Evil Red Dragon

It took Gru and his men a full seven days to escort the kobolds back to the vicinity of Red Peak Territory.

The Gru sent someone ahead to inform them, and when the group arrived, Alecto was already waiting at the edge of the territory.

He stood atop a towering rock, his dragon wings half-spread, his scales gleaming in the sunlight.

In the distance, a large procession was slowly approaching.

More than four hundred kobolds were linked together with ropes, like four winding gray snakes, and staggered forward as they were driven by trolls and orcs.

At the very front of the group, Gru and Goron were striding forward.

Alector's red eyes swept across the entire team, assessing their gains.

A flicker of interest crossed his eyes when his gaze fell on the kobold warlock who was tied up alone at the front of the group.

This dog-headed man is different from others.

Although bound by ropes and in a disheveled state, he showed none of the fear or confusion of the other kobolds; instead, his eyes gleamed with intelligence.

More importantly, it possesses a considerable magical aura.

Alecto immediately realized that this kobold was a rare find with considerable potential.

In a game, there might even be boss templates.

"Owner!"

Gru stepped forward first, knelt on one knee, and pounded his chest with his right fist.

His wounds had scabbed over, and the deep, bone-revealing laceration on his left shoulder was now just a hideous scar, revealing the powerful regenerative abilities of the Dragonborn.

Goron followed suit, kneeling down to pay his respects as well.

"Mission successfully completed, Master."

Gru looked up, a hint of weariness in his eyes, but his voice remained steady:

"We cleared out three kobold settlements and captured a total of 437 kobolds."

"We encountered two attacks from human adventurers along the way. The first attack wiped out 14 of them, and the second attack repelled more than 30 of them. Two of our orc warriors were killed, and the rest were mostly lightly wounded."

He pointed at the kobold warlock and added:

"It was a kobold warlock who spoke dragon language and was the leader of the largest tribe. It tried to resist during the battle but was wounded by me and surrendered."

Alecto's gaze returned to the kobold warlock.

"Bring it here."

The two trolls untied the kobold warlock's ropes and shoved him under the rock.

The kobold warlock looked up at the red dragon in front of him.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

The kobold warlock's pupils contracted violently, and the scales on his body involuntarily stood up.

A profound sense of awe and excitement, emanating from the depths of its blood and etched into its soul, surged within it.

A true dragon.

A real, living, majestic red dragon.

Unlike the faint dragon aura emanating from Gru, the dragon aura emanating from Alekto was pure, vast, and as boundless as mountains and seas.

That is the natural suppression of those below by the apex of the food chain, the absolute dominance of the perfect creature like the dragon over all its subordinates.

Its legs trembled as it knelt down, and it spoke in broken dragon language:

"Great Red Dragon! Your most loyal servant offers you its beating heart and its entire soul!"

Alecto stared directly at it:

"What's your name?"

The kobold warlock shuddered, then suddenly prostrated himself on the ground, slamming his forehead against the earth, and screamed with all his might:

"Natsu! My name is Natsu! Great Red Dragon Lord! Natsu is willing to offer you eternal loyalty!"

Its voice trembled with excitement, raising a cloud of dust.

A look of satisfaction flashed in Alecto's eyes.

Kobolds worship dragons; it's an instinct ingrained in their blood.

But it is rare to see someone like Natsu who completely submits to the red dragon the moment he sees it and shows fanatical loyalty.

Natsu.

Alecto slowly uttered the name:

"You once led your people to resist my retinue, so why do you surrender so easily now?"

Natsu raised his head, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism:

"Because Lord Gru only has dragon blood, while you...you are a true dragon!"

"From the day we were born, the kobolds have been the dragons' most loyal servants! We mine the veins, we gather treasures, we guard the dragon's lair!"

"All of this is to serve the great Dragon Lord!"

Its voice grew louder and louder:

"Natsu resisted before because he mistook Lord Gru for a fake dragon. But now, Natsu has met his great master!"

"Natsu and all his people are willing to give everything for you!"

Alecto was very satisfied.

He could sense that Natsu's words were not a lie.

The kobolds' worship of dragons runs deep, bordering on a morbid fanaticism.

And this kind of fervor is exactly what he needs.

"Stand up, Natsu."

Alecto said.

Natsu obediently stood up, but still bowed slightly as a sign of respect.

Alecto surveyed the terrified kobolds behind him, his voice echoing throughout the border:

"All kobolds, heed my command!"

The dragon's might spread like a tidal wave.

More than 400 kobolds knelt down in unison, trembling.

"From this day forward, you are my servants, the servants of the Red Dragon Alekto!"

"You will mine here, build dragon nests, and serve me! And in return, I will bestow upon you glory!"

Seeing this, Natsu immediately turned around and roared at his clansmen:

"Rejoice! Rejoice for the great Dragon Lord! This is the glory of our kobold race! It is a gift from the true dragon!"

The dog-headed people suddenly erupted in a cacophony of cheers:

"Dragon Lord! Dragon Lord! Dragon Lord!"

The sounds were initially chaotic, but under Natsu's guidance, they gradually became more coherent, eventually coalescing into a frenzied wave of sound that echoed at the foot of the Red Peak.

Alecto nodded slightly.

He looked at Naz:

"Natsu, from this day forward, you are the leader of all kobolds. Lead your people and settle down around Red Peak Territory."

Natsu trembled with excitement and prostrated himself once more.

"Thank you, Master! Natsu will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Alecto then turned his gaze to Goron.

This orc chieftain demonstrated sufficient loyalty and ability during this period.

Such subordinates deserve to be rewarded.

"Goron".

Alekto's voice sent a shiver down Goron's spine.

"Yes, Master!"

"You've done very well lately, and now you're eligible to become a member of the Dragonborn."

Excitement flashed in Goron's eyes, but he maintained a respectful demeanor.

"It is an honor for Goron to serve his master!"

Gru congratulated them from the side:

Congratulations!

Alecto slowly raised his right forepaw, and dragon blood slowly seeped out, gathering into a bead.

"With my blood, I grant you strength."

Goron immediately knelt on one knee and looked up at Alector.

A drop of dragon blood landed on Goron's forehead.

The moment they made contact, a dark red light exploded!

"Ugh—!"

Goron let out a low growl.

The dragon's blood was as hot as magma, spreading down his forehead, turning the skin red and causing veins to bulge wherever it went.

pain.

Indescribable pain.

Goron gritted his teeth and endured it.

He was an orc chieftain, a warrior who had fought countless battles.

This amount of pain was not enough to make him lose his composure.

Time passed second by second.

Goron's body began to change.

His body had become slightly swollen, his muscles were more defined, and faint dark red scales appeared on his skin.

As the last drop of dragon blood was completely absorbed, Goron suddenly opened his eyes.

He slowly stood up, feeling the new energy surging within him.

"This feeling..."

Goron clenched his fist, his bones cracking.

His strength has increased by at least 50%, and his perception of the elements has become more acute. The level 5 bottleneck that had been troubling him could now be broken through at any time.

More importantly, he could feel a surge of heat within his body.

That was the power bestowed upon him by the dragon's blood, the power belonging to the red dragon.

"Thank you for your blessing, Master!"

Goron knelt down again in excitement.

The surrounding beastmen, seeing this, couldn't help but feel envy and awe.

Dragonborn.

Their chieftain has now finally become a noble dragon descendant.

Alecto nodded in satisfaction.

Goron's transformation went even more smoothly than he had anticipated.

Orcs are already physically strong, and Gronn are already quite powerful, so the power boost they gain after receiving dragon blood is considerable.

"Get used to your current abilities and break through to level five as soon as possible."

"Yes, Master!"

Goron is now full of confidence.

This time, he will definitely break through to level five.

Having done all this, Alecto turned his gaze back to Natsu.

The kobold warlock was staring longingly at Gronn, his eyes filled with envy and desire.

Being a dragon descendant is the glory that all family members dream of.

Alecto saw through its thoughts.

Natsu.

"Yes, Master!"

Natsu quickly responded.

"You also want to become my dragonborn, don't you?"

Natsu nodded without hesitation:

"Yes, Master."

There's no kobold who doesn't want to become a dragonborn; it's their life's pursuit.

Alector said slowly:

"Goron became a dragonborn because of his merits, and this is the reward he deserves."

He stared intently at Naz:

"And you, Natsu, you are currently just the leader of the kobolds. If you want to obtain dragon blood and become a dragonborn, you need to prove your worth."

Natsu's breathing suddenly became rapid:

"Master, please tell me, how can Natsu prove it?"

"What are the kobolds best at?"

"Mining!"

Natsu answered without hesitation:

"We have a natural ability to sense underground mineral veins; we are the best miners!"

"very good."

Alector's dragon claws pointed towards Chifeng:

"This mountain, and the surrounding land, are my territory. I want you to lead all the kobolds to search for mineral veins within this territory, especially metal veins. Iron, copper, silver, gold... any valuable ore, I want it."

"Find the ore vein, build the mine, and extract the ore. When the first batch of ore is smelted into metal, when the first weapons are forged... you will become a dragonborn."

Natsu's eyes lit up instantly.

It suddenly prostrated itself on the ground, trembling with excitement, and said:

"Master! Natsu swears! Within three months, no, within two months! Natsu will definitely find the vein! He will definitely mine the highest quality ore for Master!"

Alecto nodded slightly.

"Alright, I'll await your good news. Now, go and settle your people."

"Yes, Master!"

Natsu excitedly got up, turned around, and rushed towards the group of dog-headed people.

It waved its arms and shouted loudly in dog-headed human language:

"My people! The great Dragon Lord has given us this opportunity!"

"Once we find the vein and start mining, we will all gain glory!"

"Natsu will become a Dragonborn! And you will all become the Dragon Lord's next favorites!"

The dog-headed people were infected by its fervor and began to whimper excitedly.

Mining mineral veins is what they do best.

Now, doing this can earn them the favor of the Dragon Lord, and they might even become dragon descendants.

This was an incredible temptation for the kobolds!

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Alex's eyes as he watched Natsu and the kobolds excitedly depart.

Motivation is always more effective than coercion.

Natsu is now full of energy, and the kobolds have a clear goal.

Next, he just needs to wait quietly for the results.

"Gru".

Alektor turned to the troll leader:

How long will it take for your injuries to heal?

Gru moved his left shoulder:

"Master, it has recovered most of its strength. The Dragonborn has a strong recovery ability. It will be fully healed in three to five days at most."

"very good."

Alecto nodded:

"During this period, you will be primarily responsible for the defense of the territory. Gronn has just become a dragonborn and needs time to adapt to his new power. You will be in charge of settling the kobolds."

"Understood, Master."

Gru responded.

"in addition."

Alekto added:

"The families of the two orc warriors who died in this operation will be given double the food rations as compensation."

A look of gratitude flashed in Goron's eyes:

"Thank you for your kindness, Master!"

Having dealt with these matters, Alecto spread his wings:

"Everything in this territory is yours."

"Respectfully seeing off our master!"

With Gru and Goron watching, Alekto took flight and flew toward its nest atop Red Peak.

Gru provided the dog-headed people with simple tents, food, and tools.

Although the conditions were rudimentary, they were sufficient for the kobolds who were accustomed to cave life.

Natsu stood on a high ground, looking down at his busy tribesmen below.

Its heart was filled with unprecedented passion.

Red Dragon.

It met the red dragon and even became a member of the true dragon's retinue.

Now, it has the opportunity to go even further and become a dragonborn.

"Boss Natsu."

A strong kobold came along:

"Are you really going to lead us to find a mineral vein?"

"certainly!"

Natsu turned his head, his eyes burning with fire:

"I want to become a dragonborn! As long as we find the vein and extract the ore!"

The kobold was silent for a moment:

"But Natsu, we are not familiar with this land. Although our senses can detect mineral veins, it takes time. Two months is too short."

"Then we'll work day and night! No one is allowed to rest until we find the ore vein!"

Natsu clenched his fist:

"Go find all the kobolds, young and old!"

It became even more frenzied:

"If we actually find the mineral vein and extract the ore, then the kobold race's status in Crimson Peak Territory will be completely different!"

"We will no longer be ordinary followers, but an indispensable asset to the Dragon Lord!"

"At that time, all kobolds will receive better treatment, more food, and greater glory!"

Just then, the sound of footsteps came from behind.

Gru approached with several orcs, carrying several large bags in his hands.

Natsu.

"These are the tools your master gave you: pickaxes, shovels, ropes, and torches."

"And this map, which marks the approximate area of ​​Chifeng Territory. The master said that you are free to explore it, and it's fine if you go beyond the boundary."

Natsu quickly took the map and tools, and said excitedly:

"Thank you, Lord Gru! Thank you, Dragon Lord!"

Gru nodded, looking at Natsu's fervent expression, and couldn't help but recall the excitement he felt when he obtained the dragon's blood.

"Natsu, do a good job."

He patted the kobold warlock on the shoulder, a gesture that nearly made Natsu fall over:

"My master is fair in rewarding and punishing. As long as you really find the mineral vein, he will not be stingy with the dragon's blood."

Natsu understands!

Natsu nodded emphatically:

"Lord Gru, can you tell me what it feels like to become a dragonborn?"

Gru was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

"Power. Unprecedented power."

"You can feel the blood burning in your body, you can feel the affinity for the elements, and you can feel a subtle connection between yourself and your master."

He looked at his hands:

"But this is not just about power, it's also about responsibility."

"Becoming a dragonborn means you will have to take on more responsibilities for your master, be more loyal, and work harder."

Natsu listened intently, his eyes shining even brighter:

"Natsu is not afraid of responsibility! Natsu is willing to give everything for his master!"

Gru smiled:

"Then let's prove it to our master."

After saying that, he turned and left with the orc warriors.

Natsu stood still, gripping the map and tools tightly in his hands, his resolve growing even stronger.

It must find a vein of ore.

I must become a dragon descendant.