Chapter 78

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Speaking of Gabotris, he has a series of dark histories. Hardly any of the Algerian people like or respect him, and no one knows how this guy managed to secure his throne.

Many years ago, Gabotris was a righteous and brave young man. After becoming a dragon knight, he became even more passionate about justice. However, in an accident, the fierce and warlike Frost Giants killed his dragon and two of his close friends.

Gabotris, who narrowly escaped, recovered from his injuries and went to Algeria. However, the Dragon Knights Council refused to provide him with a new dragon, so he began to overthrow the council. He used evil mental magic to corrupt the first traitor, Motak's father, Mozan, and made Mozan leave a door in the Dragon Valley. Then, Gabotris stole a highly potential young dragon from the Dragon Valley, named it Surikan, and forced it to serve him through a sinister spell.

After obtaining Surikan, Gabotris did not immediately rebel. Instead, he increased his power in the shadows and gradually gathered thirteen traitors. With the help of the thirteen dragon knights, he overthrew the Dragon Knights Council, killed all the resisters, and proclaimed himself the ruler of Algeria.

From then on, he reigned supreme, with nightly revelry... cough, I made a mistake, the input method went on its own.

Gabotris was neither debauched nor cruel. The taxes he collected were heavy, but not unbearable for the people. The incompetent royal army actually effectively suppressed bandits and wild beasts, ensuring the safety and prosperity of the people.

This is the information Chu Ci collected along the way. Considering the people's attitudes, this information can be considered fair and just.

In addition, Chu Ci had a pleasant surprise. The defeated northern army, on their way back to the capital, was easily infiltrated by Chu Ci after a slight disguise. During the march, he observed General Wilson, who indeed was a loyal and capable commander. Such a person, Chu Ci believed, could not be subjugated by a purely tyrannical ruler.

Thus, Chu Ci mixed in with the common soldiers and smoothly arrived at the capital, which he would never admit he didn't know where it was.

The customs of the capital were even better than in other places. After several visits, Chu Ci finally heard the first praise for the king from the people.

Frost Giants

For over a hundred years, Gabotris has been stationed at the southernmost city of Algeria, along with his dragon and the army, preventing the increasingly southward invasion of the Frost Giants.

From the people, Chu Ci learned that the Frost Giants range from five to dozens of meters in height, with tough skin, and some even have frost armor. They eat anything—people, livestock, crops, weeds—leaving desolation wherever they go.

In the distant past, the establishment of the Dragon Knights Council also had the purpose of resisting the Frost Giants, but for some reason, no action was taken. One day, humans remembered the terror of being dominated by those creatures.

On the contrary, after Gabotris seized power and ascended the throne, he established a mature political system, formed an army, and began a long campaign against the Frost Giants, which lasted for a hundred years.

Therefore, the people in the southern capital not only do not complain about the heavy taxes but also wholeheartedly support Gabotris' regime, showing such loyalty to the king that it is astonishing.

Thus, this tyrant, who was extremely cruel in the original story, has become a wise ruler who, despite his militarism, fights tirelessly to protect humanity.

Oh, the change in tone is as fast as a tornado.

Chu Ci thought, damn, his actions over the past few months were just like those shortsighted and narrow-minded fools. If he had known, he would have come to the capital first, delivered the dragon egg, helped the king pacify Warton, and then destroyed the Frost Giants, directly entering the ending.

Then he remembered the content of Dessa's diary and began to doubt whether he had picked up the wrong script or come to the wrong world, rolling into Greek mythology.

Regardless, he decided to enter the palace first. If it was really as Dessa guessed, then this battle would be meaningless.

As soon as Chu Ci sneaked into the palace, he was discovered by Gabotris.

"Child, you have finally come."

The old voice was devoid of emotion, as if he did not care about the defeat of his northern army.

"Come here, let me see your face."

Chu Ci was immediately on edge, his feet pushing off the ground, and he quickly darted backward.

He hit a solid wall of air. Without looking, Chu Ci knew it was the overwhelming dragon power condensed into a physical form.

Damn, this is the real SS.

Chu Ci felt like crying but couldn't. He began to reflect on whether he had been too overconfident.

"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."

Wait, it seems there was a small misunderstanding here.

As Chu Ci hesitated, the dragon power finally couldn't hold back, grabbing him and carrying him deep into the palace, like a big cat carrying a kitten, giving him no chance to resist.

It was a dark palace, with no lights or fire. When the door opened, a sliver of light came in. Chu Ci was brought into the palace and cautiously looked into the depths under the faint light at the entrance.

"Very much like."

Gabotris spoke, and the palace brightened. It wasn't because someone lit a lamp, but because a pair of eyes, comparable to the sun, opened.

Surikan, the legendary dragon of Gabotris, the only ultimate black dragon in the world.

When Surikan opened its eyes, it also illuminated Gabotris on the throne. He was a strong-looking middle-aged man, bald, with a stern face. Thanks to the nourishment of dragon power, he maintained a robust body, but his eyes were filled with weariness, and his hands were lined with wrinkles. Even if his body was strong, his heart was tired.

"Your Majesty, I think you have mistaken me for someone else." Gabotris' actions and words confirmed the content of Dessa's diary for Chu Ci. To prevent further anger, Chu Ci had to clarify his identity before Gabotris realized it.

"Oh, you're not a dragon knight?" Gabotris frowned. He had discovered this person because of the active dragon power in Chu Ci's body. If it was Brom, the dragon power would be lifeless.

"I am a dragon knight, but if there can be a second, there can be a third. My dragon egg came from Dessa." Chu Ci didn't need to say more; Gabotris understood.

"That traitor." Dessa was so easily branded with the words that would be inscribed on his tombstone.

"Your Majesty, I obtained a small secret from Dessa and have a good relationship with the new dragon knight, Eragon. If you wish..." Chu Ci probed, hoping to learn the past and perhaps prevent a civil war.

"That traitor, he actually knew about this?" Gabotris was instantly enraged, and Surikan's golden eyes fixed on Chu Ci, the immense pressure almost crushing his bones.

"Surikan, release him." Gabotris' anger lasted less than a second, and he quickly, tiredly, ordered Surikan to stop pressing on Chu Ci. Leaning back on the throne, he covered his forehead with one hand and placed the other on Surikan's scales.

"Dessa guessed right. Eragon is my son."

Gabotris' words were shocking.

"That was a sweet night."

ps: I recommend a book called "The Epoch Begins," which is a post-apocalyptic story. It has nothing to do with my story. If you like both infinite and post-apocalyptic stories, you can check it out; it won't disappoint you.

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