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Chapter 647 - 647 645 The Restoration of the Emperors Throne

Chapter 647: Chapter 645: The Restoration of the Emperor’s Throne Chapter 647: Chapter 645: The Restoration of the Emperor’s Throne Back at Red Castle, Russell’s Thunder Sound messages had exploded in number. More than forty countries that had joined the Thunder Voice Conference had reached out, with at least thirty Kings and Grand Dukes sending him messages, seeking to discuss the opening of the Volcanic Realm.

“Reply to all messages with a Thunder Sound: If they have any business, let them bring it up directly in the Thunder Voice Conference.”

Russell couldn’t be bothered with private chats.

The situation in the Dragon Sleep Continent had clarified after the battle at Warm Jade Duchy, and there was nothing that couldn’t be discussed openly.

“Your Majesty, King Ares is on his way. He has claimed in a Thunder Sound that he wants to bring the Torrential Flood Dragon into the Amber Dreamland,” a servant came to report.

“Where is he now?”

“He has entered the Volcanic Oasis and is on his way to Red Castle.”

“Then notify the Cabinet to welcome King Ares,” Russell said. The two countries had frequent exchanges over the past few years, so there was no need for an overly grand reception, “Upon his arrival, please direct King Ares to the Thunder Sound Station.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Russell stayed at the Thunder Sound Station, watching the discussion in the Thunder Voice Conference.

At the moment, the Thunder Voice Conference was in disarray. Duke Henrik Burnflame of Fan Yan Duchy was arguing with King James Thunderroll of the Thundering Oceanic Kingdom.

The argument was about the Thundering Oceanic Kingdom having stolen the hope of the Fan Yan giant dragon from Fan Yan Duchy. The Thundering Oceanic Kingdom was also the third country to attempt the Tri-Dragon Sacrifice Method, following the Pyro Lykin Kingdom and the Scorching Torrent Kingdom.

The outcome was as expected, except for the hope of the Thunderclap Giant Dragon being preserved, the hopes of the Oceanic Giant Dragon and the Burnflame Giant Dragon had been sacrificed.

Hope was shattered, the Volcanic Realm became unreachable, and the country could be overturned by the Frost Snow Giants at any moment.

The furious Duke Henrik naturally accused King James of being despicable and shameless, scheming against his kin and betraying Fan Yan Duchy.

King James, of course, refused to admit it, emphasizing that it was with Duke Henrik’s consent that the hope of the Burnflame Giant Dragon had been taken for the sacrifice. Now that the sacrifice had failed, Duke Henrik was biting back.

The two had been arguing in the Thunder Voice Conference for over an hour, with every swear word thrown around.

The other Kings and Grand Dukes’ attempts at persuasion were to no avail, ultimately only able to call out Russell’s name: “King Russell, please preside over justice!”

“Yes, Duke Henrik is struggling because the Volcanic Realm cannot be opened, and since you are the Master of Dreamscape, perhaps you can find a solution.”

“Duke Henrik, King James, please take a break and listen to what King Russell has to say!”

Russell was only twenty-two years old.

But after the battle in Warm Jade Duchy, he had become the undisputed leader of humanity and bore the power of adjudication.

“Both of you calm down, and let’s not turn to arms. The Frost Star invasion is at a critical juncture, and humanity must unite closely,” Russell sent a Thunder Sound message, “The incapability to open the Volcanic Realm does not mean you cannot join the Amber Dreamland, nor does it mean you can’t receive support.”

“Is there another way to open the Volcanic Realm, King Russell?” Duke Henrik asked eagerly.

“For now, I do not know.”

“Ah!” Duke Henrik’s newly risen hope was shattered once again.

What followed was a string of curses directed at King James’s relatives. It was fortunate the Thunder Voice Conference didn’t have banned words, or else the translated text would have been a series of “******,” not fit to be seen.

“Alright, Duke Henrik, if you and King James want to argue, please use private messages,” said King Debuloye. “King Russell, let us discuss the matter of opening the Volcanic Realm.”

“Yes indeed, we should be discussing the opening of the Volcanic Realm.”

“If you all wish to open the Volcanic Realm, I welcome it. The example of Warm Jade Duchy is before us; as long as we support one another, the Frost Snow Giants Legion will not be a threat,” Russell sent in a Thunder Sound message, “Forge hope into a key, and you can open the Volcanic Realm within the Amber Dreamland.”

“King Russell, Amber Dreamland is your kingdom, but how should the Volcanic Realm we developed be assigned?” King Debuloye inquired.

Russell had considered this question.

He replied immediately, “According to the precedent set by the Volcanic Oasis and the Warm Enclave, the entire territory of Amber Dreamland naturally falls under my rule. However, while I directly govern the Amber Central Region, those who pioneered the outer Volcanic Realm have jurisdiction over it. But make no mistake, the ownership belongs to me.”

“Regarding future development in the Volcanic Realm, do the resources belong to King Russell, or to us?” a grand duke asked.

“Still following the precedent of the Volcanic Oasis and Warm Enclave, the resources belong to you all, but you must pay taxes to me.”

“If we follow this rule, wouldn’t King Russell effectively become our sovereign?”

“I have no such intention, but Amber Dreamland is my territory. It is only natural that you use my land and pay taxes to me,” Russell continued, sending a thundering voice, “Moreover, you pay me taxes in exchange for my protection. It’s quite fair, isn’t it?”

At this moment, Duke Jonas of the Warm Jade Duchy suddenly let out a thundering voice, “In my opinion, the era of the human kingdoms being a loose collection of entities has ended. The birth of Amber Dreamland signifies the tight unity of mankind.”

He continued, “The Snowfield used to separate the kingdoms, but now with Amber Dreamland, the Snowfield no longer poses a threat… It’s time to achieve unity. Therefore, I propose the restoration of the Holy Glint Empire!”

The Holy Glint Empire was the first state established by humans.

All humans on the Dragon Sleep Continent considered themselves descendants of the Holy Glint Empire, and both the noble system and the Way of the Knight were inherited from it.

The Thunder Voice Conference fell into a moment of pause.

Obviously,

there was some surprise at Duke Jonas’s proposal, and moreover, not many kings or grand dukes were keen on having an emperor over their heads.

Except for Duke Jonas, who had already pledged his loyalty to Russell on behalf of his Dragonblood Family.

Thus, he put in extra effort, “Grand Duke Russell is the first Ancient Giant Dragon Knight on the Dragon Sleep Continent, who alone could slaughter the Frost Snow Giants Legion. The Amber Dreamland he founded can shelter all of humanity. With the Frost Star invasion, we need an emperor to lead all of humanity against the invasion and repel Frost Star!”

Alas,

the response was scant.

Not that there was none. Duke Henrik, who was earlier making a commotion, sent a thundering voice, “My Fan Yan Duchy supports King Russell to restore the Holy Glint Empire and lead all of humanity against Frost Star!”

With hopes dashed and the Volcanic Realm out of reach, he now had to cling to Russell as a lifeline.

Otherwise, the next kingdom to fall would be the Fan Yan Duchy.

With Duke Henrik’s support, gradually, three more dukes from various duchies expressed their support.

But that was it.

“Ah, too hasty,” Russell shook his head as he looked over the content of the Thunder Voice Conference, “Duke Jonas was too hasty. The Frost Snow Giants haven’t begun to knock on our doors yet, how could these kings and dukes be willing to bow their heads so soon?”

Of course,

Russell hadn’t thought about restoring any Sacred Grand Duchy either. Even with the connection provided by Amber Dreamland, the physical distances between the kingdoms were still too great.

Managing them would be anything but convenient.

It would be better to seriously govern his own Dreamshadow Flame Kingdom and then grow alongside the Little Dream Dragon.

“Ice Cream is but a sapling of the Cosmic Tree, and upon growing, what a magnificent entity it will become! Perhaps I could also make use of the Cosmic Tree to traverse countless universes and explore the ultimate secrets. Wouldn’t that be better than guarding the Dragon Sleep Continent as an emperor?”

Thinking this, his interest in restoring the Holy Glint Empire’s emperorship further diminished.

He ordered a thundering voice to be sent, “Duke Jonas, please refrain from mentioning the restoration of the emperorship of the Holy Glint Empire. It is enough for everyone to rally around Amber Dreamland and provide mutual support. The first priority is to resist the Frost Star invasion.”