Black Dragon Code

? "Perhaps you are right."

Kelendo replied, then coughed for a while, and continued: "But we haven't found anything with energy characteristics in Veloster so far. The so-called abilities of magic, elements, talents, and bloodlines seem to have disappeared. It seems that gods and demons do not exist, and although the beasts on that continent are huge and ferocious, they are just ordinary beings with their size, fangs and claws, and can be easily hunted and killed."

Caesar looked down at him silently. Most of the black dragon's body was curled up in the shadow behind the huge throne, only the head, neck and forelimbs were exposed, but even so, it was still so huge that it was frightening: "You have said it clearly enough Now, let's talk back to the natives of Veloster, didn't you bring them back? The ocean fleet didn't have a single prisoner?"

"At the beginning, we had thirty native captives."

Kelendo seemed a bit embarrassed: "But when we left Veloster and returned to the voyage, these captives all suffered from a strange curse. They became manic and violent, coughed up blood, black spots appeared on the skin surface, and their bodies festered. death."

"Before they died, they chanted the word 'Egon' frantically. According to some sailors who learned the aboriginal language during this period, they speculated that this is another god worshiped by the natives of Veloster, and it is also a false god that does not exist. They He thinks that the curse is the punishment he suffered for leaving Veloster, and he is praying for the blessing and forgiveness of that god."

"There are no living prisoners?"

The eyes of the black dragon are no longer so supple. He knows that this is not necessarily a curse, but more likely a disease, but he must not be able to explain it to Kelunduo in a short time, "Also, how about the fleet members? They also suffered a curse "

"After discovering this situation, we immediately accelerated and sailed away from Veloster. Five days later, the spellcasters and priests recovered their abilities, and some crew members with cursed characteristics were also treated immediately. At the same time, we also left five prisoners , are being escorted outside the royal court by the guards at this time, do you plan to meet them?" Kelendo asked for instructions.

"Bring one in and let me see it," said Caesar.

Taking advantage of the gap between the troglodyte guards to convey their fate, Kelendo reminded again: "Your Majesty, these natives are stupid and vulgar barbarians. They don't know what awe is at all, so I hope the troglodyte won't let them untie them." chains, because there is no guarantee what kind of bloody deeds the natives will do."

"Are you worried about my safety? Commander." The black dragon smiled cheerfully.

Kelendo realized that there was a problem with his words, and quickly stood up and bowed again, "In order to maintain the majesty of the royal court."

The iron chain rubbed against the marble to make a rattling sound. Accompanied by the monitoring of the troglodytes,

A Veloster native stepped into the royal court hall with heavy steps. This male native was wearing shackles on his hands and feet, and an iron chain was nailed through the collarbone of his neck. There was a dry area there. dark red blood stains.

The man's visual height is about 2.2 to 2.3 meters. His skin is dark and shiny, his muscles are bulging, and his curly hair clings to his scalp. He seems to be wearing a black headgear. He has no beard, his face is gray and his teeth are dark yellow.

"Hello, prisoner..."

Just as Caesar opened his mouth and uttered a single word, he saw the captive's eyes widen suddenly, the whites of the eyeballs almost protruding from the sockets.

He stared at the black dragon tremblingly, stepped back a few steps, fell to the ground, and said a lot of incomprehensible words: "Igon! Igon! Artuso, Paramora... "

Immediately afterwards, the native of Veloster sat on the ground, his legs twitched violently a few times, and his body froze.

Krondo hurriedly walked towards this direction, and the war lizard man next to him also looked down, then leaned up to sniff, raised his head and said to the black dragon, "There is no smell of living things, master, he is dead."

"ah?"

Caesar was stunned. It was the first time he knew that he could scare people to death. Although from a human point of view, he looked a little hideous, but it was not so terrifying. He didn't even let go. Longwei.

"This... Your Majesty." Kelendo was also a little embarrassed, because in his description, the natives were very brutal and fierce, but judging from the performance of this captive, they were more like timid and incompetent kobolds, even kobolds. Humans are worse, because even though the kobolds hug their heads and howl and piss and poop, at least they won't be scared to death.

"never mind."

The black dragon glanced at the corpse of the native Veloster, and then looked at Kelunduo: "There is no need to bring the other captives up. The troglodytes drag this one down. You continue to tell me about Veloster."

"Velost is a land full of gold and silver. It is not an exaggeration to say that our prospectors have discovered a large number of mineral veins that can be mined just by surveying the mountains along the coast."

Klendo said: "As early as many years ago, other countries in Elradia have discovered this. They also have plans to mine Veloster, and they are eager to try and prepare to go. However, most of these countries have failed. Velos The Dead Magic Zone and the windless zone in the near sea make it difficult for them to move, and any adventurers who want to land on that continent must risk their lives."

"But we are different. For the Northern Empire, Veloster is a land of giving and giving. Your Majesty, I have drafted a new continent conquest plan and submitted it to the royal court for review."

Having said so much, Kelendo Statham finally expressed his true thoughts: "As long as we control the entrance to the sea and build ports and fortresses along the coast, it will be very easy for our fleet to enter and exit Veloster."

"Conquest... It seems that you intend to promote the empire's war against Veloster. Why do you have such an idea? In the eyes of you humans, isn't it an intolerable evil to take the initiative to invade other places?"

Caesar's voice was half a smile, and then became serious again, "Also, do you know how much money you need to invest in the early stage to launch a conquest plan across the ocean? A protracted war to expand Japan is likely to destroy the empire that is already in trouble. Wear down."

"Conquering Veloster will only bring benefits to the empire, so in the eyes of the people of the empire, our country is just. Besides, there is no justice or evil in a country in history books, only victory and defeat, strong or weak."

Kelendo said firmly, and then answered the second question of Emperor Caesar: "Because the empire is in trouble, I can't wait to propose the Veloster strategy to you. No matter when, colonization and plunder are the fastest ways to accumulate wealth." Means. As for the initial investment required to carry out the colonial plan, Your Majesty, I am willing to assure you with my life that this is definitely a sure-fire investment, and the return obtained by the empire will be several times or even dozens of times the initial investment. .”

"Conquering across the sea, how can there be a sense of déjà vu."

Caesar muttered twice, and finally made a decision: "I know your personal suggestion. The Wang court will conduct a detailed review, analysis and discussion of the 'Velost Investigation Report' submitted by you. Announce the strategic plan for Veloster after the discussion results of the tribunal. Well, long-distance travel is also a kind of torture, Commander, go down and rest first."

"At your service at any time, Your Majesty the Emperor." Kelendo stroked his chest and bowed, stepped back five steps, then turned and left.