I, Valon, am frantically searching for my mother.

"So, Your Majesty, you mean... you intend to leave us and leave behind a white dragon to rule everyone?"

Red Dragon Cody suddenly snorted out two thick breaths mixed with sparks from his nostrils, and his huge claws scratched at the ground beneath his feet in frustration, leaving several deep furrows.

In the very center of this oasis, on a relatively flat open space, emperors of successive dynasties would hold meetings.

Blue Dragon Lyle couldn't help but widen his eyes as he listened to the order his emperor had just given him.

What level of dragon is Bailong?

It's a joke to have a dragon species that eats and sleeps all day, can't even speak properly, and whose intelligence is comparable to that of a dragon beast, leading a group of dragons.

However, despite being extremely surprised, Lyle remained silent.

This doesn't mean he approves of being ruled by idiots.

Rather, it was because, after experiencing His Majesty Wayne's incredible rule over the past few days, Lyle sadly discovered that he found it difficult to judge whether His Majesty Wayne or the idiot was a better ruler.

Faced with Cody's fierce opposition, which was almost written all over his face, Wayne simply nodded.

"Yes, that's right."

"I may need to take care of some private dragon affairs for a while and will have to leave the dragon herd for some time."

"If Empress Anna can return in time, then everything will naturally continue as before, and she will continue to rule."

"But during this gap period when we're all gone..."

Wien paused and announced:

"...Let Daphne lead you temporarily and maintain order among the dragons."

"No! I absolutely disagree!"

As soon as Wayne finished speaking, Red Dragon Cody was the first and loudest to jump out and object.

She took a sudden step forward, her heavy body causing the ground to tremble slightly, her crimson vertical pupils flashing with undisguised contempt and anger.

"How could a noble and powerful red dragon be ruled by a foolish white-scaled creature that can't even speak properly?!"

"Your Majesty Wayne! You are also a red dragon! You should know better than anyone that power is the foundation of everything!"

"Let a weak white dragon ride on my head? Absolutely not!"

"I believe that if you truly intend to leave, then I, being a red dragon myself and the strongest among the dragons besides you, would be the most suitable candidate to lead the flock!"

Cody's vehement opposition was entirely within Wayne's expectations.

Given the Red Dragon's inherent pride, admiration for the strong, and racial prejudice, if Cody hadn't stood up to oppose it, Wayne would have suspected that this little female dragon was secretly plotting something terrible.

However, what truly surprised and baffled Wayne was Bella the Black Dragon's reaction.

"Waaaaah... No... Your Majesty Wayne... I... I disagree too!"

Just as Cody was giving his impassioned speech, Bella, who had been hiding in the shadows and had a very low profile, also voiced her weak, tearful objection.

Bella looked like the sky had fallen, sobbing as she said:

"I refuse to be led by some trashy white dragon! Only His Majesty Wayne can lead me!"

Cody, upon hearing that Long was also against it, was energized and almost became arrogant.

"To be honest, designating or arranging things like that is just too unfair!"

Cody's tail tip slapped excitedly against the ground.

"We dragons have always believed in the supremacy of strength!"

"Since we are deciding who will temporarily lead, we should do so in the oldest and most correct way—"

Cody looked around, then said, slowly and deliberately, with a firm and clear voice:

"Let's fight!"

"Why not just let all the eligible dragons in the herd fight it out!"

"Only the strongest and most capable dragon among us is qualified to lead everyone temporarily!"

As soon as Cody finished speaking, the atmosphere in the arena became even more tense. Seeing this, Lyle quietly stepped back and silently observed his surroundings.

It doesn't matter to him who becomes emperor; he just wants to quietly be the emperor's hand, the prime minister.

"Cough cough cough~"

Wayne cleared his throat at the opportune moment.

Just moments ago, the spirited and arrogant little female dragon Cody was already shrinking back; red dragons are known for their unruly nature.

But His Majesty Wayne... is different.

On one hand, in Cody's little mind, filled with the pride of a red dragon and the instinct to admire strength, Wayne was a "powerful red dragon" just like her, an outstanding member of her race, and deserved respect.

On the other hand, and more directly.

The experience of Wayne riding on her and suppressing her with his big ass for several days was truly unforgettable.

This incident has left a significant psychological scar on Cody's subconscious.

So when Cody heard Wayne cough, she chickened out, but Red Dragon's old habit wouldn't allow her to completely back down.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty Vien!"

Cody's voice lowered, but he still maintained that commanding presence.

"Even if...even if you cough like this...I...I will absolutely not back down!"

"And...and this isn't just my opinion! Everyone's dissatisfied!"

Upon hearing Cody's words, Lyle couldn't help but shake his head, a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashing deep in his blue eyes.

Is Red Dragon's brain just made of muscles?

No, it might not even have muscles, only boiling arrogance and stupidity.

The blue dragon's sense of superiority and natural contempt for lower intelligence made Lyle almost want to hold his forehead with his claws.

No, is this Tang family's first time being Five-Colored Dragons?

When did we, the Five-Colored Dragons, become able to interfere with the Dragon Emperor's decisions?

Such blatant provocation by Cody would be intolerable to any emperor of any dragon clan.

Just when Lyle thought Cody was going to be severely punished, Wayne remained calm.

Then Wayne nodded to Cody, the little dragon who was still stubbornly defiant but outwardly tough, and then, in an infuriatingly calm tone, said:

"Hmm, you have a point."

"Since everyone has doubts about my arrangements and feels they are unfair..."

"Deciding in the most direct way is indeed an option."

When Cody heard Wayne nod in agreement, he was taken aback, a look of disbelief and bewilderment flashing in his crimson vertical pupils.

She was prepared to be beaten, but to her surprise, His Majesty Wayne agreed to her suggestion.

Immediately afterward, Cody realized what had happened and was overjoyed.

She was right!

His Majesty Wayne truly lives up to his reputation as a genuine red dragon!

Caw! A strong dragon like us is meant to crush the weak!

Cody eagerly turned his thick neck, moved his claws and wings, and his crimson vertical pupils burned with fierce fighting spirit.

Almost instantly, she turned her gaze to Daphne, who was standing next to Wayne!

however--

Just as Cody was poised to seize the initiative.

The next second, a huge black shadow rushed out first!

Black Dragon Bella!