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Chapter 458 - 458 457 Russells Mission

Chapter 458: Chapter 457 Russell’s Mission Chapter 458: Chapter 457 Russell’s Mission “Third-layer now?” Mr. Luo Man swirled his wine glass in his small, independent castle and asked about Russell’s situation.

Russell nodded, “Yes, I just achieved mental balance, completed my contract with Uroboros, and then received the message to rush here to Red Castle.”

A meeting was underway inside the Elders’ Hall.

Not holding official titles, the father and son had no right to attend the meeting, so they waited in the small, independent castle for the meeting to conclude.

Several other Flying Dragon Knights, just like them, were waiting for the outcome of the meeting.

“Have you managed the balance between the Pseudo-Dragon Yuan Breath and Phantom Beast Yuan Breath?” Baron Luo Man asked in surprise, “I thought you would be stuck with that for a while.”

“Polly proposed a completely new idea of balance…” Russell briefly described the concentric circle theory, “Unexpectedly, the effect was extraordinarily good, and I might even gain an additional contract spot, making the Yuan Breath more powerful.”

“Tsk tsk!” Baron Luo Man marveled.

Even though the person was his own son, he still felt a pang of jealousy and sighed, “I hadn’t thought it would be Polly’s idea. Ah, if all Phantom Beasts were like Polly, considering the Knight’s needs, there would be no obstacles in cultivation!”

Russell touched the Mark of the Thunder Lord on his forehead and smiled, “Father, Polly is one of a kind.”

“Indeed.” Baron Luo Man nodded.

Afterward, the father and son talked for a while about the cultivation of third-layer high Phantom Beast Knights. In this area, Baron Luo Man still held considerable authority, being a seasoned third-layer high Phantom Beast Knight with rich experience in coordinating with Phantom Beasts.

“Yuan Breath and Dragon Breath are two non-conflicting forces, and although having many Phantom Beasts makes the Yuan Breath seem mixed, as long as it is utilized wisely, it can unleash formidable power, with advantages outweighing the disadvantages.” Baron Luo Man said.

Russell nodded in agreement.

Baron Luo Man continued, “First-layer Fighting Spirit Armor, second-layer Dou-Qi Metamartial, then at third-layer you can develop Phantom Beast suits and multiple spells… However, you also have a layer of Pseudo-Dragon Yuan Breath, which allows for a richer development of techniques.”

As the name implies, a Phantom Beast is a magic-powered beast capable of transformations.

A first-layer Phantom Beast Knight’s Contracted Phantom Beast can transform into Origin Breath Armor; a second-layer high Phantom Beast Knight’s Contracted Phantom Beast can extend the Origin Breath Armor to include Yuan Breath Weapons; a third-layer high Phantom Beast Knight’s Contracted Phantom Beast can extend even further.

For example, it can extend to another Yuan Breath Weapon, or allow two Phantom Beasts to combine into one set of Origin Breath Armor.

In any case, the combination modes of Phantom Beast suits can be freely constructed according to a Knight’s ideas.

As for multiple spells, that involves combining the magic of Contracted Phantom Beasts at will to unleash even greater power.

One spoke excitedly, and the other listened intently.

The father and son soon spent several hours of quality family time together, and by that time, the sun had already fallen to the horizon, with sunlight about to vanish.

The meeting at the Elders’ Hall finally ended.

Knights from Red Castle swiftly arrived: “Baron Youguang, Baron Thunderflame, the Regent Lady invites you both to the Council of Elders to attend the expanded meeting.”

“Let’s go.”

They quickly arrived at the Elders’ Hall.

King Ares had already left, and Marquis Arno had also left with King Ares. Noble councilors of the Elders’ Council and selected princes were still present. Then Baron Luo Man, Russell, and other Flying Dragon Knights arrived and took their seats one by one.

“Now that everyone is here, Chief Executive Merlin, you may commence the expanded meeting,” Princess Anxia said gently.

Count Merlin rose to the occasion, cleared his throat, “After recent discussions with King Ares and after receiving His Highness Shadowflame’s approval, the Elders’ Council has decided, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy and Scorching Torrent Kingdom are now officially allied.”

Although the two countries had cooperated before, they were only mutually supportive in name.

Now, they were officially allied.

Count Merlin continued, “The first task after the alliance is mutual construction of Spires. Going forward, the Grand Duchy will continue to build the Blazing Spires in the north, south, east, and west, and simultaneously, the Scorching Torrent Kingdom will also construct four Shadowflame Spires in the north, south, east, and west.”

He paused.

He looked at Russell, “At that time, His Highness Shadowflame will need to personally activate the spire in the Scorching Torrent Kingdom, but he will also require a Flying Dragon Knight to accompany him and handle the logistical communications between His Highness and the Scorching Torrent Kingdom,”

just as Marquis Arno had performed.

Russell’s eyebrows slightly raised, but he did not speak.

At that moment, Count Merlin directly named him, “Russell, among the Flying Dragon Knights of the Grand Duchy, you have no specific duties yet, making you the most suitable to accompany His Highness Shadowflame. Therefore, for this trip, you will serve as the envoy. What do you think?”

To tour the Scorching Torrent Kingdom would naturally be something Russell was willing to do.

However,

he also had his concerns. Within the territory of the Shadowflame Duchy, he and the Little Dream Dragon could grow safely under the protective aura of the Shadowflame Dragon.

Should he enter the Scorching Torrent Kingdom and King Ares detect the presence of the Little Dream Dragon, that would be problematic.

So he did not directly agree but instead said, “I need to discuss this matter in detail with His Highness Shadowflame before making a decision.”

Upon hearing this, Earl Oskolo immediately snorted coldly, “Such a simple matter, and you still dally?”

Russell calmly looked over, “Is there a problem with that?”

Earl Oskolo was momentarily stupefied, suddenly recalling the day when his own three dragons had been severely wounded by a single sword stroke. Fear immediately took hold of him, and he dared not speak recklessly again.

Count Merlin glanced at Oskolo and said calmly, “Then let’s settle it this way for now. The Shadowflame Spire will take time to construct. Russell, after you’ve discussed with His Highness, we’ll confirm whether you’ll serve as the envoy.”

Essentially, that was Russell’s only task.

The alliance between the two kingdoms focused more on economic exchanges and cooperation, and as for the pressing issue of the Frost Giants and the Snow Giants, there wasn’t a good solution yet.

They could only strengthen their defenses, hoping that the three types of spires would be effective and await an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow once the giants encroached upon their territory.

The expanded meeting soon concluded.

The banquet would be held at the Red Castle, but Russell first went to Shadowflame Volcano. The Torrential Flood Dragon had already returned to Swan Lake, and the Fiery Dragon was nesting on another peak in the Volcanic Oasis, no longer staying at Shadowflame Volcano.

“Your Highness Shadowflame, the Council of Elders has decided that I will accompany you deep into the Scorching Torrent Kingdom to activate the Shadowflame Scale Tower,”

Russell directly stated his purpose, “If I go, could Ice Cream’s presence be exposed?”

The Shadowflame Dragon opened its eyes, its long and narrow pupils reflecting Russell’s figure while the bubbling sound of magma rose.

The ‘M’ mark in the palm of Russell’s left hand twinkled slightly, translating the Magic Dragon language for him.

“Stay close to Shadowflame, his power will conceal Ice Cream’s scent, young one. You need not worry. Scorching, Torrent can’t probe Shadowflame, and Shadowflame once had knights. No one can flaunt their might before Shadowflame!”

“With your words, I am reassured,” Russell breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, the Shadowflame Dragon added, “Ice Cream is growing fast, and its ability to hide its scent is getting stronger. If it wasn’t for Shadowflame’s familiarity with it, it would be quite difficult to detect its presence… Grow quickly, Shadowflame can hardly wait.”

With the affirmation from the Shadowflame Dragon, Russell felt elated.

He then inquired, “Your Highness, in your judgment, how long will it take before Ice Cream can erupt like a volcano?”

“You and Ice Cream do not know, how would Shadowflame know?” the Shadowflame Dragon said, squinting its eyes, “Shadowflame has always been the Shadowflame Dragon, with no memories from inside a dragon egg, nor does it remember there being a dragon egg stage.”

“Um…” Russell fell silent.

His Little Dream Dragon was indeed extraordinary; not yet erupting like a volcano, yet able to wander around freely in its original god form.

Such an extraordinary dragon was probably one of a kind.