Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire.

Chapter 102 Born with Thunder in Hand
"How long have you been pregnant?"

Noah looked at Edith with a strange look, not because she was pregnant again after three years, but because they were a young couple and they didn't take any precautions and had frequent battles, so there was nothing strange about her getting pregnant.

"Half a year."

"Half a year, this doesn't feel like half a year!"

The golden dragon seemed to be lost in thought. Edith was a half-elf, and Teddel was older and younger. Although they both looked mediocre, they were actually beyond the realm of the mundane. Their children naturally could not be viewed by mortal standards.

Ordinary humans usually give birth smoothly after nine to ten months of pregnancy, but they are different. Little Gwen stayed in her mother's belly for more than a year.
"How long was little Gwen pregnant?"

"About fifteen months."

"It feels like your second child will stay longer."

Noah commented.

"I feel the same way. Edith's appetite is much bigger now than when she was pregnant with Gwen."

Teddel also agreed. As a husband, he would naturally be more considerate to his wife. He understood the situation better than Jinlong.

Although everyone had expected it, including Edith herself, she had a hunch that the child she was conceived this time might be more special than Gwen.

But when her pregnancy lasted for a year and a half, and her belly was still only slightly bulging, even the most obtuse person could feel that something was wrong and detect abnormality.

"Dad Long, when can I become a big sister?"

Little Gwen sat on the high platform, swinging her short white legs. She asked the Golden Dragon with great expectation but also doubt. Noah could not give an answer and could only give a vague guess.
“Maybe we’ll have to wait another year!”

"A year? That's a long time!"

Little Gwen, who just celebrated her fourth birthday, could only sigh like this. For her, a year is equivalent to a quarter of her current life, which is a very long time.

"Do you want a brother or a sister?"

"I like both brothers and sisters. I just want to be a big sister, and I will definitely be a great big sister."

Little Gwen answered without hesitation, waving her little fist with a confident look on her face.

"Yeah, our little Gwen will definitely become the most gentle big sister."

However, the facts gave Noah a gentle slap in the face. He made a mistake in judgment. Even after a year, the baby in Edith's belly still showed no signs of being born. It was stable and seemed to be staying for a long time.

"Is this going to give birth to a troublesome baby?"

When no one was around, Noah also complained quietly.

Even if it was a real dragon egg, it could have hatched under the right environment, but there was still no movement in Edith's belly, and the baby inside still didn't want to come into this world.

At this time, the Augustus family had a completely different attitude towards the child who had been pregnant for two and a half years but still had not been born.

Even though Edith strongly opposed it, she was removed from her position as leader of the Griffin Knights and was forcibly taken to the city of Elisim to take care of her pregnancy.

Even though Selena was extremely busy and had to take little Gwen to school, she would still set aside some time every day to visit Edith.

As for Taidel, although he was expectant, surprised, and a little bit apprehensive, he was now the busiest person.
Because he took over his wife's knights, he was busy every day. He finally came back with the help of the teleportation array, but he had to go back before he could say a few words.

However, the person who took this matter most seriously in the entire Augustus family was none other than Noah's adoptive father, Cassius, who, after being called the Holy Dragon Slayer and the Dark Conqueror, once again had the titles of Disaster Terminator and Wrath of the Sky.

This legend, who grew more powerful with the passing of time, never left the city of Elisim after his daughter-in-law became pregnant again but failed to give birth to a child after twenty-four months.

This is undoubtedly an extremely rare event, because the whereabouts of this legendary Grand Duke have become uncertain since he conquered the Underdark.

He spends most of the year outside the territory, and many followers in the territory who come here because of his fame can often only know of the great achievements of this legend in distant places through bards.

But now, Cassius politely declined all requests for help and invitations, and did not give any face to anyone. He stayed in the territory without moving. The ones who were most happy were naturally those melee extraordinary people who came here because of his reputation.

However, Cassius's mind was not on them. Even if someone had the chance to see him and asked him for advice, he would just give him a few casual pointers, making him think about it and wish he could scratch his hair out, and then he would send him away.

Noah, on the other hand, could often see this terrifyingly powerful legend walking into the Aldis Mountains, holding different weapons and practicing combat skills.

There was no surging fighting spirit like the sea, nor any supreme power that could split mountains and break peaks with one blow. What Noah saw was just a tall young man with a resolute face, holding an ordinary steel weapon and practicing techniques that even a child could practice.

"Hi~"

Seeing this scene, how could Noah not understand why the child in Edith's arms could stay for so long? The answer was already in front of him.

Jin Long’s first prediction was wrong, but his second prediction was extremely accurate.

When little Gwen was five and a half years old, Grandmother Nine Swords had been pregnant for three full years.

On this day, there was no wind and no clouds over the city of Elisim. The sky was vast and boundless, and the sun was shining brightly. The blue sky had a heart-pounding cleanliness, clarity and transparency.

It was like a calm, blue deep sea hanging upside down above the sky. The invisible, heavy pressure made the bustling city seem a little quiet.

Although there were still crowds of people coming and going, everyone's voices became much quieter under unknown pressure, and some people began to drive away, not wanting to stay in the city.

Boom——

This particularly uncomfortable heaviness and silence was finally broken when the sun rose to the center of the sky. A mighty, howling wind swept in, sweeping away clouds that appeared from nowhere.

A moment ago, the sky was cloudless with only the bright sun in the sky. But in the blink of an eye, the sky was covered with mountain-like clouds, completely blocking the sunlight, and there was no light between the sky and the earth.

However, in the black clouds that were as heavy as lead, only the clouds were seen rolling, but no thunder was heard. Such a strange astronomical phenomenon, even though it broke the previous silence, made people even more uneasy.

In the city of Elishim, which has a permanent population of over one million, and even in the surrounding Acropolis and towns and villages, many people hid in their houses, stopped all activities, and dared not walk outside. The whole area was eerily quiet, and all living things chose to hibernate.

Wow--

A cry was heard in the Duke's mansion, and all the uneasiness and tranquility were shattered at this moment.

Boom——

At the moment when the cry was heard, a golden lightning bolt suddenly fell from the dark clouds like the ink sea and struck the Duke's mansion, the courtyard where the cry was heard.

When this thick, straight bolt of lightning fell, the boundless sea of ​​ink seemed to have been drained of all its energy and support, and it fell apart in a shorter time than when it was formed.

The bright sunlight was no longer blocked and once again shone on the earth. The invisible heavy pressure also disappeared completely along with the sunlight, and the world became fresh and lively again.

The sound of the wind was noisy yet gentle; the birds were singing, bold and energetic; and wolves were running in the wilderness, roaring and growling, working in perfect coordination as they hunted the deer.

The birds and animals quickly forgot what had just happened. Rather than tracing the source of this unusual phenomenon, the most important thing for the beasts to think about was how to fill their stomachs. Even for the self-proclaimed civilized human race, most of their actions were not much better than those of the beasts. People ignored or neglected this incident.

Only a small group of people will pay attention to it, and only a very few are qualified to know the reason behind this abnormal celestial phenomenon.

"From now on, you are my sister."

Noah brought Gwen, who could no longer be called a baby girl but could be described as a girl, to the courtyard that was used as a delivery room. He looked at the baby held out by Selina with an inexplicable look in his eyes.

It was a baby boy with smooth black hair. Although he was just born, his muscles were clearly defined and he looked exceptionally strong.

However, this is the smallest detail that is least worthy of attention, because, compared to the pair of eyes shining with a faint golden luster and the golden thunder in his hands, his figure can be completely ignored.

"But it's not easy to be your sister!"

Titan bloodline!
There is no doubt that after his adoptive father Cassius, the Augustus family has given birth to the second heir with Titan blood.

At the same time, there is no doubt that Teddel gave birth to another child whose talent far surpassed his own, and he still maintained his position in the family without any suspense.

"why?"

Although she has become a spellcaster, Gwen still retains the heart of a child, innocent and romantic. Noah's words make her feel curious.

"You want an obedient brother, don't you?"

"Uh-huh!"

Little Gwen nodded repeatedly.

"But do you think your brother looks like he will be obedient?"

Noah pointed at the baby boy who was holding Thunderbolt in his hand and not crying or making a fuss.

Gwendolyn hesitated for a moment, then shook his head subconsciously.

"In fact, if you want your brother to listen to you and call you sister obediently, it's very simple. All you have to do is knock him down."

"Is this okay?"

Little Gwen widened her already large eyes.

"Of course you can. Is there any sister in the world who doesn't beat her brother?"

Noah said seriously.

However, this seemingly unscrupulous teaching immediately attracted the angry look from his father.

"Noah, you bastard, is that how you teach your children?"

"It's normal for children not to fight. If I don't tell them, will they stop fighting?"

Jin Long said indifferently, then he ignored the golden-eyed baby boy who had already looked at him, and passed on his experience to Gwen, whom he had raised.

"Little Gwen, remember, you have to hit your brother as early as possible, otherwise when he grows up, you may not be able to beat him well enough."

"No, he is my brother. He will not be my opponent."

Noah's words stimulated Gwendolen, and she clenched her fists and vowed.

"Of course, little Gwen, you should learn magic from me. I will make sure you can suppress this kid for the rest of your life!"

Selina came to Noah quietly, gave Noah a slap in the face, then lowered her hand and gently pinched her granddaughter's smooth little face, encouraging her.

"it is good!"

Gwen shouted back confidently.

"What are you going to name this kid?"

Noah did not attack his little goose girl. Although the Titan bloodline was indeed powerful, bloodline could not determine everything. This little girl, who looked extremely extraordinary since birth, was not a Titan after all. She was just a human with the blood of a Titan.

Even if they take another ten thousand steps further, even true Titans are not invincible. It's not that Titans have no record of defeat. Of course, over a long time scale, they do win more.

"Uornos!"

Cassius spoke, and he looked at his grandson, his dark eyes containing a look that Noah had never seen before.

Found a suitable successor?
Witnessed the family’s growth again?
At this time, Noah did not realize how much joy was hidden in his adoptive father's eyes.

When Cassius spoke, even Selena would not refute him, let alone the young couple, who still did not have the right to name their second child.

"If you don't have time, I will take care of Urnos from now on."

Everyone thought it was very reasonable and there were no unexpected requests. The legendary Grand Duke Cassius decided to teach his grandson personally.

Noah didn't feel any surprise. After all, they were both inheritors of Titan bloodline, so it was more appropriate for the grandfather and grandson to stay together. However, Jin Long was a little confused.
"Why here with me?"

Noah looked with a puzzled look at the little kid below, who was only half a year old, but could run and jump, and could hold the innate Thunder Spear to hunt the ferocious species.

The little brat's buttocks were still bare and exposed, but he was able to pierce the ferocious saber-toothed tiger's head with his thunder spear.

"The ecological environment here is kept pristine enough, and there are enough ferocious species and dragon creatures for him to practice his combat skills."

Cassius, who was standing next to Noah, gave an explanation.

"I don't care how many ferocious beasts you kill, but you can't kill dragon beasts randomly. It took me a long time to collect them. If you kill them randomly, I will take the Thunder Spear from him."

"You can pay it now!"

"Ok?"

"Haven't you wanted to study it for a long time? Now you can."

Facing the confused gaze of the Golden Dragon, Cassius confirmed what he had just said.

"He can't always rely on this natural weapon. It will make him cowardly and weak. He should learn to fight with his fists and know how to fight with bare hands."

(End of this chapter)