"How did the discussion go, little Noah?"
When Noah saw his foster mother again, those beings exuding a powerful aura were no longer present. He didn’t know where they had been sent or if they had been dismissed, but the Golden Dragon didn’t care.
"From the results, I’m satisfied."
"Satisfied with the results, which means the process wasn’t so pleasant for you, huh?"
Selena immediately deduced.
"Originally, I didn’t feel much when I was discussing with that group of dwarves, but when Uncle came in, seeing how they discussed things with him made me feel uncomfortable."
"Hahaha, that’s inevitable. Unless you’re an Ancient Golden Dragon, how can you expect the same treatment as Casius? Even I don’t think like that. Those little dwarves won’t show me such a good face."
Hearing Noah’s complaint, Selena laughed heartily.
"I know, so I just feel a bit frustrated. Anyway, one day, I’ll reach the same heights as Uncle, and those dwarves will show me the same expression."
The Golden Dragon snorted.
"But by then, the bones of those dwarves might have already turned to dust."
"Doesn’t matter, as long as their descendants are still around, it’s the same to me, no difference."
Noah was rather open-minded.
"Hahaha, you sure know how to comfort yourself."
"What else can I do? Rush up and beat them up? I can’t even defeat them."
The Golden Dragon spread its two dragon claws.
"That’s why I haven’t introduced those legends to you, because compared to them, you’re still too young and too weak. Even with me and Casius around, they find it hard to take you seriously."
"When I advance to Legend, I can access Casius’s network, meet and get to know them, and expand my social circle. However, meeting them is meaningless for you."
"Because my strength isn’t enough. When the day comes that I advance to Legend, I won’t need to do anything; these guys will naturally come to make my acquaintance. That’s my own network."
Noah added his foster mother’s statement.
"That’s right, it seems you are very clear-minded!"
"This is the basic understanding an intelligent being should have. So-called networking only exists when both parties have equal or at least similar standings and strength, where there’s the possibility of mutual benefits. Only then can it be called networking.
If the strengths are unequal, it’s just a one-sided familiarity, and that’s not networking. The party with a higher status won’t even remember you."
The Golden Dragon was indifferent, because although everyone knew his potential was extremely impressive, that was the future, not the present.
His growth period had already exceeded the lifespan of many Legends. Therefore, the Legends only needed to maintain basic courtesy toward him, with no need for extra effort.
"Indeed, you’ve always been reassuring for me. Since that’s the case, I don’t need to lecture you. Let’s get to the real work now."
"Drawing the array for the blood extraction?"
"Yes, Casius is becoming a little impatient."
"Can’t we wait a little longer?"
Noah asked curiously.
"Of course, the reaction from the Capital."
The Golden Dragon’s face showed a mischievous smile, full of anticipation and restlessness,
"I’m really curious to see the reaction of the Royal Family’s old mage when he learns that Auntie has advanced to Legend."
The Aristoria United Kingdom was formed by numerous Legendary powers coming together as a united country, with the Royal Family holding the highest legal authority due to the presence of Legendary Mages and Warriors.
But now, although the Royal Family’s strength hasn’t changed, a noble family in the Kingdom has suddenly emerged, also possessing two Legends with matching capabilities.
Although the Spellcasters are slightly weaker, the Mage City is enough to offset this weakness. As for the melee Legend, back then when Casius was just at the Extreme Intent stage, he could withstand a blow from that Legend. Now, Casius, even with one hand, could easily beat the Royal Family’s melee Legend.
One could say that the balance of power had completely shifted. In such a situation, who should hold the say in the Kingdom?
While not explicitly stated, the strongest should naturally have the greatest authority, which is a fundamental rule needing no declaration.
Suppressing the strong and preventing the talented from finding a path only leads to disaster and chaos.
"What’s this? You want me and Casius to replace the Royal Family?"
"Aren’t you going to consider it? If it works out, Tidel could become the Prince!"
Noah eagerly suggested.
"Alright, that’s a good idea. As long as you can persuade Casius to give up the idea of extracting the Titan Bloodline, I could challenge the old folks in the Capital."
The Golden Dragon knew how resolute his foster father’s will was.
"However, Casius’s matter can indeed wait a bit. Let’s see how the older folks in the Capital react and what they’re willing to offer to stabilize us. If they’re still as stingy as before, only offering undeveloped borderlands to appease us, hmph!"
Selena’s face showed a cold smile.
With the Duchess’s advancement to Legend, the Augustus family’s influence reached a new peak, let alone the Mage City that stood on the mountaintop, visible from miles away.
Yet, under the flourishing of the Augustus family, there was an undeniable need for recuperation amidst weakness.