2025-09-06 21:45:03That night, the Carosso royal palace was quiet, its halls lit by gentle luminescence of moonlight and the occasional mage-light lamp. In one of the opulent guest chambers, Princess Fu Rong paced back and forth, unable to sleep. The elation of the arena’s excitement had worn off, and reality was pressing in on her once more. Tomorrow was the day she would sit down with Emperor Ethan and Empress-Consort Celestia (for Celestia’s influence was evident) to finalize the alliance agreement between Yanling and Carosso. Everything she had worked for hinged on those negotiations.
Fu Rong paused by a window, looking out at the foreign yet beautiful cityscape of Carosso under the night sky. She clasped her hands together tightly. “We should have secured the alliance today itself,” she whispered to the empty room, voicing her worry aloud. There was a tremor in her usually confident voice. The delay—enjoyable as it was
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CHAPTER 123: Yanling’s Gamble (2)
Several of the Yanling ministers shifted nervously, keenly aware that Celestia was no mere attendant—she was the famed Night Empress of Carosso, Ethan’s right hand, known for her fearsome power and icy demeanor. Whispers rippled through the courtiers. Queen Mei’s smile faltered ever so slightly under Celestia’s unblinking stare.The King cleared his throat, trying to regain the jovial tone. “Ah, Lady Celestia.” He recognized her importance and offered a cordial nod. “It may seem swift, but in troubled times, one must seize good fortune when it presents itself. What could be more fortuitous than uniting Carosso’s Dragon Emperor and our Phoenix Princess as one family? Imagine—the dragon and the phoenix, ruling side by side!” He spread his arms as if already toasting the idea.Fu Rong quickly stepped betw
CHAPTER 122: Yanling’s Gamble (1)
After several arduous days of travel beyond the cursed forest, Ethan’s convoy at last crested a ridge to behold Yanling. What they saw took their breath away. Yanling’s lands sprawled out in a panorama of natural splendor unlike any Ethan had ever seen. Majestic emerald mountain ranges encircled the realm like silent guardians. Their snow-capped peaks glistened under the midday sun, crowns of white against a sky of perfect blue. Below the mountains, lush ancient forests blanketed rolling hills in every direction, a vast ocean of green swaying with the breeze. Silver rivers wound through flower-carpeted valleys, their waters so clear that even from a distance Ethan imagined he could spot the pebbles lining the riverbeds. Wildflowers in every color—violet, gold, crimson—dotted the meadows, filling the air with a light, sweet fragrance. It was as if they had ridden into a liv
CHAPTER 121: The Dragon’s Oath (3)
The pack of abominations snarled and circled, intelligent eyes assessing Ethan and his allies. Bloodlust and hunger burned in their gaze. They were preparing for a final coordinated attack.Ethan raised his sword high, the morning sun catching on its blade. At his signal, his allies formed up around him in a defensive ring. Despite the toll of battle, the Dragon Emperor’s team stood strong and determined, their combined aura formidable.With a savage howl, the wolves struck as one, a blur of fangs, claws, and tattered wings.Leon met two wolves head-on, fearless in his burning zeal. His sword, wreathed again in flames, clashed against slashing claws with a burst of sparks. Clang! Steel met unnatural
CHAPTER 120: The Dragon’s Oath (2)
Leon barely managed to duck, the wing-blade shearing a few strands of his brown hair as it passed. Undeterred, the veteran warrior planted his feet and swung again with all his might. Flames intensified around the steel as he channeled his mana. With a shout, Leon cleaved upward, conjuring a burning greatsword of pure flame that extended his reach. The fiery greatsword slammed into the winged wolf’s torso, the impact bursting into a spray of embers. The creature howled in pain and was knocked back, scrabbling to regain balance as scorch marks singed its corrupted hide.High above, a second wolf-beast circled, then dove toward the center of Ethan’s formation where the robed mages marched. Princess Fu Rong saw the threat from her position near the vanguard. Her eyes flashed with determination. Gripping her carved phoenix-head staff, she stoo
CHAPTER 119: The Dragon’s Oath (1)
Morning light poured into Carosso’s council chamber the day after the Grand Arena’s spectacular exhibition. Emperor Ethan sat at the head of the table, clad in his royal black and gold. Princess Fu Rong of Yanling stood opposite him, her bright-red gown catching the sunlight, and at her side were Liuyue and Leon—loyal companions from Yanling. Celestia, Ethan’s ever-present dark-winged guardian, lingered just behind his throne with arms crossed. A hush fell as Ethan rose, golden eyes sweeping over those assembled.“With yesterday’s victory in the arena, our alliance is nearly sealed,” Ethan declared, voice resonant and calm. “Yet one task remains. Yanling is threatened by Shuanglin. The safety of Yanling is our responsibility as well. I will personally lead our armies to Yanling and help repel Shuanglin&r
CHAPTER 118: Moonlit Resolve
That night, the Carosso royal palace was quiet, its halls lit by gentle luminescence of moonlight and the occasional mage-light lamp. In one of the opulent guest chambers, Princess Fu Rong paced back and forth, unable to sleep. The elation of the arena’s excitement had worn off, and reality was pressing in on her once more. Tomorrow was the day she would sit down with Emperor Ethan and Empress-Consort Celestia (for Celestia’s influence was evident) to finalize the alliance agreement between Yanling and Carosso. Everything she had worked for hinged on those negotiations.Fu Rong paused by a window, looking out at the foreign yet beautiful cityscape of Carosso under the night sky. She clasped her hands together tightly. “We should have secured the alliance today itself,” she whispered to the empty room, voicing her worry aloud. There was a tremor in her usually confident voice. The delay—enjoyable as it was
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