"So…"
Raylo looked at his father and spoke with difficulty.
"Are you going too?"
"Mm."
Aiden Duke nodded.
"As a member of the Dragon Realm, the Thunder Dragon Duchy cannot escape this."
"What's more…"
His voice paused for a moment.
"Astra has just ascended to Catastrophe Level. This war is the best chance for both it and the Thunder Dragon Duchy to display our Power to the entire Continent."
"I will personally ride Astra to the southern battlefield and fight alongside the Red Dragon Empire."
Raylo fell silent.
He knew his father's decision was the right one.
It was also the only choice.
In the face of such overwhelming circumstances, any hesitation or wishful thinking would only lead to utter annihilation.
"You summoned me back because you want me to…"
Raylo asked.
"Regent."
Aiden Duke stubbed out the half-smoked cigar in his hand.
"Raylo."
He said, word by word.
"Starting tomorrow, you will rule the Thunder Dragon Duchy in my stead."
