The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 1031 - 1028 Father and Son

Chapter 1031: Chapter 1028: Father and Son

Chapter 1031 -1028: Father and Son

The banquet was filled with toasts and merry laughter, creating a convivial atmosphere.

Liszt sat with Duke Pierrot, surrounded by Li Weiliam Tulip, Dimaria Yuhua Stone, Emily, and other high-ranking officials of the Flame Kingdom.

“I made a promise to my followers that we would establish our nation within three years, and now we’re in the second year. The year 156 of the Sapphire Calendar is about to end, and by the beginning of year 158 of the Sapphire Calendar, the Flame Kingdom will officially declare its establishment. So, for this next year and a half, you need to cultivate on Flame Island.”

“I understand this, Your Majesty. Which city will the Grey Iron Family reside in to help build?” Pierrot asked.

“Go build a new city, located in the middle of Flame Island by the sea on fertile lands. That area of the sea has many shallows, making it an ideal place for the development of aquaculture.”

“Does Your Majesty intend to farm… in the sea?” Pierrot was puzzled.

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Liszt smiled enigmatically, “Duke Pierrot, it seems you are still not fully aware of the Flame Kingdom. It is a land blessed by the glory of knights, even the surrounding Shell Sea is under the knights’ glory. I have seven mermaid followers and a large number of Yu Chou serfs.”

“Mermaids?” Pierrot was astounded.

Seeing Pierrot’s expression, Li Weiliam, who was beside them tasting wine, couldn’t help but feel very pleased. He remembered having a similar expression when he first heard the news of Liszt becoming a Sky Knight, Dragon Riding, or an Archmage.

However, upon further thought,

he suddenly became indignant—He enjoyed seeing Pierrot’s expression, but did Liszt at that time also take pleasure in his reaction?

Glancing over at Liszt, who was boasting to Pierrot about how the mermaids followed him, Li Weiliam shook his head in denial, comforting himself that perhaps he was overthinking. After all, that was his own son; why would he entertain the thought of enjoying his father’s blunders?

After consoling himself, Li Weiliam quickly adjusted his mentality and began once again to take pleasure in observing Duke Pierrot’s and the other nobles’ surprised expressions at the banquet.

“Can there really be mermaids that exist, ones that once ruled the seas and lived amicably with humans? To think that they all accepted Your Majesty’s ennoblement, becoming marquises of the sea, is simply astonishing!”

“I really want to go to the seaside right now to see the mermaids!”

“And there’s even a Yu Chou race, what an economical labor force… Your Majesty truly is the born ruler of the sky, land, and sea!”

“This land is indeed full of legends; Your Majesty is a legend destined to amaze the Legendary Continent, and Princess Emily is an inconceivable legend as well!”

The flattery was unceasing.

At this time, a noble from the former Grey Iron Duchy suddenly asked curiously, “Does Princess Emily not have a surname?”

Surnames.

They are a symbol of civilization, and all nobles have their own surnames—the emperors of empires being the exception, as the surnames no longer match the splendor of an emperor.

In many countries, even serfs have their surnames, like in the Sapphire Duchy.

However, it was highly unreasonable for a noble, especially a Nobles, to lack a surname; hence, the Nobles was curious enough to inquire.

Emily’s face was still youthful and tender, for she was only fifteen years old, but long-term hardening had already matured her, and she replied lightly, “Emily is a gun and a shield in His Majesty’s hands, and she will follow behind Your Majesty for life; what does it matter whether she has a surname or not?”

The topic should have ended there, but this Nobles was somewhat stubborn and asked again, “Does Your Highness really not intend to establish a family?”

“Why should I establish a family? The glory and legacy of nobility, in Emily’s view, are no match for the brilliance of Your Majesty’s radiance,” Emily said earnestly. “Loyalty to Your Majesty is Emily’s greatest desire and she will strive for it all her life. You will understand later how fortunate it is to follow Your Majesty!”

Emily’s words sounded somewhat blatantly sycophantic, which made Liszt a little embarrassed.

However, he understood that Emily truly thought so, and the more he understood, the more embarrassed he felt. Yet, beyond this embarrassment, he felt an indescribable exhilaration—this was exactly why he liked to cultivate young followers.

“Ahem.”

On the surface, he still had to play it down, showing modesty, “Emily is my most outstanding follower and also my most gratifying student… The Flame Kingdom has risen from nothing, and many knights climbed up from the lowest ranks, be they serfs or Nobles, there are channels for advancement here, seen everywhere.”

He lifted his wine glass, toasting, “Many people have been saying lately, it’s my glory that has blessed the Flame Kingdom with vigorous vitality. And I hope, whether it’s my glory or the knights’ glory, that it will grace everyone standing on this land.”

Everyone raised their glasses in unison, and Goltai, responsible for adjusting the mood, took the opportunity to shout, “A toast to His Majesty’s glory!”

“A toast to His Majesty’s glory!”

“A toast to His Majesty’s glory!”

“…”

Whether willingly or out of necessity, everyone followed Goltai’s lead and began chanting the slogan. Liszt wanted to squint and smile, growing ever more satisfied with Goltai. He drained the grape wine from his cup in one gulp, then put down the glass, signaling everyone to settle down.

He made a gesture much beloved by triumphant leaders—a pointed index finger raised and accompanied by a slight shake.

“It’s destiny that has brought us together here; no one needs to be anxious. Sapphire Calendar Year 158 is the Flame Era First Year, and the Flame Kingdom stands with you. Lands, population, resources, Elves, status, power—whatever you desire, I can provide!”

He paused, his voice growing more impassioned, “And now, all you need to do is to offer me your loyalty, your courage, your integrity!”

Again, Goltai.

Always stepping up at just the right moment, “Your Majesty, Goltai Mast pledges to you all my loyalty, courage, and integrity!”

And thus the Nobles who were a beat too slow also stood up one by one, shouting their pledges to offer loyalty, courage, and integrity. The great Nobles like Emily, Pierrot, and Dimaria did the same. Only when Li Weiliam was about to stand up, Liszt pulled him back.

“Father, all you need to do is take pride in your son.”

Li Weiliam was greatly touched, “Of course, I take pride in you, Liszt Flame, my son. The day you were born, the forests of Coral Island were all calling your name… I have watched with pride as you grew up day by day, becoming the embodiment of justice.”

Liszt replied with a smile, “I understand, Father. When I am crowned king, I will rule this nation with wisdom and strength, and I will use my own formidable power with caution. I will inspire the hearts of the people, lead the knights to a true victory.”