Chapter 481 Recreating the Glory of the First Era, Making Dragons Great Again

“Go back, Elvie.” The red iron dragon’s deep voice echoed among the mountains. “Get familiar with your new power and prepare for the arrival of the legendary realm.”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Elvie bowed.

Then, she turned around, her mane billowing in the wind before she leaped into the air, her figure quickly disappearing behind the churning sea of ​​clouds.

The mountains returned to silence, with only the sound of the wind rustling through the rocky ridges.

Just then, the air in front of Red Iron Dragon began to distort.

Ripples spread outwards, as if space itself had folded.

The figure of Ysera, the Amethyst Dragon, slowly emerged from it, revealing its elegant and composed body.

He first looked in the direction where the horses and men had left, his gaze piercing through the clouds and lingering for a moment before turning his gaze back to the red iron dragon beside him, which was twice his size.

"Congratulations."

"This man under your command with his special bloodline will soon become a legend. You can feel the fluctuations of his power from a great distance."

Garros turned his head, looked at the Amethyst Dragon, nodded, and his neck scales made a soft, metallic sound.

“Indeed,” Red Iron Dragon paused, then brought up another matter, “I was very worried when the capital was attacked.”

"Although the city is well-defended, a legendary-level attack is always unpredictable."

"Thank goodness you acted in time, thank you."

Upon hearing this, Yseramas looked the red iron dragon up and down.

His gaze lingered on Garros's visor for a few seconds, as if trying to read the subtle twitches of his muscles and the emotions conveyed between the scales of the visor.

The silence lasted for about five breaths.

The amethyst dragon finally spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of understanding and helplessness.

"Worried? I guarantee it in the name of the Ruby Dragon God."

“You knew all along that if Crimson Flame Royal City were attacked, I wouldn’t stand idly by. You were certain I would take action, you were certain from the very beginning.”

Galos neither denied nor responded.

He remained expressionless, his gaze calmly fixed on Yseramas, focusing on Yseramas's scales.

Brightly colored gemstones are inlaid on the neck, chest, and shoulder blades of the amethyst dragon.

Deep red spinel, deep blue sapphire, and vibrant green emerald are meticulously polished into shapes that fit the curves of the scales, and fixed between the scales with almost invisible psychic filaments.

At this moment, the midday sun pours down, refracting a dazzling halo on the faceted gemstone.

The halo complements the amethyst dragon's deep purple scales, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

“It seems you are quite pleased with these gems,” Garros said. “They complement your scales perfectly.”

The jewels on Yseramas were personally selected and gifted to him by Garros from his treasury after Yseramas defended the capital, as a token of gratitude for his timely assistance.

Yseramas is a legendary dragon, but he is not rich.

Although he lived much longer than Garros, his personality led him to be low-key, never competing or vying for anything, and he spent most of his time studying psionic energy and observing the social structures of various creatures.

This lifestyle allowed him to accumulate a lot of knowledge and experience, but he never accumulated any substantial wealth.

It wasn't until Galos's lavish gifts that he experienced the feeling of being rich for the first time.

The glittering gems were so numerous that they could adorn his body.

At that time, Yseramas wanted to refuse.

His help to the capital stemmed more from his compassion for the city and the lives within it than from any desire for reward.

However, Galus gave them far too much.

As box after box of gems was carried before him, refracting dazzling light in the sunlight, the Amethyst Dragon found his prepared excuse stuck in his throat.

In the end, he accepted it.

After all, gemstones are beautiful and precious, and they have a natural attraction for dragons.

Upon hearing Garoth's words, Yseramas's expression paused almost imperceptibly, but he quickly returned to normal.

He raised his head, striking a righteous and stern pose.

"Don't think that you can completely buy me off with just a few gems."

“Garos, you know very well that I don’t like getting involved in political struggles and military conflicts between kingdoms. This is an exception because there are too many innocent lives in the capital.”

"This kind of thing must not happen again!"

He spoke with absolute certainty.

However, this statement would be more convincing if we ignore the jewels that glittered on his scales.

Galos nodded seriously, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, I understand what you mean."

His tone was calm as usual, but Iseramas was sharp-minded and could almost hear the unfinished second half of his sentence.

If this little bit of gems isn't enough, then we'll just add more money next time.

As the ruler of a country, Galus was indeed wealthy and powerful.

The mineral revenues, trade taxes, and tributes from the kingdom of Aura, including newly conquered territories and various resources from Theo, have caused Red Iron Dragon's treasury to expand at an astonishing rate.

More importantly, Garus's resistance to treasure far exceeds that of normal dragons.

He values ​​the resources and influence that wealth brings, rather than the pleasure of hoarding wealth itself. Therefore, using a portion of his treasure to win over a legendary amethyst dragon is, in his view, a very worthwhile investment.

Iseramas was speechless.

Even without using spells to probe thoughts, this mind-manipulating dragon could roughly guess what the other party was thinking from Garros's eyes and micro-expressions.

The wicked Dragon Emperor!

He silently condemned himself, but at the same time, he had to admit that a small trace of envy lingered deep in his heart.

Most dragons will take the path of lords, occupying a territory, employing servants, and enjoying offerings.

But at best, those dragons can only engage in things like plundering treasures, kidnapping and extorting, and collecting protection money. They work themselves to the bone but don't actually accumulate much wealth.

Only a handful of people could develop to the level of Garus, establish a true kingdom, and enjoy almost endless wealth.

This is not an achievement that can be accomplished by strength alone.

It requires foresight, patience, political acumen, and the wisdom to govern intelligent beings.

Yseramas had lived for many years and seen too many powerful dragons, but in the end they were just like wild beasts entrenched in a corner, while Garros was clearly not like that.

The amethyst dragon took a few deep breaths, its chest rising and falling slightly with each breath.

He decided not to argue with Garros about the topic; continuing would only make him appear more concerned with the gems.

"Garos, prepare some materials for me."

Iseramas changed the subject, his voice becoming calm.

Without asking why, Hong Tielong said directly, "Okay, what exactly do you need?"

"The revitalizing roots must be from oak roots that are at least 300 years old and undamaged; the resonating crystal must be at least 90% pure, preferably purple; the mercury silver must have been refined three times; the psionic gemstone must be at least the size of a dragon egg, the type is not limited but amethyst or moonstone is preferred; and..."

The amethyst dragon listed a series of materials, a total of seventeen, most of which were spellcasting materials and a small portion were ritual items.

Some are common, while others are quite rare.

Galos listened quietly, nodded slightly, and said in a calm tone, "Yes, I will have someone prepare."

Some of these items might be items he didn't already have in his treasury.

But as soon as he gives the order, his family and people will rush to his aid as the entire Aura Kingdom system operates.

Caravans would travel to neighboring countries to purchase goods, miners would venture deep into the mines, and spellcasters would search the laboratory's reserves.

Whatever he wants, unless it is something extremely valuable or extremely rare, will surely be presented to him within three days.

This is the efficiency of a kingdom's machine.

Those lone wolf-like dragons are unimaginable.

Aren't you going to ask me what I need these for?

The wicked Dragon Emperor!

Itheramas looked at Garros's nonchalant reaction, as if the materials were cheap, and inwardly condemned him once again.

"Is it for your hobby? Or for better integration into certain biological groups?"

"Garos joked."

The amethyst dragon's face darkened. He knew what Garos was referring to.

That's enough.

Yseramas gave a soft snort and said seriously.

"These materials are used to set up the Amethyst Dragon bloodline purification ritual. I plan to purify Ennus's bloodline so that he can grow through slumber like a normal dragon."

Upon hearing this, the scales on Garus's forehead relaxed slightly.

These are subtle gestures by which dragons express pleasure, usually only noticeable to those familiar with dragons.

Hong Tielong's mood did indeed improve.

Ennus, the Amethyst Dragon Lion, was the first lord he tamed during the Wilderness Struggle.

After defeating the giant lion with its mane and purple dragon scales, Garos did not choose to kill or expel it, but instead granted it a considerable degree of autonomy, incorporating it into the Kingdom of Aura.

This proved to be a wise decision.

Among the non-dragon lords under Garos, the Amethyst Dragon Lion's talent potential is second only to the Phoenix Angela.

Ennus, who already possesses legendary potential, will almost certainly break through to the legendary level once the dragon vein is successfully purified and he undergoes another deep slumber.

As for the Phoenix Angela, she returned to her territory after the decisive battle in the Emerald Mountains.

She transformed into a giant egg of fire.

Based on the phoenix's life cycle and previous energy accumulation, she should be able to reach the legendary realm before Ennus.

Elvie, Ennus, Angela.

Once all three of them break through to the next level, the number of legendary figures in the Kingdom of Aura will approach ten.

This number may not seem like much in a kingdom on the Romanian plains, but the legend of the Kingdom of Aura is not comparable to the legends of other human beings.

Galos's thoughts continued to wander.

The Holy Spirit Deer, the Golden-feathered Griffin, and the Eight-Headed Serpent Leopard are somewhat inferior.

While their talent is considerable, they are still some distance from reaching the legendary level.

Red Iron Dragon is considering whether to perform Dragon Vein Conversion on them as well, in order to increase their potential ceiling.

However, the transformation of the dragon vein is not without risks.

One of the requirements is that the person being transformed must have an extremely high level of loyalty, without the slightest hesitation or resistance. Otherwise, when the ritual reaches a critical stage, even the slightest wavering could lead to an energy backlash, resulting in either a failed transformation and damage to potential, or even death on the spot.

Forcing a transformation often results in more harm than good.

The loyalty of these lords is not yet at the level of that of core members like Karu or Elvie.

Their obedience to Garros was more out of awe of power and a combination of interests than out of genuine loyalty.

The method of using dragon veins to enhance their potential can only be postponed and will depend on the situation.

In addition, Iron Dragon Sorog, Red Dragon Samantha, Blue Dragon Zolaya, and Golden Dragon Alberto, after another round of slumber, can basically reach the level 20 limit, which is the peak that mortals can reach.

Their condition was somewhat similar to that of Garus before his last slumber.

Having accumulated enough experience, energy, and understanding, they could have broken through directly if the threshold for legendary status hadn't been so high, instead of being stuck at the level 20 limit.

However, all they need next is a good opportunity.

Alternatively, with the assistance of a wondrous object like the "Eternal Tide," there is a great chance of breaking through to the legendary level without having to wait for a long period of slumber.

It is foreseeable.

When Galus reaches adulthood.

The number of legendary items in the Kingdom of Aura will see a significant increase.

The key to this is that most people can achieve legendary status without having to worry about things like lifespan or a short peak period.

Dragons have lifespans measured in thousands of years. Once they become legendary, their peak period can last for a very long time, and they don't need to worry about dying.

As for what lies beneath the legend.

Blue dragon Heriam, red dragon Cahill, green dragon Ludwig, black dragon Serafina... these dragons will also increase in level significantly over time, becoming the backbone of the Kingdom of Aura.

Their growth rate far exceeds that of wild dragons because they are trained and educated, and have an ample supply of resources.

"I still have one more chance to use the Ancient Tide in the Fubo Dragon Domain."

Galos suddenly remembered this.

"This is of no use to someone as legendary as me."

"When the time is right, we can prioritize making Sorog a legend, and then try to exchange more slots with the Dragon Domain."

He seemed to be deep in thought.

Iron Dragon Sorog is his right-hand man and a major pillar of the Kingdom of Aura.

Let Sorog be the first to make a breakthrough; whether from an emotional or practical point of view, he is the highest priority.

At the same time, an even grander blueprint emerged in Galos's mind.

It was not merely the rise of a kingdom, but the revival of a race.

He looked at the amethyst dragon and asked earnestly, "Iseramas, tell me, if my Kingdom of Aura can survive for thousands of years, with the number of dragons under my command constantly increasing and only a few dying young, how far will it develop in the future?"

The amethyst dragon was slightly taken aback.

He carefully pondered Galos's words, quietly trying to understand their meaning.

For thousands of years... the number of dragons has only increased... This sounds simple, but it is actually a vision that is almost impossible to achieve.

The growth of dragons is fraught with risks.

Young dragons are vulnerable, adolescence is aggressive, and adulthood brings various challenges and struggles.

Even a metal dragon cannot guarantee that every dragon under its command will grow up safely.

But the Kingdom of Aura is different.

The young dragons here have a dedicated breeding ground, are raised by the entire kingdom, and receive systematic education and training.

As long as this kingdom exists, Galus's prediction of "only increasing, never decreasing" might actually come true; at the very least, the mortality rate of dragons would drop to its lowest point in history.

If successful...

Iseramas suddenly felt a slight shiver, a mixture of shock and a premonition.

He paused for a few seconds, organizing his thoughts, before finally speaking slowly: "Then, Garus... you will become one of the greatest monarchs in the history of the dragon race. No, perhaps not even one of them. What you will create will not be a kingdom, but an era, an era in which the dragon race can recreate the glory of the First Era in the material world."

Red Iron Dragon nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the vast, boundless sky.

In the distance, clouds piled up in the shape of mountains, and sunlight pierced through the gaps, turning the edges of the clouds golden red.

The wind blows across the mountain ridge, bringing with it the scent of distant lands.

Yseramas looked at him, his gaze sweeping over the imposing and powerful body.

From its thick neck to its broad shoulders, from its folded wings to its back covered in thick scales.

This Red Emperor is at the height of his power, full of energy, ambitious, and, more importantly, has the ability and patience to put his ambitions into practice.

A sudden, absurd yet intense feeling welled up inside the amethyst dragon.

It was as if some deep intuition was telling him that the red iron dragon in front of him might actually make that statement a reality.

(End of this chapter)