Don't Mess with That Dragon-Chapter 727 - 113 Red Dragon Empire (First Update)

30,000 years ago,

since that war which ended the Bronze Era, ended the Multi-universe, although the final battle was won, the Divines who were severely wounded have since hidden in the depths of the starry sky.

After that,

despite certain continent-wide shocking events bearing traces of the Divines over the course of tens of thousands of years, for a full 30,000 years, no Divine has truly descended.

Not even an incarnation.

It seems something unknown transpired amongst them.

Causing the Divines to hide in the depths of the starry sky, never again showing themselves on the Seta Continent,

the Holy Cross Illuminati, although having taken shape 8,000 years ago during the rise of humans, due to special reasons, knows many hidden secrets of different eras.

But regarding that distant history spanning tens of thousands of years and even remnants from the prior Silver Era, Gold Era are largely unknown.

The era is rolling forward.

Those secrets that occurred during endless longstanding eras have also been covered by the river of time.

Long ago during the endless stretch of time, certain grievances, races, layouts, and various interweavings were entirely buried and disrupted amidst battles.

Fearing even the ancient existences surviving since the Gold Era may not be able to make sense of everything that's happened in the Seta Great World.

But,

Lord Im, with his mystique, can ascertain one thing.

The stars,

are returning,

yet another era deciding the fate and future of Seta Great World,

is about to descend.

It is similar to the war ending the Gold Era, the myriad battles concluding the Silver Era, the twilight of the gods terminating the Bronze Era, and annihilating the Multi-universe—a turning point!

In the upcoming future, will it be a war that buries everything, or a rebirth of hope for the Multi-universe?

And those Divines above the starry sky, those ancient existences that once saved the Seta Continent from crisis, what thoughts will they hold regarding this enormous impending turning point?

No one knows.

Recalling those majestic existences silent in the deep dark sky, watching the development of this world, Lord Im under the "Holy Light" sighed deeply.

[Only hope the plan can proceed smoothly... if successful, at least a seed for humanity's future can be left...]

A trace of sorrow flashed and disappeared between the brows.

It's not out of despair.

But reality.

The Human Race has dominated the Seta Continent for over 8,000 years, driving other races to the borders, occupying the most fertile Central Earth Continent, laying claim to the essence of rivers and plains.

However,

on the long timeline of this world,

humans,

have never been the protagonists!

...

Meanwhile,

Central Earth Continent,

Western Domain.

On the entire Seta Continent, the three-quarters central region is the most prime land, with mild climate, numerous rivers and plains, fertile soil, and most suitable for the survival and reproduction of intelligent life.

Since 8,000 years ago when humans rose from the Seta Continent, they began colonial expansion step-by-step, driving many non-human races out of the Central Earth Continent, at this moment claiming the fertile Central Earth for several thousand years.

On this vast Seta Continent, starting from the center, the environment worsens as you go further out.

Among them, the west of Seta Continent is particularly so.

Passing through the Central Earth World, heading all the way west, you encounter a sequence of hot volcanic areas, where the scorching high temperature turns western hills into a sulfuric-scented furnace. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

A hundred years ago,

Red Dragon Abel Hebrew rose from the harsh environment of the Western Domain, commanding a vast monster army to attack the western border of the Central Earth Continent, then after a prolonged 30-year war, and a decade-long war with the Western Domain countries' Alliance, eventually bit a gap in the west of the Central Earth World, ruling one side and becoming the renowned King of Calamity.

Crossing the defense line of the western countries' Alliance, you enter a terrain full of volcanoes, with dry and scorching weather, where water resources are extremely scarce, with visible rivers on the surface being countable on one hand in thousands of miles.

Fortunately, through countless years of survival evolution, the local crops and grains have developed certain drought and heat resistance in the harsh natural environment, allowing intelligent life to continue developing and prospering here.

Oddly shaped ancient castles, exotic architectural styles, with streets occasionally seeing enormous giant monsters, while veiled street-goers seem accustomed and undisturbed.

This is a realm where humans and monsters coexist,

also the seat of the King of Calamity, the Red Dragon Empire.

Since the King of Calamity conquered this place decades ago, a regime has been established here, despite rumors of the King of Calamity's ferocity, and the frightening nature of the monster legions under his command, but under his jurisdiction, Abel Hebrew curbed the monster army's desire to corral humans as food.

Some bankrupt peasants, escaped slaves started moving into this realm for livelihood, and in addition to the humans originally existing in areas occupied by the King of Calamity during the extended wars, production gradually resumed after the wars.

During this process,

some noble illegitimates, or fallen nobles, knights, etc., seeking fame and titles, began entering the Red Dragon Empire, gaining the King of Calamity's favor, and were entrusted with regional governance, barely establishing an authority.

Even though for those living within the Red Dragon Empire, conditions were scarcely better than elsewhere.

The oppression from nobles, annual tributes to the King of Calamity, provisions for the monster army, caused the lower-class citizens to teeter at the brink of survival.

However,

due to geographical conditions, the Red Dragon Empire with its chains of volcanoes, yields considerable amounts of gold, mithril, and other mineral resources, coupled with advancing boundary trade, it can still manage to sustain itself.

At this time,

Red Dragon Empire,

Dragon's Nest.

A colossal volcano rises from the ground, towering several thousand meters, obscuring half the sky.

And at the summit, the massive crater spews thick black smoke like a giant pillar to the heavens, while dark red lava like sanguineous blood slowly drips over the crater's edge, dyeing the volcano's peak a blistering scarlet.

At the mountain foot surrounding the giant volcano, are clusters of stone-built architectures laden with exotic charm, radiating outward from the volcanic center.

Only,

within this peculiar city, few walkers can be seen.

Because,

here, is the center of the entire Red Dragon Empire,

also the lair of the King of Calamity, Red Dragon Abel Hebrew.

Unlike the Imperial Capitals elsewhere, His Majesty the brutal King of Calamity disregards the safety of swarming ants when traveling, so these edifices around the volcano are mere symbols of support from the affluent or nobles, with very few residing here.