The Young Red Dragon Kadilos and the adolescent Green Dragon Ellie were sprawled on a cliff in Dragon Nest Canyon, watching with interest several White True Dragon chained up.
These White Dragon, who dared to defy the will of the other True Dragons, were now banished to Dragon Nest Canyon to serve as guards for the Dragon clans Treasure Vault.
The magical alchemy fanatic Tichi was fanatically extracting dragon blood from the Young Male White Dragon Sloka, and the huge magical water tank was already filled with the dragon bloodof several White Dragon.
However, the Evil Dragons True Blood needed to be stored separately. Tichi carefully extracted that exceptionally vibrant and pure dragon blood from the White Dragon, who was weak and had no strength left to resist, as if he saw a series of fundamental formulas and runes—a gateway to a higher level.
"See? This is what happens when you don't listen to the True Dragon," Young Red DragonKadilos said, shaking his head and tail.
Although still bound by the contract, Kadilos, who had finally gained his True Dragon body's freedom, felt no sorrow for the White Dragon, whose experiences mirrored his own; instead, he found them amusing.
The Young Red Dragon Kadilos, the adolescent Green Dragon Ellie, and Carlit were unable to meet the monarch in Fortress; they were not yet qualified to enter Fortress's gates.
But they all received the Red Dragon's forgiveness and promise.
Therefore, the three True Dragon are now under the jurisdiction of the True Dragon Training Class. Before learning how to be a True Dragon with the same ideology as the True Dragon, these three True Dragons with different scale colors need to learn a great deal of knowledge.
This includes how to correctly view the people in the territory, how to get along with the citizens of the territory, learning the laws of the Dragon Clans Territory, and so on. This knowledge aims to correct the ideology of these True Dragons and cultivate a sense of obedience to the Dragon clan.
This was a plan proposed by Alina, one of the Dragon Lord. Although Alina is a True Dragon supremacist, she still possesses a good True Dragon side.
She does not want these True Dragons who join the Dragon Clans Territory to affect the current situation. As one of the elders of the Dragon clan, she has the right and obligation to ensure that the Dragon clan's territory continues to develop positively.
For this purpose, she even applied to Kalon, wanting to write to some of her Metal Dragon friends, inviting them to observe and serve in the Dragon Clan Territory, to prevent more and more Evil Dragon from corrupting the True Dragon's customs.
Not only do they need to study, but in the past few months, the three True Dragon also need to follow Akzi's arrangements and begin learning to patrol the designated routes in the Dragon Clans Territory. The True Dragons does not raise useless True Dragons.
Now, the three True Dragon have begun to integrate into the rhythm and influence of the True Dragon, being subtly assimilated by the Dragon clan. This is also something that ordinary True Dragon families find difficult to achieve.
The embryonic form of the True Dragon that Kalon had built since his hatchling period finally played its due role. The Kogmora Dragon Clan, united in a way that did not conform to the nature and common sense of the Chromatic Dragons, exhibited an unusually excellent diffusion effect.
"So, do you still have the confidence to challenge the owner of the True Dragon, Kadilos?" The Adolescent Green Dragon Ellie lazily sprawled on the other side of the Young Red Dragon.
This Green Dragon also had her dragon blood extracted by Tichi for research. Thanks to the Green Dragon's active cooperation, the Green Dragon was able to obtain the same freedom of movement as the Young Red Dragon.
"Hmph," Young Red Dragon Kadilos glanced at this Green Dragon with disdain, "What do you know? I integrated into the Dragon clan to gain the qualification to challenge, how could I be subordinate to that female True Dragon Klenaya? Impossible! I will be the True Dragon King who commands the Red Scales in the Dragon clan in the future."
Dong,
On the top of the mountains, the bell rang.
Carlit, who was lying on the platform directly above the two True Dragon, stretched out her head from the platform and mocked, "What, Kadilos? Isn't your challenge target the Red Dragon Monarch? How did it become Klenaya again? It's time for class. You can indulge in your fantasies when it's evening."
The two female True Dragon flapped their wings and flew up, leaving behind the Young Red Dragon's stubborn voice.
"Hmph, what do you two female True Dragon know?" Kadilos stiffened his neck and said loudly, "I'll defeat Klenaya first, then defeat the True Dragon's… Kalon. This is called being prudent, understand?!"
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In the back garden of Fortress, various flowers bloomed beautifully, competing for splendor, and even the statue of the central garden fountain was entwined with vines bearing fragrant flowers.
Under the influence of the World Tree Ovo and the Pixie Raven's meticulous planting and cultivation, the plants in this garden were exceptionally vibrant.
The water sprayed from the garden fountain reflected the colorful rainbow glow, as beautiful as the scales of the Red Dragon walking in the garden.
The Pixie Raven still wore a flower crown, and the two fresh flower True Dragon horns on her head were now verdant, having grown and merged with the flower crown, appearing as one.
The Pixie's chubby little feet stepped on the Red Dragon's nose bridge, completely disregarding the glimpse of spring revealed by her petal short skirt. She sat in front of the Red Dragon's forehead, and the swirling fairy dust around the Pixie made the Red Dragon's nose feel a bit itchy.
"Kalon, if you're going to sleep in your nest, can I sleep in your back garden? I can also take care of the flowers in your garden."
Pixie Raven is also about to enter her adult slumber now. In the back garden, considered Kalon's extremely private space, only Pixie Raven could come and go without any reservations.
However, the Pixie had never entered that True Dragon's Fortress, even though it seemed to be only a wall away.
"Whatever you want. If you want to sleep here, fine. At least it's safer than your fairy garden."
Kalon resisted the urge to sneeze, lest he blow away the Pixie's skirt. During this period of suppressing his desire for slumber, the Red Dragon's temper had become somewhat irritable, and only the Pixie Raven dared to approach Kalon as usual.
Kalon was among the oldest of the young True Dragon in the Dragon clan. He should have entered slumber the earliest. The rest of the young True Dragon had already successively entered their slumber.
But there were too many things to arrange in the current territory, so he had to forcefully suppress his desire for slumber, delaying the arrival of his slumber time, which caused his body to protest severely.
"The Pixie race can choose between two forms for growth after reaching adulthood. Which one do you think looks best, Kalon?"
Raven turned her head, her dark, round eyes staring at Kalon's huge vertical pupils, as if trying to detect the Red Dragon's reaction from those eyes that carried natural arrogance and indifference.
The Pixie race, after reaching adulthood, their bloodline growth would give them two choices: one is gigantism, losing their wings, and their fairy dust would completely integrate into their bloodline, becoming a fairy.
The second choice is hyper-miniaturization, becoming a true forest elf. Both options have different focuses in their abilities.
Kalon's knowledge told him this.
The Red Dragon remained expressionless, strolling through his garden. A cluster of exceptionally vivid flowers, as if grown from blood, faced the breeze and made barking sounds, as if welcoming their master.
Kalon looked at these bloodthirsty flowers, excavated from Green Field Forest, which had once devoured his loyal dependents, and said gently, "Follow your inner will, Raven. You don't need to change for others. You are the most outstanding Pixie among the Pixies."
In the distance, World Tree Ovo's dense branches swayed in the wind, listening to the always indistinct conversations. Two Titanoboa also quietly poked their heads out from above the tree canopy, observing the Red Dragon's interaction with the Pixie, like two curious children.
"Yo-ho, that's right! I am the most outstanding genius among the Pixie!" Pixie Raven patted her chest with her small hand, stood up from the Red Dragon's nasal bone, pointed behind her, and said, "Your maid is looking for you, Kalon. Go quickly! I'm going to start building my flower room for sleeping."
Kalon watched the charming and adorable Pixie disappear into the flower bushes, and then turned to walk towards Charlize, the head maid, who was waiting at the garden entrance.
"Master, Alina and Akzi have arrived and are waiting for you in Fortress."
The Maid Charlize's figure was not tall but rather petite and voluptuous, and her snow-white skin made the current Red Dragon couldn't help but look twice.
Kalon nodded and instructed his capable assistant, "Lead them in. I will wait for them here."
"Also, after I fall into a deep sleep, you can go to the Department of Magical Integration and retrieve a Red Blood Potion for your own use."
Upon hearing this, the head maid Charlize looked up in pleasant surprise; as a close assistant to the Red Dragon, she naturally knew what the Red Blood Potion was and what its effects were.
To outsiders, the maids in Fortress were all the Red Dragon's private property, potential slaves and objects for his release.
But Charlize, one of the maids within, clearly knew that these maids were more like service professionals to the Red Dragon; although beauty was one of the selection criteria, mere beauty would not catch the Red Dragon's eye, and he would not favor any maid for it.
Maids who did not demonstrate ability would be quickly replaced, given a generous sum of compensation, and sent home, with more beautiful and younger maids filling in their places.
Or they would be transferred to other departments, depending on the maids' wishes and Charlize's assignment.
And the Red Dragon clearly already recognized Charlize's ability, which made Charlize overjoyed. She could not help but softly call out, "Master, Charlize is very happy to be able to accompany you for a long time!"
"Hmm," the Red Dragon paid no attention to the maid's emotional display. He turned and walked towards the steaming, enormous hot spring pool, stepping in bit by bit until only his broad, thick head, like a sculpture forged from cast iron, was exposed, resting on the edge of the pool.
When Akzi and Alina were led into the garden, the first thing they saw was the Red Dragon lying in the spring pool, which resembled a small lake.
The Red Dragon was currently closing his eyes, enjoying the service of the maids who wore only short, light garments.
Several maids were standing on the steps at the edge of the spring pool, using large brushes to clean and maintain the Red Dragon's scales; every crevice beneath the scales was brushed over once, and then special essential oil for maintenance was applied to the Red Dragon's scales, making the Red Dragon's scale color even brighter and more vibrant.
Although Kalon's own meticulous magical control allowed him to maintain the cleanliness of his body surface, the services of these maids were also a form of relaxation and enjoyment for him.
Especially now that he was about to fall asleep, he always felt an itch on his body. The maids were diligently brushing, alleviating the Red Dragon's itchiness.
"You've arrived," Kalon heard the heavy footsteps, opened his eyes, and saw the two water-loving True Dragon looking at the spring pool he had created by magically drawing out underground heat. He casually invited, "Come in, there's no need to be so formal all the time, just relax."
The Red Dragon preferred warmth, so even his flowing water bath for relaxation was a hot spring.
The two True Dragon knew the Red Dragon's private personality and unhesitatingly entered the spring pool. The temperature of the steaming spring pool was not very high.
But the gushing spring water and hot steam washed over the True Dragon's scales and permeated their skin, causing the two water-loving True Dragon to narrow their eyes in enjoyment.
"This is truly a treat, Kalon, your ideas are always so numerous," Blue Dragon Akzi narrowed his eyes, enjoying the maids' brushing service along with Alina.
In front of the True Dragons, there were also basins of fruit and desserts, available for the True Dragons to partake.
The maids serving the bathing True Dragon were clearly different from other maids; their figures were exceptionally strong, with visible bulging muscles in their arms and thighs.
Among them were also two Orc maids, whose exposed abdominal muscles were clearly defined, and their slightly dark skin had a shiny black luster, making them look more like female warriors.
These maids used custom-made steel brushes to scrub between the True Dragon scales, causing Alina to exclaim, "I should also recruit such a group of attendants in my True Dragon Nest, but that will have to wait until my own castle is built."
Every Dragon Lord in the True Dragon was allowed to build their own castle next to their True Dragon Nest, but the gold coins spent would need to be deducted from their dividends, or they could pay out of their own pocket to recruit artisans to build it.
The other True Dragons, though wealthy enough, were reluctant to use their money to build their own castles; after all, for a True Dragon, a True Dragon Nest was more comfortable.
However, after seeing Kalon's series of enjoyments, Alina also couldn't help but develop the idea of building her own castle.
"Certainly, at that time I can lend you two maids to train your attendants, so they can quickly become familiar with their work."
Kalon swallowed the fruit handed to him by the maid in one bite, savoring its sweetness. These excellent varieties, cultivated by Druids, had already become one of the Dragon Clan Territory's export products.
The favorable climate and ample sunshine made these fruits exceptionally fragrant and sweet, and they had already become the favorite sweet indulgence of nobles in the various kingdoms of the Northern Continent.
Alina chuckled softly, "I'm already a bit impatient. Oh, by the way, Kalon, how much longer until you enter your deep sleep?"
"My bloodline is urging me. In fact, after seeing you two, I will return to my True Dragon Nest and fall into a deep sleep there."
Kalon gently shook his head, resisting the temptation to fall asleep, and his tone became formal.
"After I fall asleep, Alina, you will oversee all the administrative affairs of the entire territory. You will serve as the interim Governor of the Golden Land, responsible for coordinating the operation of various local government affairs."
"I will protect our territory, at all costs,"
Alina, this Metal Dragon, emphasized the word 'our'.
"Very good," Kalon was very satisfied with the Bronze Dragon's answer. He had a premonition that this period of deep sleep might exceed the imagination of ordinary True Dragon.
Generally, a True Dragon's deep sleep during adolescence lasts at least two years, and at most three to five years, but Kalon felt that his deep sleep might be even longer than these numbers, so he had to provide some specific plans and guiding directions.
On one hand, using the Golden City, the Kings Capital, and Bay Stream City as connection points, the residents within the territory would be allocated and diverted to form a network of clustered towns and villages, so that the territory could be better controlled and policies implemented.
On the other hand, the use and development of steam engines would be a key focus alongside magic technology, receiving preferential resource support from the Dragon Clans Territory.
This small machine could liberate human and animal labor, greatly increasing productivity.
Kalon's birthplace made him clearly aware of how such machines led civilization to a higher level.
Kalon had already planned that in the future, the windmills, various workshops, and sailing ships traveling along the coast within the territory would all be replaced by other things.
Inefficient production methods, those raw materials that currently required a great deal of human effort and time to process, would be transformed into more efficient mass production methods, capable of becoming tens of thousands of finished products in a short time.
This was also the root cause of how the world Kalon came from could become powerful in a short period of time.
Moreover, the prosperity of the territory was also closely related to Kalon's strength; his power would grow stronger as the territory prospered, so he had no choice but to prioritize the development of his territory.
As Kalon narrated, Alina's spellbook recorded these future policies within the territory to ensure she would not forget any guiding advice.
Akzi also listened from the side; after most of the True Dragons in the Dragon clan entered deep sleep, the territory would need the remaining great True Dragon to unite and cooperate.
"Akzi, you are appointed as the Commander of the Golden Land's legions, with the authority to control all legions except for the Royal Guard," Kalon tossed his inscribed token to the Blue Dragon.
This was not a distrust of the Bronze Dragon, but rather, at certain times, the inherent cruelty of the Chromatic Dragon was more needed to handle certain matters.
Moreover, without Kalon's leadership, the division of power and checks and balances were also necessary measures.
"I will protect the territory, Kalon," Akzi swallowed the monarch's token and responded solemnly.
"Very good, I look forward to seeing a complete and prosperous kingdom when I awaken," Kalonstepped out of the hot spring, splashing water everywhere.
Towards the end of the second year of the Dragon Calendar, the Dragon Lord entered his deep slumber in his volcanic True Dragon Nest.