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Chapter 583 - 583 581 Ares Attacked

Chapter 583: Chapter 581: Ares Attacked Chapter 583: Chapter 581: Ares Attacked Snowfield Dragon Discovery, a National Celebration.

Thunder echoed in every corner, and within just a few hours, nearly all the nobles across the kingdom were aware of the news.

A new bipedal flying dragon meant new opportunities to ride dragons.

“Praise Your Highness, praise the Shadowflame Dragon!” the self-assured young knights exclaimed in surprise, believing their chances of becoming dragon riders had significantly increased.

Of course, there were also knights lamenting, “Why wasn’t I the one on the Snowfield who encountered this newly born Zircon Dragon?”

Had they discovered it, the Shadowflame Grand Duchy would have gained another hereditary noble just like the initial Fluorescent Fungi Family.

“Since Grand Duke Russell ascended the throne, our Shadowflame Grand Duchy has been completely transformed. Industrialization has spread entirely, and prosperity and strength are just a step away!” many of the Duchy’s lords were increasingly satisfied with the current state of the nation.

Although they did not fully understand industrialization, it was never absent from their conversations.

“Now that the Flying Dragon Group is actively preparing for war, our chance is also approaching. Snowfield, knights should charge forward on the snowfield!” the belligerent knights were eager to rush to the snowfields to fight and achieve glory for Grand Duke Russell.

The change of era within the Flamecrest Dragonblood Family did not affect the knightly class; Russell’s position as Grand Duke was as solid as Mount Tai.

But this was different from the knightly class rubbing their hands in eagerness.

At that moment, in the Red Castle.

King Ares had already arrived riding a Fiery Dragon, sitting face to face with Russell.

He furrowed his brow, “The Snow Trolls are coming, and each Snow Troll is comparable to a smaller Frost Giant, capable of hunting Flying Dragon Knights with ease?”

“Indeed, the body of a Snow Troll lies in the lab of the Scholars’ Roundtable Council, where the scholars are conducting research on it.”

“This makes the danger we need to face even more troublesome.”

“Not only that, Your Majesty, after the descent of Frost Star, we might have to face an even more powerful Snow Demon Legion. Today, though Dragonsleep Continent seems peaceful and as warm as ever, it is actually on the brink of danger.”

“I know,” said King Ares with a frown, deep in thought.

He spoke a moment later, “The Thunder Sound Machine should have already been distributed to our neighboring nations. Dragonsleep Continent is divided into eight large lands, and it’s difficult to contact other lands, with their situations unknown. But our Ancient Thornland’s three kingdoms and seven grand duchies must unite!”

Scorching Torrent Kingdom, Hurricane Thunder Kingdom, Clear Sky Dusk Kingdom.

Shadowflame Grand Duchy, Grand Duchy of Boulder, Grand Duchy of Mist, Grand Duchy of Gloom, Waterfall Duchy, Molten Fire Duchy, Mountain Ridge Duchy.

On Ancient Thornland, these ten human realms were scattered, collectively possessing thirteen dragons.

“In addition to the Thunder Sound Machine, our scholars have also successfully developed the Demon Tracker Tower which can precisely locate Frost Giants, Snow Giants, and Snow Trolls within five hundred kilometers. I’ve already packed the blueprints, Your Majesty, you can take them back and build them on the borders.”

“The Demon Tracker Tower is a success?” admired King Ares, “Your country’s scholars are truly wise and learned!”

He paused.

Then, looking at Russell’s youthful and handsome face, he admired again, “Shadowflame is so fortunate to have a knight like you!”

After saying this, he shook his head quietly.

The Torrential Flood Dragon from the Scorching Torrent Kingdom also lacked a knight; if only… Unfortunately, the Shadowflame Dragon had already secured Russell’s identity as a knight, but for some reason, it hadn’t taken the final step yet.

“I am also very fortunate to have grown up under Shadowflame’s protection,” Russell smiled, this being a profound truth in his heart.

With any other dragon, he might have been caught and forced to pressure Little Dream Dragon severely.

“Let’s go take a look at the Demon Tracker Tower!” King Ares said.

“Please.”

Russell accompanied King Ares to visit the Demon Tracker Tower, then they visited the dissection lab of the Snow Troll.

Luncheon.

Marquis Arno, Princess Anxia, and Princess Kunlaya were in attendance. Marquis Arno was mainly responsible for enlivening the atmosphere, but the real conversation was between King Ares and Russell. Princess Anxia occasionally interjected, while Princess Kunlaya remained silent.

“A nation is like a family, Grand Duke Russell. You’re twenty-one this year, right?”

“Yes.”

“It’s also time to address personal matters,” King Ares said, glancing at Princess Kunlaya.

Had the Flamecrest Dragonblood Family not undergone a change of rulers, Princess Kunlaya would have been an appropriate marriage candidate. Unfortunately, now that Russell had ascended the throne, Princess Kunlaya’s status was no longer sufficient, even though she was King Ares’s granddaughter.

As for the Lieyang Royal Family, the princesses who matched Russell’s status were already married with children, some even had grandchildren.

Clearly not suitable.

So, King Ares simply said, “I am on good terms with many kings and grand dukes. If there is an appropriate lady, I will keep her in mind for you.”

“These things should take their natural course,” Russell commented.

“Young people like to let things take their natural course, but we older ones always feel the need to facilitate matters for you,” King Ares took on the task of arranging Russell’s marriage himself, slapping his chest in guarantee to find Russell a fitting lady.

After the luncheon.

King Ares did not linger and took his leave, as he was heavily occupied with domestic affairs and could not spare more time.

Marquis Arno accompanied him on his way.

“Arno.”

“Your Majesty.”

“How have you become as round as a ball? Has Norwich not disdained you?” King Ares glanced at Marquis Arno with disgust.

Marquis Arno cheerfully replied, “Indeed, I have indulged myself lately, and Norwich has indeed begun to disdain me, which is why I have a decision that I hope to have your support for.”

“Speak.”

“I want to dissolve my contract with Norwich and let the younger members of my family try to gain Norwich’s approval. Firstly, because I’m frequently at the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame, I’m rarely in my domain, and Norwich has difficulty following me. Secondly, my path as a knight has reached its end…”

Norwich was Marquis Arno’s contracted bipedal flying dragon—bipedal flying dragons prefer staying in their own territories, so settling abroad was challenging.

Seeing Marquis Merlin dissolve his contract, Marquis Arno also prepared to follow suit.

“Ah, as you wish,” sighed King Ares. “Since everyone in the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame loves you, continue staying in the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame. I am forging an alliance with Russell, and I need someone there to convey my intentions.”

“Arno is willing to alleviate Your Majesty’s concerns!” Marquis Arno promptly responded.

“Hmm,” King Ares said, pausing briefly before continuing, “Take good care of Anxia and Kunlaya as well.”

“Rest assured, Your Majesty. Grand Duke Russell has not mistreated Princess Anxia and her daughter, and furthermore, he plans to grant Baroness titles to Kunlaya’s future sons. Although led by Marquis Merlin, the previous cabinet rejected this, the new cabinet has relented and agreed to the ennoblement.”

“That’s thoughtful of you. Go back now, no need to see me out.” King Ares nodded and then accelerated away on the Fiery Dragon.

They flew over the Fire Ant Swamp and Black Horse Snow Forest, heading in the direction of the Scorching Torrent Kingdom.

Suddenly.

The Fiery Dragon let out an angry roar, “Roar!”

King Ares instantly stood from his throne and stared at the abruptly dense clouds ahead, “Frost Domain, Shuang Da, you wretch, how dare you ambush me!”

The next moment.

The Fiery Dragon glided down from the sky, and during the glide, King Ares had already performed the elemental embodiment.

Transforming into a nearly hundred-meter-tall smoke giant, riding on the back of the Fiery Dragon, which also grew in size with the elemental embodiment. A smoke-formed Knight Spear in the hand of the smoke giant, it thrust at the snow-strewn Snowfield.

“Shuang Da! Die!”

With one lance thrust, the blizzard was pierced, and as the dense smoke dispersed, Shuang Da, along with Xueda and a team of Snow Giants, slowly emerged from the smoke.

Shuang Da coldly gazed at the dragon and knight within the smoke, “Ares!”