Ashen Dragon
Chapter 746 - Chapter 746 Chapter 116 Debate and Audience

Chapter 746: Chapter 116 Debate and Audience Chapter 746: Chapter 116 Debate and Audience Crassus rubbed his whiskers again, showing a look of helplessness, as he had seen many stubborn and inflexible members of his kin who would follow every rule of the clan like monks, doing the same things every day.

–And this newly joined kin before him was probably just like that, suffering from a particular kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder that was especially common among the Golden Dragon Clan.

Does Crassus really need to tell him that this was the will of His Majesty Bahamut himself?

Crassus pondered for a moment before responding solemnly: “Titus, although we adhere to justice, the world is not just black and white; sometimes… compromise and sacrifice are necessary.

Just like with that Red Dragon, what we can do is try our best to lead him onto the right path, to guide him to become a force to resist the Five-Colored Dragon Queen.

We need to influence more people, turn them into followers of justice, and conduct lasting but subtle actions in the name of goodness, intervening wherever needed, but in the process, we try to cause as little harm as possible–this is also part of the teachings of Bahamut.”

Cassius stood firm, even “subconsciously” spreading his wings, continuing his fervent argument: “This does not mean that we should shrink back and endure!

Lord Crassus, believe me, you think you’re appeasing that Red Dragon, but you have no idea–this will only make him more reckless and potentially more evil than the Five-Colored Dragon Queen!

Indulgence only leads to further demands; only the iron fist of justice can make those who are lost understand the true essence of fairness!”

Cassius stood up, waving his Dragon Claw, his tone especially earnest. The Golden Dragons present also couldn’t help but nod, silently supporting and affirming him.

The young Gold Dragons–like the one named Angel, followed Titus’s actions, excitedly standing up and cheering enthusiastically, evidently becoming a devoted fan.

“Lord Titus is right! Our Golden Dragons cannot ignore such matters!”

“Yes, he is our benefactor!”

“In the name of Bahamut, no matter how strong the enemy, we cannot give up!”

Clearly, compared to Crassus’s somewhat cruel “appeasement policy,” these morally strong and often obsessive-compulsive Golden Dragons agreed more with “Titus’s” statements.

Moreover, Cassius also possesses the [Smooth Talker] Trait; his speech is very influential, much more persuasive than the dry arguments of the Ancient Golden Dragons.

If he was placed in a Munich pub at the beginning of the 20th century, he could undoubtedly easily snag the job future of a certain art student.

“After all, they are just juniors, unaware of what the Third Generation Ancestor Dragon means to their kin, and to the entire dragonkin…”

Listening to the indignant voices of the Golden Dragons, Crassus deeply sighed and shook his head; he knew it was very difficult to change the mind of this unfamiliar kin.

The Golden Dragons who have reached the Ancient Dragon Stage were all the best of their kin, often more persevering than ordinary giant dragons, but also more stubborn, hardly easily swayed.

As the Governor of the Fianso Golden Dragon Council, what Crassus could do was to minimize the losses.

Thinking this, the Ancient Golden Dragon said in a heavy voice: “Titus… I agree with your demands, you can go assist Walter, but let’s leave out those young juniors, it’s too dangerous.”

Cassius nodded, responding steadily: “Of course, I can’t possibly let these young Gold Dragons join me in danger; they are not yet capable of taking on such responsibility.”

“Lord Titus!”

“Grandfather Crassus, I’m willing to go to North Aisier!”

Crassus ignored the anxious requests of the young Gold Dragons, simply reprimanding lightly: “Nonsense.”

The formidable Dragon’s Might of the Ancient Golden Dragon spread out, and those young Gold Dragons who were eager to try shivered immediately, their heads pressed down on the table, unable to even spread their wings.

“With your strength, you want to partake in such a level of battle? Going there would only cause more trouble for Titus!”

After lecturing these overconfident young dragons, Crassus then turned around, looking at Titus with a look filled with regret and a bit of envy.

As a Golden Dragon himself, he could very much understand the thoughts of this ancient Gold Dragon; wasn’t he once like that too?

Thousands of years ago, he too was once young and passionate, determined to uphold the path of justice, once alone infiltrating the stronghold of the five-colored dragons, destroying the schemes of the Dragon Queen.

But after becoming the Golden Dragon Governor, Crassus bore many more responsibilities on his shoulders–world order, divine faith, the future of the Race…

Under such pressure, he could no longer act as he once did purely following his heart, consistently determined; instead, he frequently had to weigh, compromise, and carefully maintain that fragile balance.

Crassus looked deeply at Titus once more, stating: “Titus, I still need to remind you, this is almost an unwinnable war.

With your strength alone, you cannot defeat that Red Dragon, even with the Messenger from Heavenly Mountain it’s hardly possible, your primary task is to save Walter’s life as much as possible…”

“I know, Lord Crassus.”

Cassius and the Ancient Golden Dragon looked at each other, then suddenly Cassius smiled, revealing a slightly bitter smile. “But if we don’t try, how will we know whether the enemy can be defeated?

No one is unbeatable; someone like me, an unforgivable sinner who can act as a candle burning itself to bring a little light to the world, would be content…”

“Elder Titus…”