Chapter 411 Will the Metal Dragon Protect the Evil Dragon?
After dealing with matters in the wilderness, Red Iron Dragon set off back to the border region.
Golden Dragon Ovis has healed most of his shocking and serious injuries, but some damage still needs to be slowly treated.
Therefore, Galos planned to take a few days off with peace of mind and enjoy some rare leisure time.
Dragon Valley is perpetually shrouded in fierce winds and snow.
After approaching the airspace above, Garos retracted his enormous dragon wings and, bearing his still-healing wounds and the dust of his battles, flew towards his majestic fortress.
His sharp eyes quickly noticed that three figures were talking on a huge, flat platform.
One of them was a middle-aged man with a silver robe, snow-white hair, and a serious and cold face; this was the appearance of the silver dragon Edri in human form. The other was a lively woman wearing a colorful long dress and with her honey-colored hair tied into a lively braid; she was the copper dragon Serena.
Surrounded by the two of them was their beloved daughter, Deborah, the crimson-silver dragon who inherited her parents' bloodline.
Like her parents, Deborah is currently in human form.
She had a cascade of long hair, its color magnificent and extraordinary, as if it were a perfect fusion of the cold luster of mithril and the warm glow of crimson gold. Her figure was graceful and slender, delicate yet agile. On her slightly chubby oval face were a pair of clear and clean almond eyes, and her thick eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings.
A small, exquisite fairy dragon was perched on her slender shoulder.
Deborah seemed somewhat distracted.
As she listened to her parents' concerned nagging, she unconsciously bit her glossy nails, her gaze occasionally drifting towards the distant horizon.
Just then, as the Red Iron Dragon's unique and powerful aura drew nearer, the girl immediately raised her head as if sensing something.
When she saw that familiar figure, a bright and joyful smile instantly bloomed on her face, almost dispelling the chill around her.
Hong Tielong grinned at her.
"My fortress, it seems it's time to expand it."
His gaze swept over the high platform of his fortress, and he thought to himself.
Given the ever-growing size of the Red Iron Dragon, the space that once felt spacious and comfortable now seems somewhat cramped and confined.
When he built the Steel Fortress, he had already considered his growth rate, which far exceeded that of his kind, and had deliberately reserved ample space for it. However, he had clearly underestimated the speed at which his potential would be unleashed, resulting in his current residence being unable to perfectly accommodate his majestic and powerful dragon body.
Looking at the metal dragons that were all moving in human form on the high platform, Garus cast a shapeshifting spell during his descent.
Buzz—!
As a flash of white light enveloped its entire body, the massive figure of the Red Iron Dragon began to rapidly transform and shrink.
Finally, with a muffled thud, he landed with tremendous power and a superhero-like posture, his knees slightly bent, standing firmly on the high platform before slowly straightening his body.
Galus in human form, with his upper body completely naked.
His powerful, bulging muscles were exposed, and he wore only a simple, antique-style skirt armor around his waist.
His physique was extremely tall and robust, much larger than the others. Although he was also in human form, at first glance, his primal and wild style made him seem to belong to a different dimension.
As for why there's no top, the reason is quite simple and straightforward.
He doesn't use his shapeshifting abilities frequently, especially rarely in human form. The level of precision he achieves when transforming, such as conjuring up well-fitting clothing, is a relatively difficult skill in shapeshifting, which he hasn't fully mastered yet.
Furthermore, this was the first time Edley and Serena had seen Galos in this form.
"Such firm muscles, let me pinch them and see."
Serena reached out with a smile, stretched out her fingers, and pinched Galos's arm muscles, which he complied by puffing them up.
Harder than steel!
She exclaimed in surprise, then turned to her partner with a mischievous look and teased, "My dear Edley, it seems you need to work out more. Look at Galos, so powerful and majestic, so imposing and pleasing to the eye."
Upon hearing this, Edley couldn't help but take a few more glances at Galos.
His cold face showed no expression, but a subtle hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
In Silver Dragon's consistent aesthetic, overly exaggerated muscles often appear rough, clumsy, and lack beauty.
But Garros was an exception. Every muscle on his body seemed to have been meticulously sculpted, presenting a near-perfect golden ratio, full of explosive power and a unique and wild beauty, making him extremely visually striking.
Just then.
Deborah, standing to the side, looked at Garus's appearance and, recalling certain past events, suddenly couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Serena looked at her daughter with a puzzled expression and asked, "My dear daughter, what are you laughing at so happily?"
Deborah quickly waved her hand, trying to hide her laughter, and said, "N-nothing, I just suddenly thought of something funny and couldn't help but laugh."
Upon hearing this, the dragon spirit on her shoulder darted around with its eyes darting about, and a sly smile appeared on its face.
The fairy dragon eagerly blurted out, "I know, I know! She must have remembered the embarrassing thing that happened when Garus first successfully used Transformation. He completely forgot about making clothes, and ended up completely naked."
"Hahaha...uh..."
As soon as the words left his mouth, the fairy dragon realized that he might have said something he shouldn't have.
She turned her head stiffly and met Galos's eyes, which had become somewhat dangerous.
"Um... I suddenly remembered that my magic mushrooms seem to be almost ready for harvest. You guys keep chatting and have fun."
The fairy dragon gave an awkward smile.
As a shower of shimmering magical dust fell, her body quickly became blurred and transparent, and in the next second she vanished into thin air, disappearing faster than the wind.
Deborah changed the subject, asking, "Garos, what were you doing suddenly running off to the wilderness?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she keenly sensed that the aura emanating from Garus seemed to fluctuate unusually, not as calm and profound as usual, but rather exuding a restlessness that came after an extremely intense battle.
Upon closer inspection, one can see that his bare upper body and limbs have been covered with many new wounds.
The wounds are crisscrossed and have not yet fully healed.
Edley and Serena also noticed this.
The bronze dragon dropped his joking expression and asked, "Which blind fool did you fight with?"
"Judging from these marks, the battle must have been fierce. How badly are the injuries?"
The usually serious and cautious Edley frowned slightly as he looked at Garros.
He sensed a faint yet incredibly powerful aura lingering on Garros. The feeling was sharp and unparalleled, something no ordinary enemy could leave behind; it must belong to an extremely powerful being.
Garus approached steadily, facing the gazes of the three metallic dragons.
He casually raised his hand and dusted off non-existent dust from his shoulders and arms with unhurried movements.
"It's nothing serious, just a minor injury that will heal quickly."
He finished speaking in a flat tone, paused slightly as if he had just remembered, and then added casually, as if discussing the weather.
"Oh, by the way, I just killed a legendary monster on the Silent Plains over there in the wilderness."
"The sword energy that guy unleashed before he died is a bit troublesome; I haven't had time to completely dispel it yet."
Galos's expression was calm and his tone was flat, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
However, the content of his words was like a thunderclap.
Upon hearing his words, Serena's eyes widened instantly, and her mouth opened slightly in shock, as if a dragon egg could fit inside.
Edley's pupils contracted sharply, and for the first time, a look of obvious astonishment appeared on his usually cold face.
He even doubted if he had misheard, and slowly said, "You just said... you killed something?"
Galos remained calm and composed, saying, "A human legend, or more precisely, a legendary swordsman." After confirming this, he paused, then said with a touch of emotion, "Truly worthy of being a legendary being revered by the world, indeed formidable."
"It took me quite a bit of time to kill him."
Deborah, who was standing nearby, knew when to chime in and let out a surprised exclamation.
"Wow! Garus, you're amazing!"
In reality, she wasn't as surprised as she appeared.
Because in Deborah's mind, she felt it was perfectly justified for Garus to do anything outrageous.
The exclamations at this moment were more of a tacit agreement with Galos, satisfying his little bit of vanity.
Serena: "..."
Edley: "..."
The two adult metal dragons fell silent instantly.
With their experience, how could they not tell that the young Red Iron Dragon was clearly showing off his achievements in a low-key way?
If there's one thing about Garos that's most similar to ordinary dragons, it's probably that he's a bit vain and occasionally likes to show off his great power or impressive achievements, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.
And, most importantly.
He wasn't bragging; he genuinely possessed solid, impressive assets to boast about.
“Killing a true legend…it’s incredible. Even across the five great dragon realms, no dragon could do that at this age.”
Edley thought to himself.
He opened his mouth, as if to say something.
Perhaps he wanted to inquire about the details of the battle, or perhaps he wanted to express complex words in the style of the Silver Dragon, which contained both congratulations and admonitions. But in the end, all the words he had prepared got stuck in his throat, and he could only express his approval with a slight nod.
Silver Dragon knew that Garus was not the kind of dragon who would speak carelessly or exaggerate on such matters.
He was also fully aware of how difficult it was for a non-legendary person to defeat a true legend.
But he never imagined that Red Iron Dragon's growth rate would be so terrifying.
Thinking back carefully, when Red Iron Dragon was only around level 14, he himself was already level 19.
Now, he himself has reached level 20, but he never expected that Garos would also reach level 20, catching up with him in terms of level! What's even more terrifying is that the opponent is able to kill legendaries.
This rate of growth is truly terrifying.
Why didn't I adopt Galus back then?
A strong sense of regret welled up in the heart of the silver dragon, Edley.
However, when he caught a glimpse of his daughter Deborah beside him, who was looking at Galos, his regret was gradually replaced by a sense of acceptance.
That's fine too; perhaps this is the best arrangement.
Serena leaned closer, her face beaming with undisguised admiration, and said, "Garos, galos, your growth rate is truly astonishing, constantly pushing the boundaries of my understanding."
"However, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it, and you might be targeted."
"Do you need me to spread some 'rumors' for you? Say that you are actually a metal dragon genius with special hybrid talent, secretly cultivated by our Raging Dragon Domain for many years, and that the entire Dragon Domain stands behind you, to scare those guys who dare to mess with you to death."
Her words contained a hint of humor, but also revealed how much she valued Garros.
"Of course I don't mind."
Garos replied, then turned his gaze to the silver dragon.
"Speaking of which, Lord Edley, the Nine Dragons Elixir you gave me was completely used up in the battle just now. Do you have any left?"
Upon hearing this, Edley nodded slightly.
He generously took out another complete set of Nine Dragons Magic Potions, and also took out some other magic potions.
“I know you’ve always been passionate about high-intensity training to hone your skills.”
"Not long ago, based on your situation, I researched and manufactured some new magic potions that can significantly improve efficiency in this area."
"You can take it back and try it out."
Galos accepted the potions without hesitation, saying, "Lord Edley, you are as generous as ever."
Seeing this, Serena on the other side put on a stern face.
She feigned displeasure and said, "Your Excellency? Garros, that title is far too formal. You should use a more intimate form of address, such as 'Uncle Edley,' or simply 'Uncle Edley.'"
Metal Dragons value these things.
Moreover, she could tell that Deborah and Red Iron Dragon's relationship had progressed further.
Galos readily agreed, nodding and smiling, "Alright, as long as Uncle Edley doesn't mind, I naturally have no objection."
A slight, gentle smile appeared on Edley's stern face.
He certainly had no objections.
Guiding evil dragons to the friendly side of metal dragons has always been one of his goals.
Although he did not personally complete this process, Deborah is his biological daughter, and his success naturally includes a share of his contribution and pride.
While pleased, Edley did not forget the important matter at hand.
His expression turned serious again as he cautioned, "The death of a legendary powerhouse is no small matter; it often involves a complex background and may even trigger a series of chain reactions."
"Garos, you must be careful of the possible retaliatory actions that the other side may take."
He paused, then asked, "Which country or faction did the legendary figure you killed come from? And why did he stand on the opposite side?"
After a moment's thought, Galos felt there was no need to hide the matter.
Under the focused gaze of several metal dragons, he briefly recounted the general cause and course of the conflict.
"The Kingdom of Theo... if we don't count those duchies, it's the human kingdom closest to the wilderness."
"Now that they have lost a valuable legend, they may be patient for the time being, but they are unlikely to give up easily and will probably take some action."
Edley pondered for a moment, then a solemn expression appeared on his face.
He solemnly said, "If any legendary powerhouses from the Kingdom of Theo come to provoke or attack you, and you feel you cannot defend yourself alone, remember, never be reckless."
"First, we can try to invoking the name of the Raging Dragon Domain as a deterrent."
"At the same time, immediately request my assistance. I will contact the powerful figures within the Dragon Domain as soon as possible to come and provide support."
Edri himself was not a legendary dragon.
However, the fact that it is a metal dragon is itself a powerful deterrent.
The Dragon Realm is notoriously protective of its own, so unless you can guarantee that you will do it cleanly and without leaving a trace, it is best not to try to kill a metal dragon.
Moreover, Edley also has legendary dragons and elders within the Dragon Realm of Raging Waves.
Across from him, Galos listened to Edley's instructions and nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
He then grinned, revealing two rows of neat, white teeth, and said, "Don't worry, I value my life very much and would never risk it."
"If it really comes to that kind of critical moment, I will definitely seek outside help immediately."
The reason why they went to great lengths to cultivate a relationship with Metal Dragon was precisely so that they could have such a reliable background and support in crucial moments.
Fubo Dragon Realm, Raging Wave Dragon Realm.
These two dragon domains are now his insurance.
Imagine it.
What if one day he really encounters an invincible enemy, far beyond his own strength?
Just when the opponent thought he could easily crush and kill this red iron dragon.
Suddenly, a gale swept through the clouds, and legendary metal dragons from two great dragon domains descended simultaneously to protect him, a mere evil dragon... That scene would surely bring an unforgettable surprise to those overconfident enemies.
One of the biggest advantages of choosing to develop in the Order faction and actively interact with the Metal Dragons is this.
This would give him a powerful background to rely on in times of crisis.
Conversely, if he chooses to go down the path of chaos and evil, like the Red Dragon Father, acting alone and plundering wantonly, then he will have to face all the risks and challenges alone, and his path of development will undoubtedly be filled with more unknowns and dangers.
At that moment, as Edley gazed at the red iron dragon's humanoid form, a thought suddenly sprouted in his mind.
"How about we let Garos, in his current human form, spar with my dragon form one more time?"
The dragon's control and power exertion in human form are often not as good as in its dragon form. In this way, he might have a chance to turn the tables and regain some face.
However, the idea only lingered in Edley's mind for a few seconds before he rejected it.
It's meaningless. I'm the only one who can fight now. What does winning a sparring match really mean?
Of course, the main reason that prompted him to abandon the idea was that he felt he might not be able to win.
Galos is completely unpredictable by common sense. If he loses a third time, wouldn't that be even more embarrassing?
After chatting for a while about the legendary swordsman incident, precautions for using potions, and the recent situation of the Ironforge tribe, Edley and Serena reverted to their majestic dragon forms and flew away one after the other in the howling wind and snow.
Deborah watched her parents' figures disappear into the horizon, then turned her gaze to Garros.
She said softly, "Garos, you've been through a fierce battle and you're still injured. Go and rest well and recover as soon as possible."
"No rush, let's do something else first."
Galos laughed heartily.
Before Deborah could react, with a short gasp from the girl, he reached out and swept her light and delicate body up in his arms, disappearing from the spot in a flash.
(End of this chapter)
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