Warhammer: Return of the Dragon.

Traveling to Khemri?

Draconian was greatly surprised by the sudden decision. He was just preparing to take some time to go to the Dragonbone Wasteland to pay tribute to the dragon soul before the final battle at the Black Pyramid.

This plan made the prince and his wife in Sadenburg somewhat at a loss. Judging from their duties, Prince Caledor had the power to refuse the orders of the Phoenix King, but he was afraid that this matter was a little too ridiculous.

Visiting another empire on behalf of the Phoenix King implies more than just trust. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Imrik is planning to train Draconir to be the next Phoenix King to continue his millennium-long rule.

Draconian stroked his hair and felt a headache.

The trouble wasn't dealing with Settra, it was the Phoenix Guard.

To this day, his first thought upon seeing Kadroin was to cut off the head of the Phoenix Guard captain in order to avenge the two elders' deaths.

Perhaps this decision of my father was to select the successor, but he still didn't want the Phoenix Guard to travel.

Prince Caledor wants the Phoenix Guard to protect him? This is probably a joke. There are so many loyal dragon princes in the palace. Why would he do that?

Gladys looked at the report sent by the royal court and was silent for a long time.

She knew that her husband always had an unresolved knot in his heart, about wasting time in the Temple of Lilith, which led to the deaths of two elders.

This almost became his nightmare. Many times, Gladys heard her husband mumbling in his sleep, expressing his resentment to Randy and Wycliffe.

Gladys pretended to be relaxed. "Phoenix Guards? They should be very reliable. With their protection, our trip to Khemri will definitely be very safe."

"Yes..." Draknir nodded faintly, "But the danger they are in probably not from the undead... I have more reason than anyone else to kill them all, including my father..."

"Damn it! Father should have listened to my advice and executed all the Phoenix Guards as traitors instead of continuing the boring tradition of the past and using them as the symbol of the Phoenix King!"

Taking a deep breath, many thoughts flashed through Draknir's mind. He could let Amanar attack the ship carrying the Phoenix Guard. No matter how holy and noble the Phoenix was in the sky, it would be like a drowned chicken once it entered the sea.

Or maybe they were arranging a dragon attack, clearly seeking revenge for Randy and Wycliffe, and resisting this offense against the Phoenix King in the name of the Dragon Court.

The prince, with a ferocious face, let his lover gently stroke his cheek and touch their foreheads.

"I support all your actions, but this is a formal visit... Father wants you to be the next Phoenix King, so don't let him down."

"Phoenix King...it's the Phoenix King again." Draconian sighed. He could not attack the Phoenix Guards, otherwise it would be a blatant resistance to his father.

After a long silence, the prince issued an order to Agathel, who was in charge of court affairs.

"I need an elite guard."

A teasing voice came from the Philosopher's Stone: "It seems that the protection of the Phoenix Guard cannot make our prince feel at ease."

"I need to constantly remind myself not to attack the Phoenix Guards... arrange a team."

"Well, your courtiers will be on standby for your orders. As tradition says, the sons of Caledor can only trust their blood brothers and dragons, not the inferiors of other countries."

After ending the call, Draconil signaled his wife to get ready. If she was going on a formal trip, she should change into clothes that suited her status.

The court will arrange the etiquette for the trip, but the prince and his wife, who live far away in Sadenberg, have to prepare it themselves.

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On the other side, Lothern, Kadroin heard the news, and the herald North's tone was very stiff. "His Majesty has ordered that the Phoenix Guard must accompany Prince Draknir of Caledor on his trip to Khemri, and must protect His Highness' safety.

This is not a request, this is an order.”

If the former Phoenix King gave orders to the Chosen Guard, they would at most send a few people to deal with it.

But this time, there was no possibility for Kazhuoin to refuse.

The Phoenix Guard captain nodded silently, indicating that he understood.

But North still did not leave, quietly waiting for Kadroin's reply.

Kazhuoin, who had been forced to take the oath of silence, grinned with extremely dry lips and said awkwardly,
"understood."

After receiving such a reply, the official nodded. The Phoenix Guard's current status is like a rat crossing the street, no less inferior than the Black Guard of Naggarond. Its reputation is extremely poor due to its repeated defections. It pointed its halberds at its fellow Asur people just because of the Witch King's ridiculous lies.

Kazhuoyin's face was calm, but the bitterness in his eyes became more intense.

He had thoughts of suicide more than once, but according to the oath he made before entering the Temple of the Burning Sun, the Phoenix Guard must defend Asuryan's will to the death.

Now that the Holy Fire has been taken over by Imrik, Asuryan has long lost his will, with only a trace of consciousness lingering on.

The captain of the Phoenix Guard could no longer tell whether the faint consciousness in the Temple of the Burning Sun was Asuryan, or whether Imrik, who exuded the power of creation, was Asuryan.

Kadroin...it would be better for you to die in Khemri, so that you can be forgotten and end this painful struggle.

Meanwhile, things were getting dramatic in the dragon's court.

When Agthel ordered the courtiers to come to the council room, Rex, who could no longer contain his excitement, raised his hand at lightning speed.

"Your Highness' safety should be the responsibility of the Dragon Prince, not a group of traitors..." He looked around and pointed thoughtfully: "Perhaps we can inquire about the routes of the Phoenix Guard and contact a few dragons that are friendly with Bernard and Harandur."

"you mean?"

Rex nodded and slammed the table immediately at the doubts of his colleagues, "Kill them. This is the best chance to avenge Lords Randy and Wycliffe!"

"But this is an order from His Majesty... I'm afraid it's not very safe. If the Phoenix Guards are attacked by a giant dragon and all die, the royal court will lose face.

Besides, letting the Phoenix Guards accompany the young prince is nothing more than a secret signal that he is regarded as the next Phoenix King."

Rex was so excited that he was speechless for a moment. This was indeed a troublesome point. They wanted revenge, but they didn't want to lose the opportunity to publicize Draknir's inheritance rights.

Agthel, who was sitting at the main seat, nodded thoughtfully. It was impossible for him to say that he had no prejudice against the Phoenix Guard.

You have to know that Wycliffe is his uncle, so in terms of revenge order, he is at least third.

"We can't take action against the Phoenix Guard, but someone can... I'll contact Ed Tyreese."

"What are you going to do?"

Agsel chuckled and shook his head. The information about the Black Pyramid was only spread among the top levels and was top secret.

He will make traveling more interesting and prevent the Phoenix Guard from feeling too lonely. (End of this chapter)