Under the Red Dragon.

Chapter 426 Step by step

The imposing and majestic emperors of the empire sat quietly on their thrones in the royal court, their iron-like bodies displaying different colored scales that made the hall appear shimmering with light.

Different kinds of great dragons lay prostrate on the carpets on either side of the crowns of the many dragon kings of the empire, like rolling hills.

The young dragons, still filled with indelible shock, tilted their heads to look at the Dragon Emperor seated on the throne. Listening to his majestic voice, they felt as if the legends and deeds they had heard before had come to life before their eyes.

Most of these new generation dragon hatchlings are descendants of wild dragons who once lived around the imperial territory because of the "Dragon Code" promulgated by the Golden Empire.

These descendants were once placed by Kalon in the space created by the World Tree Owo—the Dragon Tomb Village—to be nurtured and incubated by the World Tree Owo.

Although these new generation of dragon cubs are also limited by the innate bloodline limits of their parents, they generally possess a more solid foundation than other dragon cubs in the outside world.

The life energy generated by the World Tree Owo can, to some extent, be applied to the growth of all things, making the third generation of the Golden Empire generally stronger and their scales more lustrous.

Many dragon hatchlings awaken the first magic in their bloodline at the very moment of their birth.

However, when these dragon hatchlings were hatching in the Dragon Tomb Village, their bloodlines were already sealed by a magic circle so large that it covered almost the entire plane of creation.

The power of the dragon hatchlings is still weak, so the magical seal is enough to shield most of the negative factors and residual poison in the dragon blood, and also allows these dragon hatchlings to have a more rational mind from birth.

Although these dragon chicks do not yet understand that the generous conditions the Empire has bestowed upon them all have an ultimate purpose.

But these dragon cubs all deeply understand that the heritage in their blood tells them what kind of 'civilized beasts' the dragon race once was.

Therefore, these dragon hatchlings also cherished this opportunity to listen to the will of the imperial emperor.

Changing the fundamental beliefs of a race is extremely difficult, and all the dragons of the Golden Empire are striving for it. The second and third generations of dragon cubs will become the backbone of the Golden Empire.

When the second and third generations of children grow up, follow in the footsteps of Charon and the many dragon kings, and then each establish their own families and have offspring with their spouses, that will be the time when the fruit of the flourishing tree of the Golden Empire truly ripens.

When the second and third generation dragon calves grow into great dragons, they are already capable of inscribing their thoughts, knowledge, cognition, and the path of transformation of true dragons into the bloodline of their descendants.

These second- and third-generation dragons, numbering in the thousands, can quickly expand what the Empire needs to change to the point where they can easily influence the entire region of the world of Ekania and even the surrounding material planes.

Moreover, the longer this influence lasts, the faster it expands, until it sweeps across the entire material world as seen by the Golden Empire.

At that time, all the knowledge and definitions about dragons in the Golden Empire will truly become the mainstream of the world and occupy the highest weight of thought.

It takes ten years to grow a tree, but a hundred years to cultivate a person. The plan for the Golden Empire was set at the very beginning of its founding, but today, it is beginning to show its potential.

That's why Caron said he was very happy to see this scene today.

Kalon is a racist who favors dragons and a nationalist.

Even though there are few things in the material world today that can bring Charon surprises, witnessing the seedlings he once planted growing strong and healthy can give Charon a surprising sense of accomplishment.

Kalon's gaze swept over the many dragons and ministers, their eyes gleaming. He grinned, revealing his fangs, and the solemn atmosphere of the entire Dragon Court vanished instantly, as if the omnipresent majesty had disappeared with it.

"In the beginning, the Northlands were just a wasteland. I was born here with the Golgmora dragons, and that's how the Northlands changed."

"Initially, the dragons occupied only a small area; even a single large dragon could easily tour its entire territory in half a day."

"But I and my dragons never stopped moving forward, and so we began to have our own retinue,"

A glint of reminiscence flickered in Karon's eyes as he spoke softly, seemingly reminiscing about the years he had lived through. His deep, powerful dragon voice resonated in the ears of every member of the royal court.

"The Gogmora dragonflight began to grow stronger, our dragons began to multiply, our people began to increase, our power began to expand, and our ideals began to take shape."

"We conquered one piece of land after another, and with our hard work and sweat, we transformed this wild land into a warm and peaceful haven."

"And so the dragons and their people began to move toward building a true civilization,"

Caron gently raised his paw and pointed to the familiar faces present.

"All of this is inextricably linked to you true dragons who fight for the empire,"

Kalon's claws pointed at Alfred, the copper dragon, who proudly straightened his chest, revealing his copper-colored steel scales and armor.

"Alfred, the Copper Dragon, when we first met, I was just entering my teenage years and did not have the strength and power I have now. But Alfred joined the dragons with the same belief as the Gogmora dragons: to create a warm haven."

"Over the years, Alfred has devoted countless efforts to the Golden Empire, and I have witnessed them all. The Empire's growing influence in the outside world is closely related to Alfred's achievements."

Then came Alina, the bronze dragon, who also bowed her head with a smile in front of Charon's claws, before raising her beautiful head high as Charon recounted his achievements.

Then came the original members, including the black dragon Rosani, the red dragon Klenaya, and the white dragon Garmott. Each dragon king and lord enjoyed the glory of being the center of attention in the royal court.

Even the young red dragon Cadilos, the white dragon Sloka, the white dragon Ronnie, and other newcomers couldn't contain their excitement. Although their faces remained calm, their claws and toes couldn't help but tap gently.

Golden Dragon Obirash's pupils scanned the surroundings, Silver Dragon Flo slightly bared his fangs, and Golden Dragon Naloa's indifferent face was completely filled with an uncontrollable smile.

Then Kalon looked at the empire's subjects, the scholars with white hair but still vigorous spirits, or the energetic young councilors.

“I still remember you, Baal. You were the first great noble to break away from the Southern Noble Alliance and embrace the Empire. How old are you this year?”

The elderly councilors received a supply of dragon's blood potion, which, although it did not restore their youthful appearance, gave them abundant vitality.

"Your Majesty, I have just turned seventy-eight this year, which is considered quite long-lived among mortals," Baal bowed slightly to the dragon emperor on his throne, then laughed heartily. Kalon nodded, then looked at the other councilors, "And Green, and Rajek, and..."

"Your achievements are an indispensable part of the gradual rise of the Golden Empire,"

There is no classical position of prime minister in the Golden Empire, but the members of the central council of the empire are called the invisible prime ministers of the empire by the people of the Golden Empire because of the power they wield and the knowledge and wisdom they possess in governing the country.

Even these highly intelligent and powerful imperial prime ministers, upon receiving the emperor's praise and compliments, all wore expressions of pride and honor.

Because it was praise from the most powerful and greatest emperor in the world of Ekania.

The atmosphere gradually heated up, especially when Kalon called out the legion commanders and generals of the empire. He received a completely different reaction from the scholars and councilors. The deafening roars were so loud that they could make the dragons' ears ring.

After listing almost everyone who had made contributions, Kalon stopped, paused slightly, and then spoke again: "Regardless of race, whether noble and fearless dragons, loyal and courageous warriors, or diligent and wise officials, scholars, and mages,"

Kalon slowly raised his dragon claw and clenched it into a fist. His soaring dragon voice gradually rose higher and higher, "The Golden Land has become the Golden Kingdom, and the Golden Kingdom has become the Golden Empire. We have come from the wilderness to where we are today, becoming the dominant empire in the Northern Continent. This leap towards true civilization is closely related to the efforts and wisdom of every member of the empire."

The expressions of all the members in the royal court hall became solemn, and an atmosphere of cohesion easily became stronger through Kalon's words.

"And those fallen heroes and the deceased who once contributed to the Empire,"

Charon's fangs gleamed with a dazzling cold light, and words that stirred the blood of men burst forth from between them.

"There are many people whose memories have faded even from mine, but their names are still engraved on the Empire's Pillars of Honor, and their memorial statues still stand in the temples of the various races within the Empire,"

"Even Bagh, the kobold who was the first to follow Gogmora, though he may have faded from our memories, will forever remain in the historical records of the Golden Empire."

Caron spread his powerful upper body slightly and laughed loudly: "So I am very happy that our country has become a true civilization, and our race has become a true civilized race. This will be engraved in the history of the world and space, and will also be passed down in the blood of countless people."

Our past has shaped our present, and our present will determine our future!

Alfred, the bronze dragon, bowed slightly to Karon and had already shouted, "Homage to the Holy Emperor Gogmora, to the dragons, to the Empire, to the past, to the present, and to our future!"

"Homage to the Holy Emperor Gogmora, homage to the dragons, homage to the Empire, homage to the past, homage to the present, and homage to our future!"

The dragons roared and the ministers shouted, their voices like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing in the air.

The tidal wave of shouts only ceased when Charon extended his dragon claws.

"We have the present, so let's dream about the future,"

Kalon slowly said, "Therefore, the Empire's next step will be to temporarily halt all conquest of other dimensional worlds and focus on creating a pan-cultural community of shared prosperity centered on the Golden Empire."

"What rises by war will also fall by war. The empire's pace should be slowed down for the time being, and we should focus on forming a deep alliance with the returning kings of the Northern Lands to jointly build a cultural sphere that encompasses the entire continent of Ekania and even the surrounding areas that have been occupied and ruled by the Golden Empire."

As soon as Kalon spoke, the hall fell silent.

The Empire's conquest of the Material Plane is not just about its future direction, but also about the interests of many people.

Even if Calon is the supreme dictator, he cannot prevent the influence of self-interest.

Kalon smiled slightly and looked at the second-generation dragons of the Empire, which had now grown strong, and the third-generation dragon cubs who were eagerly awaiting their arrival.

"The Empire's strength and future rest on your shoulders. When the new generation of the Empire grows up and matures, it will be the time for the Empire, which has accumulated even greater power, to show its fangs. That will be the true beginning of the Golden Empire's journey across the entire universe."

"Do you little dragon chicks have the courage and confidence?"

Firelight and crystal lamps began to illuminate the vast royal palace, where various scaled dragons, as if grinding their teeth and sucking blood, bared their teeth, revealing their ferocious nature, their terrifying wings spread wide.

White frost filled the air between the white dragon's mouth and nostrils, while red sparks flew from between the red dragon's scales. The blue dragon spewed azure lightning, and the green dragon exhaled venomous, eerie breath.

The copper dragon and bronze dragon couldn't help but bare their fangs, while the mist dragon and steel dragon simultaneously lit up their eyes with strange colors.

Not only the great dragons, but the second-generation dragons and dragon cubs also displayed the ferocity of evil dragons.

These dragon chicks felt a sense of responsibility and honor. They babbled in their childish yet fierce dragon language, their small heads looking up at the emperor on the throne with eager eyes. At this moment, they had become the complete supporters of the empire.

Monica, the Fairy Dragon, watched as the emperor before her reversed the course of the entire empire with simple words in a short moment. Although he could use absolute power to suppress, that method could not compare to even a fraction of the ability to manipulate people's hearts and minds, making them willingly submit.

Monica had previously conducted targeted research on the emperor of the Golden Empire and many dragon kings to facilitate her actions.

The Northern Chronicles that Monica purchased clearly record the rise of the empire and the emergence of the Dragon Emperor.

Charon Gogmora not only conquered and intimidated his initial territory through force, but also gradually grew stronger, sharing his own interests with the dragons and breaking the tradition of dragons monopolizing wealth by distributing resources according to merit.

The section extensively describes how various methods were used to integrate dragons and shape civilization, and how individual power was transformed into an efficient tool for governance.

His entire rise to power was a combination of military intimidation, institutional innovation, and civilizational evolution. He overturned the traditional image of the savage dragon, combining the power of a tyrant with the wisdom of a wise ruler to transform the Golden Empire into a super civilization where multiple races coexisted and magic and technology flourished.

But now, Monica, the dragon, has truly experienced the epic core of "with great power comes great responsibility," and that the great emperor Charon Gogmora is not only known for his strength, but also for his methods.

"He was destined to be an emperor!"

Monica had this thought in mind.

(End of this chapter)