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Chapter 1950 - 589: Preparing to Slay the Dragon

Chapter 1950: Chapter 589: Preparing to Slay the Dragon

No matter the system or regime, marriage alliances have always been the best covenant for those in power.

The intricate intertwining of bloodlines binds the ruling families together, forming a community of shared interests.

The rise of the East Wilderness is now unstoppable, and Andre clearly sees this point.

Since he no longer intends to remain a slave to the Southern Continent’s Great Dragon, he naturally hopes to find a powerful ally.

The future fate of numerous members of the Iris Legion is at stake, making this negotiation significantly meaningful.

In the study, the higher-ups of the Iris showed serious expressions.

Especially after Leonard Churchill rejected the proposal of marriage, the atmosphere became tense and explosive.

...

"I am solitary, with no family heritage or influence. So, Sir Andre, marriage alliances with me really make no sense..."

"Brother Leonard, I believe our Iris has offered great sincerity. I am even willing to marry my beloved daughter to you. Do you think it’s inappropriate? I can assure you, her beauty will not disappoint you."

"No, no, no... I didn’t mean it that way."

"Then what do you mean...? Or do you think someone else is qualified to discuss marriage alliances with my Andre Family? Though the newly crowned King of Augustus and Commander Catherine of the Alliance Army are unmarried, suitable for discussion, I don’t think it would be appropriate. What do you say, Brother Leonard?"

"..."

Andre’s gaze at Leonard was faintly unfriendly.

When discussing his daughter, this Grand Marshal was truly angry.

It’s possible that with one wrong word, he might actually make a move.

Compared to interests, the Dragon Descendant nobles value their face equally.

His conditions are ones that even the Three Royal Families of the Southern Continent would not refuse.

Let alone the several factions in the East Wilderness, which seem inferior to the Three Great Kingdoms.

So Andre considers the East Wilderness already worth "investing in the future."

The top two forces in the East Wilderness now are the newly founded Orlan Kingdom and the Alliance Army.

Originally, Andre thought the leaders of these two forces were good candidates for marriage alliances. But after gathering information, he learned that Emperor Camilla and Commander Catherine have close ties with this guy in front, likely lovers.

Even the deputy leader of the Revolutionary Army "Jones," along with Song Family from New World Machinery City and Mechanical Martial God Seven Brown, all have similar relations.

From a noble’s perspective, this is a union maintained through matrimonial alliances.

So Andre thinks Leonard shouldn’t mind marrying more.

Such situations are quite normal in Dragon Descendant society on the Southern Continent.

Didn’t expect this guy to refuse?

This made Andre suspect either the other party looked down on him or had ulterior motives.

"You indeed misunderstood..."

Leonard listened with a self-mocking smile.

No matter how beautiful Marshal Andre’s daughter is, he’s truly not interested in marriage alliances.

Although he is close with Catherine and others, that is established on the basis of close friends and partners. It’s purely personal emotion, with no interest-related aspects.

The East Wilderness reached this stage more due to destiny than deliberate design.

Of course, he knows such words won’t be believed if spoken.

He doesn’t intend to waste words explaining.

Saying so, Leonard proposed the plan he had in mind upon arrival: "The essence of our discussion this time is to achieve a deep alliance. What I mean is, marriage alliance is possible, the Lionheart Family has quite a few eligible talents. If His Excellency truly feels I should participate... I can take on a disciple."

There are plenty of offspring in the Lionheart Family, and generals too, marrying several times still deeply binds interests.

His offer to take a disciple is genuinely treating them as family.

This kind of relationship, to those who value commitments, is as stable as a marriage alliance.

Of course, that’s within this generation.

Compared to marriage, taking on a disciple inevitably involves less lineage connection for future offspring.

It’s considered a compromise.

And it is very reasonable.

"Hmph!"

But Andre listened, his face growing colder, his tone subtly unfriendly, questioning, "What exactly does His Excellency mean?"

...

To Andre, Leonard’s excessive excuses were not just insulting but very suspicious.

"..."

Leonard naturally understood why the other party was angered.

The two sides did not understand each other well, not to mention certain customs of the Southern Continent’s noble class.

For family interests, love can basically be sacrificed. Some nobles on the Southern Continent even offer their wives to allies for marriage alliances.

Giving away a beautiful wife for free, there’s no reason to refuse.

However, that’s others.

Not Leonard.

He has no interest in political marriages, regardless of whom it involves.

But he came to solve issues this time, ultimately needing to explain clearly.

"Some things are really inconvenient to say..."

As Leonard began to speak, Andre sneered and interrupted.

In Andre’s view, this was somewhat pretentious.

Leonard chuckled, since the other wasn’t afraid of causal links, he stopped speaking formally and directly said: "My ambition is not the Ninth Tier."

Upon hearing this, Andre glanced again at his face not looking like he was joking, his brows immediately furrowed, thinking: What great ambition! No wonder...

He saw the reason why this guy from the East Wilderness was so strong.

This explanation instantly dissipated most of the Grand Marshal’s anger.

Thinking about a genius pursuing the God Tier, it is normal not wanting entanglements.