warm dragon.

Chapter 591 Separation
"You want to follow me?" Russell was a little surprised. "I thought you wanted to seek refuge in the Blazing Torrent Kingdom."

For those who have destroyed their country, they would definitely hope to go to a powerful country so as to avoid being destroyed again.

The Grand Duchy of Shadow Flame is indeed much weaker than the Kingdom of Blazing Torrent.

Moreover, the two generations of grand dukes died in battle in the snowfields, so their reputation is indeed a bit bad. If it weren't for the rise of Russell, the country might have been like the Molten Duchy, with the oasis broken into by the frost trolls and the Shadowflame Dragon killed.

"King Ares is one of the strongest men in the world, and the Blazing Flood Kingdom is one of only three kingdoms in the ancient land of thorns." Fred said solemnly, "But I firmly believe that it is you, Your Highness, who can create a new era."

His tone was firm.

Russell could feel that he was not complimenting himself, but truly believed in him and was eager to follow him.

This trust inspired Russell: "Why do you think so?"

"During the five thousand years of warm times, many dragon knights and dragon lords were born. But no one was able to create a new situation. Humans are still surrounded by the snowfields and live in fear."

Fred said slowly, "But Your Highness, you have taken a completely different path as a knight. The High Dragon Domain Lord and the Phantom Dragon Knight are all paving the way for the future of mankind... Most importantly, I see the prospect of industrialization."

Cars and trains that can run fast just by boiling water, thunder that can still communicate thousands of miles away, and new factories...

All of this is a huge shock to the Longmian Continent, which has been developing steadily for thousands of years.

Fred saw the possibility of a new era, so he believed that Russell, who could create all this, would be able to change the Dragon Sleeping Continent as long as he had enough time. Russell had already ascended the throne as the Grand Duke, and the Dragon Knight was a foregone conclusion.

If nothing else, living to be one or two hundred years old is absolutely no problem.

"You are aware of the arrival of a new era, which means you share the same ideals as me." Russell saw Fred's sincerity, "I accept your following. After the Molten Fire Family migrates to the Grand Duchy of Shadow Flame, I will enfeoff you as an earl."

The highest hereditary title that a grand duke can confer is earldom.

Hearing this, Fred immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Fred swears to follow you, my Lord, and help you create a new era!"

The mentality of this Grand Duke's heir changed quickly.

after all.

After the Molten Dragon dies in battle, the Wyvern will also fall. The Molten Family's way out is to find a lord to follow and get protection.

It's just that Fred chose Russell between King Ares and Russell.

"Get up, Fred." Russell raised his hand to support him. "This volcanic oasis can still hold out for a few more years. Your main task in the next few years is to arrange the migration of the people. King Ares and I will fully cooperate."

"Thank you, sir!" Fred replied.

"Your country still needs you to boost morale. You don't need to announce your loyalty to me for now. You can still call me Your Highness the Grand Duke." Russell said. He came to pay his respects, not to annex the country in a hurry.

"Yes, Your Highness." Fred nodded. "But Your Highness, the country is about to be destroyed. It is difficult for me to interfere with the nobles' choices. I am afraid I cannot decide everyone's migration choice."

"It doesn't matter. The people are free to choose to move to the Blazing Torrent Kingdom, the Shadow Flame Duchy, or even other countries. You just need to try your best to get the people of Volcano Oasis to choose the Shadow Flame Duchy."

"I will try my best to guide the people's choices." Fred bowed and said, "Your Highness, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."

"Go."

After seeing Viscount Fred off, Russell sat cross-legged in the volcano, carefully feeling the extinct volcano.

Feel the power of the volcano, how it flows and dissipates.

This involves the secret of the dragon, and the opportunity is rare. After all, the scene of the dragon's fall is too rare. After the dragon died, all the mysteries of the volcano were no longer covered up, and everything was exposed to him and Baoli. "Baoli."

"what happened?"

"Feel everything here with your heart. I think that if we can break the ceiling of the pseudo-dragon, we may be able to break the ceiling of the phantom dragon. Understand the secrets of the dragon, and maybe one day, you and I can go one step further!"

"Even though it's difficult, I will try my best." Polly responded quickly.

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For three consecutive days, Russell stayed in the Molten Volcano, trying to comprehend the secret of supernatural powers. Occasionally, he would catch a pterosaur and study its corrupted dragon breath.

And the other side.

While preparing for the funeral of his father, Archduke Fritz, Viscount Fred was constantly discussing and negotiating with several hereditary nobles on how this impending country should struggle to survive.

The dragon died in battle, and Fred was only an heir to the Grand Duke, so his authority was insufficient.

Unable to influence the decisions of the great nobles.

Even within the Molten Fire Family, there was no consensus. Fred was determined to join the Shadowflame Duchy, while his brother Flett wanted to go to the Blazing Torrent Kingdom. Half of the family branches supported Fred, and half supported Flett.

"Then let's split up." Fred did not force his brother. "The Molten Fire Family ends from now on. You and I will each take five of the ten great elves. As for the knights of the family who are willing to follow you, you can recruit them yourself."

"Brother, you will regret your decision. The snowfield is becoming more and more dangerous. Only the kingdom can protect us!"

"Don't say any more, Flett." Fred looked at his brother. "It is my mercy that I decided to let you lead part of the family away. Go, go and lobby your knights. From now on, we are no longer a family!"

Fred waved his brother away.

Then he looked at his crying mother and asked, "Mother, are you going to follow me to the Shadow Flame Duchy, or follow Flett to the Blazing Torrent Kingdom?"

"Do we have to separate?"

"Separation is the best way for the Molten Fire Family to survive. Mother, the power of Flyte and I is not enough to protect the entire family. Relying on a stronger person is the only option. But any choice is full of dangers, so I will allow Flyte to separate. This will give a glimmer of hope."

"Then I...we still have time to continue getting along, right?" The Grand Duchess looked at Fred hopefully.

Fred knew the answer from her words: "Yes, we can continue to be together for a while. If the migration goes smoothly, it will take at least one or two years. But even after the migration, I will still come to visit you."

The Grand Duchess turned her head away, not daring to look her eldest son in the eye again, and hurriedly made an excuse: "I'll go tell the kitchen to arrange dinner."

Watching my mother leave in a hurry.

Fred sighed.

That night, he went to the Molten Volcano alone and told Russell everything about the Molten Family's choice.

"This choice is the safest for the Molten Fire Family." Russell could understand that for the sake of inheritance, the nobles would naturally not put all their eggs in one basket.

"My lord, I will take the five great elves of my family. After arriving at the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame, I will present four great elves to you and keep only one great elf as my surname from now on." Fred said. The surname Molten Fire had disappeared with the death of the dragon in the battle.

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The last two days, Lao Bai shamelessly asks for a monthly ticket~
(End of this chapter)