A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 778: Chapter 437: Provocation, Super-giant Red Lotus Form_2

These words are logically clear, firmly positioned, and flawless.

The Iron Dragon deflected all hidden provocations and inducements from Marquis Butler without a single loophole. ℯ𝓵.

How can the Emperor and Regent King of the Ola Kingdom, these two Evil Dragons, possess such calm and meticulous intellect? Is their trust and relationship really this solid?

Marquis Butler was momentarily at a loss for words, feeling a bit defeated inside.

It’s well known that Evil Dragons are inherently ambitious, greedy, and suspicious.

After failing to secure cooperation from the Red Iron Dragon Emperor, he planned to win over the powerful Regent King, indirectly influencing Ola Kingdom’s diplomatic tendencies through the Iron Dragon, achieving cooperation, while sowing seeds of suspicion, causing a rift between Solrog and the Red Iron Dragon Emperor, planting the potential for future internal strife.

But what he didn’t anticipate was how resolute and practiced this Iron Dragon’s intellect could be.

His probes and sowing of discord had no effect.

A crack appeared in Marquis Butler’s perfect smile.

He let out two dry laughs, masking his embarrassment: ”I apologize for my misspeaking and overthinking, your excellency the Regent King’s loyalty to the country and firm belief commands my admiration.”

”So... I won’t disturb your excellency and the commanders in discussing important matters.”

Watching the human envoy turn and hastily depart, Iron Dragon Solrog let out a silent cold laugh inside.

He clearly understood where his current position and power originated from, also comprehended why Ola Kingdom existed and who caused its prosperity.

Those seemingly alluring provocations and promises could not cause any wavering or cracks in his heart.

Even if he took a step back, supposing he could truly be tempted, developed unwarranted ambition, even substitute Galos as the Emperor of Ola Kingdom, so what? Would it be better than now?

He tightly followed the footsteps of his brothers, witnessing and participating in his legend.

This Ola Kingdom might advance further in the future, becoming the Holy Ola Empire!

By then, his position and glory as a Regent King would far surpass those mediocre ordinary kings on the continent, wouldn’t it?

Moreover, the current promise from the other side was only a temporary expedient.

If he actually lost his head and agreed to cooperate, estranging Lothern, after Ripos achieved its goal, those doubled profit promises would likely turn into empty checks, with no chance to realize them.

”Ripos Kingdom is urgently trying to win us over to balance their old rival Lothern.”

”Once we truly become estranged from Lothern, their strategic goal will be achieved, and there will be no need to pay any substantive benefits to us thereafter.”

Iron Dragon Solrog saw through this very clearly, utterly aware inside.

Moreover, Marquis Butler, although seeming polite and earnest, always unwittingly revealed a trace of pride from an old noble strong country during his speech and behavior, which wasn’t deliberate, merely hard to conceal.

Clearly, deep in his heart, he hadn’t placed the ’barbaric’ kingdom that had just arisen from the wilderness in a significant position.

Their visit was merely to compete with Lotheren for influence, conducting a grand political game.

If Lotheren Kingdom hadn’t sent an envoy this time, Ripos Kingdom wouldn’t appear on this land either.

Not long after, Princess Alina from Lotheren Kingdom gracefully moved through the crowd and arrived in front of Iron Dragon Solrog.

She wore a gentle smile, her gaze sweeping in the direction Marquis Butler departed.

With intent, she softly inquired: ”Honorable Regent King, it seems Marquis Butler from Ripos Kingdom respects you greatly, having conversed for quite a time.”

Solrog faced Alina, not uttering a sound.

He used his mental skill, his voice directly resonating in the Princess’s mind.

”It was merely some commonplace diplomatic rhetoric and probing, trying to understand the kingdom’s disposition and our attitude.”

”Be assured, Your Highness, the kingdom values the trust established with Lothern through tangible actions.”

”This weight can’t be matched by a few empty promises.”

”The basis of cooperation lies first in mutual trust and understanding, then in interests.”

Upon hearing Solrog’s words, Princess Alina’s concerns dissipated considerably, and her smile became more genuine.

Engaging in negotiations with beings possessing high intelligence and long-term vision is truly comforting.

Those petty provocative tactics appeared pale and laughable in the face of such clear vision and perspective, unable to exert any real impact.

She responded in the same way within her heart, her tone solemn: ”Regent King, your insight is praiseworthy.”

”Rest assured, the four promises Lotheren Kingdom made will be fulfilled with utmost speed and quality.”

”Our cooperation is built on a solid foundation, ensuring its longevity.”

On the other side, Marquis Butler, who had been rebuffed, wasn’t entirely disheartened and directed his gaze toward the Red Dragon Samantha not far away who was engaging heavily in a barrel of strong wine.

But as soon as he glanced at the Red Dragon, even before he could organize his words to speak, Samantha sensed something.

The Red Dragon abruptly turned her head, glaring with a fierce gleam in her slit pupils, directly emitting two strings of hot sparks from her nostrils, roughly growling: ”Puny human, stay away from this Dragon! Your scent makes me sick!”

She bared her fangs threateningly: ”If you unwisely approach again, I can’t resist the urge to burn you to ash.”

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