A Dragon against the Whole World

Galos: "Do you have any specific plans now?"

Upon hearing the Red Iron Dragon’s question, the Iron Dragon scratched his head.

"No... no."

He said awkwardly.

After a pause, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Galos, I once saw your news in the Federation Daily, they call you the Death Omen Star, saying you have the potential to become a Great Evil Dragon."

"And that was more than ten years ago. By now, you must have a territory of your own in the wilderness."

"With the chaos inside the Federation and many kingdoms revealing ambitions, wanting to redistribute southern resources, while neglecting the Sel Wilderness, you are sure to develop better and faster."

Gordon still thought the Red Iron Dragon was in the Sel Wilderness.

To prevent this foolish dragon from inadvertently revealing his situation, Galos did not explain the current situation, instead saying: "It seems you are not entirely useless, able to see the current situation clearly."

"Make plans early; otherwise, you might die in the turmoil of the Lothern Federation."

After hearing Galos’s words, Gordon hesitated for two seconds, then spoke his true thoughts:

"Galos, my dear brother, can I take Alina to seek refuge with you? When you pick us up, I’ll bring enough wealth that will satisfy you as a reward."

Upon hearing the word wealth.

The evil nature of Galos moved, instinctively wanting to agree, but he restrained himself. He could now swallow four Magic Gemstones in one go, greatly increasing his resistance to wealth.

"Fool, if the Federation falls apart, bringing a princess with the Lothern Royal Family bloodline here would only bring destruction upon us." Solrog spoke sternly, seriously.

This was also the reason Galos didn’t agree.

The Princess of Lothern is certainly a hot potato; if the Molten Iron Tribe dares to accept her, a Legendary might come after them soon.

"Gordon’s idea is immature, not to mention whether the Princess of Lothern is willing to go with him or how to escape to the wilderness or border area from the encircling enemies in the Federation, is a big issue."

"But no matter what, unless I become Legendary, it is impossible to shelter a Lothern Princess in chaos."

"Moreover, the likelihood of the Lothern Kingdom being completely destroyed is actually low. They may lose a lot of territory and resources, but the entire country’s demise is unrealistic... After all, they’ve sat at the top of the Federation for hundreds of years, and with such deep roots, it won’t easily collapse."

Galos pondered silently.

Using Gordon as a pivot, perhaps he could leverage the royal princess to reap unimaginable benefits amidst the Federation’s internal turmoil.

After a brief thought,

The Red Iron Dragon said: "Gordon, don’t think about how to take the princess out of the Federation; that’s unrealistic."

"The internal chaos of the Federation will happen sooner or later, but it’s not as severe as you imagine."

"Without the Saint King’s presence, this colossal entity may fall apart, while the Lothern Kingdom might be severely hit."

"However, a great kingdom that has enjoyed resource favor for eight hundred years, deeply rooted and vast, even if troubled, won’t immediately fall."

Iron Dragon Solrog agreed, echoing:

"I believe that the Southern Countries will reshuffle through war, starting a new round of distribution of resources and territories, while during this time, the Lothern Kingdom might fall from a central position to a regular kingdom, or even face destruction, but that possibility is very slight."

Upon hearing his brothers’ words, Gordon was stunned.

He hadn’t thought of this.

Initially, upon hearing the news of the Saint King’s fall and hearing Alina’s resolute words, willing to die for the country, his Iron Dragon bloodline reacted directly. After an analysis, he concluded that the kingdom was about to collapse, which worried him into turning anxiety into appetite, making him both worried and able to eat day by day.

But in thinking carefully now.

Alina’s words back then were actually a statement, not really indicating she’d die.

The probability of the Federation ’falling’ is high, but not necessarily all of its constituent countries or duchies; those deep-rooted kingdoms have a very low chance of extinction.

"It seems I equated the Federation with the Lothern Kingdom, but they are actually two concepts. Oh, damn Gordon, did you eat your brains too?!"

"Wait, so can I justify continuing to enjoy eating, drinking, and playing without worry about the future?"

"No, no, in case the Royal Court gets impacted in the war, I at least need to protect myself and Alina."

Iron Dragon Gordon’s thoughts were a tangled mess, fighting inside his mind.

Until Galos’s words of assurance resounded within his heart.

"Gordon, my dear brother, I know your mind is in chaos now."

"But rest assured, I will be your solid backing, guiding you to choose the right course of action."

Galos encouraged and guided: "You and I are brothers, positioned within and outside the kingdom, we should indeed join forces; taking advantage of the impending Federation turmoil, we must quickly rise and establish a realm dominated by the Dragon Race."

A Dragon Realm?!

Gordon’s pupils suddenly became vertical, his breathing grew heavy.

[Dragon Taming Skill: Iron Dragon Chapter]

[Every Iron Dragon dreams of establishing a realm dominated by the Dragon Race, to gain the trust and recognition of Iron Dragons, it’s best to engage around this point]

"I have countless servants inside the Federation, but to openly establish a Dragon Realm, it is somewhat too difficult."

Iron Dragon Gordon was not overly confident, softly saying.

Upon hearing this, the Red Iron Dragon laughed heartily, then said seriously: "Then let us start from the wilderness!"

"I navigate better outside and am determined to build a Dragon Realm."

"Gordon, you and I share similar blood running through our veins, we carry the same name."

"One day, when the Dragon Realm stands proudly on earth, basking freely in sunlight—my brother, this glory and honor, I will share with you."

Whoosh!

Gordon’s Spiritual Body ignited directly! A layer of illusory flame surrounded it.

This was his ambition so intense it took on material form.

Iron Dragon’s eyes were piercing, his gaze never more firm: "Galos, tell me what to do!"

Good, very spirited.

Galos nodded with satisfaction: "Tell me about this Princess Alina—what resources does she control? To what extent can she support the Lothern Kingdom?"

Gordon’s belly fat trembled lightly with thought as he spoke: "She is the most favored jewel of the royal family."

"She is the current king’s last child, with a very high magic talent but not much ambition, usually fully absorbed in magic, neither fighting nor competing."

"Yet precisely because of this, she garners the king’s favor, under her command are many fiefs and various properties."

"I am not clear on the specific figures, but of what I know she has three fiefs that produce Magic Crystals, shares in three Royal Alchemy Factories... anyway, she is at least wealthier than other princes and princesses."

If not, she wouldn’t be able to support a lazy glutton like him.

"She told me she would live and die with the Lothern Kingdom and would never indulge in an ignoble life."

Upon hearing the last sentence, Solrog couldn’t help but ask: "Wait, this seems a bit contradictory to your previous description, how could such a resolute princess be willing to escape the Federation with you?"

"Well... I planned to knock her out and bind her while she’s not paying attention, then take her away."

Solrog was silent for a few seconds, then said: "In the heavily guarded Royal Court where even an Ancient Dragon wouldn’t suddenly intrude, and you plan to knock out a princess and abduct her? Are you serious?"

Gordon nodded guiltily.

He was serious, but he had never thought through his plan because subconsciously he also felt it unlikely.

"Gordon, having stayed in the Royal Court for years, with such privileged circumstances, thinking was naturally inconsiderate."

The Red Iron Dragon continued to ask: "Regarding the Federation, what recent reactions has Princess Alina shown?"

Gordon said: "Recently she keeps tearing the corners of the Magic Book, a small gesture she does when anxious; a few days ago she even came to confide in me, saying she wants to assist the kingdom but is treated as if as fragile as glass."

The relationships among the royal siblings were not intimate.

Alina disliked the fake smiles of those siblings, nor did she like the noble sycophants’ flattery; when she had issues or felt troubled, she often confided in Iron Dragon Gordon.

Therefore, Gordon understood her thoughts and circumstances very well.

Then, Galos asked many questions related to Alina, regarding aspects from the princess’s daily routines to interactions with other princes, princesses, or noble lords, meticulously and comprehensively.

This princess was crucial to him possibly getting a piece of the pie amidst the Federation’s internal chaos, so he held her in high regard, trying to understand her as much as possible and comprehensively.

Ultimately, as Gordon described, Alina’s image became increasingly clear in Galos’s mind.

——A magical flame protected by a crystal dome, yearning to blaze through yet unable to find a fuse.