage... He had dedicated his life to this country, and he himself died silently, seemingly without any interest."

"I remember...according to some records, Garunas, the sage of the wilderness, is actually the lover of King Mark Remiz."

"Ha, if Ashrufat was the same, then we wouldn't be here now. You, me, and many others would have been executed long ago, with their heads hung on the walls of Falcon City, or Show it to the public on the street. Because love is selfish, if it is true love, you will never allow your lover to be wronged, let alone hurt by others."

"But, my mother-in-law said..."

"I would rather think that it is the unrequited love of our Queen." Skadra sighed. "You're lucky that you're dealing with an underage girl, not a woman with children. Because a woman will do anything for her children. You must never question a mother The determination to stand up for the safety and well-being of her child. Anything else, has to give way to this innate force we commonly call 'motherhood.'"

"Well, but if we leave aside the motivation, then the ability of this Earl Ashuruffat..."

"We need not have any doubts in this respect. You may be surprised that such a large-scale rebellion and large-scale civil war, coupled with this degree of After a large-scale foreign war, our country is still so stable. The cash box of the treasury is still full, and all loans and debts are within a reasonable and controllable range..."

"The day before I came back, the 'Scroll' Chamber of Commerce gave the treasury 200 million gold oligos." The leader, or we can say it this way, His Majesty King Boer, said softly. "That's a debt performed under a commercial contract." He smiled self-deprecatingly. "I'm really happy to get such a big gift on my first day back."

"I know that chamber of commerce. The boss should be called Ajin. He is a friend of Aishuruffat's, a very good one."

"He is an earl, how can he be friends with those merchants?"

"The two of them knew each other and mingled together when he was not an earl... well, actually, when he was a commoner. The Queen's 'temporary governess', Lady Rodia, was also I knew Ashurfat at that time."

"Well, I'm sorry, I overlooked that. Does this prove that this person has not forgotten his roots?"

"Your Majesty, you don't seem to like him? He has... provided tens of millions of golden oligos. Although I don't know all the details of the operation, I can believe it. The money is definitely from Ai. Earl Shurufat got it. This is a very remarkable ability. Even if a person only possesses this ability, it is enough to shock the nations, make the king look sideways, make the princess marry, and make the powerful make friends... And this, But it’s just one of the earl’s abilities.”

"Well, I know. But he is actually in... the city of Fornoros..."

"Are you referring to his massacre of the city?"

"Yes. That's a crazy move, it's too crazy." The king said softly. "Only a lunatic can do this kind of thing. Someone told me about ancient methods...ancient methods...that was an old thing hundreds of years ago. In the era of Garunas, the sage of the wilderness, this kind of thing was not It's outrageous. But the times are advancing, and our era has already undergone fundamental changes. And even if it is an ancient method, it is to kill all grown men, but Ashuruffat is a real massacre of the city. This is really... "

"Perhaps the person who told you this didn't mention a little secret." Scaldera chuckled. "When he had just captured the city and hadn't done anything yet...your sister went there quietly."

"You mean, all this was my sister's idea? I don't believe it!"

"At least with the Queen's permission," Scadella continued. "You know, your sister has always been a... kind girl. The education she has received, and the nature she has shown in the past ten years, have never been so crazy and cruel. So this It was definitely not her idea, but Ashuruffat convinced her."

"Say... persuasion?!" Hearing these words, the king's face turned red.He rubbed his hands restlessly, like a person who has been greatly insulted but has no chance to fight back. "This... this is impossible... those are the people of this country..."

After a few seconds, he finally lowered his hand in dejection. "Maybe he really produced very solid evidence."

"In any case, as long as Ashurfat still has a sliver of determination for power, he won't do such a stupid thing. Maybe you don't know, when he returned to Falcon City, I saw him once. Then Once, I suggested that he...be king. Or at least make it his goal."

"what……"

"Actually, I have been pushing this matter. No matter what he thinks in his heart, I think it is the best way out for this country for him to marry your sister, or even ascend to the throne."

Scaldera spoke out very frankly what he did.After saying this, he bowed his head and apologized with silent actions.The two were silent for a long time.

In particular, it should be noted that after such a lengthy discussion, it was completely dark at this time.The two were actually standing in the darkness.

"It's not your fault," said the king at last. "It's the best thing you can do in that situation. I also understand what you mean—Ashuruffat is alone, with no relatives or family. Even if he becomes king, he can only be counted as the successor of Markley. The monarch of the Miz family. The children of him and my sister are still descendants of the Mark Remiz family... I have seen your loyalty and have never questioned it."

"I am ashamed to be recognized by you."

"However, no matter what, let's go see that Earl Ashurfate tomorrow... and my sister. The last time I saw her, she was just a crying little girl with a runny nose Woolen cloth."