Global Game: Developing a Knight Clan-Chapter 146 - 136: Saint Tier Silver Dragon, The Long-Cherished Wish to Return

Chapter 146: Chapter 136: Saint Tier Silver Dragon, The Long-Cherished Wish to Return

"Second, this event is indeed a symbol and a beginning for the return of the Dragon Race. It might even be part of a plan laid out by that esteemed Your Majesty. The Dragon Race is unable to return immediately, much like how the gods have long been unable to descend upon the world. In short, this matter is filled with far too many uncertainties."

"But regardless, we cannot simply turn a blind eye. We must take necessary action, and it must be done with caution. What are your thoughts, Lady Camilla?"

Angelina paid no mind to Silver Dragon Camilla’s feelings, directly stating her analysis.

Camilla looked at Angelina again, her expression shifting in astonishment.

"This generation of the Lambert Family of Silver Dragon Descendants is quite impressive, to have produced a descendant as clever as you."

"But, Angelina, do you realize what I might do to you for bringing me this news?"

"I imagine the descendants of the Lambert Family are well aware of my reputation. So, are you not afraid?"

"You should know that for the sake of secrecy, there is nothing I wouldn’t do."

Silver Dragon Camilla gazed down at Angelina, a dangerous glint flickering in her indifferent eyes.

To this, however, Angelina offered a rare smile.

"My Lady, you won’t."

"You and those two Sub-dragons from the Demon Beast Mountain Range are actually the same. The fact that I dare to stand here and say these things means I have, of course, already considered all possibilities."

"Besides, I’m sure you’re aware of the situation facing Sub-dragons and Dragon Species in this era, my Lady. All of us Dragon Nobles would be overjoyed to see the return of the Dragon Race."

"Furthermore, I am acting in good faith. I came to inform you the moment I learned of this. Besides you, me, and Edie, I’m certain no one else knows."

"So, my Lady, do you think I have any reason to be afraid?"

Angelina smiled faintly, and Silver Dragon Camilla stared at her intently for a long moment.

"Truly intelligent."

"Very well. In this era, you Dragon Nobles of the Human Race indeed have no reason to sabotage the plans for the Dragon Race’s return."

"But the more who know, the greater the risk. Until this matter is confirmed, do not let any more of the Dragon Species know."

Silver Dragon Camilla paused here, pondering deeply.

’Dragon Turtle Amos... He’s a bit older than I am, and his experiences are even similar to mine. It would make sense for him to be the first to receive this favor.’

’He might even be an important participant in this matter himself. If that’s the case, then that old fellow has hidden his secrets very deep indeed.’

’But in my opinion, the probability of that is low.’

’As for Red Dragon Crimson, she’s a Sub-dragon Species born and raised in the Demon Beast Mountain Range. She certainly doesn’t know more than me or that old turtle.’

After a moment of careful thought and deliberation, Silver Dragon Camilla spoke gravely.

"For now, the only Pure-blooded Dragon Clan member we’ve found is that one Black Dragon. This implies that this whole affair might be conducted through a proxy, similar to how the gods operate."

"But among the Dragon Race, there is almost no precedent for acting through a proxy. After all, we dragons have no need for something like faith!"

"However, times have changed. We can’t make sweeping generalizations."

"Therefore, for now, I will have to ask you, Angelina, and you, Edie, to go and confirm things."

"Do you have a problem with that?"

The Silver Dragon looked gravely at Angelina and Edie at her side.

Little Silver Dragon Edie nodded quietly.

Angelina, however, gave a noncommittal nod. "Of course, that’s not a problem. However, to facilitate a more in-depth discussion, I believe I will need a token from you, Lady Camilla. Otherwise, communicating with those two will certainly not go smoothly."

’A token?’

Camilla considered for only a moment. The next instant, she raised her claw and, enduring the pain, tore a silver Dragon Scale from her chest!

No blood flowed from the wound. The moment the Dragon Scale was torn away, the injury had already healed.

Therefore, all that remained on the Silver Dragon’s chest was a blank spot where a scale was now completely missing.

A chest scale!

A scale from a dragon’s chest held extraordinary significance.

"Take this and go!"

"When he sees this chest scale, I’m sure that Dragon Turtle will understand my intentions."

"Even if he says nothing, I doubt he will cause you any trouble."

The enormous scale drifted down, bathed in a silver light, shrinking rapidly as it fell.

By the time it landed in Angelina’s hand, it was only the size of an ordinary leaf.

Gazing at the chest scale in her hand, Angelina looked toward the Silver Dragon and nodded solemnly.

At this moment, Little Silver Dragon Edie couldn’t help but look worriedly at her mother—the one who refused to acknowledge her—and ask with concern:

"Mo... Mother, are... are you alright?"

Silver Dragon Camilla looked at her daughter.

A hint of complexity flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly masked by indifference. "Just do what you have to do. I am not so fragile."

Deeply hurt, Little Silver Dragon Edie lowered her head once more.

"Yes."

Seeing the Little Silver Dragon’s reaction, Silver Dragon Camilla said nothing more.

She only said, "Go. I hope you will not disappoint me."

She gave them both one last deep look, then slowly settled back down.

Angelina said nothing more.

With the Dragon Scale in hand, her objective was achieved. She nodded to the Silver Dragon and departed the way she came.

The Little Silver Dragon, of course, followed Angelina.

Only after the two had traveled a sufficient distance did Silver Dragon Camilla, who had appeared to settle back into her slumber, slowly open her eyes.

Gazing in the direction they had departed, the Silver Dragon’s expression was tinged with pain.

’It seems I truly am nearing my limit.’

’To think that losing a single chest scale could cause me such pain.’

’Saint Tier? If I had known it would come to this, would my brother have regretted it, were he still alive?’

’But what use are regrets... In order to await the return of the Dragon Race and the appearance of Father Dragon, this was the best choice we could make at the time.’

The Silver Dragon sighed deeply, gazing up at the sky as she murmured to herself.

"I hope I can hold on long enough to truly see that day."

As she spoke, her thoughts drifted to the scene of her meeting with Little Silver Dragon Edie.

She also recalled certain scenes from the past, when she and her brother had no choice but to pledge their loyalty to gain the God of Dawn’s approval.

These past scenes felt as if they had happened only yesterday.

They included painful choices and images of the noble Dragon Species lowering their proud heads.

In short, Silver Dragon Camilla’s ascension to the Saint Tier was inextricably linked to her brother’s sacrifice and the subsequent matter of Little Silver Dragon Edie.

’Unknowingly, it’s been about eight thousand years since Dragon Island and the Dragon Race vanished.’

’How quickly time passes.’

The Silver Dragon sighed deeply.

For her, at this moment, the news Angelina brought back was indeed a shot in the arm.

Without this news, she might have eventually just passed away silently in this giant garden.

But with this news, everything was different.

Returning to the embrace of the Dragon Race had been her brother’s long-cherished wish—and his dying one.

It was precisely her brother’s sacrifice that had allowed Camilla to achieve the Saint Tier without staining her claws with the blood of her kin.

To return to the embrace of the Dragon Race—or rather, for a Sub-dragon to gain the recognition of Dragon Island—strictly adhering to the Dragon Race Code was the primary condition.

Without meeting this condition, a Sub-dragon could not even linger in the surrounding seas, let alone set foot on Dragon Island.

For this day, Camilla had waited far too long.

If it weren’t so inconvenient for her to take action now that she was a Saint Tier, she would have desperately wanted to investigate the situation herself.

But if she were to do that, setting aside whether the old monsters in the Demon Beast Mountain Range would notice her, she would never be able to hide her movements from the Human Countries.

At this critical juncture, she naturally couldn’t be so foolish.

So, for now, she could only place all her hopes on Angelina and Edie.