A Dragon against the Whole World-Chapter 101: The Prince

"Escape? Abandon the territory here?"

This was Galos’ first thought.

Faced with immense, irresistible risks, Galos would choose to retreat decisively and avoid the brunt temporarily.

But life here had just started to get on track. His subordinates had integrated the Monster Race, controlled a trade route, and secured a stable source of black oil. Everything was moving in a good direction.

For Galos to give up directly, he was unwilling.

In the wilderness, weakness is the greatest risk. Abandoning the territory to start anew would take time and energy, slowing his growth and keeping him in a prolonged state of vulnerability.

This is something Galos cannot tolerate.

"The Giant’s words might not be entirely true. To intimidate the Bone-Chewing Clan, they might have chosen deception."

"Wait until we confirm their exact situation before making the final decision."

Galos remained calm, his gaze becoming deeper and more tranquil, concealing all his emotions, continuing to stay silent and dormant.

Among the different types of Giants,

Stone Giants are known for their strength and defense, their perception relatively dull. Galos, hiding in the shadows, was not worried about the Stone Giants discovering his presence.

"Oh, you mean there are other Giants as well."

Kalu nodded, waving his greasy hand, and said, "Are you the strongest among them? If not, don’t talk to me about loyalty and submission. The Bone-Chewing Clan will only follow the strongest."

"Let the strongest Stone Giant among you come to see me, and then I will consider loyalty and submission."

The Stone Giant frowned once again.

It gazed at Kalu, the stone-like eyes filled with a dangerous sharpness, its aura becoming heavier, as if merging with the Earth.

Kalu was not to be outdone, baring his shark-like teeth in a grin.

The elite Ogre Warriors in the clan raised their weapons, their burly bodies surrounding them with a menacing gaze, a few Mages gripping their bone-crafted Magic Staffs, retreating behind the Warriors, ready to conjure spells at any moment.

The Stone Giant remained silent for a few seconds, the dangerous glint in its eyes gradually fading.

Its other tribesmen were on different tasks, confronting these Ogres head-on alone was not a wise choice.

Its stamina and magical power were not limitless.

It hadn’t reached the level to disregard numbers with absolute strength.

"In three days, a stronger Elder will come personally."

The Stone Giant stared into Kalu’s eyes, its voice rough, like grinding stones: "By then, whether to submit or refuse, I need your final answer."

With that,

It turned and walked away, striding out of the Bone-Chewing Clan. As it departed, each step caused the ground to tremble slightly, just like when it arrived.

Kalu shouted, saying: "Let your Elder come alone! This is a sign of respect for the Bone-Chewing Clan! If you bring other Stone Giants, you won’t earn the Bone-Chewing Clan’s approval!"

And as the Stone Giant left, two elite Warriors, given permission, put down the Gorging Demon they were carrying, panting heavily.

After a while,

when it was confirmed that the Stone Giant didn’t suddenly return, the Red Iron Dragon flew out from the ridge, landing in front of Gorging Demon Kalu.

"Kalu, you did well."

Galos didn’t hold back on the praise.

Especially the last request for the Stone Giant Elder to come alone.

If they truly value the Bone-Chewing Clan and come alone, this would give Galos a certain advantage.

The Gorging Demon chuckled, a deep, hoarse voice saying: "Then can I receive your shed dead skin as a reward?"

It was drooling over Galos.

It knew it had no chance to taste flesh, and didn’t dare ask for such a thing, but it couldn’t help wanting to taste dragon skin, even if it was just shed dead skin.

"No."

Galos rejected the Gorging Demon’s request.

After a pause, he added, "Once I perform the Dragon Vein Transformation on you, you’ll become a Dragon Vein Creature. If you want to know the taste, just gnaw on yourself."

The Gorging Demon’s eyes lit up.

"When can I get the Dragon Vein Transformation?"

It asked.

"After you have made enough contributions for me."

Galos replied.

"When can I make contributions?"

Kalu, eager for the Dragon Vein Transformation, asked again.

"Soon, inform your clan to prepare for battle."

Galos squinted slightly, gazing in the direction the Stone Giant left.

Whether to fight or flee, it’s always best to be prepared.

The Gorging Demon became excited, growling: "Kalu loves battle!"

A fierce battle followed by a feast to replenish, this was the best stimulus for the Gorging Demon’s growth and development.

A few minutes later,

following Galos’ orders, the Gorging Demon began mobilizing the Bone-Chewing Clan, opening up the clan’s food storage to let the elite Warriors feast heartily, eating as much as possible to prepare for the battle they might face.

A well-fed Ogre is a formidable soldier.

This highlighted Galos’ generosity towards the Bone-Chewing Clan.

With several Mages and a rather powerful Gorging Demon here, it was beneficial for Galos to train, so his time with the Bone-Chewing Clan was longer than with other clans.

While honing his combat skills with fierce beasts, after feeding, Galos would casually capture high-level ferocious beasts and monsters to give to the Bone-Chewing Clan as rewards.

Galos understood that ruling by sheer dragon might and fear alone was not stable.

He needed to let the clans under him see that following him was beneficial, with rewards and prospects. Combining kindness and authority was better than mere oppression and extortion.

This was one of the teachings from the inherited knowledge of "The Prince," from an Ancient Dragon ancestor who once founded a Kingdom.

The meaning of an Ogre’s existence is to eat.

Galos’ rewards made them immensely grateful, with the loyalty of the Bone-Chewing Clan increasing day by day.

Compared to the Stone Giant’s empty promises, the tangible benefits already gained were invaluable.

Galos restrained his presence, remaining silent, and took to the sky. His black-grey scales blending almost seamlessly with the night.

He glided silently through the clouds, his gaze sweeping over the mountains and the land below.

Quickly, Galos locked onto a familiar figure.

It was the Stone Giant, who had left Broken Ridge Hills, making its way on the ground towards a certain direction.

To avoid alerting the other party.

Galos didn’t use the Investigation Technique on the Stone Giant.

However, estimating from its size, based on the description in the inheritance about the Stone Giant race, it could be inferred that this Stone Giant’s life level was about level 9, with level 9 being the most probable assessment with a margin of error not exceeding 1 level.

In other words, it was on par with Galos’ current level.

A Stone Giant at the same level did not pose a threat to Galos.

In the hierarchy of Giants, Storm Giants are the strongest, most formidable at the same level, while Stone Giants do not rank among the top.

As a Red Iron Mixed-blood, even without the Evolution Talent, Galos’ natural talent as a Mixed-blood Dragon was already comparable to a Golden Dragon. With his evolution and growth, he estimated that now even a Golden Dragon at the same level would not be his match.

Among the common primary classes of Dragons,

unless possessing special talents or positively mutated Dragons,

none could contend with Galos at the same level.

The issue lay with this Stone Giant’s ’Elder’.

A Stone Giant worthy of the Elder title would be at least a two-hundred-year-old mature Stone Giant, with a life level of between 10-13.

Even if it’s the weakest Elder, at level 10,

its life level still exceeds Galos’.

Galos didn’t like to fight above his level, or more precisely, he didn’t like to fight upwards without a compelling reason to do so.

"The number and power levels of this Stone Giant Vanguard Army,"

"While I’m now hidden, with them visible and me hidden, investigate first."

Galos thought.

If it’s confirmed that a large force will come later, and the current Vanguard Army is not overly powerful, Galos would at least make them pay dearly if he had to retreat.