Chapter 213: The Dragonkin Gathering

Golden dragons are the species of dragons whose behavior is most similar to humans.

Many humans, in their desire for their offspring to live better and be more outstanding than themselves, will give their all. Some, overly indulgent of their children, will give everything they have.

In this regard, golden dragons really resemble humans. To ensure their offspring live better and become more excellent, they are even willing to part with a portion of their wealth to support their descendants, asking for nothing in return.

Among dragonkin, golden dragons truly stand out for their treatment of their offspring, unmatched by any other dragon species. Of course, this trait of the golden dragons baffles many other dragons, especially the chromatic dragons.

"Why should I share my hard-earned treasure with my offspring? I brought them into this world; I owe them nothing. If anything, they owe me. It's already generous not to expect them to honor me with their wealth, let alone share a portion of my fortune with them. Dream on!" ...

"What a bustling city!" Muria stood in front of a crystal-clear floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the city below.

Bologna, as a city built and ruled by golden dragons, naturally couldn't be compared to those short-sighted, short-lived human-managed cities filled with filth and slums.

The city's layout was meticulously planned, pleasing even to someone with slight OCD like Muria. The wide roads were lined with neatly planted flowers and trees, and the stone-paved streets were spotless.

Various humanoid creatures moved through this peaceful and serene city. While humans were the majority, Muria also spotted many races other than humans.

Pointy-eared, handsome elves; sturdy, muscular dwarves; quirky, petite halflings;

...This city was highly tolerant of good-natured races other than humans. Though it was located between three human nations, it was governed by a lawful good, impressively backed golden dragon, so security was hardly a concern.

From atop a nearly 500-meter-tall tower, Muria could see the endless rice fields surrounding the city.

Instead of wilderness, the land around the city was fully cultivated into farmland. No low-level monster dared to disturb this city, let alone approach its vicinity. Thus, the city's residents could boldly grow any crops they wished.

"Cloud giants!" Muria looked outside at a milk-skinned giant walking on clouds, accompanied by majestic griffins flying over the lush rice fields, feeling a bit sentimental.

Seeing cloud giants near a golden dragon's lair was nothing out of the ordinary. They were standard guards for a typical golden dragon.

"Hmm, if I reveal my titan form and take a stroll outside, I could probably lure away all the cloud giants contracted with Kaslana. After all, I did take away all of my mother's cloud giant guards."

Seeing the patrolling cloud giant sparked a wicked idea in Muria, but it was just a thought. After all, the golden dragon sister had been so kind to him, offering a secondary tower for him and his followers to live in. He couldn't do such a morally questionable thing.

"Roar!" Suddenly, a loud dragon's roar echoed through the sky. A mystical light flashed twice in the air, then slowly expanded into a portal nearly ten meters in radius.

Through the portal, one could see a snowy mountaintop and a castle seemingly built from ice. But soon, Muria could see nothing more, as a dragon blocked his view.

A dignified and graceful silver dragon, already retracting its aura and coldness before passing through the portal, flapped its wings and flew toward Bologna.

The elegant silver dragon crossed the portal, revealing its massive form above Bologna. Muria was surprised to find that the city's residents, upon seeing the sudden appearance of the dragon, showed no panic or fear.

Instead, many recognized the dragon and respectfully tipped their hats in salute, while other races showed their respect with their own noble gestures.

"Looks like this silver dragon frequents Bologna; the city's residents recognize her," Muria commented with a chuckle to Fiona, the green dragon in human form beside him.

"Unreasonable." Fiona, seeing the residents greeting the silver dragon with smiles, flashed a hint of anger in her eyes. In her view, such lower beings as humans should tremble on the ground at the sight of their noble dragons, not stand and salute as they were doing.

The hesitant silver dragon glanced at the bustling city below and the imposing castle of the golden dragon sister, circled in the air, then, with a hint of reluctance, flew toward the mage tower castle.

Muria, observing the silver dragon's actions and expressions, noted its eagerness to explore the city but its decision to restrain itself, flying toward the castle as if compelled by some force.

"How many dragons have arrived?" Muria asked Fiona.

"This is the fifth metallic dragon to arrive in the city today," Fiona said, her face showing a trace of apprehension. "Truly worthy of the Dawn Watcher, to have such influence among the metallic dragons."

"Is it necessary?" Muria sighed resignedly. Not long ago, Kaslana had informed him of her grandfather's awareness and shared another piece of news.

Having just arrived in the Ionian subcontinent, unfamiliar with the land, Kaslana felt obligated to host a banquet for him, to introduce him to some of the metallic dragons of Ionia.

Therefore, including the silver dragon that had just arrived, all the metallic dragons coming to Bologna today were invited by Kaslana to attend Muria's banquet.

"With your status, it would be fitting even if all of Ionia's metallic dragons came to welcome you, let alone just five so far."

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