Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire.

Chapter 9: A Country Within a Country
The nobles stationed on the border certainly know how to help each other, and the monster clans outside the border are endless for them to kill.

If there is no support from the outside world, once the power within the territory is depleted, the entire territory will be destroyed.

But such an agreement was entirely based on self-awareness, which Noah thought was very imperfect and left room for exploitation.

If there is an extremely powerful and intelligent monster clan that claims to attack only a certain noble territory, anyone who dares to provide assistance will be retaliated against.

Then, how many border nobles will abide by the agreement and go to support?

Rely on the conscience and courage of the nobles? Or test their spirit and will, don't joke.

At times like this, a strong will is needed to suppress all voices and coordinate all forces to fight against it.

All border nobles need assistance, and everyone has the same need. Therefore, there needs to be a great noble with enough strength, prestige and status to surpass all the border nobles and unite them.

"Once such an offensive and defensive alliance is reached, it will be equivalent to a country within a country."

After patiently listening to Noah's advice, Cassius looked at him meaningfully.

"This is a necessary measure to defend against the invasion of monsters outside the border."

Noah said seriously.

Although this adoptive father believed in solving all problems with the sword, disdained political schemes, and even sneered at the friendship marriages between nobles, he did not believe that he could resist such an offensive and defensive alliance that benefited many parties.

"This excuse won't fool the House of Lords."

"As long as it makes sense, who cares what they think."

Noah was even more disdainful of the human nobles and sneered at them.

“If you really don’t want to cause trouble, you can form an alliance with those nobles in private, and then make the alliance public after you break through to the legendary level.

By then, uncle, you will be qualified to be king. I don’t think these nobles will dare to fart.”

"It's easy to say, but if you really want to achieve it, there are a lot of things you need to do."

Cassius's brows gradually furrowed as he thought about the feasibility of Noah's proposal.

But the more he thought about it, the more headache he felt, because first he had to go to the capital and raise his title, and then he had to contact all the surrounding nobles one by one and subdue them.

"That's because you are capable of doing this, uncle. If that's the case, why don't you seek a position and status that matches your ability?"

"I will seriously consider your suggestion."

Cassius changed the subject and stopped discussing the matter with the dragonet. He had been dragging it on for quite some time anyway.

If we really talk about qualifications, he could have become a marquis when he broke through the gold level and reached the ultimate level with his skills. However, he didn't want to go to the royal capital and waste time talking to those servile people, so he had delayed it until now.

However, when he accepted the golden dragon's commission and agreed to take care of the little dragon, the little guy kept suggesting that he be promoted to a higher title. The reason given today really made him feel tempted.

"Do you like any of these?"

Carlos pointed to the remains of powerful monsters he had obtained during this hunt. These were all Ultimate Monsters, but they were at this level with Ultimate Life or Ultimate Strength. They would be crushed by him. "I'll just keep some of the meat. As for the corpses, I don't want them. You can chop off their heads and hang them at the city gate or on the fortress."

"My castle has no shortage of these. Just pick the ones you like and keep them."

"When I grow up, I will hunt powerful evil creatures myself and use them to decorate my castle."

Even though gold dragons are peace-loving, kind-hearted, and appreciative of humanoid civilization, it does not prevent them from using powerful and evil heads or weapons to demonstrate their bravery. The exhibition room in the dragon's nest is used for this purpose.

"Yes, then all these gold and gems will be left to you."

Cassius showed approval and took out other spoils from his storage equipment. They were golden horseshoe gold and shining gems of various colors. There were so many of them that they formed a small hill on the ground.

Noah watched with a smile on his face as his adoptive father shared with him the spoils of the hunting trip, especially the gems, which made him salivate and his heart beat fast.

For a gold dragon, gems that contain a large amount of magic power are the best food during its growth period.

This is why the short-lived creatures entrusted by the golden dragon need to have an outstanding and transcendent status. Even if they are not monarchs, they must be famous nobles. Because if you are a little poor, you really cannot raise a golden dragon well. It is a veritable gold-eating beast.

Of course, dragons can be raised in poverty, but if they are stunted and their future potential is affected, then they will have to consider facing the wrath of adult golden dragons, or even older golden dragons.

"I actually have another suggestion. In addition to accepting the canonization of the marquis in the capital, you can also do some activities and suggest to the Council of Nobles to add another crime of exile. Those nobles who have committed crimes and those who have a certain status but are difficult to deal with should be exiled to the border."

Noah couldn't control his body and threw himself on the pile of gems, while giving new suggestions.
"The development and construction of a territory cannot rely solely on farmers who can only till the land. It requires scholars and talents who have mastered different knowledge and various skills."

"Do you think I am someone who can influence the decision-making of the Noble Council? Unless you let me lead the Knights, put a knife to their necks, and order them to amend the laws of the kingdom."

Cassius was amused when he heard the last piece of advice Noah gave.

"I'm afraid you can only try it after you break through to the legendary level."

"But what you said makes sense. Talent is necessary to develop the territory. If I go to the capital, I will buy some slaves and bring them back."

"Uncle, are you going to the capital?"

Noah was a little surprised. He didn't expect that his adoptive father would listen to the advice he gave today.

"You've said so much, so of course I have to consider it. At least I have to take back the title that you most want me to obtain."

Cassius smiled.

"Uncle, since you are planning to go to the capital, you should take these gold and gems. I will only keep a part of them."

Noah looked at the shining gem under the dragon's claws with some reluctance, then he hardened his heart, grabbed just a handful, stood up and left, giving it up.

"No, it's up to you whether you want to keep them or collect them. This is the agreement between your father and I. As for the expenses of going to the capital, I can still afford it."

Seeing that Noah was able to give up the gold and gems he had given, Cassius, who was on equal terms with the adult golden dragon, couldn't help but have ripples in his black eyes, and looked at Noah with a different look.

(End of this chapter)