Dragon King's Harem Chapter 171. Firestone Fortress I (Patreon)

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 171. Firestone Fortress I

2nd Arc- The Elf Princess Between Two Beast Kings

Once we exited my portal, the scenery around us changed. Dozens of Wyvern flew around the clear sky. The temperature was slightly warmer than in Dragon Cross City. The sight of the luxury throne room turned into a view of the rocky mountains with little blue bushes.

“Welcome to the Firestone Fortress, Your Majesty,” a Draconis' soldier greeted us and knelt on one knee. He lowered his head, showing his obedience to me. From his badge, he was General Guillotine's assistant.

Which was followed by the others. As if on cue, around a thousand dragon soldiers knelt on one knee and bowed their heads.

“Welcome to the Firestone Fortress, Your Majesty,” they said in unison. Their movements shook the ground and their voices echoed through the sky.

Even though I had expected this kind of welcome, I was stunned by it. Well, it was my human side that was stunned by it. I never thought I would see it with my own eyes. I had only seen this kind of scene in a movie or game, but here I was, standing in front of these brave soldiers. Strong armor covered their bodies and the weapons in their hands. Even though I had lived for quite some time in this world, still… This scene looked like a dream to me.

Behind them, a reddish-black stone fortress stood proudly. The rectangular fortress rose high into the sky with several small buildings made of the same stone connected to it.

Rather than on the ground, the yard was at the top of the fortress. It was used as a place where the dragon and wyvern landed or took off. It was also used when the dragon launched an airstrike. Rows of barren rock mountains around it created a natural fence that protected Draconis' territory from other tribes' attacks. This was the best terrain for defense. That was why I was shocked when I received the news that the Orcs and Minotaurs attacked this place.

“Raise your head!” I ordered. And they followed my orders.

Without another word, the middle row shifted to the sides, creating a path that cut through the sea of

soldiers.

“Let's go inside, Your Majesty,” General Guillotine gestured at me to follow him.

After I answered with a nod, we walked through the sea of

soldiers to the entrance.

As my feet stepped, my heart was pounding.

‘This is awesome!’ I shouted internally. I didn't know what I expected from this, but the scene itself was enough to pump my adrenaline up.

The booming sound rang out when the stone gate opened, showing how strong and heavy the door was. Slowly I could see more soldiers lined up neatly inside.

We strode past the stone hall into the corridor. Instead of a glass window, the window did not have any cover so it could be used as a place to carry out long-range attacks. The click-clack sound echoed every time our feet hit the stone floor. Instead of luxurious, like the Crimson Flame Palace, this fortress was dominated by dull colors and a strong impression. There was not a single beautiful piece of furniture there. Instead, the soldiers' trophies hung on the fortress' wall, complete with the name of the hero.

Of course, what I meant by the trophies weren't medals or photos like the modern era, but the huge monsters' heads and their enemies' favorite weapons. It was a magnificent fortress.

"Shall I take you to your room, Your Majesty?" asked General Guillotine who was walking beside me.

"Rather than my room, I'm more interested in the meeting room," I said without stopping my steps. That meant I was more interested in talking about the current state than resting. This was my first war so I wanted to make sure that everything went smoothly.

I turned to Evelina who was walking on the other side of me without snapping our steps.

“Do you mind? If you are tired, you can go to rest first," I asked. I noticed he looked tense ever since we were in the throne hall. I decided to bring her to this place due to her personal request. Especially since she wanted to finish what happened between her and Uraugh, once and for all.

“I don't mind, Your Majesty. I also want to know our current state and find out what I can do to help you,” she replied.

I frowned upon her answer.

"Didn't you agree to help the healers?" I made sure. We had talked about this before since I wanted to make sure of her safety. I didn't want the scenario 'my enemies catch my wife and make her his hostage' to happen in this war. So she decided to remain in the fortress and help the healers to heal the wounded. Well, indeed it wasn't much now, but I was sure it would add up when the real battle begins.

“I wish I could be of more help than that, Your Majesty. I have my Mass Healing skill and I also got a new skill recently. It can be used for interrogating enemies without harming them,” she tried to negotiate.

I took a deep breath.

"I thought we were done talking about that?" I retorted.

She pressed her lips due to my words and bent her head. I knew she wanted to help me as much as she could due to her guilt. Whatever I said she thought she was the main cause of this war.

Although I couldn't deny that, the moment when the real Argod stepped on to protect her, the cause wasn't her, but Uraugh. It was the orc king who tainted the real Argod's coronation with useless quarrels and humiliated the dragon tribe. And the real Argod decided to step up. Since it was his wish, I would finish what he started. It was my mission in this world, to finish his responsibilities and duties.

I took her hand and gripped it tightly. It was a request to trust me and a sign that I was with her.

That simple intimate gesture made her turn to me.