Chapter 552: Shadow Flame Dragon's Decision
The human kingdom in Longmian Continent is very hierarchical, but in the final analysis it is still an extraordinary world with great power.
If you are strong, you can enjoy corresponding treatment.
Russell was promoted to the Phantom Dragon Knight, and repelled Shuangda's attack on the snowfield, and even let the Shadow Flame Dragon personally greet him. All this proves that he is now powerful enough to receive top-notch treatment.
so.
As the chief ruler of the Shadow Flame Grand Duchy, Earl Merlin would offer this congratulations.
"Chief Consul, I accept this congratulation." Russell smiled and accepted the knighthood of Earl Merlin, and addressed his position in public. There was no grandfather or grandson in the Senate, only the Chief Consul and Earl Thunder Flame.
"Please take a seat." Earl Merlin stretched out his hand and gestured for Russell to sit on his left hand side, which was originally the position of the housekeeper.
The Chamberlain is the second-in-command of the Senate.
But at this moment, the housekeeper, Lord Cumbe, was standing on the right hand side of Earl Merlin, with a warm smile on his face.
Russell was not polite and sat down directly. After he sat down, the senior ministers followed suit.
However, Russell discovered that there were personnel changes among the senior ministers.
The Foreign Minister is no longer the Swan Baron Quimbiff Shadowflame, replaced by Lord Croa, the Steel Dragon Knight; the chief judge is no longer Count Osclo Mizuliu, replaced by the Silver Dragon Knight Lord Sandra. .
The Lord Privy Seal also changed personnel, from Lord Kunqiao to Lord Robert, the Golden Dragon Knight.
He seemed to understand Russell’s doubts.
Earl Merlin said directly: "During the time you went to the Kingdom of Blazing Torrents, the Shadow Flame Dragon demanded the re-election of the Senate. All the ruling senators who were not dragon knights resigned. So Lord Kunqiao and Earl Osclo were forced to resign. As for Kunqiao, Baron Biff resigned from his job due to a recurrence of his old injury.”
So far.
The seven ruling elders of the Council of Elders are all flying dragon knights.
In addition, Marquis Arnaud, the host of the election, and Princess Anxia, the wife of the superintendent of the country, have also left the Council of Elders and their positions no longer exist.
Marquis Arnaud still holds the title of ambassador of the kingdom, living and sleeping in the Evernight Castle, presiding over the Renaissance of the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame.
Princess Anxia once again left the center of power. As the last widow of the Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family, she stayed in the Red Castle as a mascot. The same is true for the little princess Kunraya. Their fate is still unknown.
The meeting of the Elders begins.
Russell briefly answered everyone's concern: "The strength of the Phantom Dragon Knight is inferior to that of the Giant Dragon Knight. If I have to make an analogy, Baoli and I fought with all our strength, and we were able to fight against the Shadow Flame Dragon four or six times. I was four, and the Shadow Flame Giant Long Liu."
certainly.
Being able to escape into the dark dreamland, Russell is actually invincible, and can escape even when facing the dragon knight.
"This is already very powerful!" Lord Kunbei exclaimed, "We and other flying dragon knights are simply not enough in front of His Highness Shadow Flame!"
There is a huge gap in strength between the dragon knight and the giant dragon, and the difference is more than one level. This level is even greater than the gap between the Dragon Knight and the Phantom Beast Knight, and is not at the same level at all.
"Then." Earl Merlin said, "Between you and His Highness Shadow Flame..."
Before he finished speaking, everyone pricked up their ears. Everything showed that there was a lot of ambiguity between Shadow Flame Dragon and Russell.
But there is still no definite answer.
His eyes narrowed slightly, Russell said calmly: "His Royal Highness Yingyan and I... Just now, His Highness Yingyan hoped to cooperate further with me... But I haven't agreed yet. Both His Highness Yingyan and I must consider it carefully. "
"Ah!" Several senior officials looked at each other in confusion.
Lord Kunbei asked cautiously: "So, Mr. Russell, what else do you need to consider?"
"This matter is very important, and there are still many inside stories that are not convenient to disclose, so please don't ask any more questions." Russell became the Riddler once. Of course, he was not the first to become the Riddler. He was just learning from the Shadow Flame Dragon.
Earl Merlin frowned and said, "Russell, you have to at least give us an accurate letter."
"Chief Consul." Russell said, "Please let the Council of Elders discuss it with His Highness Ying Yan... In short, the guarantee I can give is that no matter whether I and His Highness Ying Yan cooperate more deeply, as long as I am here, the Grand Duchy of Shadow Flame will be better." Come stronger and stronger.”
Finished.
Russell then took leave of the Senate.
Everyone stood up and prepared to see each other off, but Russell raised his hand directly: "Stay, I don't care about these vulgar etiquette, I'll go first."
After Russell left, Earl Merlin looked at everyone: "What do you think?"
"I think Lord Russell, no, should be called Lord Russell." Lord Kunbei said with a smile, "Lord Russell's strength is already comparable to that of the dragon. Since he has made a promise, we don't have to worry anymore. "
"Yes." Lord Welch agreed, "Since Lord Russell has told the Council of Elders to discuss with His Highness Yingyan, then we might as well go to His Highness Yingyan to discuss it now... Regarding Lord Russell's rewards, commendations, and Russell Your position requires His Highness Ying Yan’s approval.”
"Sooner or later, this day will come. I've been mentally prepared for it, haven't I?" Lord Gerald, who has always remained neutral, also spoke.
The three newly joined dragon knights also nodded.
Earl Merlin sighed in his heart and said calmly: "Then go."
The passage to the Shadowfire Volcano is long, but Lord Merlin has never had a moment like this, wishing that this passage could go on forever.
Fifteen years in power.
After experiencing too many ups and downs, he has integrated all his efforts into the Red Castle and into this country.
But.
This country does not belong to him. This country...will eventually welcome its master, perhaps today.
…
At the Shadow Flame Volcano, the seven rulers of the Council of Elders sat cross-legged on the platform together, discussing state affairs with the Shadow Flame Dragon at close range.
"Lord Russell has created a new realm of knighthood and became the first phantom dragon knight in the Dragon Sleep Continent. He has made great contributions to the country and brought great honor to all mankind... Your Highness Shadow Flame, I wonder how to reward Lord Russell?"
Lord Quinbe asked sincerely on behalf of the Council of Elders.
There was a silence at first, and then the magic dragon language of Gududu sounded: "Confer the title of Marquis, dissolve the Council of Elders, hand over the regent to Russell and reorganize the cabinet... The Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family...shall co-govern the Shadow Flame Grand Duchy with Russell."
The few people present were all flying dragon knights, and they had all learned dragon language to a greater or lesser extent.
As soon as Shadow Flame Dragon finished speaking the magic dragon language, everyone's eyes widened, but soon they returned to calm.
Earl Merlin frowned and asked: "Your Highness Shadow Flame, what is co-governance?"
"Don't you understand?" Shadow Flame Dragon opened his eyes that had been closed, and his narrow and long pupils were bottomless. "Then Shadow Flame will put it simply. The Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family has withered. Now, Shadow Flame needs to hand over the country to Russell to govern."
Merlin's eyes did not retreat, and he continued to ask: "Then, Your Highness Shadow Flame, why didn't you directly choose Russell to inherit the position of Grand Duke!"
"Good question, little Merlin." Shadow Flame Dragon shook its huge body, and the entire flame volcano trembled.
When the tremor subsided, it faced the seven elders and said coldly: "Then let Russell inherit the position of Grand Duke according to your human wishes. From today, in the name of Shadow Flame, Russell is the new Grand Duke of Shadow Flame Grand Duchy!"