Man is infinite, and his ambition is to slay the dragon

It's the same this time.

After listening to Bagram's story, Zieg nodded slightly: "I see... In other words, you have been serving the Eye King as a dog?"

"..."

The anger was immediately released from Bagram.

But he couldn't refute it because it was true.

Looking at the silent Roaring Dragon King, Sieg sighed slightly: "You are the Roaring Dragon King, but how can you show any Roaring behavior in your appearance? You dare not say a word even when being ordered around like a dog."

"Watch your words, Flame Beast."

Bagram's eyes instantly turned cold as ice: "I am here to discuss with you, not to fight with you. I am the king of my tribe and I need to consider the entire tribe. A stray dog ​​like you who has no ties to anything has no right to bark here."

"...So, what do you mean now?"

Sieg did not continue on this topic, but returned to the main topic: "Shouldn't you be on the same side as the King of Eyes? Now you actually leaked his plan to me... What does it mean, do you want to rebel?"

"I'm just not going to sit there and wait for death. I've said before, I'm the king of my clan, and for the sake of the entire clan, I'm willing to make any sacrifice."

Bagram said in a deep voice.

"I cannot refuse the Eye King's request. The Scaled Dragon King, whom he considers as his backer, can attack here even if he is in the Far East and burn the entire Hell Valley. That would mean the end of my tribe. This is the only thing I will never allow."

"But I do not intend to break the contract between us. You did fulfill the agreement between us and brought Gargantina back, so the Roaring Vampires will not fight you. This is my decision."

In other words, the Roaring Blood Clan is now stuck in an awkward place.

As the de facto subordinates of the Eye Dragon King and the Scale Dragon King, the Roaring Blood Clan must act according to the Eye King's orders and assist the Machine Dragon in capturing Sieg and Kamuy.

But Bagram also had his own pride. He was not prepared to break his promise and refused to fight with Zieg.

However, if they did so, they would most likely be reprimanded by the two first-generation Dragon Kings, and might even bring disaster to the Roaring Blood Clan.

This is really an embarrassing situation.

therefore--

"Come make me a deal, Ziegfell."

Bagram said the same words to Zieger as he had eight years ago.

54. I want to fight both of them

At this moment, Zieg seemed to have returned to eight years ago.

With a slight smile on his lips, Zig asked, "What is the content of the deal?"

"According to the current arrangement, the plan to capture you and the Thunder Beast will be drawn up by me, and the Roaring Bloods will be the main executors, and the Machine Dragons will only assist from the side." Bagram explained, "And if we want to achieve both the goals of [not violating the contract] and [successful capture plan] at the same time, there are only two ways."

"Or, you can leave now, and then we can just capture the Thunder Beast. Even though the Eye King will be unhappy, at least half of the task is done, and he won't have anything to say."

“Or… kill the Drag-Ride.”

Kill the Drag-Ride!

Bagram's decision made his pupils tremble.

He knew what Bagram meant.

In terms of results, the only way to save the Roaring Vampires is to let the situation evolve into one where [the Roaring Vampires did make an effort, but the plan ultimately failed to be completely successful].

But it is difficult to do this - after all, there are organic dragons.

It is not only here to assist the Roaring Vampires, but also to monitor them.

[The Strongest and Oldest Second Order], this title originally symbolizes that its strength is not comparable to other second-order dragons, and it is probably even stronger than Tina. In addition, the Roaring Blood Clan will definitely not take action. If a full-scale encirclement and suppression is launched, Sieg and Shenwei will not be able to resist at all.

Therefore, there are only two solutions that can achieve that one goal.

——【Sieg will leave now, making Kamui the only target, sacrificing Kamui to ensure that Sieg and the Roaring Blood Clan are safe】

——【Sieg did not leave, and faced the encirclement and suppression together with Kamuy, and killed the Machine Dragon in return, and the Roaring Blood Clan retreated, and finally the Eye King’s plan failed】

"...You're a little more ruthless than I thought."

Zieg said as he looked at Bagram.

"You're a traitor."

"It doesn't matter. As long as we can protect our tribe, it doesn't matter who we betray."

"Then you should betray me."

Sieg said solemnly, "If I were you, I would not inform you, but would ruthlessly violate the contract and capture me and the Kamui with all my strength together with the Machine Dragon. After all, the non-aggression contract between us is just a verbal agreement. There is no evidence and no actual effect."

"..."

Bagram fell silent.

Objectively speaking, what Sieg said was right. If Bagram really just wanted to protect the Roaring Blood Clan, then he should have betrayed Sieg and violated the agreement. After all, Sieg is now a dragon slayer of the Sun God Cult, and Bagram is the Dragon King of the Roaring Blood Clan. The two are mortal enemies, and it is impossible for them to live in peace.

But Bagram is...

"Do you have any other purpose?"

"...I've said before, I'm the leader of my clan, and I need to consider the entire clan." Bagram repeated his identity and responsibilities, "And your death will cause instability within the Roaring Blood Clan - to be honest, I'm surprised that Gargantina has changed."

"what?"

Ziggy frowned.

Why are you mentioning Tina at this time?

And...she's changed?

"Why has she changed?"

"I can't explain it, but she has definitely changed. I can feel it. Compared to her eight years ago, she has changed in some fundamental ways now. She has never removed the furniture you gave her, and she often stays in bed in a daze for a long time. Her expression..."

Bagram paused halfway through his speech, and then continued: "Her expression revealed a bit of boredom with her current life."

"Perhaps she is tired of the life of a Roaring Blood Clan."

"I am tired of staying on the fourth floor, watching the empty world alone every day."

"I don't understand her change, but... at least I can be sure that it was you who changed her. It was the eight years with you that changed her."

(I...changed Miss Tina?)

Bagram's words left Zigg a little confused.

It seems that he has not done anything out of line to Tina in the past eight years? Except for the time when they just met, he did not do anything to Tina at all. On the contrary, it should be said that Tina did a lot of things to him, such as beating him up every day, taking out his intestines and internal organs, etc.

Can these things make her change?

"...Are you seeing things?"

"I'm not wrong. If I misjudge the status of my subordinates, how can I become the leader of a clan?" Bagram stared at Sieg. "Perhaps, for Gargantina now, staying in the Roaring Vampire Clan is not a good thing. I believe time can smooth out everything. Maybe it will only take a few years for her to get used to everything again. But at least for now, her heart has not completely returned to the clan."

“Her heart is still out there.”

Bagram's expression was complicated.

And Sieg's expression was even more complicated.

(Ms. Tina, you...)

You clearly wanted to return to the Roaring Blood Clan so much in the beginning, but now that you've gone back, you feel bored?

"Tsk...what a troublesome woman."

Ziggy pouted.

Bagram raised his eyebrows, then brought the topic back to the topic: "Anyway, that's what I want to say. What do you want to do?"

"How to do it?"

Frowning, Sieg fell into deep thought.

The safest way is naturally to run away immediately and throw Shenwei out as bait. As for Shenwei's personal safety... Sieg doesn't care about that guy's life or death. After all, if he is alone, he will definitely be able to run away in the end, so there is no point in caring.

but--

"There's no need to run."

Zigg raised the corner of his mouth.

"It's been a while since I've fought a high-ranking dragon. Let me see what level the so-called [Oldest and Strongest] is at."

"It looks like you've decided to accept the deal."

"Did you make a mistake?" Sieg pointed at Bagram. "I don't care what you think or what you want to do. Whatever action you want to take is up to you. I have no obligation to cooperate with you. If the Roaring Blood Clan and the Machine Dragon appear in front of me at the same time, there is only one action I will take-"

A blue flame ignited in his palm. Illuminated by the blue light, Sieg grinned grimly:

"That means killing you all."

"...It seems like a wasted effort."

Bagram sighed heavily.

"Then, the next time we meet, you and I will be enemies - we will defeat and capture you without mercy."

"Come and try if you can, you coward who can't even roar in defiance."

This conversation announced the breakdown of negotiations between Zieg and Bagram.

55. Places You Really Want to Go

Hell Valley.

deep.

After the negotiations with Zieg broke down, Bagram immediately returned to his floor.

And soon——

【My king! 】

Gargantina's somewhat anxious voice reached his mind through telepathy.

[That white...that human didn't do anything to you, right? ]

She probably wanted to say "that idiot", right?

Bagram did not point out the attitude and address that Gargantina inadvertently revealed, but spoke directly.

(Negotiations failed. From today on, the non-aggression agreement between the Roaring Blood Clan and him is void. From now on, he is just the Dragon Slayer of the Sun God Cult, the Saint of Flame, to the Roaring Blood Clan.)

(Next, I will formulate a battle plan to capture the Flame Beast and the Thunder Beast, and will take action after the Machine Dragon arrives. You must also attack, Gargantina. You have been with him for eight years, so if you know any weaknesses of his, please let me know.)

【......I see】

Gargantina paused before answering.

But Bagram heard something strange in her voice.

(Are you hesitating, Gargantina?)

[No! How dare I...]

(…)

After a moment of silence, Bagram opened his mouth and used the magic of words. In just a moment, he arrived directly at the fourth level of the Hell Valley guarded by Gargantina, the flat land.

Gargantina, who had taken off her armor and was sitting on the bed hugging a pillow, jumped up from the bed! She quickly put on her armor and knelt on one knee!

"My king! Why are you suddenly... No, that was just--"

"...You don't need to explain, Gargantina."

Motioning for her to get up first, Bagram did not blame her: "It seems that you have changed more than I expected. These eight years have really changed you."

"My king..."