The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 1041 - 1038 Dont Take Me as an Example

Chapter 1041: Chapter 1038: Don’t Take Me as an Example

Chapter 1041 -1038: Don’t Take Me as an Example

Li Si Te did not know how vast the Legendary Continent was. Based on some previous conjectures, and also on Acherloides’ study of astronomy, it could generally be inferred that the world was a massive sphere.

However, due to incomplete theories and lack of measuring devices, more accurate verification could not be completed, so the exact size of the Legendary Continent remained unknown. Over the past years, even though Li Si Te had become a Dragon Knight and Acherloides had become an Archmage, there was still no time to travel around the world.

Their activities were generally limited to the northeastern corner of the Legendary Continent, including the Sea of Azure Waves and the Shell Sea, going no further than reaching the edge of the Devil’s Sea.

Their understanding of this planet was limited to knowing there were two continents on the endless ocean—The Legendary Continent and the Mafa Continent.

But the geographical distribution of these two continents on the planet was difficult to determine. If land could not be assessed, naturally, the distribution of the oceans was also unclear. Sometimes Liszt wondered whether the Legendary Continent and the Mafa Continent might be positioned similarly to the continents of Eurasia and America.

Respectively in two hemispheres of this planet.

Without supporting data from practical surveys, speculation was the only option. It so happened that this time, upon reviving seven mermaids who lamented the decline of their kind, these seven mermaids decided to embark on a journey around the seas to search for other surviving mermaids.

Li Si Te therefore entrusted the mermaids to take a sextant to map the distribution of the coastlines of the Legendary Continent and to measure the depth and distribution of the oceans.

“Now, Mermaid City can’t do without Salty Sea Marquis Blue Posey commanding Yu Chou as forced labor. Once Reef City starts construction, it will definitely depend on you to command Yu Chou as forced labor. Only Eternia and her four companions can team up to travel around the sea.”

“Your Majesty, what if we delay the construction of Reef City? I too wish to travel around the sea. Lord Acherloides has studied the devil for a long time, but to actually begin planning the purification of the Devil’s Sea, it will still take a long time. During this period, I would like to see the ocean… In my time, I’ve never really seen the ocean.”

“Hmm, then let it be decided.”

He nodded in agreement.

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In fact, he did not wish for all the mermaids to travel around the seas instead of working. The Flame Kingdom was in full swing with construction, and a large number of Yu Chou perfectly filled the labor shortfall, making them indispensable for driving the mermaids. However, he did not want to exploit them too harshly and was still willing to grant the mermaids some freedom.

Perhaps on this sea voyage, they might find more surviving mermaids and then bring them back to settle in the Flame Kingdom.

So, he generously sent the mermaids on their journey, leaving only Salty Sea Marquis Blue Posey to stay reluctantly behind, continuing to oversee Mermaid City and command the Yu Chou as forced labor in the construction.

“I wonder what gains this trip will bring… Whether or not they find surviving mermaids is not up for discussion, but the coastline distribution of the Legendary Continent will surely be mapped out; I just don’t know if there will be other gains beyond the Legendary Continent.”

The mermaid’s trip around the seas was just an interlude.

Li Si Te quickly pushed it to the back of his mind—not completely out of mind since he was connected by a contract with the mermaids, allowing him to communicate over vast distances and keep track of their movements at any time.

But now his work was very busy.

Spring plowing had already started, and schools in all cities had begun classes. As the king of the Flame Kingdom, he inevitably had to make appearances at some spring plowing events to show concern for the agricultural activities; or perhaps visit a school to give a speech, especially at the Royal Academy to harvest a wave of loyalty from the young knights.

The Dragon Knight selection program finally commenced, and three individuals were chosen.

These included the young girl Hippolyta from the Moon Slayer clan who initially sheltered the Elf, the grandson of Nicholas Bellows Count from the Iron Knight Family, Nikola Fengxiang, and another from the offspring of an Earth Knight, De Gaulle.

Hippolyta, who had trained in Dou Qi for less than two years, had already successfully advanced to Elite Earth Knight, and her adaptability to Magic Potions was extremely strong. There was hope that she would become a Sky Knight before the age of sixteen. Thus, barely meeting the qualifications for Dragon Knight selection, she was pushed forward into the program by the Royal Academy.

Nikola Fengxiang hadn’t yet reached sixteen years old, but had already become a Sky Knight, a genius of the Fengxiang Family. Though he aspired to be an Iron Knight, he equally coveted the title of Dragon Knight.

As for De Gaulle, he was merely a common, title-less offspring of an Earth Knight, whose mother had brought him up on Hot Spring Island. Following Liszt’s campaign against Count Hot Spring Island, they were relocated to live in the Flame Kingdom. He was only twelve this year, but had also already become an Elite Earth Knight, similarly pushed forward by the Royal Academy.

“Hippolyta, Nikola, De Gaulle, you should already know the significance of the Dragon Knight selection program. Besides you, only one person has been selected for the Flame Kingdom Dragon Knight selection program, and she has likely taught you knightly courses at the Royal Academy, the Light Green Gemstone Dragon Knight, Emily.”

Liszt looked at the three individuals before him, filled with expectation and said, “Each of you selected for the Dragon Knight selection program represents the future hope of the Flame Kingdom. You will enjoy the utmost treatment, and your goal will be Dragon Riding. However, the difficulty of riding a dragon is immense; your talents alone are not enough to dazzle the Legendary Continent, and you can only rely on effort.”

“Your Majesty, could you tell us what preparations are needed for Dragon Riding?” asked Nikola, the oldest among them, and as a noble progeny, relatively more mature.

He eagerly anticipated learning more about Dragon Riding as he gazed intently at Liszt.

He was acutely aware that Liszt before him was a formidable being who single-handedly rode six or seven dragons; all the youth of the Flame Kingdom, especially the young knights, saw Liszt as a striving goal—although it seemed a distant goal, youth are often fearless.

Believing what others can do, they can do as well.

Liszt’s gaze swept over the three individuals, carefully scrutinizing them.

Nikola, a young man with a natural noble pride in his demeanor, was average in appearance and nothing special physically; De Gaulle, though younger and taller than Nikola, tended to be shy and uneasy, reputedly very hardworking in private, somewhat reminiscent of Emily.

Hippolyta, elegant and graceful.

As a girl, aside from her slightly darker complexion being somewhat off-putting, she had all the makings of a beauty.

It was said that at the Royal Academy, the boys who admired Hippolyta could form a knight order. It was only because the Royal Academy prohibited romances during the underage period that these restless young men didn’t openly compete and become jealous.

“To ride a dragon is both very difficult and very simple,” Liszt said, his gaze briefly pausing on the slightly protruding chest of Hippolyta before shifting away, speaking earnestly, “Being a sixteen-year-old Sky Knight is merely a threshold, indicating you could master Dou Qi at a young age.”

He paused, then continued, “Dou Qi mastery is the basic standard to attract dragons, and being young is another criterion, but the most important is character. Dragons are proud and regard humans as no different from ants; without invincible courage, relentless perseverance, and upright morals, it’s impossible to move a dragon.”

“Can courage, perseverance, and morals truly move a dragon?” Nikola asked again.

“No, these qualities only mean you have the potential to approach a dragon. However, each dragon has its own requirements when selecting its rider, and you must discover and approach these on your own.”

Still, Nikola inquired, “But, Your Majesty, you’ve ridden so many dragons, do they all have the same demands for you?”

Liszt smiled slightly, “I am different, and you need not use me as a model. To me, it’s the dragons that beg to be ridden by me, not me seeking their approval.”

Nikola, De Gaulle, and Hippolyta all widened their eyes in surprise: “What?”