"Father is going to sleep."
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"Father hasn’t summoned us; he doesn’t need us."
The conversation between Ilya and Terramus ended there. The two brothers were indeed concerned about their father’s condition, but neither of them intended to return without his summons.
Unlike the two elder brothers who were clearly concerned about their father’s condition but stubbornly refused to return, Ice Princess Scadilo, upon hearing that her father Noah was preparing for slumber, immediately left Arendelle, returned to Elisium, and entered the Dragon Palace.
"Daddy, are you going to sleep?"
"Yes, Daddy is going to sleep. Once I’m asleep, you need to take good care of Elisium and maintain the order established by the Golden Dragon Code."
Having already foreseen that his Deep Sleep Period would be unexpectedly long, Noah showed a gentle expression upon seeing his youngest daughter and softly instructed her.
"Maintain your territory’s order?"
Originally just here to care for her father and perhaps gather some resources and Gold Coins, Scadilo was immediately taken aback.
"What’s wrong? Afraid you can’t do it?"
Noah couldn’t help but smile at his daughter’s adorable expression.
"I’m still too young～"
Feeling the weight of the heavy responsibility her father placed on her, Scadilo couldn’t help but take a few steps back. Just as she was about to refuse, she noticed her father’s expression and, with a flash of insight, immediately said,
"Daddy, if I can’t handle it, can I ask my brothers for help?"
"Of course, they are your brothers and my offspring, so they also have the duty to maintain the order I established. If you encounter insurmountable problems, you can call on them."
"Then can you tell them? I’m afraid they might refuse when the time comes."
"Of course, I will tell them, but even if I don’t, you don’t need to worry that they won’t agree."
Noah couldn’t help but chuckle. He had great confidence in the character of his eldest and second sons. The only slight flaw was that they were still quite young.
But that’s okay; this would be the best training opportunity for them. A single offspring might find it challenging to take on such a great responsibility, but with three working together, Noah believed they could achieve surprising results.
Each of his three offspring had their strengths. Eldest son Ilya’s personality was too gentle; although he had slightly changed now, his attitude toward the lower and middle classes remained the same, gentle but lacking fierceness.
In contrast, the second son Terramus had an aggressiveness and love for war that somewhat contradicted the external image of the Gold Dragon race, yet perfectly matched many inherent Dragon Clan traits.
The eldest and second sons complemented each other; their joint governance made for a rather qualified Monarch. As for the youngest daughter, Scadilo, she could also join in.
Because this Ice Princess could conjure money from thin air and was skilled at amassing Gold Coins, which meant economic development.
Three offspring united is simply perfect.
Upon hearing her father’s words, Scadilo, who initially felt burdened by heavy pressure, let out a cheer. She was now more excited than anxious.
She hoped her father could enter slumber soon, allowing her to experience what it feels like to become a Great Governor.
Although her father’s territory was called the Free Territory and not a complete nation, its actual controlled lands had long surpassed the Atlas Kingdom, and its vast territory and influence extended farther than that of the Kingdom.
Because the name of the Holy Dragon, even across the Alviss Continent, remained a very prominent banner. As long as the Holy Dragon’s flag was raised, all factions across Alviss Continent would show some respect.
But on that land, the presence of the Atlas Kingdom was non-existent, and the Augustus family was in the same situation.
"Then I’ll go find my brothers now to let them know."
"Go ahead; you siblings should gather often."
Even though the three children had different mothers, they got along extremely well, which was something Noah was very happy to see. As an old father, nothing was more gratifying than this.
In the Holy Dragon Land, with Noah’s Deep Sleep Period approaching, the atmosphere remained unchanged. This wasn’t the Holy Dragon’s first slumber; it was already the sixth time. To the old residents, the expansion and militarization under the Holy Dragon Emperor’s command weren’t for the Holy Dragon’s protection.
In their understanding, it indicated that the Holy Dragon Emperor was preparing to shift from internal economic development to external expansion, laying the groundwork for future expansion.
After all, no matter how significant the influence, it couldn’t replace the effectiveness of a stationed army nearby. That was the key to ensuring the safety and dignity of Dragon-men abroad.
Considering the current global activities of Dragon-men, the army under the Holy Dragon Emperor was indeed too small to meet the current needs of the Holy Dragon people. Hence, military expansion was necessary, with widespread support throughout various classes and groups within the Noah Territory.