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Chapter 398 - 398 397 War Mobilization Order

Chapter 398: Chapter 397 War Mobilization Order Chapter 398: Chapter 397 War Mobilization Order Russell and Nicholas chatted happily for several hours, reaching an agreement on many details that would be vividly presented in Nicholas’ new work—”Thunderfall in Dragon Domain”—to ensure all readers and audience members felt as if they were on the scene.

“Lord Russell, please rest assured, I will complete the creation of ‘Thunderfall in Dragon Domain’ as soon as possible,” Nicholas bid farewell as he stepped out.

Russell personally saw him to the door, “No hurry, take your time to write; I understand you writers, art needs ample time to be polished… In any case, Nicholas, you must handle the details of ‘Thunderfall in Dragon Domain’ well.”

Nicholas bowed in thanks, enthusiastically praising, “After speaking with you, Sir, my mind is already brimming with details. I will strive to faithfully replicate everything experienced by the protagonist, no, Su Luo!”

“Very good, I’m looking forward to it.”

“Sir, I shall take my leave,” Nicholas, full of confidence, left Red Castle and returned to his home in Furious Wind City to start writing.

With the many details provided by Russell, he eagerly wrote the scene of “Su Luo stepping on Count Loxau”—a detail that Russell had emphasized must be described with precision.

“Hiss, I wonder if Earl Osclo will send someone to chop me up after seeing this scene?” After finishing his draft, Nicholas couldn’t help but shiver as he savored his work.

But he soon reassured himself, “Lord Russell has already assured me that after the publication of ‘Thunderfall in Dragon Domain,’ I can stay in the Blackflame Plains for a while to avoid the limelight and… Lord Russell will also publicly deliver a speech on ‘creative freedom.'”

…

‘Thunderfall in Dragon Domain’ is merely an interlude.

Russell was soon planning to take his leave, escorting sixty-five thousand serfs back to his own territory. However, before his departure, he was summoned by Count Merlin.

“Russell, come with me,” Count Merlin went straight to the underground passage, leading Russell toward Shadowflame Volcano.

At the end of the passage, Lord Volcanic Minister Welchi awaited them, “Chief Executive, Lord Russell, you’ve arrived.”

“Welchi, has everyone arrived?”

“Everyone is here, praying to His Highness Shadowflame,” Welchi opened the door at the end of the passage.

On the platform inside the door, several knights were already seated cross-legged on the ground.

Russell, having participated in two Falling Battles, recognized these knights; all were famous Flying Dragon Knights of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy.

Sandra, the Silver Dragon Knight.

Labour, the Golden Dragon Knight.

Hancock, the Black Coal Dragon Knight.

Gerard, the Ruby Dragon Knight.

Croia, the Steel Dragon Knight.

Kunbei, the Danquan Stone Dragon Knight.

Additionally, there was another, somewhat elderly figure: the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baron Swan Quinbylf Flame-shadow.

What surprised Russell, however, was another familiar figure among the seven Flying Dragon Knights.

It was none other than Drella, who had previously shown up at his brother Roland’s wedding to provoke him and was subsequently beaten and intimidated by him.

At this moment, Drella also exuded a surge of Dragon Breath.

Clearly, he had also been promoted to a Flying Dragon Knight.

“Chief Executive, Lord Russell,” the Flying Dragon Knights stood up and greeted Count Merlin and Russell in turn.

Baron Kunbifu squinted and glanced at Russell—he remembered Russell had previously sent Toddlera to deliver a challenge to him.

At that time, he was furious. How dare a mere new Flying Dragon Knight challenge him so presumptuously!

Now, he only hoped that Russell had forgotten about it; he did not dare to be tormented by a Flying Dragon Knight who was also the Dragon Domain Lord with his old bones.

Apart from Baron Kunbifu, Drella’s expression was the most conflicted.

He had completely lost face in front of Russell before, and the most ridiculous thing was that he couldn’t even defeat Roland. Now that Russell is the foremost person in the Shadowflame Grand Duchy, even though he had been promoted to a Flying Dragon Knight, he still didn’t dare to harbor any thoughts of revenge.

“All right, everyone, please take a seat,” Count Merlin took the lead and sat down cross-legged on the ground, “This time, in front of His Highness Shadowflame, we shall hold a meeting of the Flying Dragon Knights… Uh, Roman is not here, but having Russell is the same.”

Previously, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy had ten Flying Dragon Knights.

Among them, Sandra, Labour, Hancock, Gerard, Croia, Wei’Erqi, and Kunbei, seven lords of the Grand Duchy, and the other three were Merlin, the Manganese Steel Dragon Knight Earl, Baron Kunbifu, the Bronze Dragon Knight, and Baron Davis, the Peat Dragon Knight.

Now Davis was deceased.

But Baron Roman had become a Dragon Knight, followed by Russell’s successful bid to become a dragon rider, along with Drella who had stealthily succeeded as well.

The Shadowflame Grand Duchy now had a total of twelve Flying Dragon Knights.

Gurgling.

Below the platform, the lava was boiling hot, and the Shadowflame Dragon’s head floated on the magma, eyes closed in cultivation, as if paying no heed to the gathering of the Flying Dragon Knights.

But Russell, who was sitting cross-legged, knew that the Shadowflame Dragon had awakened and was closely monitoring everyone’s meeting at all times.

This was the information brought to him by the M-shaped mark on the palm of his hand from the Little Dream Dragon.

Although the Little Dream Dragon didn’t dare to show up near the Shadowflame Dragon, it dared to assist Russell through the M-shaped mark.

“After the issuance of the Demon Subduing Order, and the fall of Davis, the Council of Elders cannot shirk its responsibility,” Count Merlin first frankly admitted the adverse results brought about by the Demon Subduing Order policy, “But the situation of the Grand Duchy is clear to all, that’s why we’ll continue to implement the Demon Subduing Order.”

Silver Dragon Knight Sandra nodded and said, “Lord Merlin is right, we must not cut off our nose to spite our face; otherwise, it’s a slow death… The Flying Dragon Knights hunting Snow Demons together is precisely the correct adjustment, with us watching over each other, even Snow Giant Da can do us no harm!”

Although Davis’s death had made the Flying Dragon Knights uneasy, at this moment, they couldn’t show a hint of cowardice.

They slapped their chests in assurance, vowing to strictly implement the Demon Subduing Order policy.

Even Drella, the newly promoted Emerald Dragon Knight, made his chest resound with a slap: “To hunt Snow Demons, and to die on the Snowfield, is nothing to regret, I only wish to contribute my strength to His Highness Shadowflame’s cause, not to shame my country’s training and my Dragon’s recognition!”

“Well said!” Baron Kunbifu praised Drella.

He had already promised to give his granddaughter in marriage to Drella; if Kunsley was elected as Grand Duke, Drella would have a chance to vie for the position of Baron.

Drella smiled shyly; although he couldn’t marry the daughter of Baron Bullhorn, marrying the granddaughter of Baron Swan was also a source of pride.

The Demon Subduing Order was unanimously agreed upon.

Count Merlin then turned to inquire of Russell, “Your speed is unmatched in the world, Russell; I would like to entrust you with a mission.”

“Please instruct me, Chief Executive,” said Russell.

“With the Warm Season approaching, the Council of Elders will pass a decision to mobilize for war, using the Dragon Blood Knights as the backbone to patrol the national borders. Firstly, to hunt Snow Demons, and secondly, to draw out Snow Giant Da, to scout the situation with Snow Giant Da.”

After pausing for a moment, Count Merlin continued, “I intend to personally take the position of the commander to lead the Dragon Blood Knights into battle on the Snowfield. But I am only one person and my strength is limited, therefore I need your assistance.”

He looked at Russell, full of hope, “I hope you can serve as the Knight Lieutenant of the Dragon Blood Knights as my assistant. When we encounter Snow Giant Da, you will hold off Snow Giant Da to allow the Dragon Blood Knights to retreat in a timely manner.”

Russell frowned slightly; he certainly had the confidence to face Snow Giant Da head-on.

But he was even more confident in his ability to escape, no longer facing a situation like before when he could not retreat into the Gloomy Dreamland in time.

“Chief Executive, I can only say that I will do my best to obstruct Snow Giant Da,” Russell didn’t assure recklessly, “But if the power of Snow Giant Da exceeds my limits, then I will immediately flee.”

“Of course,” Count Merlin nodded.

Then he addressed the other Flying Dragon Knights, “The same goes for you. When you encounter Snow Giant Da, assist each other in teams. It would be best to lure Snow Giant Da to the border… At that time, His Highness Shadowflame himself will descend to battle Snow Giant Da!”

The Flying Dragon Knights all nodded in agreement.

Russell, however, was somewhat puzzled, “Chief Executive, why must we lure Snow Giant Da into action? Does our Grand Duchy truly have confidence in dealing with Snow Giant Da?”

Count Merlin sighed calmly, “Because we need to understand the precise situation of Snow Giant Da, otherwise, for the foreseeable future, we will live in fear… His Highness Shadowflame intends to probe Snow Giant Da again, to adjust our strategy in the standoff.”