After the Battle of North IJssel, the Burning Empire's large forces moved south in a mighty manner and quickly took control of the entire North IJssel plain.
All the troops in the former North IJssel surrendered, most of them were released, a small number of senior officers were arrested, and those who disobeyed were quickly killed and left to die in the wilderness.
There was once a divine count who pretended to surrender and secretly gathered thousands of soldiers. He also contacted Duke Walter's cronies in an attempt to mount a final resistance.
However, they were not lucky. They met Misha who was responsible for managing the prisoners. This daughter of dragon fire burned the god to ashes with blazing dragon flames, and more than a thousand people under her command. Turned into fertilizer on the North IJssel Plain.
Later, in order to stabilize the situation, Duke Metrorash led the Imperial Guard to various cities in North IJssel, skillfully occupying important locations such as the city lord's palace, city defense hall, and arsenal - in this regard , they are already familiar with it.
During this period, the old forces in North IJssel made a certain counterattack, the underground gangs began to make small moves, and the private armies of various nobles also began to counterattack.
But under the rain of bullets, these sporadic counterattacks were like weak flames, which were quickly extinguished, and those families who tried to resist were also brutally massacred
The strong smell of blood and the pungent smell of gunpowder permeated the city, and wails were often accompanied by gunshots. This made people feel terrified and uneasy, hiding in their homes and shivering, afraid to go out.
But soon, people discovered that these armies composed of monsters, dragon descendants and devil descendants only cleaned up the old forces in the city, but turned a deaf ear to the civilians. Qiu did not commit any crimes. It was simply It can be called strict discipline.
And those peace officers and city guards were not as brutal as they imagined. After several days of purges, the security in the city actually became better.
After many raids by the Imperial Guard, the forces resisting the Ember Empire went underground and hid in the corners of the city.
Within a few days, the empire officially posted a notice - those who reported the resistance would be granted official citizen status, large sums of gold coins, and safety guarantees.
After several city residents succeeded in their attempts and received generous rewards, the trend of anonymous reporting began to become popular in various cities in North IJssel, and organizations hidden in the dark were uprooted one by one.
Gradually, people got used to the gun-wielding soldiers who always patrolled the streets, got used to the steel giants that made the ground tremble, got used to the flying dragons in the sky, and got used to the words of Emperor Burning on the radio. , the fallen stars wandering the streets.
For the officials and soldiers of the empire, the management of the city after the conquest has formed a systematic operation plan. All policies and actions are familiar. It can be copied in its entirety with slight modifications according to local conditions.
However, more than ten days have passed, and the empire's rule has gradually returned to the right track, and the social situation has stabilized, gradually moving closer to the Ember Empire.
However, there is a long way to go to transform the social order, which needs to be completed step by step. Controlling the situation is only the first step, and there is still a lot of follow-up work, which is enough to keep the imperial administrators extremely busy.
The original city of Corinth was renamed Dragon Head City, and the city of San Theo, named after the saint of the Amaunata Church, was also changed to Golden Tooth City in memory of the kobold Marquis who died in the Abyss War.
The imperial army even began to build a new defense line at the border, confronting the border defenders of the Thracian Kingdom.
As soon as the news of the Burning Ember Empire’s conquest of North IJssel came out, the whole world was shocked. No one expected that in just over a month, the Principality of North IJssel would be conquered by the Burning Ember Empire. Complete occupation.
This territory covering an area of nearly 700,000 square kilometers has become the bridgehead of the Ember Empire, allowing them to pose threats to the surroundings at any time. You must know that the Empire's "blitz war" has become world-famous, shocking countless people who claim to be military experts. jaw.
The major forces in Fiantho were shocked, whether it was the Alpine Kingdom in the northeast, the Free Trade Confederation in the west, the Thracian Kingdom in the south, or even Serene, thousands of miles away. Ya, all felt a sense of panic and uneasiness.
After the images of the battle between the Red Dragon and Barachiel and three other powerful men spread, people became even more frightened by the power of the Red Dragon Emperor.
Good forces such as the Silver Moon Alliance, the Harper Alliance, and the Arcane Monastery began to run around and contact all parties. Even the churches of the righteous gods such as Amaunata and Tyr became nervous, as if everything The "dragon disaster" of years ago is about to happen again.
Since then, the Burning Ember Empire is no longer the "outsider" and "background board" that was isolated overseas, but has truly stepped onto the stage of the Fianso continent and become an influential force. An important factor in the continent's structure, it has also become a part of the chaotic disputes on the Fianso Continent.
After the Ember Empire steps onto the stage, I don’t know how many disputes and battles will occur on the vast continent of Fiantho, and I don’t know how many families will be broken up as a result, and how many people will die in the war.
But what can be expected is that with the addition of the Burning Ember Empire, the situation on the Fianso Continent will become more unpredictable and turbulent.
As the object of concern for countless humans, dwarves, elves, dragons and even gods, Cassius is lying lazily on his side in a cave in North Issel, happily Stare at your own panel.
[You killed a Lord of Heaven and obtained the legendary achievement [Holy Killer]]
[Holy Killer]
In the days of Creation, when the multiverse was still shaking in the nascent aftershocks, seven blessed martyrs who sacrificed their lives for order and goodness appeared in the celestial realm in powerful and unique guises.
These seven martyrs, or their successors, formed the Order of the Seven Martyrs of Heaven, who were entrusted by Heaven itself to serve the Seven Heavens as its immortal rulers, and whoever killed them would Will suffer eternal damnation.
“Killing a Lord of Heaven?
With all due respect, even having such a thought in your mind can be called a sin. It is the most evil devil and the most cruel Things that only demons would imagine.”
——The Holy Scroll of Heaven, described by Estlan, a researcher on the outer plane. ”
Obtain passive characteristics:
[Holy Kill]
Physique +1, Charm +1
With contempt for order and kindness, you killed a celestial being with your own hands The Lord swallowed up part of the origin of heaven and attracted the attention of the will of the world.
You gain additional characteristics [Contempt for the Holy Body] [Song of Holy Killing]
[Despise the Holy Body]: From now on, you will be resistant to all the sacred power from Heaven Mountain, and will be difficult to be changed by the will of heaven.
[Song of Holy Killing]: After consuming a certain amount of spiritual power, the lament of the death of the Lord of Heaven will be played around you. Creatures in the lawful good camp will be affected, and your attacks will cause them greater damage.
The black and gold trophy releases a faint light and gradually merges into the huge body of the red dragon, bringing the power to distort reality.
Cassius narrowed his eyes slightly, relaxed his body, and allowed the invisible force to transform his body.
As for the improvement of attributes, he has long been familiar with it, has no resistance, and even enjoys it.
[[Physique]: 35→36]
[[Charm]: 37→38]
As a wave of heat surges through the body, the muscles in the red dragon's body become tighter, Waves of white-eyed smoke erupted from the blowholes on his neck and tail, and his physique improved dramatically again.
The increase in charm has greatly improved Cassius's spiritual power, allowing his will to penetrate deeper into the magic network until it reaches the top of the nine-layer magic network. From then on, even if he wanted to cast a complex nine-ring spell, it was just a thought for Cassius now.
Of course, Cassius's gains are far more than that. He has been silently recovering from his injuries for more than ten days. The experience gained from killing Walter and Barachiel plus the experience gained from the Empire camp players have already accumulated. Enough for him to move up to another level.
Looking at the information on the panel, Red Dragon's face showed an expectant smile again. He had been looking forward to this promotion for a long time. After all, his life level had reached a level unimaginable by mortals. The experience required for each level is astronomical.
[Killed [Lord of Messengers - Barachiel (Challenge Level: 31)], obtained 185000xp]
[Your total career level increased to: 26]
[Your current profession is: True Dragon Warlock 18/Bloodscale Berserker 3/Elemental Master 4/Skincarved Dragon 1]
In game terms, Cassius today should be regarded as a "generalist" among dragons. He has collected almost all the dragon advancements he can get, but none of his professions has reached the full level.
Therefore, Cassius still wants to focus on his main profession first, so that his spellcasting ability can reach a level sufficient to fight against enemies of the same level.
[You choose to upgrade [True Dragon Warlock] to level 19]
[Due to the natural spellcasting of dragons and the natural authority of elemental lords, your current spellcaster level is: 30]
A familiar feeling surrounds Cassius' body. His will roams freely in the magic network, like the incarnation of the world, and his every move can affect everything.
But this is not the end.
[When you reach level 19 in this profession, you get 2 legendary attribute points (which can improve attributes above 20), and you can add an attribute value of your choice at will. ]
In the promotion system of "Erezegai", level 19 is the last opportunity to increase attribute points, and after that is the [final characteristic], so this choice is extremely precious.
Cassius licked his lips, showed a ferocious smile, and looked at the panel impatiently, obviously having made his choice.
[You choose to enhance: Charm]
[Charm: 38 → 40]
The energy of the universe, the holy word of creation, and the laws of the world stirred up in the red dragon's body, making him unable to help but let out a soft whistle. This feeling of gaining strength could not be seen again. Couldn't be more wonderful.
"Roar——"
In an instant, Cassius felt that the whole world was resonating with him. His spirit had been able to reach the end of the magic network and see the original magic essence. , and take advantage of it.
The true name of [Casius. Klaubeau. Noricius] is even engraved in the Origin Sea, making the magic network tremble slightly and making all the legendary spellcasters in the world feel something. , heard a loud dragon roar.
At this moment, Cassius finally broke through the shackles of the nine levels and stepped into a realm that ordinary spellcasters would find difficult to reach in their lifetime.
——It only took Cassius a short moment to reach this state. If those mages who spent hundreds of years studying magic knew about this, they would definitely go crazy with jealousy.
[Your Charisma attribute is increased to 40, and you gain the characteristic [Transcendence Spellcaster]]
Nowadays, Cassius’s ability to exert influence on the outside world has reached its peak, and he has obtained the ability to cast nine or more rings. Qualifications for legendary spells.
“Boom!”
As soon as the red dragon thought, surging dragon flames appeared in the cave, hollowing out the inside of the mountain. He did not cast any spells, and with just his will, he was able to create damage comparable to spells of the seventh level or above.
Even the roar of the red dragon contains the essence of magic, which can cause rocks to disintegrate and mountains to collapse. It can be said that every move he makes can cause terrible natural disasters and bring destruction to the mortal kingdom. disaster.
Even excluding the powerful bloodline and body of the ancestral dragon, today's Cassius is enough to become the top strong man in the material world, and is qualified to be regarded as a distinguished guest by the rulers of various countries and compete for him. To please each other.
Looking at the panel that was constantly refreshing information, Cassius's eyes became even more intense, as if they were about to erupt into a volcanic crater.
He already has such spell-casting ability. If he draws another legendary dragon spell from the Thunder Age, what kind of huge improvement will he get?
[You trace the ancient ancestral dragon bloodline and obtain the dragon spell [Burning Blood] [Phantom Thief] [Higher Dragon Ally]]
[Burning Blood]
5 ring changes Spells
[It is said that even death of the most powerful red dragons will cause disaster, because their blood is comparable to magma!
When you are attacked, your dragon's blood causes continuous energy damage to nearby creatures and permanently changes the landscape. ]
[Phantom Thief]
7-ring Conjuration Spells
[Dragons often spy on the treasures of other people of the same race, and the intrigues among them form many unique spells.
You will create an invisible force, and the phantom-like dragon claws will automatically steal other people's treasures. ]
【Group Dragon Allies】
9th Ring Conjuration Spell
[Battles between giant dragons often involve conflicts between ethnic groups and competition for territory. The side with more dragons usually wins.
You spend a lot of money to summon five dragons of the same camp and below the prime of life as allies, and make them temporarily obey your orders. ]
“.”
Looking at the three dragon spells that appeared on the panel, Cassius’s face darkened, and he even gritted his teeth, and white smoke with the smell of sulfur came out of his nostrils.
To him now, these spells are no longer just useless, they are simply useless waste!
Burning Blood?
In the current material world, there are very few beings who can make him bleed.
What's more, if Cassius wants to destroy mortal things now, he doesn't need to use this clumsy method at all. He only needs a simple thought. The irritable fire element will naturally do it. He burns everything.
Phantom thief?
As an emperor sitting on millions of square kilometers of territory and in charge of an entire empire, does he still need to steal it himself? The daily profit dividends of the Klaubawu Military Industrial Group far exceed the gains from theft.
As for the last group of dragon allies, Cassius really couldn't think of the use of summoning a few mature five-color dragons - he couldn't threaten Tiamat with their lives, right?
You must know that the five-color dragon queen does not care about the life and death of several mature dragons, even her most beloved red dragon.
"Destiny, one day I will capture you back to the cave and torture you severely - if you really exist."
Casius whispered through gritted teeth , then he stretched out the dragon body as huge as a hill and changed into a more comfortable lying position. (End of chapter)