Under the Red Dragon.

Chapter 156 The Old Years Are Gone

The golden land, the top of the mountains, the dragon king's castle.

In the spacious hall on the first floor of the royal castle illuminated by magic crystal lamps, in the center hung an exquisite golden lamp that looked like a giant chandelier. In it, a blazing flame burned. The fire core dug out from deep underground never stopped emitting its heat and light.

The hall was surrounded by marble pillars carved with exquisite curling grass patterns, and the upward-arched dome that looked like the sky was like some kind of crystal glass with murals painted on it. There were murals of countless dragons fighting and war scenes of conquering other dimensions.

On the thick walls around were paintings of the heroic warriors under the Dragon Lord fighting on the battlefield, as well as scenes of fallen warriors turning into loyal spirits and setting foot in the Dragon's temple.

On the smooth black stone slabs that could reflect the shadow of a dragon, huge black stone thrones rose from the ground. They were located on both sides of the center of the hall, surrounding the central throne on three steps that stood against the wall at the end of the hall.

Although the Black Stone Throne was built in the same pattern as a stone chair, it was more like a gigantic stone bed, allowing dragons of all colors to freely choose a comfortable posture to sit or crawl on their own throne.

After being fed with wealth and food, the leader dragons had grown much taller than the wandering wild dragons. Each dragon was over ten meters long in its youth. Even the thinnest white dragon, Kamide, was ten meters long.

This made the giant dragons crawling on the black stone throne look like small mountains, standing on the hall.

The first gathering held in this royal castle also made the dragons in the dragon group excited.

Although the Dragon Castle nominally belongs to all dragons, almost no dragon would set foot in this castle that represents majesty and royal power for trivial matters.

Except for the white dragon Kamide, this guy has been a follower of Kalon since he was a child, so he doesn't care much about this matter.

"The girls at the celebration were so enthusiastic that they made the dragon lose weight. I feel like the activities at the celebration are more tiring than fighting all day."

The excited copper dragon Alfred kept chattering to the black dragon Rosani next to him, saying that this was a treatment he had never received when he was a lord, and being present at such an important gathering always made him feel recognized by the dragon group.

The copper dragon, feeling all these things, did not notice the strange look of Alina, the bronze dragon sitting opposite him. Most five-colored dragons did not have the concept of chastity, but many bronze dragons were monogamous families. Unless something unexpected happened, bronze dragons would not abandon their spouses.

The bronze dragon Alina comes from such a family.

The black dragon Rosani lay lazily on his throne, his slender neck resting on the edge of the cool stone chair, his ferocious head lowered, and he responded to the chattering copper dragon in a disjointed manner.

"Those passionate girls may be beautiful, but they are no match for those hot-running wild horses. I have an idea, Alfred."

The black dragon's drooping head was twisted at a strange angle, and its neck was like a twisted dough stick. The long necks of these five-colored dragons were enough for them to perform such incredible movements.

"You said, if I hold a horse racing competition like the one in the hippodrome, the winner can choose the best horse for me, so I don't have to go and observe and select it myself."

The corner of the mouth of the copper dragon Alfred twitched. Even the metal dragons, who also had the same aesthetic taste for all races, could not understand why the black dragons were so obsessed with those horses.

It can only be attributed to the fact that every dragon or every creature has its own unique sexual preferences.

The dragons were chatting with each other, seemingly leisurely, but they were all waiting for the arrival of the owner of the vacant Blackstone Throne at the end of the hall.

The king who rules the territory and the leader of the dragon group, Kalon Gogmora, has not appeared, which makes these dragons inevitably a little anxious.

Dragons are not patient creatures. Even if they can temporarily endure for some purposes, most of the time, they are impatient.

Fortunately, many gnolls brought in large wooden tables, covered them with exquisite tablecloths, and carried up whole bison and sheep that had been roasted until fragrant and sprinkled with various spices, for the waiting dragons to eat one by one.

Maids also brought over whole basins of fruit and barrels of brewed fruit wine, which calmed the anxious dragons and allowed them to start enjoying their own food and snacks.

Boom, boom, boom,
A large shadow was cast from outside the wide gate of the royal castle; it was the shadow of a gigantic evil dragon.

The dragons that were eating bit off the hard bones in their mouths and swallowed them into their stomachs. Then they stopped and looked at the shadow of the castle gate that was crawling and twisting on the ground like a snake.

The huge red dragon stepped into the hall of the royal castle in its own shadow and headed straight for the throne.

The dragons all lowered their heads slightly to show their submission and respect to their leader.

With heavy steps, Karon climbed three wide but low stone steps, then sat on his throne and nodded to all the members of his dragon group in response.

"This gathering is not only for the celebration of the annual day of rest and the dragons' dinner, but also for the fulfillment of the dragons' agreement."

Kalon sat high on the throne, looking at each dragon with his head held high. He said, "I promised to turn the lush forest into a granary for the dragons and the vast grassland into a pasture for the dragons. I did it."

"I promised you that I would bring you back to our territory and our homeland, even if it was difficult. I did it."

"I also promised to build a civilization for giant dragons here and develop the dragon group into a powerful group. This has also taken shape."

"And now, it's time to fulfill another promise of mine." Karon's thick dragon claws bent slightly and tapped lightly on the Blackstone Throne, making a dull sound.

One by one, the kobold guards carried boxes of treasures, including chests filled with gold coins and gems, and walked laboriously into the deep and spacious hall of the royal castle.

"According to the covenant of the dragon group, we will reward dragons every year based on their contributions and merits to the dragon group, and punish dragons that cause harm to the dragon group. The more you work, the more you get, and the less you work, the less you get."

Kalon's majestic vertical pupils scanned each dragon and said, "So, Gemot got the most rewards, followed by Akzi, then Dos and Rosani, Antajna, Klenaya, then Alina and Alfred, and Kamide was last."

"So, who has a different opinion?" Karon's deep, rich voice echoed in the hall of the King's Castle, calmly greeting the gazes of every dragon.

No dragon would have any objection. Even the white dragon Kamide, who was the closest to Kalon, did not give Kalon more treasures just because of their close relationship. This seemed quite fair to the dragons in the group.

The copper dragon Alfred and the bronze dragon Alina were quite surprised. They didn't know that the dragon group had such an agreement. This was an extremely incredible thing for these two metal dragons who had gradually become familiar with the territory.

You have to know that no matter how generous the metal dragon leader is, it is impossible for him to give even a silver coin from his own treasure house to other companions. The division of spoils is spoils of war, and the two have completely different meanings.

What's more, they are the leaders who hold the highest status in the five-colored dragon family. Those leaders of the five-colored dragons will only treat the members of the dragon group as objects of exploitation, but the degree is different from that of their followers.

This made the two metal dragons feel a deeper sense of belonging to the dragon herd. Even if it was for treasure, they would like the dragon herd.

The white dragon Kamide scratched the bump on his neck, feeling a little embarrassed. He felt that getting the least wealth would be more embarrassing.

Because even within this unique group of dragons, there is the same vanity and desire to compare that is rooted in every creature.

Seeing that no dragon raised any objections, Karon nodded and asked the castle guards to deliver boxes of treasure to their respective masters.

There were the most treasure chests in front of the white dragon Gmot. He lowered his head with a satisfied look and sniffed among the boxes of gold coins and gems. The smell of these glittering things made the dragon addicted.

The white dragon Kamide held his treasure chest and began to count it with his slender finger claws. He kept counting until he reached three thousand. Then he rested his head on the shiny gold coins with a little satisfaction.

All the members were enjoying the harvest at this moment, which made the dragons feel more fulfilled for their previous hard work and efforts. "Very good, I have fulfilled my promise to you as promised. Next, it is time for you to respond to my promise."

Kalon's huge body seems to be forged from steel, carved from stone, with scales and armor, and the shadow of a dragon.

His broad head moved forward quietly, leaning slightly forward from the high Black Stone Throne, giving the other dragons a particularly strong sense of aggression and oppression.

"Our territory is gradually prospering, our people are gradually multiplying, and our strength is growing, but this is not the goal I am satisfied with."

Karon's vertical pupils lit up quietly, and leaping flames burned fiercely in his pupils. He bared his exceptionally thick and long fangs, and every word he said echoed in the ears of the dragons.

"I will build an unprecedentedly powerful civilization. It will be the fulcrum of my power and the stepping stone for you to climb to power."

"When I wake up from my teenage slumber, I will formally establish a kingdom of dragons. I will also clear all obstacles around the territory and conquer all the land within my sight."

As the red dragon's highly aggressive words fell, the vertical pupils in the hall, which were naturally cold and bestial, lit up one by one. Even the magic crystal lamps and the burning fire cores that were bright enough could not conceal the gazes of the dragons.

The dragon blood in their bodies gradually boiled, and the evil dragon's blood of destruction and conquest was also restless.

"But this is not my goal. This is far from satisfying. I will explore a wider sky, a more vast land, and a deeper ocean until these become my nutrients and help me reach the top!"

"And the response you need to give me is, don't slack off. I just hope that you can always stand by my side, have the same goal as me, and work hard for it!"

Kalon stopped talking and calmly waited for the response from the dragon group members.

"As it should be, we have been like this since we were young! Karon," the blue dragon Dos responded first, although the blue dragon couldn't help but stretch out his claws to touch the scratch mark on his forehead where the horn was gradually disappearing.

"Conquest and war are noble virtues that every red dragon will not refuse," the female red dragon Clenaya also had flames burning in her vertical pupils. This female dragon was particularly fierce even among all the female red dragons.

"You know, Karon, I'm just a white dragon. I'll just follow you around. I'll bite whoever you tell me to bite."

The white dragon Kamide muttered as he held his treasure chest.

"I just hope that those opponents don't surrender easily. I will bring them a feast of killing and death," Black Dragon Rossani said with a cruel smile on his face.

The white dragon Gmot raised his head from the treasure chests and said, "The dragon group is a whole. You said so, Karon. You are the king of the dragon group, commanding the will of all dragons!"

"My king, Antajena will never go against your will, even if I cannot get your favor!" The green dragon Antajena's eyes were filled with flattery and a little resentment.

The blue dragon Akzi lowered his head and showed his obedience to the red dragon, "My king, the lord of the dragons, the supreme ruler of the territory!"

The copper dragon Alfred and the bronze dragon Alina looked at each other face to face. Everything was in their eyes. They also lowered their proud heads, and the heavy and ups and downs of the dragon voice echoed in the hall: "My king!"

Sitting high on the throne, Karon nodded slightly and waved his hand to ask the guards and maids waiting in the corner to bring more food and wine.

After unifying the future goals of the Dragon Group and reaching a consensus on the pace, the Dragon Group’s dinner officially began.

Meat, wine, and fruit were delivered like flowing water by the dragon's followers and then enjoyed by the dragons.

The hired orchestra also sat in the hall, walking on the exquisite long carpet, and playing cheerful rhythms and notes.

A group of dancers dressed in flaming gauze, with silk scarves on their heads and faces, revealing their delicate belly buttons, also bare their delicate feet, shaking the bells on their wrists and ankles, and dancing passionately in the center of the hall.

These fiery dancers attracted the attention of many male dragons, especially the two male dragons whose reproductive functions had been fully developed. They kept drinking buckets of increasingly hot wine, but they still couldn't extinguish the lust in their bodies.

Fortunately, the red dragon sitting high on the throne made the two male dragons suppress the desires in their bodies and prevent them from doing anything shameful on the spot.

Especially a certain bronze dragon, which had been sizing up a certain male dragon who was enjoying himself with a cold gaze, which greatly intimidated the male dragon.

Only after they had eaten and drunk their fill and the moon gradually rose high in the sky did Karon stand up from the wonderful banquet and step out of the castle first.

"Let's go and see how gorgeous our territory will be this evening."

The rest of the dragons followed the red dragon out of the royal castle, standing on the top of the mountain looking at the lights of thousands of homes at the foot of the mountain and in the distance.

A tall figure with dragon horns pointing toward the sky was already standing in front of the Dragon Temple, next to the huge golden bell.

All around are the heroic spirits who live in the temple to be nurtured during the day. These heroic spirits occasionally appear around the mountains during the day to observe the changes in the territory.

However, the bodies of the dead cannot be seen by the living, and the words of the dead cannot be heard by the living, so the residents at the foot of the mountains have never discovered the occasional appearance of the heroes.

Only a very few lucky guys can see the souls wandering around in the Cemetery of Heroes.

When the moon was at its highest point, a certain moment arrived quietly. The figure standing in front of the church stretched out his hand and struck the silent golden bell heavily.

Boom, boom, boom,
The sound of the Golden Bell is solemn and grand, ringing from the top of the mountains.

Then, the golden bells in cities and villages rang out on their own, and the continuous sound of the bells could be heard in every place in the territory.

Whoosh, bang,
At this moment, fireworks rose into the sky at the same time, exploding with brilliant light. Fireworks from thousands of homes rose into the sky at the same time, illuminating the darkness and the night sky.

The old year has passed and the new year has come.

Charon stood among the dragons, looking at the scene with satisfaction. The dragons around him were also immersed in the beauty of this moment.

Step, a solid figure appeared from behind Caron and then disappeared into his body.

……

"Sister Carlit, don't you have any family? Then come and celebrate the New Year with us," the little girl Nora leaned against the window of her new neighbor who had just moved in not long ago, and shouted into the house on tiptoe.

"Come out quickly, Sister Carlit, there are fireworks in the city, it's beautiful," the little girl Nora's shout was drowned out by the sound of the explosion.

In the room, a young woman with long blue hair walked out of the darkness, holding the little girl Nora's hand, looking up at the fireworks blooming in the sky, and murmured: "Family? I don't know if it counts!"

"Let's go, let's go set off fireworks too," the young girl with long blue hair sighed and suddenly smiled.

(End of this chapter)