Chapter 477: Destiny Won’t Wait for You to Grow Up
Alan was still confused when he left the palace.
The Lion Empire is going to do business with the Lich? This is the first time he has heard of this.
Why didn’t Big Brother Ang tell me in advance that the situation on the front line had become so difficult that I had to cooperate with the Lich?
The emperor's words made Alan worried. He returned home without thinking and opened the magic mirror as quickly as possible.
Alan waited for a long time before Amber's skull face appeared on the magic mirror.
"Alan? What do you want from me?"
Amber was holding a bunch of bottles and jars in his hands, which were filled with green light, and it seemed that he was doing some evil experiments.
Allen didn't care about that and said excitedly: "His Majesty asked me to do business with you. Has my eldest brother contacted you?"
Amber Xiu nodded casually and said, "Yes, you want to buy an airship from me. Why do you suddenly ask this?"
Allen was surprised at Amber's calmness and asked quickly, "Don't you think there's something wrong with Ryan asking you to cooperate?"
"You have always cooperated with me, so why are you surprised?"
“This…I…”
Alan was speechless for a moment, and he couldn't quite explain what he was surprised about.
It was indeed a long time ago that I made a deal with this lich, starting with those five thousand gold coins.
Amber knew Allen better than Allen did. He said slowly, "You are not shocked by the cooperation between the lich and the paladin. You are just surprised that Ryan has become so weak that he needs the help of the lich to fight the orcs. Allen, you have to accept the reality quickly. The current Ryan can no longer keep up with the times. Otherwise, the orcs would not have sent a genius to crush your brother to the ground."
Alan was silent for a long time, but he couldn't help but explain: "In fact, Ryan is still stronger than the orcs, but we still have other borders to protect..."
"You Ryans are the ones who made enemies all around. Come on, stop talking nonsense. Did you come to me just to confirm this?"
Amberxiu poured the two bottles of potion together a little impatiently, but after shaking them, dazzling flames began to emerge.
Amberxiu pointed his finger, and the bottle of potion that was about to explode was fixed in mid-air.
In the state of time standing still, even the explosion was frozen in it. After carefully observing the flask that was about to explode, Amber Xiu shouted again: "Naomi!"
Naomi, who was wearing a white assistant uniform, appeared beside him. She drew an arc with her fingers, and the potion in front of Amber's body quickly separated and returned to two different test tubes, as if nothing had happened.
Amberxiu stopped fusing the potion and took out a pile of manuscript paper to recalculate, muttering: "Did you get the proportion wrong? This thing is really hard to imitate..."
Alan saw what just happened, and for some reason the waves in his heart gradually calmed down.
Is this what a lich looks like when doing experiments? Although Allen has never learned alchemy, ever since Amber Xiu showed his terrifying power that could destroy a country overseas, the various alchemy products he created have naturally entered everyone's field of vision.
The brand of Alchemy God's Selection has become the most famous product, so everyone knows about the jet engine and the fountain of youth, and all alchemists are trying to copy Amber's alchemical products.
Alan had also seen those alchemists doing experiments.
But the gap in this comparison is really too big.
Time stands still, time goes back, is this the standard configuration for daily experiments?
Alan finally understood what Ambersaid, "Ryan can't keep up with the times."
It's not that Ryan can't keep up with the times, but that this lich has surpassed this era. Therefore, his war weapons are the most important part of the war, and the people of Ryan have to trade with him.
Allen said sincerely: "Master Ultraman, I am not here to ask you for confirmation today. Can you please sell the airship to Ryan? We need these weapons to fight against the invasion of the orcs."
Amber stopped what he was doing and asked, "You come to talk to me about this? Where is your emperor?"
"It was His Majesty who asked me to come and negotiate a deal with you," Alan explained.
Amber waved his hand and asked Naomi to clean up the desk and organize the documents. Then he said to Allen very seriously: "Your emperor asked you to come to me? You ran to the Ryan Capital?"
"Any questions? Master Ultraman, as you always say, there is no justice or evil in gold coins. It's the same no matter who you negotiate with."
"This is a big problem, Allen. Don't you know what the conditions I proposed are? I hope to meet your emperor and talk to him face to face, but he asked you to come to me. Then I can probably confirm one thing."
"Confirm what?"
Alan still didn't understand what Amber was talking about, but from the tone of the lich, it seemed that he was talking about something extraordinary.
"Confirm that your emperor has been replaced. Alan, your emperor may have been controlled by the dragon blood curse and has now turned into a newly reborn time dragon."
Alan was stunned at first, as if he didn't understand what Amber was saying. After a few seconds, he showed a shocked expression.
"Are you kidding me?! Do you know what you're talking about?"
"Forget it, the previous part is too complicated, so I will just briefly summarize it. Your Holy King Arthur Ryan was also killed by the dragon blood curse. The core key is the magic dragon armament. Your father should know a little about this. Now I suspect that the dragon blood curse has completely erupted, and your emperor has been controlled by the revived soul of the magic dragon and has been completely replaced."
Allen said excitedly: "Evidence! What evidence do you have?!"
"The evidence is that he doesn't dare to see me. Given your emperor's previous showy behavior, will he refuse to meet me again and again?"
"There may be other reasons, such as His Majesty is worried that you have some conspiracy."
"What kind of conspiracy could kill the emperor of the Ryan Empire? He didn't even ask about the time and place, and directly refused. He was not worried about my conspiracy, but was worried about being exposed."
Amber Xiu no longer needs to prove anything. The little emperor is playing like this, and there is a 99% chance that he has been possessed by another spirit.
Regardless of whether there is evidence or not, Ambersu assumes that he has turned into a dragon.
So the question is, Ryan is now controlled by the dragon, what is this tyrant doing?
"Something is wrong. The dragon's behavior is not right. He has made up for all the disgusting actions of the little emperor. Ryan has recovered from the brink of division and has now survived the fierce invasion of the orcs... Shouldn't the dragon destroy Ryan? Why is it protecting Ryan instead?"
Alan heard what Amber was talking to himself. The young paladin seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and quickly echoed, "Yes, how could the dragon still be alive? Even if it was alive, it would be impossible for it to protect Ryan. He would definitely try every means to destroy the country established by his enemy. You guessed wrong. His Majesty is not controlled by the dragon."
Amber was too lazy to refute Allen's self-consolation.
There is no doubt that the changes of Emperor Ryan before and after were controlled by someone. Even if it was not a soul possession, it was forced to change by a more powerful force. Now it seems that the probability of the magic dragon possessing the body is very high, but it is difficult to figure out the other party's thoughts for a while.
The best way is to talk to the other person.
The same lie told in person and conveyed to others are two completely different things, so it is still necessary to meet this "Dragon Tyrant" first.
Seeing that Amber was unwilling to listen to him, Allen quickly said, "Master Ultraman, I will find a way to find out about this matter. Don't jump to conclusions..."
But before Allen could finish his words, he was interrupted loudly by Amber Xiu.
"Alan! What you need to do now is not to find out the truth, but to leave the Ryan Capital and return to your territory."
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Allen retorted: "What are you talking about? Whether this is true or not, I should find out the truth!"
If the dragon blood curse is true, then the biggest danger for Ryan now is not the invasion of orcs, but the resurrected dragon tyrant! If the truth is not found out, Ryan will surely be destroyed.
"How can you find out this? Is this what you should do? Is this what you can do?! Recognize your position and responsibilities, idiot!"
Amber Xiu rarely cursed. When Allen was confused, Amber Xiu explained: "Do you have anyone in the capital who can help you? How do you investigate? Where do you start? You don't even know the origin and effect of the dragon blood curse. How can you investigate it? How can you, a lone man in the capital, investigate privately without being discovered by the dragon? If the dragon really revives, do you think you can escape? The moment you start investigating, you are dead!"
How powerful was the Dragon Tyrant back then? Even Arthur Ryan in his prime had to be determined to die when he went to a duel. Can Alan have half of Arthur Ryan's ability now? Alan couldn't last more than thirty rounds in Gareth's hands. He didn't even have a decent artifact on him. What kind of fight was this! Seeing that Alan wanted to explain, Amber Xiu interrupted him angrily again: "Do you think you are still the ignorant young man who knew nothing? Is your life sacrificed so casually? Have you ever thought about what to do with those who are willing to follow you? "You are now the spiritual leader of half of Ryan, so do what a leader should do! The word sacrifice can be easily said, but how can you live up to the trust others have placed in you? ! If you die in the imperial capital, and the dragon really revives, who can lead Ryan to fight against the dragon? Do you expect me, a lich, to clean up Ryan's mess for you? ! "
Amber was really angry. He thought this kid had improved and that Ryan could finally evolve according to Amber's ideas, but at the critical moment, he got carried away again. If Allen died in the Ryan Imperial Capital, Ryan would really fall completely into the hands of this dragon tyrant, and all the efforts Amber had made to split Ryan would be in vain.
Amber Xiu's words left Allen speechless. He remembered that the people of Ryan had fully supported him and would rather fight against the emperor than become his helper. But now that foreign enemies have invaded Ryan, it seems that they are about to merge again. Allen was shocked by the great event of the dragon's revival and had never thought of this.
Alan took a deep breath, nodded and said, "You're right. I was too impulsive."
Amber sighed and said, "Alan, I know sacrifice is one of the contents of the paladin's oath, but sometimes sacrifice is easy, and survival is the hardest! Grow up quickly, or your family and friends will be implicated by your recklessness."
Allen had completely come to his senses and said to Amber, "I understand. I will leave the capital immediately and go back to prepare."
"Get out of here quickly! I hope that when the dragon really revives, you can gather a large army and head to the imperial capital instead of rushing in alone!"
Amber Xiu angrily closed the communication, hoping that this kid was not just talking, but must not ruin the good situation at this critical moment.
After disconnecting the communication, Amberxiu prepared to talk to Arthur Lane. The Dragon Tyrant was Arthur's nemesis, and it would be right to find Arthur if he wanted to deal with the dragon.
But I didn't expect that Arthur seemed to have been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Amber Xiu, he couldn't help but ask: "The dragon, is it really resurrected?"
Amber Xiu said helplessly: "Did you hear my conversation with Allen?"
"It's more like an argument than a chat. You're being too loud and this place isn't that big."
There was indeed no soundproofing in Amberxiu's private space, and Amberxiu was a little excited just now, so his voice was extremely loud.
Amber Xiu said unhappily: "Alan, this idiot is really pissing me off. He has been through so much, but he is still as childish as a young boy!"
Arthur Ryan said, "Give him some time. It took us three years from the first discussion to killing the first dragon, and it's been less than a year since Alan left Ryan. Besides, he is just a child, much younger than I was back then."
"Only a year? Why does it feel like so much time has passed?"
"One year in this private space is equal to one day outside. Of course, a long time has passed, but Alan was just a paladin who had just started his journey a year ago."
Although Arthur Lane knew Amberxiu later than Allen, he had been trying to get information about Allen because he particularly liked this "junior". He even knew that Allen had been cheated out of 5,000 gold coins by Amberxiu.
In Arthur Ryan's view, a young aristocratic boy born in a privileged environment is the beneficiary of all of Ryan's extreme behaviors. It is very rare that someone can see the truth about Ryan's depravity.
Few people can see the bloodstains behind these benefits when they are enjoying them.
Arthur Lane felt that Amber's bones were hundreds of years old and it was a bit difficult for him to talk without any pain.
Perhaps Amberxiu felt that he was being a bit harsh. It was not surprising that a 20-year-old boy, a paladin who had been educated by Ryan since childhood, was so hot-blooded.
But Amber Xiu still shook his head and said, "It's a pity that fate won't wait for you to grow up. If Allen can't keep up with the times, he won't be the only one to die."
Arthur Ryan smiled and said, "Isn't it because you are here to help me? I didn't have such a powerful lich to support me back then."
"I support him?!" Amber Xiu said disdainfully, "If he can't make me earn gold coins, I will sell him to the dragon today."
Arthur Ryan smiled and said nothing, just looking at Amber Xiu, as if he was too lazy to argue with him. In Arthur Ryan's opinion, this lich will sooner or later be crowned in the Eronia Peaks of the Lord of the Morning. No matter what he said, he would not let the dragon rule the world again.
Sure enough, without waiting for Arthur Ryan to comfort him, Amber Xiu directly switched to the main topic: "Your Majesty Arthur, the dragon is your nemesis. Now suppose he has taken over the soul of your descendant, how do you think we should deal with it?"
Arthur Ryan pondered for a moment, then said: "We can't be sure whether the dragon has revived or to what extent. It's difficult for us to make any plans because of how much memory it has retained, how much hatred it has for humans, and how much power it has. Don't you want to meet with him? I agree with this idea. Let's find a way to confirm it first!"
An Boxiu said helplessly: "The problem is that he doesn't dare to see me, and I can't think of any suitable way to force him to meet me."
Arthur Ryan said calmly: "It's very simple, just push me out. Tell him that there is still a heroic spirit of Arthur Ryan left in the world. If he still retains his original memory, he will definitely come to see me."
(End of this chapter)