Chapter 1013: Chapter 1010: Failure Chapter 1013: Chapter 1010: Failure The appearance of the Aluminum Dragon was not one of shining silver; instead, it had a greyish-white texture, and seed delicate and soft at first glance.
But though the Aluminum Dragon’s face was slender, its features were rough and rugged, which sowhat disrupted the animal’s overall softness, adding instead a strange sense of power. At the mont, the creature was only about thirty ters long, with a wingspan of roughly the sa, not particularly large, but for its age of just fifty years, it wasn’t small either.
The details of Florenza Chase Wind Arrow’s Mind Battle were known only to Liszt, hidden at the edge of the material realm, witnessing the entire process.
There was nothing too complex about it, simply mounting up and then, in a flash, the Aluminum Dragon paused, jerked its neck in the next mont, flinging Florenza away, then let out a roar before turning away and soaring towards the blue sky and white clouds.
Obviously,
Florenza had failed.
Witnessing it all, Liszt’s lips curled into a smile; none of this had been outside his expectations. To ride a dragon, with Florenza’s talents and skills, there was still so ripening needed.
Ach curiously asked, “Brother, if these people truly succeeded in dragon riding, would you let the Aluminum Dragon go? Aren’t dragons extrely precious creatures that we should never let go of no matter what?”
Liszt ruffled her hair, “If they really succeed in dragon riding… Hehe, it’s okay. Destiny, you see, if it belongs to you, it will co to you even if you don’t strive for it; if it’s not yours, even if you seize it, you won’t be able to hold on to it. We just need to do what we must, and leave the rest to destiny.”
Whose side was destiny on?
Clearly, it was on Liszt’s side.
Florenza had already failed at dragon riding. The young knight, thrown to the ground, watched the receding figure of the Aluminum Dragon, lying lost and dispirited on the muddy ground for a long ti without getting up. He had been so confident of succeeding in dragon riding, especially since the Aluminum Dragon had shown him so affection, he hadn’t expected such an ending.
However, Florenza’s ordeal was far from over.
When the news of his failure got back, what awaited him was the look of cold indifference in the eyes of Duke Piero Grey Iron, and the ill-concealed schadenfreude of Marquis Pilaf Earth Frenzy.
There was also Picart Earthrage, incessantly querying him for details of the Mind Battle—according to the agreent among the three houses, those who failed at dragon riding were obligated to reveal the process of their failure.
In the small castle, Liszt held a teacup, sipping his tea while listening to Florenza’s narrative.
Stumbling and hesitating.
Florenza reluctantly disclosed the reason for his failure in the Mind Battle—it turned out that during the battle, the Aluminum Dragon had been an adult and was able to turn into a stream of water. It didn’t resort to violence; instead, it required Florenza to break through its liquid transformation and successfully locate the Dragon Tooth Platform.
“So you couldn’t even find the Dragon Tooth Platform within a mass of liquid?” Piero bit his lip in frustration, “Have you rembered nothing of what I’ve told you about dragons?”
“Father, you cannot fathom the strength of the Aluminum Dragon during the Mind Battle!” Florenza retorted forcefully, filled with suppressed rage.
Seeing no more information forthcoming, Pilaf swiftly left with his son Picart, preparing to woo the Aluminum Dragon with the ready silver coins to earn a chance at the Mind Battle. Young dragons are easily swayed, especially when one caters to their preferences, but even a simple task demanded swift action.
Delays can lead to unexpected changes.
Liszt too prepared to depart, as no sches had surfaced and it seed none would unfold now.
But just as he was about to leave the castle, Florenza Chase Wind Arrow suddenly caught up to him: “Your Majesty, Florenza apologizes for taking up a mont of your ti.”
“Hm?” Liszt looked at Florenza curiously, wondering what the other man wanted.
Florenza knelt on one knee, “Florenza, having failed at dragon riding, no longer sees a purpose in staying in the Grey Iron Duchy. As a bastard son, I have not contributed to the duchy, and have no place within the Grey Iron Family. I wish to follow Your Majesty!”
He was actually planning to pledge allegiance to Liszt; this took Liszt by surprise, “Why do you wish to follow ?”
“The Grey Iron Duchy has no place for , and the Eagle Kingdom will treat no differently. Only the Fla Kingdom is the most suitable choice for . And Your Majesty, your past great achievents are all things I admire. Following behind you is the best path for Florenza.”
These words were very candid, and whether judging from relationships or prospects, Liszt was an eminently suitable Landlord to follow.
Though Florenza had not succeeded in Dragon Riding, he had obtained the preliminary recognition from an Aluminum Dragon, and was on the verge of completing his Dou Qi at a young age, clearly showing exceptional talent, and could be recruited as a follower.
“You may rise. As for your allegiance, I need Duke Piero’s consent,” Liszt stated.
“In fact, this is exactly what my father hoped I would do.”
“Oh, why is that?”
“He probably no longer has faith in the future of the Grey Iron Duchy. With the Aluminum Dragon Riding attempt failing, this nation is almost out of options. Having lost the Dragon and at odds with the Eagle Royal Family, my father needs soone to make sensible choices for the family… He also has an illegitimate son who may have a chance to attempt Dragon Riding in the next opportunity, while I wish to continue our family’s presence in the Fla Kingdom.”
“Very well, I can accept your allegiance. However, you will have to make your own way to the Fla Kingdom. You will have plenty of ti on the journey to think it over, and if you regret this decision, you may leave midway.”
“I won’t regret it!” Florenza stood up, bowed deeply to Liszt, and determined that he would head to the Fla Kingdom.
To leave this place that brought him sha and disappointnt.
What he didn’t know was that as he was packing his belongings, saying farewell to Duke Piero, and setting off on his own, Liszt was secretly observing him the whole ti. Only after he left the Grey Iron Duchy and traveled far beyond the southern wilderness of Firm Earth did Liszt confirm that the conspiracy had nothing to do with him.
“With Florenza not involved, Duke Piero is unlikely to be a major factor either, or the conspiracy would have acted by now… That ans the conspirer, the scher from the Kushan Imperial, must stand behind the Earth Fury Family… Next, I’ll send more Blood Servants over, to monitor the Earth Fury Family!”
…
Having not encountered the expected conspiracy, Liszt was quite disappointed; he disliked being the target of soone else’s attentions.
Picart Earthrage’s ambition to conquer the Aluminum Dragon might still take months, aning that he had to guard against a conspiracy for a few more months. Fortunately, with Blood Servants monitoring the Earth Fury Family, he didn’t need to stay in Firm Earth at all tis, and could thus avoid danger.
He could develop his territory with peace of mind.
It was just a pity that the Smoke Mission had to be delayed further.
Shortly after Liszt departed, several Blood Servants quietly infiltrated the Earth Fury Family’s Castle, working cautiously as servants by day and stealthily transforming into bats at night to gather information.
That night.
A Blood Servant, in the guise of a bat, carefully avoided the Magic Array set up in the Castle, hanging upside down in a corner of a secret eting room.
The servant listened to the entire eting clearly from beginning to end, which started with Marquis Pilof of Boulder and his two sons, Picart and Pilet, discussing how to conquer the Aluminum Dragon.
Soon a guest was ushered in.
As the guest entered, Marquis Pilof of Boulder imdiately questioned, “You said you would act when Florenza attempted Dragon Riding, so why the delay? Now, Liszt has left, and there’s no chance to take action!”
“Don’t rush, Marquis Pilof. There’s a reason we didn’t strike. Although my master is powerful, the target is a Formless Dragon, and we must be extrely cautious since there is only one opportunity.”
“Wasn’t this ti a perfect opportunity? With Florenza attempting Dragon Riding, Liszt would’ve certainly been watching!”
“Do you think a Dragon Knight who could establish a new Kingdom would lose his sense over an Aluminum Dragon and be completely unguarded? Be patient. Let him think the conquest of the Aluminum Dragon is truly pleasant cooperation. Only this way, during the next Mind Battle, he will beco complacent, and then…”
At this, the Blood Servant held its breath, listening intently as the guest ominously said, “Then will co the mont to deal Liszt a fatal blow!”
The atmosphere in the eting room seed to pause.
After a mont.
The guest continued, “When that ti arrives, the Sacred Dragon-Formless Dragon shall belong to my master. And the Earth Fury Family, Picart and Pilet can continue their attempt on the Aluminum Dragon; if successful, they will establish a new Grand Duchy under the support of my master and join the ranks of the Dragon Rearing Families!”
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