Red dragon: in charge of natural disasters

A week later.

Strawburg, Bosque Palace.

Duke Leo Bosque was stroking his beard and waiting anxiously. He had not been so out of his mind for a long time. There was really too much bad news recently, and it was difficult for him, who had always been calm, to accept it.

The Principality of Norton was raided by the Ember Kingdom in just one day, and was quickly destroyed without even sending a signal for help.

In the north of the kingdom, as the strange horn blew, those legendary "frost disasters" were about to start again, and traces of the frost giants' advance appeared near the Ohala Glacier.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Duke!"

The adjutant hurried in and once again brought the latest news.

"Our scouts in the north discovered traces of the frost giants' urgent march! The remains of eaten beasts and huge footprints appeared on those long-sealed roads, and the ground was still covered with snow."

Duke Leo's expression suddenly darkened, and his face was covered with a heavy haze.

"Just like in the record."

"That is indeed a frost disaster."

Duke Leo looked at the adjutant and asked eagerly:

"What about their march? Where will those frost giants appear?"

The adjutant quickly replied truthfully: "Storm High Slope, according to our current intelligence, they will go south from the Storm Slope area, pass through the Trier Valley, and enter the Northland."

However, he also added:

"However, the Storm High Slope area is the territory of the Kingdom of Burning Ember. Although their patrol and defense focus has now been shifted to the area of ​​the former Lakman Principality, it is still controlled by the dependents of the red dragon. The information we can obtain is very sparse. This It’s all earned by the scouts who risked their lives.”

The adjutant took out a map and presented it respectfully.

The parchment map was covered with scratches and scars, with red paint marking the areas where traces of the Frost Giants' march had been found.

Duke Leo browsed the map carefully, with complex expressions on his face, including some joy and some confusion.

He paced back and forth in the hall.

"No, this is different from the frost disaster in the records.

"According to records, during the frost disaster sixty years ago and the frost disaster one hundred and seventy years ago, the frost giants poured into the Northland from different directions and began to march quickly, destroying everything along the way as quickly as possible, and surrounding them. Once looted, dozens of frost giants are often enough to destroy a city."

"According to the analysis of domestic scholars, their main purpose should be to plunder supplies and weaken our power. Therefore, these frost giants will use their destructive power wantonly."

"But this time, they seem to have a clear goal."

"And the target for them to concentrate their efforts should be the current Burning Ember Kingdom."

Continuing to browse the map, Duke Leo's eyes flashed with a strange light.

Upon hearing this, the adjutant suddenly showed a happy expression.

"Sir, wouldn't we have made a lot of money?"

"The Kingdom of Burning Ember is blocking the frost disaster from the north for us. The forces of frost giants and dragons are entangled and have no time to look south, and we can take advantage of this opportunity."

"Attack the Ember Kingdom, right?"

Duke Leo finished the next words for him.

The adjutant quickly lowered his head and said flatteringly: "Your Excellency is wise, this is what my subordinates think."

Duke Leo's expression also softened slightly, finally showing a hint of relief: "I would like to correct you on one word - not taking advantage of the opportunity, but waiting for the opportunity."

"We still don't know the upper limit of the red dragon in the Ember Kingdom, and the frost giant in the north only appeared in records sixty years ago. The two sides are fighting, and the outcome is still uncertain. Can’t know.”

"So we have to wait for an opportunity to see the situation."

"If the frost giants have the upper hand and are about to destroy the Burning Ember Kingdom, then we can help the Burning Ember Kingdom resist the frost giants, consume their last strength to defend us from the frost disaster, and wait until the frost giants retreat, and then slowly settle the accounts with the Burning Ember Kingdom. If the Ember Kingdom has the upper hand, we can launch a surprise attack when they relax from attacking the frost giants."

The adjutant made a look of sudden realization and quickly echoed:

"My lord, your wisdom is far beyond my reach."

Duke Leo did not continue to respond, but looked at the map thoughtfully.

“What a rare opportunity.”

"But luck is also a part of strength. The initiative is back in my hands. How will you respond?"

"Cassius Claudio Noricius."

He once again pronounced the long, obscure and difficult-to-pronounce name that had made it restless for several days, but this time his tone was a little more expectant.

Burning Ember Kingdom, Beifeng Castle.

"Ah, isn't this Mr. Steamed Bun?"

"He's out patrolling again. Thank you for your hard work."

Warm greetings were heard from the citizens passing by, but there was still deep awe in those voices.

"Ang, it is my duty to serve the citizens of Burning Ember."

Steamed Bun said righteously.

He still wears the sheriff's suit and patrols the streets of the southwest city area he is responsible for.

However, due to the dictatorial laws, there are very few players in the city who dare to break the law. Instead, Mantou now regards the indigenous people as his main target. For example, the famous "Black Beer" gang in the southwestern city was wiped out by Mantou single-handedly. He made more than 7,000 camp contributions in one go during that mission.

Since then, the southwest city has been in a state of turmoil, with few special cases occurring, which also makes Mantou feel bored.

"Why are you so calm? Can't you give me some big cases?"

"Why doesn't Beifeng Castle have some hidden gang that allows me to make a lot of money?"

Steamed Bun rides on the dragon's back, thinking this way.

"Hey, isn't this a steamed bun? Why is he dressed like a dog?"

A mean voice interrupted Steamed Bun's thinking.

Steamed Bun immediately took advantage of his ability to abuse his power, and without looking at the speaker, he shouted sharply:

“Citizens, please watch your words and do not attempt to provoke the Sheriff!”

Unexpectedly, the person who spoke not only did not restrain himself, but became even more arrogant: "You are a little second-level peace officer, how can you show your prestige?"

"I am now the Minister of Nocturne, and I am two levels higher than you in the Ranjin system. Let me tell you, I can directly reach Tianting and directly contact the existence of Boss Long. Who are you?"

"Come on, call sir!"

The person who spoke was Langli Baitiao. At this moment, he was so arrogant that his tail was almost raised to the sky.

When they heard the name "Nocturne", the surrounding residents ran away and closed their doors and windows tightly, for fear of offending this big shot - after all, the Nocturne troops can stop children crying at night in the Kingdom of Burning Ember, and it is said that they have been assassinated. Countless plotters.