[Revenge always brings pleasure]
[And as it turned out, Garrod’s rule wasn’t exactly beloved by his people. During your battle with Garrod, many Flame Dragons stood on your side]
[If not for them, you really might not have been able to defeat Garrod]
[But while they fought, they also had plenty of other thoughts on their minds]
“This Flame Dragon Prince doesn’t really seem like a dragon… Look at his fighting style, it’s just like the Evil God’s.”
“Yeah, isn’t he supposed to be one of us? Why isn’t he breathing fire, just summoning those black tentacles?”
“Never mind that. Do you really think things were better under Garrod’s rule?”
Some Flame Dragons felt that no matter who led them, the outcome would be the same
“If we don’t step up now, we won’t even get a piece of territory later!”
Compared to those participating Flame Dragons, you had it far less easy
You faced Garrod directly. This long-reigning Flame Dragon King was the most terrifying enemy you had ever encountered
His overwhelming Dragon Flame and terrifying physical prowess made you think victory was impossible at one point
Moreover, the Ancestral Dragon Scale’s uses had long been exhausted. If you made even the slightest mistake, he would kill you
You had once read records about dragons in magical history
Dragons were beings on the same level as angels and demons
You knew that any Human capable of slaying a Dragon-class creature had to be at least a terrifying existence like the Sword Saint
No, even an ordinary Sword Saint would only be a speed bump when facing a Dragon
Only a one-in-ten-thousand Sword Saint or mage could fight back beneath a Dragon’s claws
And the Garrod before you went without saying—he was far stronger than an average Dragon
This brutal battle lasted for days and nights. Garrod’s personal guards had already fallen, yet Garrod himself kept fighting you the entire time
You had lost count of how many times you nearly died. Fortunately, the mental and physical stats granted by your Dragon body were high, or you would have passed out long ago
Indeed, challenging Garrod with mortal strength was utterly hopeless. But you were also a Dragon, and you carried Garrod’s blood in your veins
Finally, this Regicide Battle came to a conclusion
The Flame Dragon palace had been reduced to ruins during your fight, its outline no longer even recognizable
Lai En even felt as if his body no longer belonged to him. The moment the battle ended, a sense of detachment made him feel like he had left the Simulation.
“System… Am I still alive?”
[Host, you’re barely alive, I suppose]
“Cough, cough, cough—”
Most of your scales had fallen off. Your Dragon Claws were even bent, and some parts were missing entirely
You staggered to your feet and walked toward the half-dead Garrod. His condition was worse than yours—he had barely a breath left
“Garrod, I think I’ll remember you as an opponent forever.”
Garrod no longer had the strength to stand. His body was badly mangled, but those crimson eyes still carried the aura of a powerful being
“Never thought I’d be killed by my own child.”
“You know, even if you kill me and take my throne, the ending won’t change.”
“My position is just a cycle. You’ll take my place and become the next Garrod!”
You neither confirmed nor denied Garrod’s words
“Blah blah blah, what are you even saying? Just die!”
An Abyssal Creature appeared beside him and delivered the final blow to Garrod
The most powerful being you had ever encountered fell before you
[Congratulations, Host. You have slain an overlord-class Dragon. Gained 15,000 Experience]
[Congratulations, Host. Your level has increased to 65]
“It wasn’t easy. Finally, I can rest…”
This Simulation hadn’t lasted too long—just over a year
Yet Lai En had faced life-and-death trials countless times
From the beginning in the Abyss, to now standing atop Garrod’s corpse as the Flame Dragon King
[Winteria was about the same as you, completely exhausted. She lay not far from where you were]
[You walked over and found she was still alive. Relief flooded your heart]
……
[After that epochal battle ended, you fell into a somewhat dull life]
[You took Garrod’s place and became the Flame Dragon King]
[Unlike Garrod, you weren’t so harsh on the clan’s strength requirements. Many Flame Dragons approved of your approach]
“We should’ve done this a long time ago. Who can tell how strong a kid is at birth? Look at our current chief—he only got strong after falling into the Abyss.”
“Who would want to throw their newborn child into the Abyss? Strong or weak, they’re all my children.”
Statements like this were in the majority
Of course, there were a few within the clan who felt the tradition of strength above all should be upheld, but they were a minority
Another important matter—you and Winteria eventually became husband and wife
Three years after that great battle, she laid two Dragon Eggs: one Ice Dragon, one Flame Dragon
Of course, since you weren’t really into dragon form, you requested that Winteria accommodate you. She obliged and lived with you in human form day to day
You even obtained some Human clothing from the nearby territories, such as White Silk stockings
Of course, those were all secondary matters
The moment you ascended to the Flame Dragon chief’s seat, you had the Forest Dragons move near your territory
At first, the Flame Dragons looked down on those herbivores. But as time passed, the two Dragon Clans grew closer, and intermarriage even occurred
The Ice Dragons, who had previously been close with the Flame Dragon clan, were a different story.
Their chief believed the Flame Dragons had fallen, breaking the rule of strength above all
However, Winteria’s existence remained a constant headache for the Ice Dragon chief, since she was the true Ice Dragon Princess
When the Ice Dragon Queen learned of Winteria’s return, she was overjoyed.
Then she heard Winteria had married the current Flame Dragon chief, and she was happier than words could say. She even sent treasures to celebrate your union
And after a brief rest, you planned to use this body to explore the entire continent
In the previous Reality Simulation, you had met Xilika
That meant the Simulation world and reality were connected
Unfortunately, Dragons rarely flew outside the Dragon Realm, so their knowledge of the outside world wasn’t very detailed
Of course, Dragons had no need to understand those weaker races. That was only natural
After settling all affairs, you set out on the road to the Kingdom of Tianyue
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