(Meanwhile, Planet Draconia, The Dragon Court)

Entertainment flowed endlessly through the Dragon Court as drunken laughter, roaring cheers, and the scent of roasted flesh filled the massive open hall beneath Draconia’s crimson skies.

High upon the elevated throne overlooking the court, Moltherak sat lazily while resting one elbow against the armrest beside him, as his golden reptilian eyes quietly observed the chaos unfolding below with visible amusement.

Today’s entertainment came in the form of two captured one horned unicorns dragged in from some distant corner of the universe, as both beasts had been drugged heavily until madness completely consumed their minds.

Foam dripped from their mouths.

Bloodshot eyes glowed wildly.

And the moment the chains restraining them snapped loose, both creatures immediately charged toward one another violently.

*BOOOOM*

Their horns collided head on while the surrounding Dragon Court exploded into barbaric excitement instantly.

"TAKE THE BLACK ONE DOWN!"

"Hahaha! My money’s on the brown beast!"

"I’m eating whichever one dies first!"

The dragons roared while slamming their massive bodies and tails against the stone floor repeatedly, causing the entire court to tremble beneath the force of their excitement.

Meanwhile in the center arena, the two unicorns continued tearing into one another savagely while blood splattered across the ground beneath them.

Eventually however, the brown unicorn finally gained the upper hand.

*SHKKK*

Its horn pierced straight through the black unicorn’s neck brutally before lifting the dying creature partially off the ground.

Blood sprayed everywhere, while the black unicorn collapsed moments later, as the entire Dragon Court immediately erupted into cheers.

"YEAHHHH!"

"Hahahaha!"

The surviving brown unicorn stood trembling within the arena while drenched in blood from head to toe, as all eyes slowly turned toward Moltherak sitting above the court.

At first, the Dragon King simply raised one thumb upward while smiling faintly.

Instantly, barbaric celebration erupted even louder.

However then...

Slowly...

Moltherak’s expression turned cold.

And the raised thumb gradually shifted downward instead.

The atmosphere inside the Dragon Court instantly froze.

Then—

*FWOOOOOSH*

Countless dragons unleashed Dragon Breath simultaneously toward the fighters, as both unicorns were incinerated instantly beneath overwhelming torrents of flame until nothing remained except ash.

"HAHAHAHA!"

"Fucking herbivores!"

"Bring us real warriors next time!"

The dragons shouted rowdily while servants hurried forward to clear the arena once more.

Yet amidst all the chaos and celebration...

A lone figure quietly entered the Dragon Court from the distant entrance.

General Kratos.

The moment the surrounding dragons noticed him, the atmosphere shifted immediately.

Because if one of the Imperial Generals entered the court personally during entertainment hours...

Then it usually meant something important happened.

"That’s Kratos..."

"The General is here..."

Several dragons muttered quietly while their excitement gradually died down.

Meanwhile, Kratos walked steadily toward the elevated throne before eventually kneeling respectfully before Moltherak.

"My Lord..."

Kratos began slowly while lowering his head deeply.

"I am ashamed to report that our frontline forces have suffered a massive failure."

Moltherak raised one eyebrow hearing those words.

The faint amusement lingering upon his face disappeared almost immediately.

"What do you mean by massive failure?"

Moltherak questioned calmly, as Kratos gritted his teeth visibly before continuing further.

"My Lord, the cowardly humans launched a coordinated counter offensive against our territories."

A dangerous silence slowly spread throughout the Dragon Court hearing those words.

"Nine planets were attacked simultaneously.

And... all nine were taken back successfully."

Kratos reported quietly while lowering his head even further.

"There are no survivors among the stationed Dragon Overlords."

For several long moments...

Absolute silence consumed the Dragon Court completely.

Even the drunken dragons previously shouting moments ago now remained frozen quietly beneath the terrifying pressure gradually leaking from Moltherak’s body.

Then slowly—

The Dragon King stood up from his throne.

"What?"

Moltherak questioned quietly.

Yet despite the calmness within his voice, the surrounding dragons immediately felt cold fear crawl across their spines hearing that single word.

Kratos swallowed nervously before repeating himself carefully.

"All nine planets have fallen back beneath Great Clan control, my Lord.

Roughly five years of conquest have been erased in a single day."

He explained while the pressure within the Dragon Court gradually became suffocatingly heavy.

Then suddenly—

"Hahahahaha..."

Moltherak began laughing.

A low laugh initially.

However with every passing second, the laughter gradually became louder, harsher, and significantly more dangerous.

"So those pathetic little humans finally decided they want to die sooner..."

Moltherak muttered while his smile twisted into something terrifying.

The surrounding dragons immediately moved backward instinctively while several of them literally pressed themselves behind nearby pillars to avoid attracting the Dragon King’s direct attention.

Because every single dragon present understood something important.

Moltherak was furious.

"Who the fuck do those insects think they are?"

Moltherak growled while his aura exploded outward violently.

*BOOOOOOOOM*

The entire Dragon Court trembled instantly beneath the pressure.

Several weaker dragons collapsed onto their knees immediately while cracks spread across nearby pillars.

"I let them survive for too long..."

Moltherak muttered while his golden eyes glowed murderously beneath the stormy skies overhead.

"And now those fools actually believe they can reclaim Dragon territory?"

A violent smile slowly spread across his face afterward.

"They must truly have forgotten what kind of monsters we are."

Kratos remained kneeling silently while the surrounding Dragon Court collectively held its breath nervously.

Because everyone already understood what was coming next.

"I will personally visit every single Great Clan responsible for this humiliation."

Moltherak declared while pointing toward the distant skies furiously.

"And when I do..."

His voice deepened dangerously.

"...I’ll rip their worlds apart piece by piece until nothing remains except ash and screams."

The surrounding dragons immediately shivered hearing those words.

Because unlike ordinary threats...

When Moltherak spoke like this, everyone knew he genuinely meant every word.

"We are the new superpower of this universe."

Moltherak roared while violent flames exploded from his body uncontrollably.

"And I refuse to allow anyone to humiliate the Dragons like this!"

His gaze shifted toward Kratos sharply afterward.

"Gather the Imperial Army immediately.

Every elite warrior.

Every fleet.

Every Commander."

Moltherak ordered while murderous rage continued leaking endlessly from his body.

"This transgression will not go unpunished."

He declared, as Kratos immediately lowered his head further.

"As you command, my Lord."

Kratos replied respectfully while the surrounding Dragon Court remained eerily silent.

Because every dragon present already understood what was about to happen clearly....

A new Dragon offensive was about to begin, and this time, it was going to be led personally by Moltherak himself.