The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 888 - 0885: Glory All Over (First Update)

Chapter 888 -0885: Glory All Over (First Update)

The atmosphere of joy, though somewhat stiff, did not hinder the improvement of the previously tense situation; and after the Marquis of Bull Tail told a few jokes, the mood became even more cordial and friendly.

Eventually, after some mediation, a new alliance treaty was signed.

The treaty stipulated that the Grand Duchy of Sapphire must provide full support for the establishment of the Flame Kingdom. Once the Flame Kingdom was established, the Grand Duchy of Sapphire would formally become a vassal state to the Flame Kingdom, paying tribute to it. At the same time, the Flame Kingdom and Liszt’s Flame Family must ensure the security of the Grand Duchy of Sapphire.

Furthermore, the Sea of Azure Waves would be allocated to the Sapphire Family, and after the establishment of the Flame Kingdom, its influence would not extend there. However, Black Horse Island and Coral Island could be treated as leased territories of the Flame Kingdom within the Duchy of Sapphire, serving as a means of communication, with the lands belonging permanently to Liszt.

After signing the treaty, the Grand Duke felt somewhat dispirited.

It was not because he had followed Liszt, but because the lease of Coral Island and Black Horse Island within the treaty was a somewhat humiliating gesture of “cession for peace.”

Nevertheless.

Liszt needed these two islands as leaseholds.

Within the study, he spoke to the Sapphire Duke privately: “Duke Andrew, the leasehold of Coral Island and Black Horse Island is not intended to humiliate the Sapphire Family. In fact, these two islands are of great importance to me. Let me share some news with you in advance.”

“Please speak, Your Highness.” Since the treaty had already been signed, the Sapphire Duke no longer dwelled on formalities and addressed Liszt directly as Your Highness in private. This was a term befitting of someone who took on the role of a follower—otherwise, the title “Your Highness” would be preceded by the name “Liszt,” or be accompanied by a title like “Marquis of Flames,” or the esteemed “Dragon Knight.”

After the establishment of the Flame Kingdom, “Your Highness” would change to “Your Majesty.”

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“The Flame Islands lie nearly seven thousand kilometers from the Sapphire Archipelago. How do you think I manage rapid transit between the two archipelagos and migrate a large number of knights and serfs for development?”

“Does this… have something to do with the Formless Dragon?” The Sapphire Duke asked uncertainly.

“Yes and no,” Liszt did not play coy. “The Magic Teleportation Array from the ancient legends truly exist. I’ve discovered an ancient Magic Teleportation Array connected to the Flame Islands, and together with Acherloides, we’ve thoroughly researched and are able to construct new Magic Teleportation Arrays.”

The Sapphire Duke exclaimed in amazement, “Magic Teleportation Array!”

“Indeed.”

“I never imagined that ancient legends could be true, that such grand magic like the Magic Teleportation Array actually exists… It makes sense that only Lord Acherloides could research the Magic Teleportation Array… No wonder you rented Coral Island and Black Horse Island, is it to build the Magic Teleportation Array on the islands?”

“I plan to establish a Magic Teleportation Array on Black Horse Island to bridge the Flame Islands and the Sapphire Archipelago. Once the Magic Teleportation Array is successfully established, I can protect the Sapphire at any time. You will no longer have to worry about retaliation from the Steel Ridge Kingdom, nor the covetous gaze of the Eagle Kingdom.”

“Now that I understand the essence of the matter, I am completely reassured.” The Sapphire Duke poured two glasses of wine, handing one to Liszt, “Your Highness, I will fully support the establishment of the Flame Kingdom according to the treaty, hoping that the friendship between the Sapphire Family and the Flame Family will persist!”

Liszt smiled, “To friendship, cheers.”

With this, Liszt had accomplished all the goals of his visit to Blue Dragon Island, riding on the Grey Iron Dragon. In the following day, accompanied by the Grand Duke and his wife, Liszt thoroughly explored the Azure Sky Peak Palace and envisioned the palace he would establish in the future—considering how to construct and arrange it.

It had to be many times larger, more splendid, and more magical than the Azure Sky Peak Palace.

The most unique aspect of the Azure Sky Peak Palace was its floating gardens, an architectural feat wrought by magic. With Acherloides the Archmage at his side and the ever-expanding Magic Guild for support, producing the most extraordinary buildings imaginable was not beyond his means—he even contemplated building a floating castle.

A castle on the ground was no longer befitting of his current identity, status, and power.

…

The midday banquet was grandiose and sumptuous, with all the nobility above the rank of earl stationed on Blue Dragon Island invited to join in the festivities.

The protagonist of the feast was not Liszt, but rather the Marquis of Bull Tail, who was lively and engaging in conversation with the Sapphire Duke and weaving through interactions with marquises, earls, and landlords with his toasting cup. After three rounds of drinks, he was brimming with achievement, feeling as if he had reached the pinnacle of life.

Of course, he understood this was because Liszt was deliberately putting on airs.

That’s why the nobles were focusing on him.

After all, Liszt was too aloof—barely sipping his drink was enough to account for a toast in response to a greeting from an earl or landlord.

This Dragon Knight, not keen on socializing at the banquet, was somewhat distracted, pondering over the Smoke Mission, knowing that when the agreement was reached, the mission would be accomplished.

“Complete the mission, rewards granted: a vassal state—the Duchy of Sapphire.”

And then the new Smoke Mission promptly followed.

“Mission: Due to delays from the Dragon Slaying War, the construction of the Magic Teleportation Array in Mind Island-Reed Marsh has yet to begin. Now that the battles have subsided, why not seize the opportunity to establish the Teleportation Array, providing significant assistance for the development of the Flame Islands? Reward: Dragon Pit Great Mine.”

Establishing the Magic Teleportation Array was an imperative mission, but what he was concerned with was the reward of the Dragon Pit Great Mine.

A great mine indicated a vast mineral resource, one whose yield might exceed imagination; Dragon Pit meant it was a certain pit related to dragons, perhaps even formed from the remains of dead dragons. The reward of the Dragon Pit Great Mine was definitely of extraordinary value, yet the type of mineral was unknown.

Not sure if he had grown too accustomed to chain missions, he always felt there was a connection between some of the rewards and the content of the Smoke Missions.

“The Man-Eating Tree Dragon Sprite has not yet been found, and Emily is leading the Mammoth Knight Brigade, leaving no stone unturned in the search. Could they possibly stumble upon the Dragon Pit Great Mine? The birth of a Dragon Sprite cannot be without dragons. There shouldn’t be any living dragons on Flame Island, perhaps the Man-Eating Tree Dragon Sprite evolved from the carcass of a dead dragon?”

No records suggested that Greater Elves could evolve Dragon Sprites through “scavenging,” but since the Man-Eating Tree Dragon Sprite’s existence was confirmed by the Smoke Mission, its evolution indicated it must have come into contact with dragons.

“How exciting!”

“If it’s just dragon carcasses, it’s all the same, it will at most add a new mineral resource, but if it’s a living dragon, wouldn’t it mean adding to my strength… I still have two Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruits, and as long as they are not Formless Dragons that can see through the fruits and have an oddness about the Mind Battle, I can pretty much subdue any.”

Now, whenever he saw a dragon, he thought of subduing it with a Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruit—ever since he unearthed the hind leg of a Jade Dragon, he had a premonition that there would be no shortage of Bewildering Dragon Mind Fruits, which he might be able to cultivate into a Mind Fruit Tree after some research.

Since there was no shortage of fruits.

Of course, he would use them freely, subduing any dragon that came his way without hesitation.

At this time.

The banquet had reached the point where the main course was to be served.

The Sapphire Duke stood up with his drink and announced loudly, “Today is a day of great significance, as His Highness Liszt has intimidated the Eagle Kingdom in the Dragon Slaying War and is sure to usher in a new golden age for our vast seas. Let us all wish His Highness Liszt glory in abundance and victory in every battle!”

“May His Highness Liszt be wrapped in glory and be undefeated in battle!” the nobility of the Blue Blood Alliance echoed as they stood and raised their glasses in agreement with the Sapphire Duke’s toast.

Liszt also stood up, lifted his cup, and drained it in one gulp, “Thank you, Your Grace and all for your blessings, I wish to share this glory of the marine kingdom with you all!”