The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 1054 - 1051 Not Self-Righteous

Chapter 1054: Chapter 1051: Not Self-Righteous

Chapter 1054 -1051: Not Self-Righteous

White Gold Tooth Palace.

Osborne Platinum had met with the envoy group from Flame Kingdom, and after their departure, he gathered several high-ranking ministers of his kingdom for further deliberation.

“What do you think should be our appropriate response to the formation of Flame Kingdom?”

“Your Majesty, since our kingdom has good relations with Flame Kingdom, we should treat them with heightened norms to solidify the friendship between our two nations. After all, both our countries are currently discussing the partitioning of Eagle Kingdom, and it is only right that both sides present a higher level of sincerity for this matter,” one of the ministers said.

“I think there is no need to raise our standards excessively, as it might lead Liszt to think he has the upper hand. The division of Eagle Kingdom should be led by our kingdom, not the fledgling Flame Kingdom.”

“Although Flame Kingdom is young, Liszt is no ordinary man. Given the Dragon Slaying battle, there’s much we might still depend on him for; thus, giving high standards is not unjustified.”

“Normal protocols would suffice. Maybe we could compensate by facilitating a marriage between the Red and White Rose Family and the Flame Family.”

The ministers shared their diverse opinions, yet Osborne furrowed his brow, “Let’s not discuss the marriage just yet.”

“Why is that, Your Majesty?”

All present were Osborne’s trusted ministers, so there wasn’t much need for secrecy. He solemnly said, “Perhaps the Red and White Rose Family is too confident. The marriage proposal might have some unpleasant developments… It’s possible that Liszt has no intention of marrying.”

“Not intending to marry? How could that be, when the Steel Pearl from the Red and White Rose Family is considered the utmost beauty of the Northland and the most suitable royal for marriage among the three great kingdoms? Liszt wants to enter the Dragon Rearing Family; how could he pass on such an advantageous marriage!”

“You might think it’s advantageous, but perhaps he doesn’t see it that way,” Osborne said with narrowed eyes. “If you had a Sea Monster Magician and a Female Dragon Knight by your side, you might also reconsider your options… This Liszt truly incites envy.”

Being an Archmage, a Dragon Knight has already been a symbol impossible to reach. Now adding prefixes like Sea Monster and Female, it elevates them to an unthinkable level of nobility.

Osborne casually joked about being “envious,” but in reality, he was truly overwhelmed by jealousy.

Having a Sea Monster Magician and a Female Dragon Knight were fatally appealing to him too, yet such noble women were all revolving around Liszt. Given the chance, he would immediately abandon his current queen to choose either of them as his new queen.

After all, he already had a son, and the barriers of reproduction between Sea Monsters and humans were no longer an issue.

The same applied to the Female Dragon Knight.

However, he was doomed to only shout internally, “Why!”

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“Why is all glory concentrated in Liszt’s hands, why am I, born of nobility and bathed in power, not the chosen Son of Glory!”

“Why is a little noble of minor significance from a remote countryside, whose lineage is a mere fraction as noble as mine, a Sapphire Fly, able to stand as an equal king to me!”

“Why is not the Fire Dragon mine, not the Formless Dragon, not the Mountain Copper Dragon, not the Bone Dragon, not the Unicorn… Why are neither the Sea Monster Magician nor the Female Dragon Knight mine!”

He cried out again and again.

Sadly, back to reality, he must set aside these emotions.

Diligently fulfilling his role as a king who operates strictly on interests, “You all have expressed your opinions, so I will make the final decision. For the inaugural ceremony of the Flame Kingdom’s establishment, prepare using the normal protocol, but have the Red and White Rose Family elevate their standards.”

…

“Osborne has sent his letter, let us continue to increase our efforts to win over Liszt. Mathew, Marilyn, how many gifts do you think we should bring on this mission to the Flame Kingdom?” the Duke of Rose sat at the head of the dining table, cutting into a delicate slice of goose liver, as he inquired.

Mathew put down his knife and fork, revealing a handsome smile, “The Red and White Rose Family is never short of presentable gifts, but since Uncle Osborne is reluctant to spend his own money, we should give gifts in the name of the Red and White Rose Family. We cannot let Osborne get away with benefits without contributing anything.”

The Duchess spoke displeased, “Between relatives, we shouldn’t always be calculating these things, Mathew. You need to become more mature.”

Mathew responded gently, “Mother, although the Red and White Rose Family and the Platinum Family are like one family, we are not servants; we must show some stance. Otherwise, Liszt might think less of our family, which would be unfavorable for my sister.”

“What exactly is Liszt’s attitude? Hasn’t the matter of marriage alliance been put on the agenda yet?” the Duke of Rose lifted his head, looking at Mathew.

Mathew pondered for a moment, “The preparation work required to establish a kingdom is overwhelming. This time on my mission, I will propose an official alliance through marriage to Liszt.”

At that moment, Marilyn, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, “Brother, I think you don’t need to mention it.”

“Oh, why not?”

“Perhaps Liszt has no intention of forming a marriage alliance, and it’s just us wishfully thinking.” Marilyn picked up her napkin and wiped the cream from the corner of her mouth, “Moreover, I do not want our family to be the one initiating the marriage proposal. He needs to show sincerity, and at the moment, I see none.”

“Marilyn, Liszt and I are good friends—that is sincerity.”

“Perhaps that’s just what you think.”

“I am being presumptuous?” Mathew said with a confident and amused expression, “Marilyn, my dear sister, when the people of the Red and White Rose Family bring out their wealth, there will be no room for presumption. You must understand that kinship, love, and friendship can indeed be bought with money.”

“Perhaps all this is just an illusion brought about by money.”

“No, this is the magic power that money brings!” Mathew refuted his sister. Seeing she had no reply, he spoke more confidently, “Father, Mother, since Uncle Osborne has written to us, then we should give Liszt the batch of Red Dragon Water that was originally to be sold to the Platinum Family.”

The Duke of Rose chewed slowly on a piece of goose liver, nodding at the words, “If we are going to do it, we must do it splendidly. When your sister becomes the Queen of the Flame Kingdom, everything with interest will return to the Red and White Rose Family’s hands… remember, we have plenty of money, but we do not engage in unprofitable deals.”

…

How other countries arrange their envoy groups, Liszt did not attend to, as he was currently extremely busy.

Even after several years of preparation, when it came time to actually establish the kingdom, he realized that many things were still not ready. After the feudal nobles settled in Flame Island, a huge shortage in population was inevitable. How to properly manage the labor void after the feudal nobles left was a tremendous headache.

The problems were not limited to just this.

“Your Majesty, this is the Development Committee’s plan for feudal delineation for Earls and above, please see if anything needs to be modified or added.”

Goltai hurriedly arrived at the Sun Moon Star Palace with a list in hand.

This grand palace, standing between the Sun and Moon peaks, was now officially occupied by Liszt.

The Development Committee had also moved from the Reed City Office to the Flame King City Office, turning this brand-new major city into the true heart of Flame Island.

“Take a seat first, let me have a look.” Liszt took the list and scrutinized it.