Chapter 234 Recruiting Tie Long's Brother, Snatching Chestnuts from the Fire
Galos: "Is there a concrete plan now?"
Upon hearing Hong Tielong's question, Tielong scratched his head.
No, no.
He said awkwardly.
After a pause, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Garos, I once read about you in the Federal Daily. They called you a death star and said you have the potential to become a great evil dragon."
"Besides, that was more than ten years ago. Now, you must have your own territory in the wilderness."
"With the Federation in chaos and many kingdoms showing ambition to redistribute southern resources and neglecting the Sel Wilderness, you will surely be able to develop better and faster."
Gorton thought the Red Iron Dragon was in the Sel Wilderness.
To prevent the foolish dragon from inadvertently revealing his situation, Galos did not explain the current situation, but said, "It seems that you are not entirely useless, as you can see the current situation clearly."
"Make plans early, or you might die in the turmoil of the Lorthen Federation."
After hearing Garros's words, Gorton hesitated for two seconds, then revealed his true thoughts:
“Garos, my dear brother, may I bring Elena to you? When you receive us, I will bring you enough wealth to satisfy you as a reward.”
Hearing the word "wealth".
Galos's dragon nature stirred, and he instinctively wanted to agree, but he suppressed it. He could now swallow four magic gems in one go, which greatly increased his resistance to wealth.
“Fool, if the Federation falls apart, bringing a princess with Lorthorn royal blood will only bring us destruction,” Sorog said in a deep voice, his tone serious.
This is also why Galos did not agree.
Princess Lorthene is definitely a hot potato. If the Ironforge tribe dares to take her in, a legendary figure might just come after them.
“Gorton’s idea is immature. Not to mention whether Princess Lorthene is willing to go with him, how to escape from the Federation to the wilderness or the border area while surrounded by enemies is also a big problem.”
"However, as long as I don't reach the legendary level, I can't possibly take in a princess like Lorthene in this chaotic world."
"Moreover, the probability of the Kingdom of Lorthern being destroyed is actually not high. They may lose a lot of territory and resources, but it is unrealistic for the whole country to perish. After all, they have been at the top of the Federation for hundreds of years and have accumulated a lot of wealth. They will not collapse easily."
Galos pondered silently.
By using Gorton as a fulcrum and the royal princess as leverage, he might be able to seize unimaginable benefits from the civil war in the Commonwealth.
After a moment's thought.
Red Iron Dragon said, "Gorton, don't even think about how to take the princess away from the Federation. That's unrealistic."
"Federal civil unrest is coming sooner or later, but it's not as serious as you think."
"Without the Holy King, this behemoth may fall apart, and the Kingdom of Lorthen may also suffer a severe blow."
"However, a magnificent kingdom that has enjoyed abundant resources for eight hundred years and has deep roots and lush branches will not collapse immediately, even if it has many problems."
Iron Dragon Sorog echoed in agreement:
"I believe that the southern kingdoms will reshuffle the cards through war, and resources and territories will begin a new round of distribution. During this period, the Kingdom of Lorthern may fall from its core position and become an ordinary kingdom, or it may be destroyed, but the chances are slim."
Goldon was stunned by what his two brothers said.
He hadn't thought of that.
When he first heard the news of the Holy King's fall, and then heard Elena's resolute words of willingness to die for her country, his Iron Dragon bloodline reacted immediately. After a thorough analysis, he concluded that the kingdom was about to collapse, which turned his anxiety into appetite. He was worried and ate a lot every day.
But now that I think about it carefully...
Elena's words at the time were actually a statement, not a statement that she would actually die.
The Federation as a whole is highly likely to be destroyed, but the states and principalities that make it up are not so likely to be destroyed, and those kingdoms with deep foundations have a very small chance of being destroyed.
"I seem to have equated the Federation with the Kingdom of Lortheron, but they are actually two different concepts. Oh, damn Gorton, have you eaten your own brain?!"
"Wait, if that's the case, can I now continue to enjoy my food, drinks, and fun without any guilt? And stop worrying about the future?"
"No, no, if the royal court is affected by the war, I must at least be able to protect myself and Elena."
Iron Dragon Goldon's left and right hemispheres were battling each other, his thoughts in disarray.
Until Galos's words of reassurance echoed in his heart.
“Gorton, my dear brother, I know you are in turmoil right now.”
"But don't worry, I will be your strong support and guide you to choose the right path."
Galos patiently persuaded, "You and I, brothers, belong to different kingdoms, one inside and one outside. We should join forces, working together from within and without, to take advantage of the impending internal strife in the Federation and rise rapidly to create a nation ruled by dragons."
A dragon kingdom?!
Gorton's pupils dilated sharply, and his breathing became much heavier.
【Dragon Taming Techniques: Iron Dragon Chapter】
All the Iron Dragons aspire to establish a kingdom ruled by dragons. To gain their trust and approval, it's best to communicate around this goal.
“I have countless servants supporting me within the Federation, but it’s too difficult to openly establish a dragon kingdom.”
Iron Dragon Gorton wasn't overly confident and said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Red Iron Dragon laughed heartily, then said seriously, "Then let's start from the wilderness!"
"I am more active in the outside world and I am determined to build a dragon kingdom."
“Gorton, you and I share similar blood, we have the same last name.”
“One day, when the dragon kingdom stands on the earth, basking in the sun’s rays—my brother, I will share in that glory and honor with you.”
call!
Gorton's mental body burst into flames! A layer of illusory flames surrounded it.
This is his ambition, so intense it's almost tangible.
Iron Dragon's eyes shone brightly, his gaze more resolute than ever before: "Garos, tell me what to do!"
Okay, that's great, very energetic.
Galos nodded in satisfaction: "Tell me about this Princess Elena—how many resources does she control? To what extent can she do for the Kingdom of Lorthen?"
As he pondered, the fat on Gordon's belly jiggled slightly, and he said, "She is the most favored jewel of the royal family."
"She is the last child of the current king. She has extremely high magical talent, but she has little ambition. She is usually engrossed in magic and does not compete or fight."
"But precisely because of this, she enjoyed the king's favor and possessed a considerable amount of fiefdoms and various properties."
"I don't know the exact amount, but as far as I know, there are three fiefdoms that produce magic crystals and three shares of royal alchemy factories. In any case, they are at least richer than ordinary princes and princesses."
Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to afford to feed this lazy glutton.
“She told me that she would live and die with the Kingdom of Lortheon and would never live a life of dishonor.”
Upon hearing the last sentence, Sorog couldn't help but ask, "Wait, this contradicts your previous description. This princess has a strong personality, so why would she be willing to flee the Federation with you?"
"Well... I plan to knock her out, tie her up, and take her away when she's not paying attention."
Sorog was silent for a few seconds, then said, "In the heavily guarded royal court, where even ancient dragons wouldn't dare to force their way in, you knocked out a princess and kidnapped her? Are you serious?"
Gordon nodded guiltily.
He was serious, but he never thought his plan through in detail because subconsciously he also felt it was unlikely.
“Gorton has been living in the royal court for many years and is in a comfortable position, so it’s normal for him to be short-sighted in his thinking.”
Red Iron Dragon continued, "What has Princess Elena's reaction been recently regarding the Federation's affairs?"
"She's been tearing at the corners of her spellbook lately," Gorton said. "It's a little habit she has when she's anxious. She came to me a few days ago to confide in me that she wanted to help the kingdom but was being treated like a fragile object."
The royal family members are not close to each other.
Elena disliked the insincere smiles of her brothers and sisters, as well as the obsequious flattery of the nobles. When she had worries or felt troubled, she often confided in Iron Dragon Gorton.
Therefore, Gordon was well aware of her thoughts and situation.
Following that, Galos asked many questions about various aspects, mostly concerning Elena.
From the princess's daily routine to her interactions with other princes and princesses, or noblemen and lords, everything was taken care of meticulously.
This princess was crucial to his chances of getting a share of the spoils from the civil war in the Federation, so he considered her extremely important and wanted to understand her as thoroughly as possible.
Ultimately, as Gorton described, Elena's image became clearer and clearer in Garros's mind.
—The magical flames, protected by a crystal dome, yearn to spread like wildfire but cannot find a fuse.
(End of this chapter)
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