Under the Red Dragon.

Chapter 445 Fairy Dragon

In the Golden Empire, the once-famous wonder, the Emperor's Dragon Nest, is now nearly extinguished, with no more gushing lava and magma flowing straight up into the sky.

The Red Dragon's Nest, which once billowed with smoke and the smell of sulfur, now appears incredibly clean and tidy.

The dried and solidified magma transformed into solid volcanic rock and various minerals, which were then sculpted by the artisans of the Fire Dwarf race, which has now multiplied to thousands, into statues of all sorts of strange beasts and dragons.

Among them were some extradimensional beings that even Charon, the red dragon who had read countless books and inherited knowledge, could not recognize.

This makes Charon's lair look utterly monstrous, surpassing even some of the more terrifying aspects of the Dragon Court in its vastness.

However, the heads of these strange beasts and dragons all face the volcanic lair, not only to protect the lair's master.

These carvings, specially imbued with alchemical magic by the Imperial mages, serve as both guardians of the lair's wealth and entrance nodes connecting various smaller elemental planes.

Once Karon enters a deep slumber, the purest energy from the small elemental planes captured by the Imperial mages through manipulation of the elements is extracted and spewed from the mouths of these strange beasts and dragons, flowing into the dragon's lair in Gogmora, becoming the energy and sustenance Karon needs for his slumber and transformation.

To ensure that the emperor of the empire was not troubled by a lack of energy, the imperial mages even set up destructive extraction magic circles on these small elemental planes. Once the pure elemental energy was completely drained, the entire small elemental plane would be shattered at the same time.

The empire's mages therefore sought to find the most essential, primordial magical element that gave birth to the material plane by destroying the material structure of the elemental plane, or what could be called the ancestral energy of all things that gave birth to the world's matter.

The Empire's Department of Magic Research, through studying the special creations of the Dragon Dimension, specifically the dragons, and by combining the inherent law that these dragons continuously increase in size before reaching the end of their lifespan with the giant dragon species in the world of Ekania, finally reached a conclusion.

These five-colored dragons, metal dragons, and all other dragon species that have fallen from the astral plane into the mortal world and whose bloodlines have declined can, through restorative means and by taking advantage of the path of the Dragon's Proof, more quickly return to the source of their bloodline.

Then they re-evolved into the top and most powerful race that originally roamed the star realm.

As dragons grow to a certain size in the mortal world, many ordinary resources can no longer provide them with significant benefits. They are only sufficient to maintain the dragons' daily activities and survival needs, but cannot make them stronger.

Therefore, the mages of the empire proposed to utilize the primordial magical elemental energy born from the essence of the world as the fundamental evolutionary energy source for the great dragons of the empire to reach higher levels in the future.

Especially for the true dragon emperor of the empire, Karon Gogmora, at this level, apart from the rare treasures born from the natural creation of the material world, it would require an immeasurable amount of resources to replenish the body of the ancestral true dragon through ordinary resources, and even then there would be only a slight possibility.

Even the fruit nurtured by the Tree of Life needs to reach a certain age, starting from a hundred years, before it can have any effect on Charon's current life.

It is only natural that Charon's own vitality surpasses that of the Trees of Life, and his knowledge of the mysteries governing the rules of life also surpasses that of the Trees of Life.

The principle that quantitative change leads to qualitative change cannot be applied in all situations. Sometimes, the accumulation of quantity is merely better than nothing.

While Kalon can sense the primal magic at the root level and use his root-level control abilities to amplify the power of his spells, it is extremely difficult to extract even a trace of energy from the primal magic that is attached to the essence of all things.

The existence of primordial magic is somewhat similar to the path of Kalon. It is also a myriad of phenomena, transforming one into all things, existing in the essence of all things like a law, so subtle as to be imperceptible, yet its influence is boundless.

However, according to the estimates of those fanatical mages in the Imperial Magic Research Department, even if a material plane with a diameter of 10,000 kilometers were destroyed, the amount of pure primordial magic obtained would probably be only a few strands.

This is not only because the Imperial Magic Research Department's current methods are not mature, but also because the primal magic power at the root level is too special.

"Hmm, so in that case, my future growth, and the growth of the Gogmora dragons, will come at the cost of the destruction of countless material worlds."

Kalon’s enormous head protruded above the lava lake, while his massive body was submerged in the calming volcanic water, feeling the temperature that could incinerate and melt steel. To him, it was as comfortable as an ordinary person soaking in slightly warm water.

"Yes, yes,"

Raven, the little fairy, flew back and forth in front of Charon's head. Twenty years had passed since they last met, which was quite a long time for Raven, making her very affectionate towards Charon.

"In the future, the Gogmora dragons may be seen by beings in other smaller material planes as the culprits and evil gods who destroyed the world,"

Raven chuckled and said, "It would be very interesting if the Empire's Dragon Cards could also release some cards that could be compared to the evil gods."

The mages of the empire all prioritize the power of dragons, so it's not surprising that they could come up with such a method.

In particular, providing more efficient support for Karon Gogmora was the primary research project for Imperial mages and scholars.

Compared to letting Kalon extract the primal magic of the source or devour the resources of the entire world to grow, these mages' methods can be said to be twice as efficient.

Although Charon understood that the indestructibility of energy was merely a transfer, and that the world's energy was simply transferred from other things into his own body, Charon's power as a single dragon was still no match for the Empire's collective speed and efficiency.

But perhaps Kalon himself didn't realize that, although he often complained that mages were troublemakers who would do things that would make even the gods' blood pressure rise.

However, the magicians of the Golden Empire did no better than other magicians, especially since the destruction of the material world just to feed these dragons was something that would raise blood pressure in the eyes of other nations and powers.

Even if Kalon realizes this, he will not deliberately stop these mages, because the mages trained by the Golden Empire itself have begun to take over the mainstream and gain significant influence.

A large number of mages who were born and raised in the Golden Empire have begun to take the lead, and a large number of young talents have emerged as leaders of various major projects.

These young talents, precisely because of their youth and the influence of the Golden Empire, have exceptionally bold, groundbreaking, and innovative ideas.

The power of a mage comes from wisdom and imagination, which these young new generations possess.

"Hmm, I'm actually looking forward to seeing the Empire's mages start to produce legendary figures,"

Caron showed a slight look of curiosity.

"The help these mages bring to the dragons far outweighs the drawbacks and hidden dangers they bring."

Charon's fangs parted slightly, and the power of psionic energy materialized into a tangible mage's hand, bringing a lush fire date and fire pear growing outside his lair into his mouth. He then squinted slightly, savoring the taste and unique components of these extraordinary creations. Although these magical plants were born because of Charon, they were also shaped by the natural elements of this dragon's lair, imbuing the fruits with extremely pure energy.

Although this energy is negligible for Charon at present, it can always provide Charon with some replenishment due to the complementary relationship between them.

Raven, the little fairy, boldly stood in front of Charon's long, hook-shaped fangs and carefully observed them. She even curiously tapped Charon's fangs with her finger, causing the little fairy to let out a "ouch" sound in pain.

“Don’t go looking for trouble, Raven. Every part of my body is beginning to be transformed by spiritual rules. Sometimes my spontaneous instincts can hurt you, and that’s something I don’t want to see.”

Caron gave a gentle look and stared intently at little Raven.

Raven is now a mature fairy, having shed her former naivety. Only her face still retains a bit of baby fat, giving her a cute and mature look.

In the Golden Empire, only Raven can freely enter and leave Kalon's dragon lair at any time. Even the other dragons in the Goggmora dragonflight don't like to venture into other dragons' lairs anymore.

The white dragon Kamid is now unwilling to come to Karon's lair, because this is the place where Karon's power has the most profound influence, carrying the power to suppress all five types of dragons.

Now, Charon is beginning to exhibit some of the same dragon-like power that Tiamat used to suppress the five-colored dragons.

Even if Charon restrains his influence, the lasting effects of the nesting effect will not change.

“Yeah, Caron, you’ve grown so big now, I can’t even feed you one bite.”

Raven chattered as she flew back and forth among Charon's open fangs; in her elf form, Raven could even use Charon's fangs as pillars to spin around them.

Kalon chuckled and used his tongue to send Raven flying. While dragons have a habit of licking their prey, Kalon did not, unlike the green dragon Antajena.

It's quite strange, but now the Green Dragon Antajena, in addition to the titles of Green Dragon Lord and Emerald Queen, also has the title of Protector of the Pik Elf race.

Because of the good relationship between Antajena and Raven, which is usually the case that Antajena is clinging to Raven and licking her.

Therefore, the Pike elf also has his own Green Forest Villa in the mountains where the green dragon lives, located next to the Green Palace, and lives on the same Tree of Life as Antajena.

Raven, as the greatest diplomat of the Pik Elf race in the world of Arcaneia, successfully ascended to the throne of the Pik Elf Queen due to her relationship with the Golgmora Dragonflight.

The Pixie race has also chosen to settle down along the main lineage of the Green Dragon Antajina. The Pixie race, which was not very numerous in the past, has now multiplied to a large race of tens of thousands.

This has resulted in almost every green dragon in the Golden Empire having its own Pike elf partner.

"Ugh, Caron, you drool so much!"

Raven casually patted herself off with a look of disgust, then moved closer and hid her small body in the scales on Karon's chest, leaving only her tiny head peeking out as she blinked at Karon.

"Karon, do you know that kind of magic?" Raven whispered, then tilted her head to look at the fire dwarves outside the nest who were tending to Karon's lair, her sense of illicit activity quite evident.

"What spell?"

Dragons' pupils can not only switch between vertical and round, but the width of their field of vision can also be adjusted to a certain extent, not to mention Charon, the ancestral dragon.

The relationship between Caron and Raven wasn't straightforward; rather, it was characterized by ample patience.

"That's right, that's right,"

The usually bold Raven became somewhat shy. She said in a voice barely above a whisper, "The kind of spell that can turn me into a dragon, even if it's not a traditional dragon spell, with your full Transfiguration skill, you should be able to do it, right?"

"What's so good about becoming a dragon? It's inconvenient at all,"

Kalon grinned, revealing most of his teeth. "Dragons can fly, and so can you!"

“But becoming a dragon is really impressive,” Raven stared straight into Caron’s eyes, then realized what she meant, her eyes flashing with murderous intent as she angrily said, “Caron, are you deliberately teasing me?”

"If you do that, I'll have to slack off."

"Alright, alright,"

Kalon said indulgently, then lazily climbed out of the lava lake.

His enormous size was sometimes inconvenient, so he carefully crawled out of the nest to avoid damaging the precious magical plants that were growing wildly everywhere.

These magical plants have now become one of Kalon's sources of wealth. According to Kalon's treasurer, the ogre troll Fafnir, Kalon earns at least 20,000 gold coins a year just from selling these magical plants growing around the lair through the Empire's Dragon Auction House.

More than half of these were divided up by the Empire's Ministry of Magic for use as materials in various experiments, and some were distributed to many Imperial Legions as supplies of medicines and enhancement potions.

"Alas, Caron is the best,"

Raven was as lively as ever. Although the lifespan of a Pixie couldn't compare to that of a dragon, with Charon around, Raven really didn't need to worry about her lifespan.

"Let me see what you'll look like as a dragon, Raven,"

Caron began chanting a magical incantation, and a magical wind swirled around the Pixie that was tumbling in the air, causing Raven's body to suddenly expand.

boom,
A pink fairy dragon appeared right in front of Kalon. It was only about ten meters long, but its small horns and tail glowed with a pinkish-red fairy light, like a dreamlike fairy dust.

(End of this chapter)