Chapter 297 Elena: Look at your blood relatives!
In the southern part of Atlanta, in the Kingdom of Lorthorn, deep within the royal court.
Inside the vast and magnificent hall, Crystal Princess Elena stood alone, her slender figure appearing even more graceful in the grand space.
The interior of the hall is devoid of ostentatious and superfluous decorations; only at the very center stands a planetarium.
Its unique shape resembles countless intricately interlocking miniature planets and complex star orbits, while its surface is engraved with countless magical runes, radiating a deep and mysterious light.
Exhale gently and deeply.
Then, Elena walked lightly to the bottom of the giant planetarium.
A beam of pale blue light, infused with countless fine runes, swept across, silently verifying Elena's authority as a royal princess.
"Good day, Your Highness Princess Elena."
The planetarium emitted a soft hum, and at the same time, an elegant female voice came from inside. This voice was not a cold, mechanical synthesizer, but rather carried a kind of indescribable, almost human, warm emotion.
Good day.
Elena responded politely.
She gazed at the rotating star trails and got straight to the point: "In the Sel Wilderness, something noteworthy happened last night, and I want to see it for myself."
Those magical satellites that hang like stars above the planet Bernardo, watching over the continents, mostly belong to a vast empire.
However, a few dazzling and powerful kingdom satellites dot the landscape, quietly orbiting in the night sky and silently watching what is happening on Earth.
For example, the Kingdom of Lortheron, with its profound history and outstanding magical and alchemical skills, has secretly controlled more than one of these extraterrestrial eyes by investing huge sums of money and top-notch technology.
Although its coverage is not as extensive as the Empire's, it is still considerable.
Their power is linked and controlled through planetariums placed in various locations.
She was a princess of high status in the royal court.
Even though Elena never leaves her home and lives a secluded life within the heavily guarded royal city, she can still use the royal court's astronomical instrument to gain a broad perspective on all living beings and understand the changing world unfolding outside.
The light pulsating steadily from the core of the planetarium responded:
"Please inform me of the specific coordinates and time point you wish to observe, Your Highness."
Elena fluently recited a string of numbers—the precise coordinates of the mine in the central wilderness of Abel, renowned for its high-quality saltpeter—and added clearly, “The time anchor was last night, when the moon and stars were hidden.”
After obtaining the precise spacetime coordinates, the core of the planetarium paused slightly.
immediately.
It began to rotate in reverse.
Buzz—!
Brilliant beams of light burst forth from the planetarium, instantly filling every inch of the magnificent hall.
Light and shadow intertwine, distort, and recombine.
It vividly constructs a stunning dynamic scene.
The scene begins with a red iron dragon, resembling a doomsday star, engulfed in crimson flames and golden lightning, tearing through layers of dark clouds from the sky and plummeting down.
That imposing, robust figure, radiating boundless ferocity and power, was clearly reflected in Elena's vision.
She blinked her beautiful eyes almost unconsciously, almost holding her breath.
With a slight movement of his fingers, he froze the image, zoomed in, and examined it closely, scrutinizing every steel scale and muscle line of Garros inch by inch.
Deep in my heart.
She found it hard to reconcile this ferocious dragon, with its unstoppable power, with her own fat iron dragon, which was currently lying lazily on the carpet in the courtyard, yawning.
If it had not been verified repeatedly and rigorously from multiple sources.
She simply couldn't believe that this red iron dragon, which seemed to be the embodiment of a natural disaster, was actually Gorton's blood-related brother!
Elena flicked her fingers again, letting the frozen, chilling image of destruction continue to flow.
She felt as if she were in an immersive theatrical performance, witnessing firsthand how the Ignas dragons, with their overwhelming and unstoppable force, reduced the stronghold that the Principality of Abel had built up over many years, along with the soldiers and golems who were putting up a last stand, to dust and ruins in a short period of time.
A moment later.
She witnessed that decisive moment.
—The Red Iron Dragon took a deep breath and spewed its destructive dragon breath at the saltpeter mine.
In an instant, the earth shook and the terrifying chain explosions were like the awakening of hellfire. The towering flames steamed the rain curtain and bloomed in the deep night sky into a firework that was both the most cruel and the most magnificent, woven from pure destruction, blood and death!
The image freezes again.
That blooming flower of death became the only source of light in the hall at that moment.
"So beautiful..."
Princess Elena murmured softly, her eyes sparkling with an otherworldly light, clearly reflecting the blooming flower of death.
If one were merely an uninvolved bystander, witnessing this scene would only evoke shudders and profound fear.
But she was different.
She knew perfectly well that the fireworks that shook the wilderness and lit up the night sky were for her! It was the fulfillment of the promise the Ignas dragons had made to her.
This means...
She finally had a fulcrum to tip the scales of war and defend the kingdom's honor in her own way.
A sense of joy and satisfaction quietly spread through her heart.
After quietly appreciating the frozen beauty of the fireworks for a few more moments, she seemed to awaken from a breathtaking dream, turned off the planetarium, gracefully turned around, and left the hall.
Following the familiar path, she arrived at the courtyard, which was exclusively for Iron Dragon Gorton to rest in and was covered with a thick, soft carpet.
Iron Dragon Gorton was lying listlessly on the rug, his huge belly rising and falling slightly with his long breaths.
Upon seeing Elena appear at the courtyard entrance, he immediately perked up, straightened his massive body, and asked with a hint of anticipation, "So? Are you satisfied with this gift from the dragons?"
The Crystal Princess walked gracefully to him and nodded slowly.
"Of course I'm satisfied." Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying a hint of pleasure and joy.
She then added, "Gorton, tell your relatives that I love this gift."
She paused briefly, as if recalling an ancient proverb, and looked at Tie Long, saying, "I have heard an old saying—steel and mead should not be enjoyed alone; those who betray this path will be spat upon by the gods."
Elena reached out and gently patted the Iron Dragon's thick forepaws covered in cold, metallic scales, a smile playing on her lips.
"Ignas Dragon Group will soon receive my return gift."
Red Iron Dragon presented her with a gift that she liked, and the Crystal Princess naturally wouldn't hesitate to reciprocate.
This was not merely an exchange of treasure, but a declaration of her unwavering support.
As for the Federation troops stationed in the Sel Wilderness, she had already taken care of any minor troubles that might arise later.
"And what about mine? I'm an indispensable part of the Ignas dragon herd! I'm an important link!"
Iron Dragon Gorton immediately brought his huge head closer, affectionately nuzzled Elena's arm, and shamelessly demanded his share of the hard-earned money and agency fee.
Elena didn't answer immediately. Instead, she tilted her head slightly and stared intently at Gorton's massive body with a look that was both curious and thoughtful. Iron Dragon felt a strange chill run down his spine.
"Uh... Elena, your eyes look a little strange,"
Gordon couldn't help but say in a muffled voice, "What are you thinking about? Are you considering what treasure to give me?"
There was a few seconds of silence, as if the air itself had frozen.
Elena sighed softly, then said very seriously, "Gorton, I'm thinking... maybe it's time to seriously consider cutting your monthly food budget."
As she spoke, her gaze swept over Tie Long's overly prominent belly.
Having never seen a truly mighty and powerful dragon before, I found the iron dragon's round and plump appearance rather endearing and cute.
But now, the powerful and beautiful physique of the Red Iron Dragon is deeply imprinted in her mind, making her think of modifying her own fat dragon.
"No!!"
Gorton's heart sank, and the huge dragon head immediately shook like a rattle in a storm, its resistance overflowing, causing the ground of the entire courtyard to tremble slightly.
"My food allowance is my lifeline! Elena! You can't be so cruel!"
Seeing Tie Long's exaggerated reaction, Elena changed the subject and said, "How about this, we set up an incentive plan. For every hundred pounds you successfully lose, I will reward you with a thousand Lorthern gold coins, with no upper limit."
She offered an enticing deal.
Iron Dragon Gorton certainly had no shortage of food and drink in the royal court, with all kinds of rare delicacies available. However, Elena always kept a very strict eye on the treasures that truly made his eyes light up and that he could freely dispose of, and she did not allow him to easily touch them.
Upon hearing Elena's terms, Goldon's eyes widened instantly.
One thousand gold coins for one hundred pounds of weight?
This deal seems feasible.
"Alright!!" He suddenly puffed out his chest, sucked in his stomach, and slammed his thick dragon claws heavily onto the carpet, declaring with a resounding voice, "It's a deal! Elena!"
"To earn gold coins, I need to earn at least ten thousand, no! Twenty thousand!!"
(End of this chapter)
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