Chapter 06: Valley of the Dragon (6)
Confronting the "masses", and a group of dragons, there is no other weapon at their disposal other than words......
Gray is probably facing this situation for the first time.
When the people who need to be persuaded are extremely disagreeable, and their own ideas are not considered, it becomes an impossible task.
The key is that they still have the unique arrogance of the dragon clan, and they feel that what they say must be right. You know, it's hard enough to convince humans, let alone a bunch of conceited dragons?
If this is the case for support, what about the opposition?
After listening to the voices of the Key for a whole night, Gray found Archiel Norman early the next morning, just after the sky was gray.
"His Highness the Lich King wants to see Elder Gorgastaf again?"
"Yes. Can you arrange it for me?"
"When...... Of course. I'll do that for you. β
Archiel Norman pressed his finger to his temple, closed his eyes, and then quickly opened them again, smiling and saying, "Please wait a moment. β
"Thank you. Gray replied softly, and the two stood silently, staring at each other.
Achill Norman kept smiling, and Gray was stunned. After all, the Lich has no expression.
After a while, Gray asked softly, "Is there a problem?"
"Oh no, no problem. Archil Norman replied, "I have already told her." Waiting for her reply. It should be soon, don't worry. β
"Already told her?"
"Yes, with another key, you can wait a minute. β
Gray waited anxiously.
After about ten minutes, Achill Norman was suddenly stunned for a moment, closed his eyes, and opened them again after a while: "It's okay, Elder Gagastaaf invites you to go over now." β
"Thank you. Gray said again.
Black Cat and Richie lay on the balcony and watched them leave from afar.
Richie looked at the black cat next to him, then at Catherine and Vivien in the room, and asked the black cat in a low voice, "Isn't Uncle Black Cat going with you?"
"Please call me Uncle Burlesdon, thank you. β
"All right, Uncle Bellaston. Aren't you going along?"
"Your father insisted on going by himself, and I think he can solve it. Don't worry, I don't think he can solve the problem now, and I can't solve it either. In fact, he doesn't need me anymore. β
"No, Father still needs you. Father said that you were his most important mentor. β
The black cat glanced sideways at Richie and sighed slowly: "I actually didn't teach him anything, and even advised him not to be a knight, but to be a lich." It's just that he won't listen to me. The most important thing has always been himself, not anyone. What he wants to do, no one can stop. β
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One of the mountains on the edge of the Valley of the Dragon. At the top, the wind was blowing violently, carrying snowflakes.
Walking along the long mountain path to the top, Gray realized that above the Valley of the Dragon, there was actually a huge magic shroud, keeping all the cold and wind out. And supporting this magic cover is a huge magic array with six fulcrums arranged in a six-pointed star pattern.
Elder Gagastaaf resides in one of these fulcrums. It was a huge dragon's nest on top of a mountain. It is like a large bird's nest, except that instead of the leaves and branches of a bird's nest, a dragon's nest is built into a large number of long stone pillars engraved with charms, which are staggered and arranged according to a certain pattern.
Elder Gorgastaf is entrenched in the dragon's lair in the form of a dragon.
Gray walked step by step against the gale.
Elder Gagastaph opened his huge dragon's eye slightly, staring at Gray.
"Your Excellency the Lich King, did you come to me, is there anything wrong?"
"Honorable Elder. Gray crossed his hands over his chest, bowed solemnly to Elder Ggarstaaf in the same way as the dragons saluted, and then whispered, "Thank you for helping me understand the thoughts of the Golden Dragons more easily. β
"Looks like you're having a good time with them in the Key. β
"I'd like to ask you to do me one more favor. β
"Tell me, Lord Lich King, what do you need me to do for you?"
"I want to hear the opposition. β
Elder Ggarstaaf was stunned for a moment, and stared at Gray with wide eyes.
"I heard you right, you want to hear the opposition?"
"Yes. β
"I don't think you'll like to hear it. β
"But I have to listen to the opposition, which is more important than the support. And ......" Gray was silent for a moment, then continued, "There are now three hundred and twenty-one dragons in the key you gave me. This means that the opposition is the mainstream in the Golden Dragon clan. β
"You don't need to be so pessimistic. Elder Ggarstaaf replied softly, "Three hundred and twenty-one, that's a bit less. But in addition to the voices of support, there are not only those who oppose them, but also those who are not interested. You have to understand that not every dragon is interested in this. β
Gray looked silently at Elder Gorgestaf.
Elder Gorgestaf also watched him quietly.
The two sides seem to be at a stalemate.
After a while, Gray re-emphasized, "I want to hear their voices." β
"Well, if you insist. As he spoke, Elder Gorgestaf reluctantly closed his huge eyes.
Soon, four more runes appeared in front of Gray.
Opening his eyes, Elder Gagastav said, "This is the four secret keys that have the most Golden Dragon Clansmen, and one of them even covers all Dragon Clansmen. I can help you get in. As for whether to reveal your identity, that's your own consideration. They won't know it's you. β
"Thank you. Gray crossed his hands and bowed.
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"He wants us to be on his side, not only because he wants us to remain neutral in the war with the Black Dragons, but they even want us to be his allies. Fairness, justice, what's the point of these things, standing with him, we may have to pay the price of blood, and then we can only get a bunch of useless things?"
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"I think it's just a joke. He even demanded that justice be guaranteed to the Black Dragons as his opponents. What does that mean? It means that even if we don't join him, if one day he can actually achieve that dream that he said, we can share it. So why would we take the risk of joining such a program?"
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"Heaven and hell are so powerful, he is only a hundred years old, and it is impossible for him to understand how powerful heaven and hell are. The forces of heaven and hell on the continent of Celtics are only a part of them, and their power spans countless planes. Against such an opponent, there is almost no chance of victory. If this is possible, why should we stay in this polar region?"
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"Actually, I admire him. In a way, we are his enemies too. It takes courage to come in person. β
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In some ways, his story is legendary. I have no doubt that he can accomplish great things. Well, now the power he controls is strong enough. However, what he wants is obviously bigger than what he has mastered, and it is much bigger. β
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"Do you think the Great Elder would refuse his request?"
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"The entire Celtic continent may be very turbulent in the future, should we just stay here quietly and wait? If he really succeeds, how should we deal with ourselves? Our Golden Dragon Clan is one of the most powerful races on the Celtic Continent, if we don't participate, he succeeds again, and our status will be greatly reduced. β
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"I don't think he'll succeed, thank you. Of course, maybe he won't fail anytime soon. Behind him, there is the support of a powerful Lich Council. β
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"I always felt that it was not good to say no outright, maybe we could put him to the test. Let him do one thing. If he can do it, then we support him. If not, then don't blame us. I mean, something difficult enough that it's almost impossible to accomplish. That way, we would have enough reasons to reject him without losing face. β
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"Maybe we should wait and see for a while. We can remain neutral in their war with the Black Dragons and see how Heaven and Hell react before making a decision. β
Full, the four keys are full of sounds like that. Bringing the runes back to their temporary residence, Gray listened.
Not only Gray listened, but Black Cat, Vivien, Catherine all listened, and even Richie participated.
Staying in the room, the members of the small team looked at each other one by one.
"Do you guys have any ideas?" Gray asked.
"Hmm...... Thoughts. The black cat said, "I don't think there are at least very few voices against neutrality in our upcoming war with the Black Dragons. It seems that they really hate the Black Dragons. That's the good news. And to put it bluntly, I think these neutral and opposing voices are much more rational and reliable than the voices that support them. It's not that I dislike the dragons who support us, but in fact, the ones that support us feel naΓ―ve. β
"I agree with the Black Cat's idea. Vivien crossed her hands and said, "It feels like it's hard to convince them with words alone, and it would be nice to be neutral if you could make them neutral." Maybe when we win the Black Dragons, they'll change their minds?"
"I think ......," Catherine hesitated, but didn't go on, "Forget it, you go ahead." I reserve my opinion for the time being. β
Richie suddenly interrupted, "I think there's going to be a problem!"
All eyes were on Richie.
With a hand, Richie jumped out of bed and said to Gray seriously, "Father, if they are only neutral, we may not be able to defeat the Black Dragons. β
"But Brutus has promised us that if the Golden Dragons are neutral, they will be able to defeat the Black Dragons within a month. In fact, in the past, in the war between the lich and the dragons, they did show such combat effectiveness. Catherine said.
"It's just a matter of confined the situation to us, the black dragon, and the golden dragon. Richie said, "What would you do if Aunt Catherine, you, were the patriarch of the Black Dragons, and knew that the Golden Dragons were likely to be neutral?
"Forehead ......"
Richie continued, "If I were the patriarch of the Black Dragons, then I would definitely be looking for allies now. Who can be my ally? Heaven and hell, it is possible. What if while we are here seeking help from the Golden Dragons, the Black Dragons are also seeking help from Heaven or Hell?"
Hearing this, Vivien smiled: "No one knows the grievances between heaven and hell better than I do. If the black dragon successfully gains the support of heaven, then hell will definitely come out and drag its feet. If the black dragon successfully gains the support of hell, then heaven will definitely come out and drag its feet. Even now, we pose less of a threat than they pose to each other. β
"Is Aunt Vivien sure?"
"Hmm...... I'm not particularly sure, after all, I'm not a demon lord, and I'm not the Holy Spirit. But as far as I know, that's it. Moreover, the agreement between heaven and hell will be so harsh that you can't imagine. I don't think the Black Dragons can accept it. β
Richie's eyebrows furrowed, tilted his head, and scratched his head.
Turning his face sideways, Gray whispered, "I agree with Richie's statement, or should the goal be to win over the Golden Dragon as an ally." β
All of a sudden, Richie was stunned.
"But there's almost nothing we can do now, and you hear those voices. They won't listen to us unless we can prove that we are stronger and more powerful than Heaven and Hell. β
"We still have time, and we can already hear them clearly. It's a good start. If we think about it, there will always be a way to solve it. "Gray's voice is always full of power and passion.
However, the friends in the room just sighed in unison.
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At this moment, in the Valley of Dragons, in some unknown key.
"It's not a good situation. Although there are very few voices in favor of the alliance with the White Bone Holy Light Holy See, there are almost no people who support the fulfillment of the agreement with the Black Dragon. The black dragon's side should be about to react immediately. β
"I've informed them. β
"It's been notified, what do they say?"
"They said reassure us that they have a solution. It was just a little lich over a hundred years old, and no matter how much aura he had, it was just a little lich. It was all about luck to be able to step into the position of the Lich King. β
"Oh, yes? Sometimes I think luck is the scariest, the hardest thing to figure out. If luck was on his side, it couldn't have been worse. β
"I guess what they mean is that we don't have to worry about it, they'll have a way around it. β
"I hope so. β