CHAPTER 461: CHAPTER 273: PULLED OFF SOMETHING BIG (PART 2)

On the contrary, in this circular Supreme Dragon Court, the elder Gold Dragons and Silver Dragons surrounding it were almost entirely Ancient Dragons or even more venerable Elder Dragons. Each one was imposing and majestic, like a marble sculpture in a blizzard; they only lacked orbs in their mouths to perfectly resemble the stone lions outside a police station.

No wonder Father Dragon had been eyeing that other dragon’s daughter. If she was in her prime, perhaps they could have a passionate encounter before she became completely infertile upon entering old age. His youngest daughter might not have been much older than me...

Attilicia, who knew her son better than anyone, quickly flicked the tip of her tail against David’s rump.

"His Majesty the Dragon King is watching you, show some respect," she chastised.

David, scratching his rear with his tail tip, had no choice but to somewhat rein in his overly audacious gaze.

"David Uthos, I have heard of your name," the Silver Dragon King, seated on high, said with a smile, looking at David—this unruly and unrestrained Red Dragon whose presence seemed even more out of place in the Dragon Court.

"It is my honor," David replied with a slight nod and bow, fulfilling the bare minimum courtesy due from a younger generation, if only out of respect for his father.

What caught David by surprise was that this Silver Dragon King, who had suddenly awakened from his slumber, seemed aware of the sensitivity of the subject and did not rush to inquire about Bahamut’s whereabouts. Instead, he spoke like an elder chatting about family matters with a younger relation:

"No, it is the honor of Dragon Island and the fortune of the Dragon Race. Thirty thousand years have passed since the era of the great dragons. Yet, this vast expanse of time, enough to turn oceans into mulberry fields, has still not healed the great rift from the War of Dragonfall. The hatred persists, carried through the Dragon’s Legacy, passed down generation after generation. Metal Dragons and Chromatic Dragons are filled with pride and prejudice. Encounters between them often lead to life-or-death struggles, much like a curse. How tragic. Therefore, I am pleased that you have come."

David opened his mouth slightly, seemingly unable to comprehend such an opening statement from the Silver Dragon King.

Based on his experience, he couldn’t tell if the Silver Dragon King’s words were sincere or some form of veiled attack.

Not only David was bewildered; the surrounding Metal Dragons also showed expressions of disbelief upon hearing these words.

This was extraordinary treatment. Some Metal Dragons even grew envious.

Your Majesty! Such magnanimity, such blatant favoritism!

They then heard the Silver Dragon King continue:

"This curse comes from the gods. And you, David Uthos, though a Red Dragon, are of the blood born from both Metal Dragons and Chromatic Dragons.

"I believe it is precisely because of this that you possess the violent traits of a Red Dragon, yet throughout your growth, you gradually allowed reason to tame your emotions. The good nature of the Silver Dragon also began to manifest within you, radiating the light of justice. For this, I am gratified.

"I am gratified that during the era under my watch, I have awaited the arrival of a being like you, David Uthos. As a Chromatic Dragon who came to Dragon Island of his own will, in the three thousand years since its founding, you are the first."

David smacked his lips, somewhat speechless. The compliments heaped upon him nearly made his Dragon Scales stand on end.

You’re not talking about Ultraman, are you?

Looking back on his life, he hadn’t exactly been a paragon of virtue, had he? Robbery, smuggling—he’d done it all. He’d killed those who deserved killing and dealt with those who needed dealing with. He just did whatever he pleased, following his whims. Seriously, what part of that was righteous?

His father, beside him, was practically trembling with excitement.

To be praised so lavishly by the Silver Dragon King—what an immense honor! And what a significant contribution Attilicia and I have made to this! All these years, I’ve endured so much! But now, it seems the hardships are finally giving way to sweet outcomes!

Yet, as David racked his brains for how to return the compliments and adhere to Dragon Island’s tiresome protocols, he didn’t expect the Silver Dragon King to glance at the divine mark on the back of David’s right claw and suddenly change the subject.

"However, for you, an Honored Chosen of the Chromatic Dragon Queen Tiamat, to willingly bear millennia of prejudice and hatred, risking imprisonment or even incurring the wrath of the Dragon Queen, and still bring your family to Dragon Island to meet me..."

At this point, the Silver Dragon King’s expression suddenly became solemn and serious. He asked in a deep voice, "So... Her Majesty the Chromatic Dragon Queen Tiamat also has a problem, doesn’t she?"

David was profoundly shocked. This time, the scales on his body truly stood on end.

"What?" The Metal Dragons in the Dragon Court erupted in an uproar.

What did he mean, "the Chromatic Dragon Queen also has a problem"?

Too?

Could it be... that the great Platinum Dragon God had truly met with some misfortune?

This earth-shattering secret, suddenly revealed by their own Silver Dragon King, left the dragons looking at each other. Yet, for a moment, they didn’t feel the panic and despair they might have expected.

After all, intelligent beings are like that; subjective experiences are often relative.

If only their own Dragon God had suddenly vanished, they would have been heartbroken and plunged into despair.

But suddenly learning that the Dragon God of their sworn enemies had also vanished... Huh, somehow that suddenly seemed more acceptable.

Meanwhile, David quickly regained his composure.

The way he looked at the Silver Dragon King now held a newfound respect. His initial slight disdain, born from the King’s apparent age and size, had vanished completely, replaced by an undeniable admiration.

He was truly worthy of his title as King of Dragon Island’s Metal Dragons.