I am a wicked dragon, and you want me to fall into goodness?

Chapter 91 The Arrival of the Long-Eared Clan Royal Family (3k)

These two pieces of news—the successful eradication of the goblins and the potential threat of the elusive gnolls under the Black Dragon's command—instantly alarmed the two people and the dragon in the hall.

Karen and Cedric's hatred for Malcolm the Black Dragon stemmed from Elia's destruction.

That once prosperous land was reduced to scorched earth under the iron heel of the Crimson Empire, by the combined forces of the Black Dragon and the Conrad, and the Levi people were forced to embark on a perilous journey of exile.

"Malcolm————"

This black dragon also has a minor grudge against Puse.

The black dragon gained the loyalty of the kobold tribe, and as a result, a disappointed Bruce failed to complete his mission of bringing the tribe back to the blue dragon.

In solitude and with a more complex state of mind, Bruce quietly passed away in the fairy garden.

Karen slowly raised her hand and comforted Captain Oliver, "It's alright."

"Since its birth, Starshine has been a kingdom protected by benevolent dragons. This alone is enough to make all those with ulterior motives think twice."

"The black dragon and the Conrads are in a cooperative relationship, a temporary alliance where they exploit each other."

"As long as we don't provoke the Crimson Empire or the Blood Knights who remain in Elia, that black dragon simply won't dare to attack Starfall City."

The Conrades were surrenderers, puppets used by the empire to rule this land.

The black dragon was a collaborator with the Conradians, but not with the Crimson Empire.

The vast empire, with a territory more than a hundred times that of Elia, was such a powerful force that it had no need to cooperate with any external forces.

If the news of the Empire's cooperation with the Black Dragon is true—

Perhaps Karen would be happier?

The fact that the Empire was able to take down Elijah only by cooperating with the Black Dragon shows the Empire's weakness. They can't even take down Elijah?

Cedric closed the old scroll in his hand.

He did not deny Karen's assessment of the situation, but he did not let his guard down in the slightest: "That being said, we must be fully prepared."

"Although the Black Dragon Malcolm dares not confront Starfall City head-on, he will certainly send his retinues to probe, which is enough to make him a hidden threat."

"If those evil fellows infiltrate the city to cause trouble, or attack the people who have settled outside the city, they will shake the hearts of the people that Starshine has just united."

"Moreover, although the Crimson Empire's iron hooves have gone far, the knights it left behind in Elia are still a sword hanging over our heads."

Cedric slowly rose to his feet: "We should immediately strengthen city defense patrols and send additional knight squads to patrol the outskirts of Starfall City."

"On the one hand, we need to prevent the black dragon from sending its subordinates to retaliate, and on the other hand, we need to send people to closely monitor the movements of the black dragon and the Conrad people."

"Our starlight is still weak; even with the protection of a benevolent dragon, we must never place our hopes for survival on the enemy's inability to fight."

Upon hearing this, Karen turned her gaze to Oliver, who stood in the hall, his armor stained with blood but still upright, standing at over two meters tall.

After some thought, a look of determination flashed in the boy's eyes.

Without the slightest hesitation, he said in a deep voice, "Grandpa Cedric is right."

"Captain Oliver, the important task of strengthening city defenses, patrolling the outer perimeter, and monitoring movements is now entirely in your hands."

"You led the Red Fang Knights to wipe out the goblins and fought bravely against the Black Dragon's minions, achieving remarkable feats. You also organized patrols in the area outside the city."

"In the name of the Levi royal family, I hereby promise that in a few days I will officially appoint you as the Grand Master of the Red Fang Knights."

"At that time, the Red Fang Knights will be directly under the command of the Starshine Royal Court, serving as your sharpest weapon to defend the Starshine Kingdom against external threats and protect its people!"

Just a few days later.

Under Oliver's iron-fisted command, the defensive structure of Starfall City was completely transformed.

Based on his meritorious service in fighting the Black Dragon's minions, he officially accepted Karen's appointment and became the leader of the Red Fang Knights.

This newly formed knightly order, composed of knights bathed in dragon's blood, numbered around four hundred and was even more formidable than the Silver Leaf Knights.

Oliver showed no signs of slackening, and on his first day in office, he redefined the areas for city defense and outer patrols.

The banner of the Red Fang Knights soon began to fly over the city walls and outskirts of Starfall City.

He divided his force of over four hundred men into twenty squads, with six squads patrolling different sections of the city wall, deploying them tightly to prevent the jackals or the Black Dragon's retinue from infiltrating.

The four branches then split into smaller groups and began continuous patrols within a short distance of Starfall City.

The remaining ten teams were dispatched to the eastern forests, where they searched for prey and also explored the forests of the eastern region.

In Starfall City, it wasn't just the Knights who went out hunting.

In the face of food shortages, those not formally employed and young adults have already spontaneously formed small teams.

They wore no standard armor, only clothes that barely protected them from the cold wind, and carried sharpened hunting knives, tightly drawn longbows, and their familiarity with the mountains and forests as they moved through the dense forests of the west.

Their goal was simple and direct: to hunt enough prey to replenish Starfall City's scarce food supplies; they could be called adventurers, for the time being.

These adventurer squads leave the city every morning and return home at dusk, their routes intersecting with the Red Fang Knights' patrols.

Whenever they returned with a small amount of prey, Zi Guang would always be involuntarily drawn to the Red Tooth Cavalry on the city walls and streets.

These knights, who had been bathed in dragon's blood, were exceptionally robust, with faint scales shimmering on their skin, and their every move exuded a power far beyond that of ordinary people.

Their eyes were full of curiosity and amazement.

Perhaps in times of peace, these Levi people would feel a deep aversion to those who bathe in dragon's blood, which causes red scales to appear on their bodies.

But now Starfall City is in a very bad situation, and only strong power can reassure more Levi people.

Furthermore, with Karen and Cedric's deliberate promotion, it was said that this was a gift from the Star Dragon.

Those Levi who were still observing were not particularly opposed to the Red Fang Knights; in fact, they longed to bathe in dragon blood and become powerful beings.

The frozen ground outside the city is no longer a desolate wasteland.

A group of slender fairies with glowing skin were moving among the plowed furrows, and even Mino was pulled along.

With their delicate hands, they scattered wheat seeds onto the soil, and where they flew, the once barren land began to show a faint green hue.

These creatures from the fairy garden seem to have an inseparable connection with nature from birth, and are nature's darlings.

Their movements were light and swift; wherever they went, wheat seeds fell to the ground and sprouted, growing at an extraordinary speed. The Levi people were busy on the ridges of the fields, carrying simple farm tools and tending to the furrows.

At first, they had some doubts about the abilities of these fairies.

But when they saw the tender shoots growing rapidly in the winter environment under the touch of the fairy, their doubts were replaced by surprise and awe.

In the fairy's flower garden, there is never any distinction between spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

The Red Fang Knights' patrol squads would occasionally pass through this wheat field and talk with these petite fairies, the knights' tall figures contrasting sharply with the fairies' slenderness.

However, they would not disturb the fairies' work, but would simply stand silently by the field.

They remained vigilant against the possibility of gnolls or other monsters, ensuring that the wheat field, which held the hope for Starfall City's survival, remained undisturbed.

Karen and Cedric also came to the outskirts of the city, stood on the ridge of the field, and looked at the more than 30 acres of wheat field that was gradually coming back to life thanks to the joint efforts of the fairies and the Levi people.

The young royal's eyes finally lightened, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

This is the first wheat field in the Starshine Kingdom, protected by the benevolent dragon, a gift from the fairies, and the hope for nearly 100,000 people to live.

Just as the wheat fields of Starfall City were sprouting and turning green, and the Red Fang Knights' patrols were gradually getting on track, news from the Long-Eared Tribe camp broke the days-long wait.

Perhaps it was the legend that fairies could make wheat grow on frozen ground and reverse the seasons that finally touched this group that had always lived in harmony with nature.

Perhaps the trial of Duke Balerliu and the handling of the Long-eared Knights had reached a point where they could no longer be delayed.

The royal family of the Long-Eared Tribe finally sent back a reply via messenger, agreeing to Karen's invitation.

When the news reached the Levi royal court, Karen was standing by the window with Cedric behind her, while Puse was dozing on the table.

Karen slowly turned around, her gaze falling on Cedric beside her. "Grandpa Cedric, how do you think I should greet them?"

Cedric bowed slightly: "Your Highness, since it is a royal family member, we should greet them according to the appropriate protocol."

He did not deny Cedric's suggestion, and nodded slightly: "It is only right to welcome them with courtesy, but—I always feel that the arrival of the Long-Eared Tribe is not so simple."

"Since they have already delayed for so many days, their sudden agreement at this moment must have some considerations behind it."

A few days later, Karen's premonition came true.

On the distant horizon, a massive army was marching toward Starfall City.

With banners fluttering and armor gleaming, this was the Long-Eared Tribe's knightly order, an elite force of over three thousand men, escorting the Long-Eared Tribe's royal family, arriving in a grand procession at the foot of Starfall City.

This is no longer a delegation of envoys coming to negotiate; they are clearly there with the threat of an army besieging the city.

On the city wall, Oliver immediately led the Red Fang Knights to a state of alert.

Karen and Cedric quickly climbed onto the city wall. Cedric frowned; the number of three thousand knights far exceeded the necessary configuration for any negotiation.

By doing this, the Long-Eared Tribe was undoubtedly testing the bottom line of Starfall City and flexing their muscles to the Starshine Royal Court.

Meanwhile, Pu Se, who had been feigning sleep on the royal table, had already woken up.

Its dark blue body silently rose into the air, hovering above Starfall City, its vertical pupils coldly watching the Long-Eared Knights below.

He landed beside Cedric and chuckled, "Ha, Cedric, looks like they still don't know what's good for them after all!"

"We still have to play a proper match!"

"Announcing the arrival of war, only overwhelming strength and iron will make the strong submit."

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