Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire.

Chapter 345: Ice Princess Builds a City

The news that Her Highness Skadilo, the Ice Princess, had built a city on the northeastern coast of the continent spread throughout the city of Elisim at some point, becoming a hot topic of discussion among many citizens and foreign adventurers.

For these people whose interests are completely irrelevant, the fact that His Majesty the Holy Dragon's youngest daughter is going to build a navigable ocean port city on the eastern coast is just a topic of idle chat and discussion of capital after dinner.

But for those businessmen who have a certain amount of capital and want to go further, an invitation to the upper class of the Holy Dragon Land is floating before their eyes.

She is the youngest daughter of the Holy Dragon Noah. Although no one knows why she ran to the east coast to build a city at such a young age, maybe she is just playing house, but it doesn’t matter.

What is important is that this noble lady gives everyone the opportunity to get in touch with her.

Because according to reliable information, the location chosen by His Highness to build the city is too close to the north and is somewhat desolate, although there are said to be large tracts of fertile land nearby that can be used for farming after being reclaimed.

But before these lands were cultivated, they were wildernesses where monsters roamed freely. There were countless herds of beasts wandering around, fighting each other for resources.

Therefore, whether from land or sea, it is difficult for ordinary merchants to get close to the place chosen by this noble prince to build the city. But it doesn’t matter. This is a kind of screening and selection. Those who don’t have the strength should not even dream of seeing the face of this noble prince.

Only those who have both sufficient economic strength and courage can bring large quantities of supplies to the port city under construction and be received by His Excellency.

Although there are many dangers and difficulties, and a huge economic cost, many businessmen are willing to take risks, gamble everything, and bet their entire fortune on the temptation of establishing friendly relations with the descendants of the Holy Dragon and gaining their recognition.

She is the Holy Dragon's most beloved youngest daughter. If she can gain her respect, it would be equivalent to indirectly gaining the approval of His Majesty the Holy Dragon.

In the future, no matter what you want to do in the Land of the Holy Dragon, you will be able to do it without any obstacles. Not only in the Land of the Holy Dragon, but also in the Kingdom of Atlas, in the Middle-earth Elf King's Court, and even on the opposite continent of Alvis, it will be feasible with the relationship with this prince.

Even if the amount of goods transported remains unchanged, their profits can be multiplied several times just by relying on the protection of his highness's name and reducing the exploitation of various officials and nobles along the way.

This is still the most superficial and least insightful benefit. After all, no matter how much money you have, it is just external things. How can it compare with the sublimation of life and the advancement of race?
If I could gain the favor of this prince and obtain his blood gift, perhaps I could rise from an ordinary human to a noble dragonman overnight.

Therefore, stimulated by the news that spread wildly in the Holy Dragon Land, those merchants who were eager for progress arrived at the place chosen by Skatilo to build the city with shiploads of supplies.

This coastal port near the north is apparently a deserted place, but it has become bustling because of the desires of living things. This frozen port, where snowflakes occasionally fall, is expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye every day.

"You are worthy of being my daughter!"

Even Noah couldn't help but sigh after learning about the speed of city construction in his daughter's territory.

This little daughter herself couldn't spend a cent, and from beginning to end she was relying on her identity and racial bloodline to order a group of innocent people around.

Of course, they cannot be called innocent, because the promises made by the descendants of the Holy Dragon will surely be fulfilled in the future. As for when this future will come, it is hard to say. Noah cannot judge, so he can only leave it to Scartilo to decide for himself.

There are smart people among the hired dragons and the merchants who brought goods from thousands of miles away to offer them voluntarily, but this is an unsolvable conspiracy.

Because all of this is based on bloodline and identity. Without these conditions, no dragon or strong person can replicate it.

The reason why the adult dragons were invited out was because they knew that this prince would definitely be able to build a city, and no matter where the city was located, they would eventually be able to get the reward promised by this prince. Even if she herself could not do it, her father could do it for her.

Therefore, strictly speaking, this group of dragons trusted not Skadilo, but her father, the Holy Dragon Noah. The same was true for the group of merchants.

They wanted to establish a relationship with Noah, even if there were layers of connections between them. As long as they could borrow a bit of his name and authority, it would be enough for them to achieve huge success in business and enable themselves and their families to make leaps and bounds in progress.

Since the founding of the Holy Dragon Land, countless dragon families have been born here, and countless nobles have gained glory on this land that will not fade for at least a thousand years.

What is most enviable is that there are many dragon families and nobles among them, whose ancestors were nothing more than slaves.

Slaves were able to turn their lives around, and with such a low starting point, they were able to achieve glory on this land. They have a higher starting point and can pay a greater cost, so why can't they gain more grace and honor?
It is precisely because of this kind of "I can do it too" thinking that a city named Arendelle is being built from scratch on the northeast coast today.

The construction speed of this port city is so fast that it is ranked among the top three in the Holy Dragon Land. The reason why it is in the top three is that there are too many masterpieces from legendary wizards in this land. Compared with the legendary wizards, the efficiency shown by the merchants driven by profit is still a little slower.

In just less than three years, or about two and a half years at most, a city that could accommodate a million people and still have room for expansion stood on the northeast coast of the Zealandia continent, becoming an ice-free port famous among many countries.

On the third day after Arendelle announced the completion of its construction and the opening of the port to the public, on the sea where ice blocks were drifting and broken glaciers could occasionally be seen floating up and down, a fleet emitting fluorescent green light came down from the northern ice current.

The fleet had just appeared on the sea horizon when bursts of rapid bells rang from the bluestone lighthouses standing on the harbor coastline. As the disturbing bells echoed, one giant dragon after another soared into the sky, and then looked solemnly toward the place where the sea and the sky met in the distance.

Because that was not a normal secular fleet, but an undead fleet composed of one extremely dilapidated ghost ship after another.

Among them were warships, merchant ships, barges, and small boats. They looked very diverse, with all kinds of ships included. Some of them were not suitable for sailing on the ocean with complex water conditions.

Any experienced sailor would definitely laugh out loud when seeing such a ragtag fleet on the sea.

But now, even the most experienced captain couldn't laugh. Instead, he was sweating all over. Even under the majestic protection of the dragon, his body couldn't help shaking.

Ghost ships have always been one of the most common protagonists in sea horror legends, and now they have seen not just one ghost ship, but a huge ghost fleet.

"We must ask for help from Elisim immediately and request them to send ancient dragons to help. We can't resist this undead fleet on our own." The adult bronze dragon who found this natural deep-water port for Skadilo suggested immediately when he felt the breath of death spreading between the sea and the sky, his blue dragon eyes were full of solemnity.

As a dragon that was previously active near the coast, he was certainly not afraid of the ghost ship. How could a noble dragon be afraid of the undead?

But the undead fleet composed of ghost ships is another matter. When undead ships of this scale appear collectively, there must be extremely terrifying legendary evil spirits among them. This is not a danger that a group of adult dragons who are not even legendary can deal with.

As for the group of merchants, these ignorant and stupid guys actually flocked to the seaside, poking their heads out, stretching their necks, and using all kinds of tools to enhance their vision to point at the ghost ship in the distance, as if they were unaware of the horrible danger that could destroy the entire city in an instant and turn them all into undead.

"This fleet should be from the Kingdom of the Dead. There's no need to be nervous!"

Compared to the extremely cautious expression of the adult dragon next to her, the ice princess Skadilo, who knew some secrets, looked calm.

She knew what the Undead Kingdom in the north was like. Her brother had spent half of his childhood there. According to the information revealed to him by her brother, the ruler of the Undead Kingdom was one of their nephews.

Although he had never met his nephew who ruled over billions of undead, Scartilo still had a great liking for him.

Therefore, she did not feel the slightest fear towards this extremely terrifying looking ghost fleet in front of her, which was covered with dark clouds that obscured the vast sea area. Instead, she was eager to give it a try.

Because she wanted to know whether the nephew had heard that her aunt had successfully built a city here, so he brought his subordinates and gifts to congratulate her.

Although the possibility is not high, it does exist, after all, the Kingdom of the Dead is also their own industry.

It is said that the current demon king who rules the kingdom of the dead once tried to test his elder brother to see if he wanted to inherit his position, but the elder brother refused and was unwilling to take over.

"That's the kingdom of the dead, right? Why don't we need to be nervous?"

After hearing what Skatilo said, all the adult dragons were bewildered, because they were completely unable to understand the logical relationship. Aren't the living and the undead natural enemies?
"This is a fleet that is clearly controlled by the legendary intelligent undead. What's so scary about it? If it belongs to the Undead Kingdom, then there is no need to worry. The Undead Kingdom has reached a secret agreement with my father and the Kingdom of Atlas."

Although there is no so-called secret agreement, since it is all their own business, it doesn't matter what they say. As long as she needs it, she can always make a copy of it.

Hearing this, all the adult dragons immediately relaxed. After thinking about it carefully, it was indeed true. Since the undead possessed enough wisdom, they would definitely know how to be reverent.

This land was ruled by the Holy Dragon. If the Undead Kingdom did not want to start a war again, it would not have allowed this fleet to attack Arendelle, as this would have been a provocation to the Holy Dragon's majesty.

"I'll go over and ask them what's going on."

Just when the adult dragons were trying to calm down, they heard the noble prince who flew into the sky with them say something shocking, which really scared the dragons.

"Your Highness, what are you talking about?"

"They are ferocious undead spirits. How can you, with your noble status, talk to them?"

"This is too dangerous."

When all the adult dragons couldn't help but remind them, or rather anxiously dissuaded them, Skatilo just waved his hand lightly without any concern.

Suddenly, snowflakes fell from the sky, flying all over the sky. Ice crystals floated in the air, forming a road of ice and snow, extending all the way to the sea, pointing directly to the ghost fleet that had been anchored.

"Don't worry, my father has given me enough treasures."

Seeing that a young dragon could actually control the wind and snow and possess the ability to change the weather, a group of adult dragons could not help but remain silent.

Thus, under the watchful eyes of a group of merchants who were eager to watch the fun and a group of guards, a dignified little man with silver hair blowing down to his waist was seen walking on the divine bridge of ice and snow in the sky, step by step towards the ghost fleet in the distance.

As this honorable prince gradually approached, a huge ghost wearing a crown was suddenly seen emerging from the Undead fleet in the distance.

Under the dark and gloomy sky, above the sea covered with floating ice, the huge body of the ghost is like a dark blue mountain stretching between the sea and the sky. The breath of terror permeates every corner of the ocean. Even the merchants who are confident that the ghosts will not attack can't help but tremble.

What was shocking was that when this ghost-like emperor appeared, he actually bowed to His Highness with great respect.

Afterwards, the two people, who should have had a fierce conflict and a fight, actually began to chat and communicate with each other, and it was difficult for outsiders to know what they were talking about.

However, the sharp-eyed businessmen could see that His Highness Scardiro, who returned after a brief conversation, had a smile on his perfect little face.

"Your Highness, what did that evil undead ghost tell you?"

When Scardino returned, a group of dragons immediately surrounded him.

"Nothing, just the Undead want to trade with us and ask if we are willing to open the port to them."

The smile on Scartilo's face was as bright as the warm spring sun. Anyone could see that the little silver dragon was extremely happy at the moment.

(End of this chapter)