CHAPTER 465: CHAPTER 274: BEACON (3)

David took a deep breath and finally asked one last question:

"I mean no disrespect to your decision, Your Majesty. But even if you resolve to abide by the oracle from the Platinum Dragon God and await divine will and ultimate salvation, He has disappeared along with Tiamat. It’s very possible that He has gone to the ’Parallel Worlds’ you mentioned. Have you considered the possibility... what if the Platinum Dragon God, the Elder, cannot return?"

This time, what followed was silence from the Silver Dragon King and the entire Dragon Court.

It almost meant that their world had been forsaken by both the gods and fate.

"I have said my piece. Since Your Majesty has made a decision, we shall not disturb you any further. I must return to the Continent to prepare for the war. I entrust my sister and children to the care of Dragon Island."

He wanted to take advantage of the fall of The Slaying King Star to reclaim his territory.

This would also help alleviate some pressure on the Chromatic Dragons’ legion on Toriel’s side.

As he spoke, he picked up the three somewhat anxious young ones, setting them down in front of him to give them some instructions.

But just as David, the dragon father, his expression somewhat dejected, steeled himself to turn and leave Dragon Island amidst his third daughter’s repeated calls of ’Daddy,’ and just as his dragon sister Tania couldn’t help but start to follow him:

"Wait."

David turned back, looking at the Silver Dragon King with confusion.

"Does Your Majesty have any commands?"

"Relying solely on yourselves, you are no match for the Elf Royal Court," said the Silver Dragon King.

David, however, simply smiled and said, "It’s still better than doing nothing at all. After all, I don’t want to suddenly go mad one day and, by the time I come to my senses, find everyone dear to me lying in pools of blood. That would be an absolute nightmare for the Chromatic Dragons too."

Speaking of which, David recalled Lizrite’s childhood experiences.

David suddenly paused. That’s right, he thought. Could Lizrite’s mother have been afflicted by the Dragon Mad Lock? Does that mean the Dragon Mad Lock also exists on the Skanis Continent? After I reclaim my territory, I must take Lizrite to my mother-in-law’s to investigate. If she’s still alive, that is.

As for David’s words, the Metal Dragons were filled with solemn respect, yet also a degree of inexplicable shame.

"Your courage shames me, David Euthyphro. Therefore, I ask, could you perhaps stay on Dragon Island for a while to help your children familiarize themselves?" the Silver Dragon King proposed.

"?" David looked at the ancient dragon with some confusion, uncertain what he was getting at.

"While Dragon Island abides by the oracle and its dragons do not leave, this does not mean we cannot provide help. Dragon Island has been isolated in the sea for thousands of years and has accumulated considerable resources. We still have some reserves. I will command the Claw of Justice to prepare a batch of war supplies to deliver to your Chromatic Dragons, for use against the enemy."

Upon hearing this, the Metal Dragons were astonished.

If this were during the reign of the two Dragon Gods, this would be a clear case of aiding the enemy—and directly supplying arms at that!

David immediately laughed. With a flick of his dragon tail, he scooped up his three daughters, who were SQUEALING as they tried to follow, and placed them back on his head.

"Then I thank Your Majesty for this generous gift."

As David and his family were leaving, the Silver Dragon King dismissed all the Metal Dragons present.

"Alicia, what do you think?"

After a moment, a female Silver Dragon with a perfectly sculpted form emerged from behind the Silver Dragon King. She calmly offered her assessment, "Brave and decisive. He nearly embodies the strengths of both Metal and Chromatic Dragons, yet also combines their flaws. A complex dragon. Hmm, and he doesn’t seem too bright."

The Silver Dragon King couldn’t help but burst into uproarious laughter.

For his daughter, who held herself in such high regard, this was already high praise.

"So, what is your decision?" he asked.

"I am willing to follow my father’s will, for the sake of the Dragon Race..."

"No. Don’t do it for me, nor for anyone else. Follow your own heart."

"Then... I am willing to try engaging with him first," she said.

"Good. With that, I can leave in peace," said the Silver Dragon King, nodding in satisfaction.

"Where are you going?" Alicia suddenly looked up.

"Of course, I am going to the Grey Wilderness, the place where Our God perished. I want to see it for myself. If possible, I will try to retrieve Our God. This world cannot lose Them."

"But..." Alicia was noticeably anxious.

Just as David had said, even the Dragon Gods did not dare to claim they would definitely return... let alone her own father.

"There are no ’buts.’ As David Euthyphro said, it’s better to try than to do nothing at all."

"If I do not return, announce it in the Dragon Court."

The Silver Dragon King very solemnly placed a decree into the claws of his most capable daughter, then soared into the sky without looking back.

"Father!!!" cried the young Silver Dragon, her voice desolate in the snowy wind.

The world could not lose the Dragon Gods.

The absence of one Silver Dragon King, however, was inconsequential.

Successors would always rise.

And he was willing to become the beacon that guided the two lost gods back to this world...

A beacon.