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Chapter 555 - 555 553 His Speed is Too Fast

Chapter 555: Chapter 553 His Speed is Too Fast Chapter 555: Chapter 553 His Speed is Too Fast “Replacing the Flamecrest Dragonblood Family is the least favorable option for me, Grandfather, can you understand how I feel now?”

Russell casually brushed a flower with Dragon Breath, no, more accurately, Dragon Flame—Phantom Dragon Holy Unicorn’s Dragon Flame Power—The Dragon Flame swept across the flower, instantly shattering it into pieces with the force of Thunder Element.

His power had already rivaled that of giant dragons, so indeed, there was no need for him to replace the Flamecrest Dragonblood Family and possess this nation.

Of course.

The population and wealth accumulated over more than four hundred years in Shadowflame Duchy were indeed tempting, a point Russell did not deny.

He continued, “Initially, I thought the elective system for succession was quite good, and besides, I was very willing to help Mel ascend. If Cousin ascends as Grand Duke and I establish a new nation, then our two families could support each other.”

This was Russell’s heartfelt truth.

Count Merlin, who had known people all his life, could tell that Russell’s words came from the heart, which slightly comforted him.

However, mixed with the comfort was a deeper sense of bitterness.

The nation he had labored over for half his life seemed unimportant in Russell’s eyes, not even a preferred choice, but rather a last resort.

After the bitterness, a wave of anger surged in his heart, a resentment like seeing a beloved possession carelessly discarded.

His tone grew stern, “Young Russell, riding a giant dragon does not mean that you can create a nation. The Torrential Flood Dragon belongs to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom, after your contract, at most, you will be appointed as a semi-independent Duke!”

He then showed a face of frustrated hope, “Do not be deceived by King Ares, he is a man of great ambition, who stops at nothing to achieve his goals, even Quentin III was very cautious of him!”

Russell was about to explain that he did not intend to contract the Torrential Flood Dragon.

Count Merlin interrupted him directly, pausing between each word, “Russell, take the position of Grand Duke, consider it a plea from your grandfather… this country can no longer withstand any turmoil, I cannot bear to see it continue in chaos!”

With that, Count Merlin’s eyes were filled with tears.

The last time Merlin had been seen crying was during the Second Catastrophe, when he mourned for Grand Duke Kunstan.

Seeing this,

Russell sighed with sympathy, “Grandfather, I won’t be stubborn anymore, since the Inferno Dragon has made its decision, then, I will accept the position of Grand Duke!”

“Good!” Count Merlin slapped Russell’s shoulder firmly, “You go back to your fief first, wait for the Council of Elders to prepare the succession ceremony, then from your fief we will welcome you to Red Castle, succeeding the Grand Duke’s position, ascending to the throne!”

“I understand,” Russell nodded.

He suddenly thought of something, “Cousin’s wedding…”

Count Merlin waved his hand, “Do not worry, I will discuss with Earl Ade and delay Mel’s wedding.”

“Then I will head back now.”

“Go, go, I have too many issues to handle, I won’t keep you for a meal in the castle,” Count Merlin’s heart was filled with complex emotions, and he no longer wanted to prolong Russell’s stay for a meal.

“Alright.” Russell leaped up and took off directly from the back garden, then disappeared in the sky in an instant.

At a speed of Mach 3, that was extremely fast!

Even the Manganese Steel Dragon Mercedes couldn’t help but feel astonished in her heart, “So fast!”

“What’s so fast?”

“Russell, he has already flown away, his speed is too fast, he could fly from Shadowflame Duchy to the Scorching Torrent Kingdom in an hour!” Mercedes clung to the spire of the tower, looking toward Count Merlin in the back garden.

“Is it that fast?”

“Merlin, don’t be disheartened,” Mercedes comforted her companion, “Russell is the most suitable candidate for Grand Duke. He will lead the Shadowflame Grand Duchy and create a new era.” “As for Mel, I will take good care of him.”

Earl Merlin managed a small smile: “Thanks, Mercedes.”

“Lady Ingrid puzzled, “Russel has ascended to become a Phantom Dragon Knight, but what exactly is a Phantom Dragon Knight?”

Inside Fluorescent Castle.

The family gathered together, all eyes turned to Baron Roman who had just returned from inspecting the Thunderflame Territory.

Uncle Roson couldn’t help but ask, “Big brother, you’ve seen the entire Thunderflame Territory, and Glowing Territory, did you notice anything peculiar?”

Baron Roman shook his head: “Raphael was vague, only knew that Russell had become a Phantom Dragon Knight, and Leize expanded into the Cloud Dream Marsh small oasis… My inspection round made it impossible to guess what realm Phantom Dragon Knight really belongs to.”

Lady Meryl smiled and said, “In any case, it’s a cause for celebration, right?”

“Of course,” Roland said, “After becoming the Lord of the Dragon Domain, Russell has now carved out the realm of Phantom Dragon Knight, destined to make a great name for himself on the Dragon Sleep Continent. Perhaps, he will be eternally legendary like Francis White Axle!”

Francis White Axle was known as the ancestor of knights.

He lived in an era before the Dragon Calendar, a dark age before dragons were born, and wrote the “Douqi Cultivation Manual.”

He established a standardized method of Douqi cultivation, and since then, humanity has embarked on the Way of the Knight.

Successive generations improved the “Douqi Cultivation Manual,” and with each generation, this manual has become essential for knights. Every knight cultivates their Douqi in accordance with the “Douqi Cultivation Manual.”

Francis White Axle thus became a hero of ancient times, as renowned as Abotts the Flame King, the founder of the Glorious Empire.

“Lady Ingrid exclaimed, “Little Ghost Fire has really made something of himself!”

Lady Meryl asked her husband: “Dear, Russell has gone to Red Castle, do you want to make a trip to Red Castle to find out more?”

“No need,” Baron Roman shook his head, Raphael said that Russell’s speed has improved, I might still be on my way to Red Castle when Russell has already returned.”

No sooner had he spoken.

A servant hurriedly reported, “Sir, madam, Mr. Russel has arrived!”

“See, I told you!” Baron Roman immediately said loudly, “Good thing I didn’t go… Russel just went to Red Castle this morning, and he has already returned before dinner time!”

“All right, wise Lord Roman.” Lady Meryl looped her husband’s arm, “Let’s go together and welcome the glory of the Fluorescent Fungi Family.”

“This truly is the family’s glory.” Baron Roman remarked, “The first High Dragon Domain Lord of the Dragon Sleep Continent, the first Phantom Dragon Knight!”

Outside.

Russel dismounted, standing together with Sacred Unicorn Polly, waiting for his family to come out to greet him—not because he was putting on airs, but knowing that the family would definitely want to see the Phantom Dragon, so he let Polly strike a pose for a while.

“My dear Little Ghost Fire!” Lady Ingrid, leading the way, gave Russell a strong hug.

“Grandmother.”

“Let me have a good look,” Lady Ingrid took two steps back and carefully sized up Russel, the newly minted Phantom Dragon Knight.

Then exclaimed with awe, “It’s really terrifying, Little Ghost Fire. The power emanating from you makes this old lady feel breathless.”

Russel smiled, “Grandmother, you exaggerate. I have already restrained my aura.”

In fact, ordinary people who lack sufficient strength cannot quite discern the change in Russel’s demeanor. Only Baron Roman could sense the profound and indistinct aura around Russell, almost like seeing another King Ares.

This was the powerful aura unique to those at the Dragon Flame Tier—the effect of Dragon Flame Power radiating outward.