Chapter 609 - Dragon Race Divides (1/2)

Chapter 609: Dragon Race Divides

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“What? They want to break the seals for the crack?!”

Elder Pettalong couldn’t keep sitting after hearing this news. He shot up, brows furrowed and gray whiskers trembling. Shock was written all over his face.

“Relax, relax.” Link pressed his hands. “It isn’t irrevocable yet. It isn’t easy to break the seals around the crack. Of course, we must respond to this quickly. Do you have any ideas?”

Pettalong leaned against the table. Half a minute later, he was still shocked. Worries and concerns flooded into him without stop. He forced himself to stay composed, but those thoughts were still affecting his mind.

If it was five years ago, he wouldn’t be so easily affected. But recently, so many things have happened in the Dragon Valley. Each event had been shocking. He had felt powerless each time.

The entire world was getting stronger while the Dragon Valley kept weakening. This was the worst period for the dragons.

Now, he was on edge. There were problems with the crack again. He feared that things would get to the point of no return.

A few minutes later, he sighed. “Duke,” he said to Link. “My mind is a mess. I’m afraid I won’t be able to make suggestions, but I only have one request. Do not let Her Majesty know. She’s heavily wounded and must rest well… Ah…”

Right now, the elder was depressed and feeling down. Link could clearly sense the hopeless aura coming from him. People who had racked their brains and still couldn’t change the current situation or see any hope were usually like this.

Link frowned, confused about Pettalong’s state. He was still a spirited man before. Why had he changed so much?

However, things were urgent, and he didn’t have time to wonder. He couldn’t expect help from a dragon elder like this either. Thinking a bit, he said, “In that case, please recommend someone to help.”

Pettalong paused and then said, “Then Felina. She’s young and vigorous, filled with bravery and courage. She’s the star of the younger generation, and you two are familiar. Duke, she can help you.”

Link was even more confused. “As I recall, there are ten elders here. Why don’t you recommend an elder?”

Pettalong shook his head. “No, Duke. We’re all old and don’t have energy. Things like war should be handled by the young.”

“Oh, that works.” Link knew Felina. Since Pettalong insisted, he didn’t have any complaints. “Then I’ll go now.”

“Wait,” Pettalong called out.

“What?”

“Duke, many things have happened, and many high-level dragons have died. There aren’t many left. Now, there are less than 1000 true great dragons… We cannot have more losses.”

Here, Pettalong lowered his head and avoided Link’s eyes. He wished Link could take care of the dragons to reduce losses, but since the demons wanted to target the crack, there would be an intense fight. If they wanted to lower dragon casualties, they would be replaced by humans.

Before, this would be no problem. But now, Ferde was huge and surpassed the Dragon Valley in every aspect. With Ferde, the humans were now a powerful race. Pettalong didn’t have confidence in saying this.

Link knew what he meant. Chuckling, he said, “I’ll try my best, Elder.”

With that, white light flashed. When he reappeared, he was at Felina’s door. He knocked. A while later, Felina opened the door.

“Duke, what’s wrong?” Felina was dressed in armor. Dark red dragon scales flashed all over her. Her hands had become dragon claws. She was panting heavily, her cheeks were red, and her forehead was covered in sweat. It looked like she’d been practicing in her room.

Her state was the polar opposite of the elder.

Link repeated what had happened in the Dragon Valley. After listening, Felina also asked strangely, “Duke, why are you asking for my opinion? You should ask the elders.”

“Elder Pettalong had suggested I find you.” Link found it strange too. He couldn’t understand Pettalong.

Felina couldn’t figure it out and shrugged. “You don’t need to ask me. You’re the duke. Whatever you want to do, just send the order.”

To Felina, Link was the dragon duke. Since the queen was hurt, Link was technically the leader now. His word was the law.

Link smiled wryly. He was only the duke in name, but now it seemed to make sense too. He couldn’t explain to Felina clearly right now.

Unexpectedly, Felina continued, “Duke, I actually know what’s happening. Some elders think you’re an outsider or that you’re only our ally and not a dragon. But I think they’re wrong. You passed the Mist Maze alone and was recognized by the ancestors. You received the dragon body too. You became a dragon long ago. There are no doubts! Those elders don’t admit it because of their bias and selfishness!”

Her eyes were determined as she spoke. There wasn’t any doubt. She’d already thought through this long ago.

Link flinched. Thinking closely, Felina wasn’t wrong. But he still hadn’t become the dragon duke legitimately. Some dragons could understand, but the others couldn’t. If he really acted like a duke with his current status, it would cause a storm within the dragon race.

Thinking of this, Link said seriously, “Felina, you must know that if I acknowledge what you said, it will cause a divide within Dragon Valley!”

“So what?” Felina moved aside so Link could enter. At the same time, she said, “Both Her Majesty and the elders care too much about the tradition. That isn’t wrong, but it isn’t right either. The dragon race is failing. If we never change, we may become extinct!”

In the past, the dragons had had horrible strength, but times had changed. The dragons hadn’t gotten weaker and had even improved. However, the other races had improved more. For example, the Beastmen Warlords could kill a dragon with one strike. Ferde, the demons, and the High Elves were all more powerful than the dragons. There was also Aragu. If the realms fused, the dragons would lower even more in status.

Basically, the predicted future for the dragons was dark. They must change!

Felina’s eyes had always glimmered, but now, they shone. They looked like two orbs of fire. Staring with a burning gaze, she said excitedly, “Duke, many young dragons actually worship you. As long as Ferde is willing to accept us, we can immediately leave—”

“Okay, stop! Stop talking. I understand,” Link interrupted. He didn’t think the Dragon Valley would secretly have such divisions. It was unexpected.

After a pause, Link asked, “Do the elders know?”

Now, he thought of Pettalong’s attitude, and his heart jumped. The elder must know, but he didn’t object or support it. He just chose to stay silent.

Felina shook his head. “They don’t know, but it doesn’t matter. The young dragons are stronger than the elders. They can’t stop us.”

“Have you thought about the queen?” Link asked.

“Of course.” Felina calmed down slightly and sighed. “In reality, it’s because of Her Majesty that we haven’t done anything, especially when you two had argued… But now, there aren’t any problems. We’ve thought it through. You are our duke, and we’re all free. We can choose to be loyal to any strong dragons. We can follow you and become your followers. No one can stop us, not even Her Majesty.”

Become his followers? That wasn’t too bad. Even though it was still getting close to the bottom line, they wouldn’t completely break apart. There was still room to amend things.

Now, there was one problem left. Should he accept the loyalty of the young dragons? Thinking, he asked, “Felina, how many people think like you?”

“Many. Most young dragons think this way. There are at least 300, all above Level-8. The strongest is Aonis. He’s already close to Level-10. Unless something happens, he should become a new Legendary dragon half a year later.”

There were more than 300 Level-8 Dragon Warriors. Unlike humans, these dragon Warriors had great potential to improve. They were likely to enter the Legendary level and could continue to strengthen to at least Level-16.