Volume 3: Artifacts Chapter 129: Flying to Dragon Country
The Shining Gold Civilization has begun to reform the Council of Elders, and the way it confronts the Golden Shield Empire will soon change.
The city of Saint Lun was still filled with a festive atmosphere. The scene of congratulations from all nations pushed the empire to its peak. The national strength of the empire reached an unprecedented level of prosperity with the wedding of Duke Nutao and the eldest princess of the empire.
The self-confidence of the people of the empire reached an unprecedented level. The celebration lasted from day to late at night and they were prepared to revel all night long.
However, Qingkong in the spiritual starry sky did not attend the wedding of Luke and Agatha. She sat alone on the crescent moon, looking up at the starry sky, enjoying the quietness .
“Clear sky!”
A call disturbed the clear sky, and she recognized the source of the voice, which then disappeared on the crescent moon.
In a quiet lounge in the palace, Qingkong closed his eyes and opened them again, a smile immediately appearing on his face: "I thought you had forgotten me since you had a wife. Shouldn't you be with Agatha at this time? Why did you come to see me?"
Qingkong looked out the window again. It was already night, but the entire palace was still brightly lit and magnificent, and the night sky outside was filled with blooming fireworks.
Luke sat on the sofa opposite. He had taken off his heavy suit and changed into casual clothes, holding a cup of refreshing coffee in his hand.
"In Agatha's and my position, we each have our own tasks even at the wedding." Luke took a sip of coffee and continued, "The world will enter real chaos next. Does Starsky have any hints ?"
"That's not like a question you could ask. What are you worried about?"
Luke couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I used to be alone, and I took all the responsibility, whether I won or lost. But from today on, I have a family, and I have people I want to protect even if I have to sacrifice my own life.
The sudden responsibility made me a little panicked, and I found myself afraid! "
Qingkong looked at Luke and said meaningfully, "This means that you have finally truly integrated into this world and have been truly accepted by this world.
You were fearless before because you didn’t care about what you had. Even if the abyss tempted you with divine power, you could kick it away like a stone. You are afraid now because you cherish everything you have and have something you must protect.
If there is divine power before you now, would you accept it?"
Luke asked, “What can divine authority allow me to do?”
"You can become a god, with a long life and great power, enough to protect whoever you want to protect."
"What is the price? I don't believe that divine power can be obtained without paying."
"The price? I don't know. I just have a part of the power of the starry sky, not the starry sky. Let's end this topic. Theocracy is not a power that should appear now."
Luke asked, "You were the one who started talking about divine authority. Why didn't you talk about it anymore?"
Qingkong obviously didn't want to say more. She stretched out her hand and cast a spell to control the coffee pot on the table to pour herself a cup of coffee, which she then picked up and drank.
"Because I accidentally crossed the line just now. I am just your follower on the path to God, not your guide. Today is not a day to talk about such distant things...
Congratulations and happy wedding!
Agatha is a good wife, and you will have a fairy-tale happiness. "
Luke laughed at Qingkong's blessing. "It's still easy to talk about such a topic. But the fairy-tale happiness is obviously not realistic enough for Agatha and me. The chariot of the empire is about to start in full swing. For a long time to come, our lives will be filled with blood and conspiracy."
"No matter what happens in the future, I will be with you and face it together."
Luke looked at Qingkong and saw that Qingkong was looking at him, with his shadow reflected in her green pupils.
Luke couldn't help but say, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome. This is what you deserve." Qingkong smiled and said, "I can't get rid of you, and you can't get rid of me...
You are the one I will protect even at the cost of my life!"
At this time, there was a knock on the door of the lounge, and then Agatha pushed the door open and walked in.
Seeing that only Luke and Qingkong were in the room, Agatha showed no suspicion. She walked to Luke's side, sat on the armrest of the sofa, and put her hand naturally on Luke's shoulder.
"What are you talking about?"
Just as Luke was about to answer, Qingkong said, "Let's talk about protection again. Luke just told me that he has someone to protect for the rest of his life, and asked me to stop pestering him."
After hearing this, Agatha looked at Luke, with a half-smile on her face, and said through her teeth: "Is that so?"
Luke knew that Qingkong had fallen into her old habit again, so he quickly explained: "Miss Qingkong was joking with you. I have a special relationship with her, the kind of..."
Luke didn't know how to explain his relationship with Clear Sky in a way that was easy to understand.
"It's okay, you don't have to explain to me." Seeing Luke's anxious explanation, Agatha laughed and said, "Ms. Qingkong has long told me that your relationship is not a love relationship between a man and a woman, but another kind of emotion that transcends family, love, and friendship.
Although I don't understand what kind of feeling this is, I know that in your heart, Miss Qingkong and I have the same weight.
That's enough!
I have never seen Miss Qingkong in this state before, she looks much friendlier. "
Qingkong drank the remaining coffee in the cup in one gulp, then stood up and said, "It's too tiring to talk to you, I'd better go find my students.
Bless you again! "
After saying that, Qingkong walked straight out of the room.
Agatha was left feeling a little embarrassed.
"Did I say something wrong? It seems that Miss Qingkong is upset."
Luke said, "Don't worry about it. She is just like that. She is just looking for an excuse to leave."
Agatha breathed a sigh of relief: “I was just curious about Miss Qingkong’s sudden joke, luckily I didn’t make her angry.
By the way... the first round of summary of the special operation in Tedejia Hill has been delivered. Do you want to go and take a look together?"
Luke replied: "I won't read it. You can just organize the summary and send it to each research team. Tomorrow, I need to leave the Empire for a while."
Hearing that Luke was leaving again, Agatha asked reluctantly: "You just came back from hell not long ago, where are you going this time?
You are the Duke of Nutao and the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. In such a large empire, is there no official who can do things for you?"
"This time... there really is no one who can replace me."
"Tell me, I don't believe that things can be more difficult than hell."
"Go to Dragon Country to participate in the King's Trial and compete for the position of Dragon Country's King..."
Before Luke could finish his words, Agatha's mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.
"Compete for the king of Dragon Country? But you are... but a human being."
"But I have another identity, the Taotie King, and this identity of Dragon King has been recognized by all the Dragon Kings of Dragon Country. The Golden Dragon King Tailun proposed and is willing to support me to participate in the Dragon Country's King Trial. I think this is an opportunity. Regardless of whether I can compete to become the Dragon King, I can expand the influence of the Taotie King in Dragon Country."
Agatha had seen Luke wearing dragon armor and knew that the Taotie King was actually Luke.
But Agatha still found it hard to believe that she was dragged into the competition to become the King of Dragon Kingdom.
"This... is incredible. Is the Dragon Kingdom's King Trial dangerous?"
"I don't know..." Luke really didn't know. Even the player guide didn't have any record of the Dragon King Trial. The original plot had long been changed beyond recognition, and super versions were gradually appearing. "But since it's the selection of the Dragon King, the trial will definitely not be easy. But I'm not aiming for the throne of the king. If I really encounter a trial that is beyond my ability, I will quit."
Hearing that Luke would not forcefully fight for the throne of Dragon Kingdom King, Agatha put aside some of her worries.
Although she didn't know what the Dragon King Trial was, Luke would definitely be at a great disadvantage compared to the original Dragon King. Agatha, who was already married, didn't ask Luke to bring much help to the empire, as long as he could return safely.
"Yes, there are plenty of ways to win over the Dragon Nation, and the Empire is far from needing you to risk your life. The Empire needs you to be safe, and I need you to be safe too."
Luke patted Agatha's hand and said, "Don't worry, the throne of the Dragon Kingdom is not enough for me to fight for my life."
Luke really didn't have much idea about the throne of Dragon Kingdom from the beginning.
The ruling structure of dragon civilization is different from that of other civilizations.
The power of the Shining Gold Civilization is concentrated in the Council of Elders; the power center of the Angel Civilization is the Archangel Conference which imitates the Council of Elders; and in Hell, all the demon lords are the only ones in power.
The dragon civilization is more like a community. The dragon kings have their own territories and dragon groups. Although there will be fights between them, they are very restrained. Most disputes can be resolved by mediation by a few friendly dragon kings.
The king of the Dragon Kingdom is actually a leader. The leader has strength and prestige, so the dragon kings below him will naturally give him some face. If the dragon kings are not obedient, the king of the Dragon Kingdom is just a mascot who can at best command his own dragon group.
Of course, most of the dragon kings in history were highly respected and were elected as common leaders by the dragon kings.
Therefore, Luke would rather believe that the so-called trial of the King of Dragon Kingdom was a temporary decision made by the Dragon Kings of Dragon Kingdom.
Such a hastily prepared trial cannot be said to be fair or impartial, and there is no reliable safety guarantee.
The foreign Dragon King Taotie is not only at a disadvantage in the trial, but even if he is lucky enough to become the king of the Dragon Kingdom, he will become a decoration that no one can command because he has no foundation.
Luke didn't have the energy to reorganize the Dragon Kingdom and spend time and effort to subdue the Dragon Kings one by one. He went to the Dragon Kingdom to participate in the King's Trial this time, and he only set himself one goal.
It is to form a group of dragons belonging to King Taotie.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
…
The palace wedding was spent in blessings and celebration. After a tiring day, Luke took his new wife Agatha back to Silver Manor in the royal carriage.
Another night of hard work.
The next day, Luke left his newlywed wife, transformed himself into the Taotie King, rode the black dragon Bale, and flew to the Dragon Kingdom under the protection of the golden dragon King Tyran and a group of dragons.
