Evil Red Dragon

Chapter 73 Copper Dragon

Inside the dragon's nest, gold coins tumbled between Alec's claws, but his thoughts drifted even further.

"What about the third corridor...?"

This problem has been bothering him for several days.

The first two corridors enhanced his speed and physique respectively; which direction should he choose for the third one?

Defense, perception, or what?

He closed his dragon eyes, his consciousness sinking into his body.

Magic flows through his meridians, with the first corridor located in his chest cavity, connecting his heart to his dragon body, enhancing his vitality and breath.

A second corridor runs through his spine, extending from the top of his skull to his wingtips, making his speed even more ferocious.

The two corridors support his current strength.

But that wasn't enough. His battle with Helena made him realize that sheer destructive power couldn't solve all the problems.

That woman's mental magic was strange and hard to defend against. If he hadn't successfully launched a sneak attack, he probably would have become a puppet.

"defense……"

Alecto muttered to himself.

Mental defense is a good option.

Dragons are naturally resistant to mental magic, but that resistance comes more from their powerful souls. If a corridor specifically designed to enhance mental resistance could be constructed…

Alecto's thoughts were interrupted by the rapid sound of dragon wings.

He opened his eyes and saw Oliveira rushing into the lair in a panic, not even bothering to glance at the gold coins, which was very unusual.

"Brother! Something terrible has happened!"

Oliveira said in a panic:

"A dragon is coming! A bronze dragon! And it's accompanied by a thunderwing serpent!"

Alector's pupils suddenly contracted.

Thunderwing Flying Python?

That beast, before I could even cause it any trouble, it actually came back on its own, and with a bronze dragon with it!

Copper dragons are a type of metallic dragon belonging to the Lawful Good alignment. They typically inhabit dry, rocky mountainous regions, where their mission is to protect treasures and punish evil.

But the Five-Colored Dragon considers this stereotype to be utter nonsense.

A dragon is a dragon; greed, arrogance, and selfishness are common traits among all dragons, except that metal dragons are better at disguising themselves.

"Explain in more detail."

Oliveira was panting heavily:

"I just spotted a bronze dragon outside. Judging by its length, it's at least an adult, and the Thunderwing Serpent was coiled around it, leading the way!"

Alector's brain was working at lightning speed.

How did the Thunderwing Python get mixed up with the Crimson Copper Dragon?

The two creatures have completely different habits and would never cooperate under normal circumstances. Moreover, the copper dragon rarely dares to directly confront the red dragon, unless... the thunderwing python actively seeks out the copper dragon.

"After the Thunderwing Flying Python escaped, it must have encountered this bronze dragon somewhere."

Alecto said in a deep voice:

"It traded my intelligence for protection, for a chance to take revenge."

Oliveira's face turned pale:

"What should we do then? Copper dragons are metal dragons, and they excel at..."

"What are you best at? Justice?"

Alecto sneered:

"No, they're best at robbing."

"Under the guise of punishing evil and promoting good, they plunder the treasures of other dragons, especially those from the evil camp like us."

He stood up, his dragon wings fully unfurled.

"Where is Gru now?"

"Gru is in the smelting area, and the patrol is retreating."

"Send orders to Gru: immediately cease all activities, all soldiers enter combat readiness, and all kobolds retreat to the depths of the mine. No one is to emerge without orders."

"good!"

Oliveira turned to fly away, but then stopped: "And what about you, brother?"

"I'll go and meet this champion of justice."

Alecto flapped his wings and roared away.

Two black dots appeared in the northern sky.

As the distance closed, the black dot gradually became clearer.

Flying ahead was a 17-meter-long bronze dragon with a slender body and smooth scales.

From a distance, it looks like a perfectly cast sculpture.

Unlike the red dragon, the copper dragon is more robust and has clearly defined muscle lines.

Following behind the bronze dragon was the Thunderwing Python.

After several months, the level six magical beast has recovered from its injuries.

"It's just ahead, Lord Cyril."

The Thunderwing Flying Python, filled with barely suppressed excitement and resentment:

"That mountain peak in the distance is the lair of that red dragon."

The bronze dragon known as Cyril slowly descended, its amber eyes carefully surveying the terrain of Crimson Peak Territory.

It saw the makeshift camp on the mountainside, the smelting area billowing black smoke, the kobolds coming and going at the mine entrance, and the trolls and orc warriors gathering.

"It's quite large."

Cyril's voice was deep and resonant:

"Are you sure this red dragon is still a young dragon?"

"It's absolutely true, Lord Cyril!"

Thunderwing Flying Python hurriedly said:

"I saw it with my own eyes; that red dragon was no more than 18 meters long, definitely not yet a juvenile!"

"That's good."

Cyril paused for a moment, then continued to ask:

"Are you sure there's treasure in its lair?"

"certainly!"

Lei Yifei Python made a solemn vow:

"Although I've never been inside, you see..."

It points to the smelting area:

"Those trolls and orcs are smelting steel, and the kobolds are mining. What does that mean? It means this red dragon is accumulating wealth! Its lair must be overflowing with gold coins and gems!"

Cyril's dragon eyes narrowed slightly.

As a bronze dragon, it has a desire for treasure no less than that of a red dragon.

The only difference is that the red dragon plunders openly, while the copper dragon prefers to punish the evil red dragon with justice and then legitimately inherit its legacy.

As for the Thunderwing Python's revenge?

That was just a side effect.

Cyril asked:

"How many relatives does it have?"

"Several dragonborn trolls, their strength is around level five. There are also some orcs, but they are not a threat."

Lei Yifei said obsequiously:

"With Lord Cyril's peak level six strength, dealing with them would be a piece of cake."

Cyril did not respond, but continued to observe.

Just then, a crimson figure shot into the sky.

Alecto spread his wings and hovered in front of the copper dragon.

He was a whole size smaller than Cyril, but his dragon might was in no way inferior.

A scorching wave of heat radiated outwards from him, instantly raising the temperature in the air.

"Red Copper Dragon, you've trespassed into my territory without permission. What do you want?"

Cyril sized up the red dragon before him, silently assessing its strength.

Yes, it's about 16 meters long, with a life force at the initial stage of level six. It's definitely in its adolescence, and it should be the one that has just entered adolescence.

With myself and the equally level six Thunderwing Python joining the team, we're guaranteed to win!

"Your territory?"

Cyril spoke slowly, his voice echoing like the tolling of a bell:

"As far as I know, this area was originally unclaimed land. What gives you, a mere red dragon, the right to claim it?"

Alecto sneered:

"Just because I got here before you, just because I defeated all the competitors, how come the metal dragons have now learned to steal nests too?"

This statement struck a nerve with Cyril.

The Copper Dragon does indeed claim to be a guardian of order, but order is predicated on rationality.

Whether something is reasonable or not is often defined by the powerful.

"snatch?"

Cyril's voice turned cold:

"As a member of the lawful faction, I have a duty to expel you."

A mocking glint flashed in Alecto's eyes:

"Your sense of justice is so convenient."

He looked at the Thunderwing Python, which was staring at him fiercely, with lightning crackling on its body.

"As for that long worm beside you..."

Alecto said slowly and deliberately:

"Red Copper Dragon, when did you start working as a henchman for monsters?"

Thunderwing Python roars:

"Damn it..."

"Shut up."

Cyril interrupted it, his gaze fixed on Alexios:

"Red Dragon, your sophistry is meaningless. The truth is, you are establishing power here, enslaving other races, and plundering resources. These are all evil deeds, and I have the right to stop you."

Alecto understood.

If you want to add a crime, there is nothing wrong with it.

This bronze dragon isn't here to reason; it's here to find an excuse to start a war. Its real target is his treasure and territory.

"so what?"

Alecto asked calmly:

"How do you plan to stop me?"

Cyril's dragon wings spread fully, and greed flashed in his dragon eyes:

"Hand over your treasures, disperse your family, and leave this land, and I might consider sparing your life."

Alecto suddenly laughed.

"I think I understand now."

Golden flames erupted from his body:

"You're here to rob, but you're even more hypocritical than me, putting on a cloak of morality before you even start the robbery."