Beneath the Red Dragon

Watching the Imperial Guard Warrior riding on a Flying Dragon gradually distance themselves, the Beastman Gulal strides towards the martial arts arena, instructing the Beastman Messenger to sound the drums for gathering.

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Western Golden Land, in front of Blood Claw Hills.

As most of the Golden Empire’s inhabitants migrated westward, developing most of the western region, subsequent talks forged a friendly cooperative relationship with the vampires’ nation on the Western Continent, the Forest Kingdom.

Therefore, the territory’s focus has shifted to the western areas, aiming to expand the land to provide ample space for the forthcoming population growth, and simultaneously extend the influence of the Dragon Group Empire.

At the Dragon Group’s meeting, it has been decided to gradually encompass the entire Northern Territory within the realm of control, as scholars have statistically investigated that during the upcoming rapid development phase, the population of the Dragon Group Territory will swell again, enabling extensive governance over most areas.

On the other hand, it’s necessary to open the passageway between the Western forest and the Western Continent, and then establish a coastal trade port in the western area for exchanges with the Western Continent.

Blood Claw Hills is named after the ’Blood Claw Tribe’ of War Lizards that reside there.

The Blood Claw Tribe’s War Lizard population is roughly eight thousand, mostly strong Warriors, with a small fraction being women, children, and the elderly War Lizards sacrificed cruelly to the ruling ’Demon God’—a formidable serpent-monster alien species overseeing the Blood Claw Tribe.

Usually, the cavern where this powerful serpent-monster dwells was extraordinarily quiet; no creature dared to approach this perilous place. Even the Blood Claw Tribe venerating this Demon God dared not step into this realm without permission.

But now, the tranquility has been shattered by countless shouts. The eyes of Dogman Sorcerers sparkled with light, releasing Dragon Flame burning inside their bodies, consuming the malformed War Lizards in raging heat.

The Dogman Sorcerers then flapped their fleshy wings, soaring into the sky.

The Curse Wind blew through the Elves’ luminescent long hair, and an Elf opened his arms, head slightly tilted back, with Magic Power surging through his body, erupting forth as a mighty bolt of lightning.

The Goblin hiding behind a rock raised its hand to shoot an Ice Cone that accurately hit a charging War Lizard before swiftly retreating behind the stone, revealing a smug grin.

These diverse Caster Corps wield innate Magic. This Magic arises from supernatural bloodlines and various mystical influences.

Influences from Demon touches, dryad blessings, mysterious springs they’ve drunk from, or blessings from the God of Magic, Elemental Power, and chaotic, ferocious Mana all become opportunities to acquire Magical Power.

However, within the Dragon Group Territory, few choices remain, them being the influence of Giant Dragons.

The Giant Demon Zu Jia stood atop the hill, and beside him was the Blood Claw Tribe’s Chieftain, the formidable War Lizardman Reilly.

”Seems that monster is now affected by drugs, fallen into deep slumber. Reilly, you’ve done well, your tribe will exist because of you and find honor in your actions.”

Zu Jia’s towering body, sharp and sturdy tusks, appeared terrifying, but besides him, War Lizardman Reilly’s demeanor was no less imposing.

”I merely made the necessary choice. This damn serpent-monster, it possesses a powerful artifact. If not for this artifact, I’d have twisted its neck myself.”

War Lizardman Reilly spoke coldly.

”Heh, let others test this serpent-monster’s artifact for us.” Zu Jia grinned maliciously, looking at the Caster Corps surrounded by numerous Warriors.

”...To offer you sacrifices of living creatures’ blood and souls,”

”Each year, we present countless souls and flesh to you,”

”To beseech the arrival of your mighty power,”

”Great Demon Lord—Batos!”