The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 675 - 0672: Mission Complete (First Update)

Chapter 675: Chapter 0672: Mission Complete (First Update)

“My son Liszt, whom I am so proud of, your great efforts significantly contributed to the glory of my title,” said the Earl, no, the Marquis of Bull Tail, as he patted Liszt on the shoulder. There was none of the father’s solemnity, only his tender love. In fact, the Marquisate was entirely earned by Liszt himself.

Looking at his tall and handsome second son, the Earl was filled with emotions that swelled in his belly.

From the moment Liszt was born, resembling Melissa, the Earl had high hopes for him, wishing he would surpass himself; to the disappointment and disenchantment that grew when Liszt became increasingly timid, aloof, and seemed like a lost cause in terms of talent.

Now, every step that Liszt took shook the world, leaving the Earl not only shocked but also in a position to regard him as an equal, if not look up to him.

The Earl’s second son not only maintained his handsome features as always, but his talents had also undergone an earth-shaking transformation.

Everyone returned to the sitting room of the castle.

While the ladies had their own gatherings and chats, the sitting room was filled with the Marquis of Bull Tail’s followers. Among these followers, four Viscounts were the leaders—Hereditary Viscount Levis, Viscount Shattered Stone City Jonas, Viscount Trick of Beer Island, and Viscount Black Horse Island Liszt.

During his twenty-year career as an Earl, Li Weiliam had not attracted any Sky Knights, and none of his followers had ascended to become Sky Knights—Liszt was the exception.

However, now that he was ennobled as the Marquis of Bull Tail, perhaps Sky Knights would come to pledge their allegiance in the future.

“I was able to ascend to Marquis of Bull Tail thanks to everyone’s united efforts to fight for this honor for me. Ten days from now, I will hold a banquet to celebrate my promotion, and the First Prince as well as some nobility from within the country will come to congratulate… During this period, all of you will send your people to follow my officials to Bull Tail Domain to divide your individual fiefs.”

Iron Hoof Island was divided into four parts.

Clearly, the title of “Marquis of Iron Hoof Island” could not be conferred, and no one would want the title of “Marquis of the Bull.” Thus, the Grand Duke created and conferred four titles: “Marquis of Bull Tail,” “Marquis of Bull Horn,” “Marquis of Bull Hoof,” and “Marquis of Iron Hoof City.”

The domain of Marquis of Bull Tail is called Bull Tail Domain, including three major cities: Bull Tail City, Bull Rump City, Bull Rib City, and ten smaller cities.

Jonas and Trick, lacking substantial military accomplishments, could not ascend to Earldom, so they could only choose a small city.

Liszt, on the other hand, did not even intend to choose a small city. He would eventually leave this place, so there was no need to spend effort building other cities—a single Black Horse Island was enough for him to develop for many years.

“Once you’ve selected your territories, we must start planning the relocation. The Grand Duke has granted me a five-year harvest period, which means we have five years to move out from Coral Island.”

The Marquis of Bull Tail motioned for a retainer to bring out a map of Iron Hoof Island and leisurely said: “Although Iron Hoof Island has been divided into four, Bull Tail Domain requires our new management. The advantages are clear: larger territories, more trade… and the extensive construction previously done by the Marquis of the Bull will be sold to me by the Grand Duke at a low price.”

Except for the absence of Elves to tend the farms and Master craftsmen having been taken by the Sapphire Family, nothing else changed in Bull Tail Domain; even the serfs remained to continue their farming in the same place.

Jonas and Trick studied the map intently, getting ready to first pin down the city they wanted before going for a thorough inspection.

Liszt, holding a teacup, leaned back in his chair, leisurely lost in thought.

The Marquis of Bull Tail stood up and signaled Levis to continue entertaining Trick and the others. He then pulled Liszt aside to the window of the sitting room, ensuring their conversation would not be overheard.

“I have discussed with the Grand Duke. It’s been ten years without an agreement, but the Grand Duke has promised that for seven years, you don’t have to follow him; you can continue to follow me and help secure a foothold on Iron Hoof Island.”

“Seven years will be enough,” Liszt replied.

“By the way, the Grand Duke scolded me for this, thinking I was too selfish. The relationship between father and son should not hold back your progress,” said the Marquis of Bull Tail, not upset by the Grand Duke’s rebuke but rather relaxed. “However, I’ve gently suggested to the First Prince that, in seven years, you will directly follow him.”

“What’s the First Prince’s attitude?”

“The First Prince is very optimistic about you and naturally delighted. You must know that even now, despite your identity remaining concealed, you are still the second strongest in the Duchy of Sapphire, an inheritor of the Ghost Swordsman, a mighty being who has defeated a Domain Knight.”

Liszt’s lips curled into a smile, thinking how the nonsense of the Ghost Swordsman had indeed fooled a bunch of people, “What do the Grand Duke and the First Prince think about my Ghost Swordsman inheritance?”

“The Grand Duke once mentioned that the Sapphire Family wished to purchase the Ghost Swordsman inheritance, but I expressed resistance, and he did not bring it up again. As for the First Prince, he is interested in a future marriage alliance with the Tulip Family.”

“How to form this marriage alliance? With Richard marrying the First Prince’s daughter?”

“The chosen partner for the marriage alliance is your son.”

“But I don’t have a son.”

“Sooner or later you will, won’t you.”

“That’s something for the future.” Liszt had not yet considered marriage or having children. He was someone with aspirations of longevity. Perhaps after establishing his own nation, he would leave an heir to inherit the empire he had struggled to build due to political needs, but there was no such need at the moment.

Enjoying life freely and boldly was the essence of living.

…

The celebration ceremony for the Marquis of Bull Tail was set for ten days later, so Liszt simply attended a lunch banquet at Tulip Castle and had a brief chat before returning to his own domain.

Four days later.

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Buried in writing “The Sky Chronicle of Liszt” in his study at the seaside villa, a journal the Marquis of Bull Tail had been eagerly awaiting, Liszt had procrastinated and not found the time to finish it. He had overestimated himself; since his Advanced Dou Qi had been quickly developed through dragon riding, there were many details of training he could not understand, making it difficult to write.

“Perhaps after I visit Red Crab Island and talk with my grandfather, I can fully understand the training details of a Completion Level Sky Knight… For now, let the Marquis of Bull Tail wait a bit longer. He has waited many years already, so a little more time won’t hurt.”

Just then.

Arch suddenly shouted, “Brother, I’ve done it!”

Liszt was jolted, discarded the goose quill in his hand, and rushed straight into Arch’s laboratory.

Arch held a thick piece of parchment with gleeful eyes that screamed “come and praise me,” handing it over to Liszt, “Brother, this is a Dragon Knight training method I designed based on the resonance principle. The training might be a bit complex; it will require you and Leotaur to cooperate closely, adjusting each other’s ‘frequencies’ to achieve resonance.”

“Don’t worry, I might be a bit behind you in theoretical research, but real combat practice is my forte!” Liszt took the parchment and vigorously ruffled Arch’s hair.

He began to study the Dragon Knight training program intently.

Without realizing when it happened, the smoke in front of him gathered and formed a passage of Serpent Script: “Task completed, reward: Archmage Acherloides Truth.”