Chapter 1086: Chapter 1083: Open Grey Iron Dragon Chapter 1086: Chapter 1083: Open Grey Iron Dragon Even though the Threads of Destiny have already connected Gourd Greater Elf Klay with the Royal Sapphire Dragon Reiz, after careful inquiry, Liszt discovered that Klay’s evolution opportunity is still very weak, not truly fond of this beautiful Gemstone Dragon.

“I don’t know, Liszt, I think it… Reiz, is beautiful, very special, but I don’t know if I like it.”

“Um, I understand, Klay, right now you only have a certain fondness for Reiz because you are not yet familiar with each other,” Liszt consoled, suspecting that it might be because Klay has become a Greater Elf not long ago and his body hasn’t fully “developed.”

This has led to a vague evolution opportunity.

But the power of destiny has already captured their fate together, indicating that one day he will truly like Reiz.

So he added: “How about this, you come back with me first, and each time I come to train with Reiz, you come along, until you fully like it, then you can move over for extended contact.”

“Alright, I do need time to digest… I really hope I can evolve into a Dragon Elf and get ahead of that jerk Jela!” Klay clenched his fist, squinting as he imagined how he would deal with Jela after becoming a Dragon Elf–should he beat her up, or should he beat her up?

Soon.

The noisy Greater Elves, with the ascent of Formless Dragon Bard, left Anchor Island.

The Royal Sapphire Dragon looked at the peaceful sky, and sighed long: “I’ve breathed the free, sweet air again.”

…

The weather in June gets increasingly hotter.

Flame Kingdom is steadily developing, and Liszt’s primary job has shifted from training with Grey Iron Dragon Ornn to training with Aluminum Dragon Connor.

Up to now, among his many dragons, Light Green Gem Dragon Ethan has already achieved Completion Level Mind Branding and became the mount of Emily Flame.

Fire Dragon Leo and Formless Dragon Bard have also achieved Completion Level Mind Branding, but Liszt has not sought new knights for them, as these two dragons are reserved for his own riding–Bard’s ability to shuttle through space makes an excellent choice for a mount; Leo possesses potential to break barriers.

Now Grey Iron Dragon Ornn has reached Completion Level Mind Branding.

Still remaining are Mountain Copper Dragon Mata, Aluminum Dragon Connor, Water Dragon Walter, and Royal Sapphire Dragon Reiz, without Completion Level Mind Branding–excluding Bone Dragon Vinnie.

“Adult dragons have a set nature, it’s difficult to reach Completion Level Mind Branding in a short time, so Mata and Reiz are temporarily not considered. Young dragons have an unsettled nature, easily achieving Completion Level Mind Branding. Walter is still too young, let him roam freely for a while, first complete Connor’s Mind Branding.”

However, before delving into deeper training with Aluminum Dragon Connor, he needs to find a new knight for Grey Iron Dragon Ornn–dragons without knights cannot unleash their full combat power.

He summoned the first batch of candidates for the Dragon Knight plan at the Sun Moon Star Palace.

Only three people.

“Nikola, Hippolyta, De Gaulle, you haven’t disappointed my expectations… especially Nikola, who has already earned the name of a Swordsman, Cast Iron Swordsman, a little common title, but I see great talent in you,” Liszt approached Nikola and patted the young man’s shoulder.

Cast Iron Swordsman Nikola Fournier, seventeen years old this year, is the nephew of Marquis Nickel Fournier of Dragon Valley Town, a member of the Iron Knight Fournier Family.

While a bit ugly, it does not hinder his exceptional talent.

“Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty, you are the idol Nikola admires, your glory inspires me to strive tirelessly towards becoming a Dragon Knight,” Nikola said solemnly.

This flattery was a bit superficial but did not prevent Liszt from being very pleased: “I believe you will become an excellent Dragon Knight.”

Then, he turned to look at De Gaulle beside him.

De Gaulle had no surname; he was the son of commoners, born on the Sapphire Duchy’s Hot Spring Island.

His father had once been a serf in the Eagle Kingdom, sold to Hot Spring Island where he was trained by the Count of Hot Spring Island into an Earth Knight, only to die in a Pioneer Mandate, leaving behind his unborn son De Gaulle. His mother never remarried, instead raising him on the meager family fortune.

After Dragon Knight Liszt eradicated the Count of Hot Spring Island, the young De Gaulle moved to the Flame Kingdom with his mother. Two years ago, when he was chosen for the Dragon Knight reserve program, he was just a twelve-year-old Elite Earth Knight, and now he has become a fourteen-year-old ordinary level Sky Knight.

“De Gaulle, you possess exceptional talent, but what I value more is your perseverance and your filial piety towards your mother.”

“Without my mother’s upbringing and guidance, there would be no De Gaulle today,” the young man replied.

“But do not be overly proud,” Liszt remarked, having heard that De Gaulle displayed a somewhat haughty demeanor while studying at the Royal Knight Academy.

It is likely his past insecurities have led to his current arrogance.

Others might stiffen up in response to such criticism, retorting, “I became a Sky Knight at fourteen, what about you?” However, in front of the legendary Dragon Knight Liszt, he was nothing, hence he sincerely responded, “Yes, Your Majesty, I will stay humble, cautious, and diligently practice.”

Liszt nodded, shifting his gaze to Hippolyta, who had grown into a young lady.

The last time he visited the Royal Knight Academy, he thought Hippolyta was a “beauty in the making” with her statuesque figure and open-hearted personality, though her wheatish skin was slightly less favorable.

However, now Hippolyta not only had gradually fairer skin, her figure had also fully matured–her chest was not large but was firm, her waist powerful yet slender, her hips volubly curved, and her long legs equally slim and straight, transitioning from a girl to a woman.

She was truly the epitome of beauty.

It was said that, in private, enthusiasts referred to her as the “Flower of the Killing Moon”, alongside Emily Flame, known as “the Flower of Flame”, and Paris Flame, known as “the Gemstone Flower”–collectively dubbed as the three golden flowers of the Flame Kingdom. As for the more noble Ach, no one dared to call her by a nickname in private.

“I heard you’ve been learning from Emily recently?” Liszt asked with a smile.

Hippolyta’s eyes sparkled with admiration as she replied, “Yes, Your Majesty, Princess Emily has taught me many combat skills of the Sky Knights.” Although her talent was exceptional, it still slightly lagged behind Nikola and De Gaulle, having only recently advanced.

“With Emily teaching you, I’m relieved,” Liszt nodded, cutting the conversation short.

He returned to his throne forged from Magic Metal and seriously said, “Normally, you would need to reach Completion Level as a Sky Knight before having the chance to interact with dragons, but the Flame Kingdom is a young kingdom, and youth means more opportunities… I am prepared to open up access to the Grey Iron Dragon.”

“Ah!”

“Ah!”

“Ah!”

Three exclamations of surprise. The three young men and women all gasped, eagerly looking at Liszt–everyone wanted a chance to interact with dragons.

Liszt was pleased with the youths’ excitement and did not tease them, directly stating, “I grant the three of you an equal opportunity to interact with the Grey Iron Dragon for six months. It’s up to you to win over Ornn, or perhaps none of you might succeed.”

Not every member of the Dragon Knight reserve program can become a Dragon Knight; the successful rate is quite low.

“Thank you, Your Majesty!” the youths eagerly responded.

“Very well, go prepare and report to Princess Emily; she will be fully responsible for arranging your interaction with the Grey Iron Dragon,” Liszt dismissed the three youths.

Watching their spirited backs, he shook his head slightly; knowing Ornn well, he doubted that any of the three would win Ornn’s approval–Nikola was too ugly, De Gaulle too proud, and Hippolyta simply inexperienced.

“I hope one of them manages to create a miracle. I need more Dragon Knights to assist me… The day before yesterday, the Royal Knight Academy, other Knight Academies, and the Feudal Nobles reported to me the outstanding young Knights; let’s swiftly select the second batch of talents to join the Dragon Knight reserve program.”