I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

"Alright, alright."

Under the watchful gaze of Whisperer, who breathed a sigh of relief, Daylight raised his right hand toward the empty street to their right.

The golden energy gathered into a mountain, and huge mechanical creations were built up one after another.

"Ah... Your Majesty is incredibly powerful!"

Looking at the mechanical behemoth, Qingyu blinked and loudly praised Bai Zhou.

"Say a few words, that's enough. Look at you, so pathetic."

As the three entered the boulder, the four-meter-tall beast slowly moved, heading towards its destination amidst the astonished gazes of passersby and the guards.

Londinham – Westminster Palace

This bustling street was cleared out and restricted to traffic as early as yesterday evening; neither pedestrians nor vehicles are allowed to enter the area without permission.

A dozen or so steel knights clad in strange metal armor stood guard at the palace gates, protecting the king behind them.

Draco has long, golden-red hair, and two dark crystal-like horns that point straight to the sky like two sharp swords.

His golden eyes were filled with arrogance. A scar ran from the corner of his right eye to his other cheek, a testament to his glory.

He is the current monarch of Victoria, the Red Dragon Emperor, Uther Atrias.

"coming."

He looked towards the end of the street in the distance.

The mechanical behemoth slowly approached, each step it took appearing heavy and powerful, carrying an overwhelming sense of oppression. Yet, its limbs landed without breaking a single paving stone, as light and agile as if its weight were illusory.

"interesting."

Uther raised his hand, holding his sword high, and a beam of light burst forth from the sword, shooting straight into the sky.

Then, the long-awaited sun pierced through the cut-open haze clouds, freely scattering its light upon the city.

The giant beast, bathed in sunlight, walked up to the palace.

"A fine welcoming ceremony, King Uther."

A handsome young man's voice rang out from among the giant beasts.

Then, in the light, the mechanical behemoth transformed into light.

The golden sea of ​​light disintegrated, and the light reformed itself.

Under the sun, the true dragon met him.

Returning to the Forty-Eight Raspberry Wine Discussion on the World

Westminster Palace - Top Cabinet

Through the clean and clear glass windows, you can get a clear view of Indes, the largest industrial area in Lentinium.

The servants stopped them at the door, and only the two of them stepped into the pavilion.

By day, I followed Wu Se here, and a feast was already laid out on the table: a plate of plum blossoms and a pot of brewed wine.

"Please, Your Excellency."

"please."

The two took their seats, and the maid Felin, who was standing by, stepped forward to pour them wine, but Uther waved her away.

"Since you have come from afar, I shall personally pour you wine. You may all leave now."

Upon hearing this, the maid bowed and stepped aside.

"The maidservant in the small room is not virtuous; please do not take offense, my lord."

Uther picked up the wine jug and poured the warm sake into the goblet in front of Bai Zhou. He then pushed the raspberries closer to Bai Zhou and gestured for him to enjoy them.

"The raspberries freshly picked outside the city are sweet and sour, and Your Excellency must try them."

“Your Majesty Uther is kind; it would be disrespectful to refuse him in the daytime.”

During the day, take a plump, red raspberry, put it in your mouth and chew it gently; the sweet taste will instantly make your mouth water.

"Wonderful! So wonderful!"

"Your Excellency could recommend pairing it with Da Yan Qing Jiu (a type of rice wine), which would enhance its flavor even further."

Uther picked up a raspberry, took a sip from his goblet, and set an example.

"The sake from Yan Kingdom paired with your country's raspberries is truly a wonderful pairing, Your Majesty Uther."

Taking a sip of wine, Bai Zhou, while enduring the concerned gazes coming from outside the glass wall, praised Uther for his thorough preparations.

"I have always longed to visit the scenery of Yan Kingdom. It's just a pity that I hold an important position and have no time to go."

Draco sighed softly, his words filled with sincerity and regret.

"Your Majesty Uther can pair raspberries with sake; perhaps in the future you can pair your country's fine wine with Yan's green plums. I imagine the taste would be wonderful as well."

"Then please put in a good word for me, Your Excellency. Please, Your Excellency."

Uther raised his cup and offered a toast to the day.

"Your Majesty Uther, please."

Even during the day, he would raise his wine cup and drink with him.

The two chatted merrily, and as they drank more, a cold wind suddenly rose outside the window, bringing dark clouds and foreshadowing an impending downpour.

A maid pointed to the clouds in the distance, which resembled a dragon hanging in the sky. Such a wondrous sight made Uther and Day rise and look out the window.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky, and with the force of the wind, they resembled a long dragon coiling beneath the dome, swallowing clouds and spitting out rain.

Uther pointed at him and said, "Does Your Excellency know the transformations of a dragon?"

Bai Zhou waved his hand, ashamed, and said, "Although I was born a dragon, I have been foolish for twenty years and do not know the details."

Uther chuckled upon hearing this and said to Zhou, “Dragons can be large or small, can rise or hide; when large, they stir up clouds and mist, when small, they conceal their form; when rising, they soar through the universe, when hiding, they lurk within the waves. Now that spring is in full bloom, dragons take advantage of the season to change, just as people who achieve their ambitions roam freely across the world. Dragons are comparable to the heroes of the world.”

After speaking, Uther lowered his head slightly to look into Zhou's eyes.

"Your Excellency has traveled extensively throughout the land and must know the heroes of our time. Please point them out."

He raised an eyebrow and frowned slightly.

"Can you recognize a hero with your naked eyes during the day?"

Uther laughed and said, "My lord, you are too modest."

Zhou cupped his hands and said softly, "I am fortunate to have the blessing of my clan and to serve in the country. There are truly many heroes in the world that I do not yet know."

Undeterred, Uther replied, "I have heard of his name, though I do not know his face."

After a moment of deep thought, Zhou lowered his head and said, "Minos Garcia has ample supplies and ample troops; could he be a hero?"

Uther laughed and said, "I will capture those withered bones in the tomb sooner or later!"

“Alexievich of Ursus, a former emperor and three kings, who repeatedly drove out the Kheshig; now he reigns supreme in the north of the continent, with many capable subordinates. Could he be considered a hero?”

Uther laughed and said, "Alexeyevich is all bark and no bite, good at scheming but indecisive; he is afraid to risk his life for great things, but will risk his life for small gains. He is no hero."

The daytime official said, "There is a man named Nightmare, whose might shakes all directions: Is Kazimir Khwail a hero?"

Uther shook his head and said, "Khvair has a hollow reputation but no real power. He abandoned his family and ancestral land, lost the prestige of the Khan, and abandoned his armor and helmet to the northern barbarians. He is no hero."

After thinking it over, he said, "There is a man full of vigor and passion, the wolf lord of Syracuse—Justin—is he a hero?"

Uther said, “Justin is not a hero, but someone who lives in his father’s name.”

"Sargun Pashanibuchadnezzar, is he a hero?"

Uther said, “Nebuchadnezzar, though a lord of his people, is but a guard dog; he is hardly a hero!”

Zhou Fu asked, "What about people like Bishop Mercedes of Lateran, Chief Noel Hernandez of the Sherag, and Glenn Cohen, Lord of Rembiton?"

Uther clapped his hands and laughed, saying, "Such mediocre people are not worth mentioning!"

Zhou sighed and said, "Apart from this, I truly know nothing."

Uther said, “A hero is one who has lofty ambitions, brilliant strategies, the capacity to encompass the universe, and the will to swallow the heavens and earth.”

Zhou raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked, "Who in the world could be in this position?"

Uther pointed to the daylight, then to himself, and said, “The only heroes in the world today are you and me!”

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhou was startled, and the raspberries he was holding fell to the ground without him noticing. Just then, a rainstorm was about to begin, and thunder roared.

During the day, he calmly bent down to pick berries, wiped off the dust, and held them halfway in his hand.

He then exclaimed, "The power of a single tremor is indeed this great."

Uther laughed and said, "Does even a true dragon fear thunder?"

Bai Zhou's eyes flickered slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. He said, "Sages are bound to change their ways in the face of swift thunder and fierce winds. Although I possess the bloodline of a true dragon, I am not a true dragon. The power of thunder reaches the ears of Heaven. How can I not be afraid?"

"I have heard that the current Emperor is fifty years old. He rises with the sound of his feathers every day and returns home only when his dogs bark. He also often reviews state affairs by lamplight and candlelight. He has no rest in ordinary years."

"You can't judge a person's merits or demerits in the short term, but over time, high pressure and heavy workloads become the enemy of the body."

Uther seemed to be referring to something.

"His Majesty Uther's words were like a wake-up call. After returning to Yan, I will surely instruct the True Dragon to cultivate his body and calm his mind."

"..."

Gazing at the bright daylight, Uther's golden eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment he let out a hearty laugh.

"The wine is still warm, Your Excellency, would you like to drink some more?"

"While the wine and berries are good, they cannot compare to the friendship between our two countries."

By day, Baiyue and Uther returned to their seats and each took a wine cup and drank together.

"Please rest assured, my lord, I have long been prepared for your wishes."

Uther clapped his hands, and a knight walked away.

Less than half a minute later, a slight vibration came from the darkness at the end of the corridor.