Chapter 80 Headstrong
Chapter 82 Headstrong
“A bet?” Enesyin blinked, letting Aseran caress her cheek as she explained, “Ah, since you feel it’s unfair and believe you can achieve it with my talent and power, then so be it.”
“Although I can’t truly give you my power, from now on, decisions in our next actions will be yours. Whatever you do, I will listen to you. You can consider me a sharp blade, use my power as you wish.”
“!!!”
The Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden’s eyes widened, and she stared at her gently smiling elder sister.
Aseran brushed her sister’s forehead, saying, “I know you always have many ideas, but you’re limited by your abilities and can only keep them to yourself. Now you have the chance to realize everything you wish to do. Let’s see if you can achieve the justice you hold in your heart.”
“Then… what’s the stake?”
Enesyin was undoubtedly tempted and asked her sister about the price.
Aseran looked up, her beautiful, delicate violet eyes shining even brighter in the night, possessing a captivating, fatal charm.
“The stake is our lives. Whoever loses must give their remaining life to the other, how about it?”
“Deal!”
Enesyin agreed readily after only a moment’s thought.
Aseran wagged her tail and touched the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden, saying, “Then let’s pinky swear.”
This was an affectionate gesture between Dragon Species, only exchanged between family, lovers, and close friends.
Among the sisters, such interactions deepened the meaning of their promises. Growing up, they had made countless pledges in this manner.
Thus, their two flexible, smooth dragon tails intertwined, sealing a bet that belonged only to them.
Enesyin let her illusory body act on its own, replaying everything that had happened in the past, also feeling the inexpressible excitement and thrill of that time.
But now, she couldn’t resonate with the past at all; her mood was as calm as an abyss.
Because everything that followed was a painful experience that the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden would never forget.
The strategy of the 【Sword of Blazing Sun】 was soon implemented. The knights within the family broke into smaller groups and advanced towards the Scorching Frost Silver Tundra.
In the desolate borderlands covered in frost, swamps, and mountains, the knights of the 【Sword of Blazing Sun】, relying on the prestige they had accumulated, rallied forces in the villages.
After the final deadline passed, the army of the Destiny Unified Empire arrived as scheduled.
Mother ships carrying countless war machines tore through the cloud layer, aggressively occupying the sky.
All settlements in the Scorching Frost region that could be called “cities” were subjected to overwhelming bombardment simultaneously, and the Empire’s legions descended amidst the inferno.
Fully armored heavy soldiers mercilessly crushed the resistance of the People of Silver Frost.
Even the bravest of the Scorching Frost people in this barren and desolate land could not withstand the volleys of naval artillery.
They could only watch helplessly as their homes were trampled and burned by the iron hooves of the Empire.
After the cities fell, the Unified Empire began to sweep through the guerrilla forces in the harsh terrain, eradicating strongholds and clearing out villages one by one.
No matter how bravely the knights of the 【Sword of Blazing Sun】 fought, they could not escape the fate of being encircled and annihilated.
The Knight Family suffered successive losses, and the team led by Enesyin was one of the few groups that could resist the Empire’s encirclement.
Only by experiencing it personally could one understand the weight of Aseran’s promise to “use her as a sharp blade.”
Whether it was the Empire’s encirclement or the Fiend Kin of the Scorching Frost region, under her sister’s command, they were shattered like clay figurines. The Dragon Maiden Knight, wielding divine might and blazing flames, pulverized almost every obstacle with extreme violence. As long as they didn’t encounter the Empire’s main fleet, Aseran was invincible.
Thus, more and more People of Silver Frost defected. Enesyin unhesitatingly took them all in, organized their teams, trained militias, established production, and set up order…
Royal Knights were talents with all-round development in wisdom, virtue, physique, beauty, and labor. Enesyin also possessed the talents required of a leader.
However, as the Empire’s encirclement tightened, their scope of activity began to be restricted. Finally, Enesyin made a difficult decision.
“We must continue north and force the Empire back there!”
“Oh? You mean you want us to lead civilians into the Fiend’s territory?”
Aseran, leaning by the window, chuckled and shook her head. “That’s not a good idea.”
Enesyin: “There’s no other way. With our group of several thousand people, we can no longer get enough supplies in this area. Further north lies our only chance of survival.”
“Besides, the invasion of the 【Frost-Forged Dragon】 has just been repelled, so the influence of the Fiend’s cursed domain will be minimized. Hiding for a short period should be fine. As for the Destiny Unified Empire’s army, if they can’t complete the suppression soon, they will naturally restrain themselves under internal pressure. We just need to wait for the surrounding nations to attack the Empire, and everything will be alright!”
“This is the only way to save everyone!”
Listening to her sister’s incredibly confident analysis, Aseran merely showed a subtle smile. “No one deserves to be saved. In the new world that is to come, pure flames will incinerate every inch of land. Those who cannot adapt to the new era and are left behind will be eliminated.”
Enesyin looked up in disbelief, indignantly saying, “Sister, are you saying they deserve to die?! Are you still a Royal Knight like this?!”
Aseran lowered her eyelids slightly and said, “The duty of a Knight Family is to fight Fiends and protect the mortal realm. The greatest honor will always be to serve the Primal King. As for other beliefs, they are merely embellishments.”
The Dragon Maiden with radiant golden hair walked up to Enesyin, caressing her sister’s ear. “I am only following your decisions, but you cannot influence my thoughts and considerations. My dear En, thoughts are the reflection of the soul. Only this cannot be controlled by others.”
“If you insist, then so be it. But you will bear all the consequences.”
…”I know.”
At Enesyin’s insistence, the guerrilla group ventured into the Fiend’s territory.
As expected, the Empire’s pursuers immediately ceased their advance, not daring to go any further. The guerrilla group finally found respite and set up camp in the mountains.
Compared to the Scorching Frost Silver Tundra, the areas covered by the Fiend’s domain were actually richer in natural resources, more than enough to support a camp of several thousand people.
Enesyin firmly believed her decision was correct. Even a dragon without fire could achieve deeds worthy of praise and be recognized by everyone!
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Experiencing that blind confidence and naivety once again from a first-person perspective, the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden felt a complex mix of emotions.
Time flowed on, until the arrival of that day.
