The Great Tomb of Nazarick, Sixth Floor.
Within the dense forest, two figures covered in scales and bearing the appearance of dragonoids moved through the trees.
They were the Brightness Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Dragon Lord.
Their destination was the Platinum Dragon Lord.
Since Naohara and the other two had never tried to hide their capture of the Platinum Dragon Lord, and the two dragons had already offered their Dragon Souls as proof of loyalty, the Brightness Dragon Lord hesitated only briefly before requesting a chance to meet him.
Momonga considered it for a moment and saw no harm in allowing it.
He had been observing the Brightness Dragon Lord's behavior this entire time.
Whether it was willingly offering his Dragon Soul, teaching Wild Magic, or even suggesting the possibility of complete dragonification…
Looking at all of this together, the chance of betrayal seemed extremely low.
So Momonga readily agreed to the request.
He also thoughtfully arranged for Pandora's Actor to transform into Nishikienrai, secretly following the two with ninja stealth skills.
Officially, it was called "ensuring their safety."
"This should be the place."
Under Pandora's Actor's "protection," the Brightness Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Dragon Lord arrived at the edge of the Sixth Floor.
A hollowed-out hill came into view. That was the Platinum Dragon Lord's nest.
Considering that the open-air "essence extraction" process might give Nazarick's residents the wrong ideas, possibly corrupting cute little maids like Entoma, and also taking the Platinum Dragon Lord's personal dragon privacy into account…
After discussion between Naohara and the other two, they specifically built a small hill on the altar to serve as the Platinum Dragon Lord's nest.
To match the aesthetic of the Sixth Floor, the hill was covered with soil and planted with many flowers, grass, and trees.
Under the influence of the Platinum Dragon Lord's aura, these plants had a chance to undergo transformation and become valuable magical herbs.
For Momonga and the others, this was a guaranteed profit.
A perfect triple benefit.
"What a thick smell of blood. Looks like the Platinum Dragon Lord isn't having a very good time."
Catching the heavy scent of blood in the air, the previously drowsy Heavenly Dragon Lord suddenly snapped awake, his mind clearing instantly.
The Brightness Dragon Lord's eyes flickered as well. The two dragons exchanged a quiet glance before stepping into the nest.
Due to spatial magic extending the interior, the nest was far larger inside than it appeared from the outside. At the same time, the smell of blood grew even stronger.
Before long, they finally saw the Platinum Dragon Lord.
Even though both of them had lived for centuries, their pupils still shrank at the sight before them.
A weak figure lay collapsed at the center of the altar. Judging from the aura, it was undoubtedly the Platinum Dragon Lord.
But compared to the majestic dragon he once was, his current state was miserable.
His wings, tail, and limbs, every part that could support movement, had all been removed.
Countless chains inscribed with magical runes surrounded him, firmly pinning the Platinum Dragon Lord in place so he could not move.
From the wounds, thick pipes were connected.
Scorching dragon blood flowed through the pipes, dripping into containers where it was collected without wasting a single drop.
Above his head floated a golden chalice.
Drops of liquid filled with dense life energy continuously fell from it, healing the Platinum Dragon Lord's body and ensuring the ingredient could be harvested continuously.
"Platinum?"
Walking up to him, the Brightness Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Dragon Lord exchanged a glance before cautiously calling out.
"Hm?"
Sensing familiar auras, the Platinum Dragon Lord stirred from his daze and slowly opened his newly regenerated eyes, which were still bloodshot.
"Brightness… and Heavenly…"
"No… wait…"
After confirming their identities, the Platinum Dragon Lord's expression changed instantly, disbelief flashing across his face.
Then, as if realizing something, a trace of suspicion appeared in his eyes.
He tried to struggle to his feet, but the chains glowed faintly and immediately forced him back down.
"Tell me. Why are you here?"
The Platinum Dragon Lord's expression shifted unpredictably.
He was not stupid. In fact, he was extremely intelligent.
This place was the lair of those filthy beings, a guild base similar to the Eight Greed Kings' [Floating Castle].
Although the Brightness Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Dragon Lord were powerful, their strength alone made it impossible for them to reach this place.
And there were no signs of battle on them either.
A terrifying thought began to form in the Platinum Dragon Lord's mind.
Facing his questioning, the Brightness Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Dragon Lord gave no answer.
Their silence was answer enough.
"You've sided with that filth!"
After confirming his suspicions were correct, the Platinum Dragon Lord could no longer suppress the rage in his heart and let out a furious roar.
True Dragon Lords. Two of them who had even fought in the war against the Eight Greed Kings.
And now they had actually sided with the filth. It was something the Platinum Dragon Lord simply could not accept.
Before he could continue, the Brightness Dragon Lord cut him off.
"Platinum, that is not filth. That is the new king of our dragon race."
"And we did not side with them. We submitted."
The Brightness Dragon Lord spoke calmly.
After witnessing the Platinum Dragon Lord's current state, he did feel a trace of sympathy, but it did not shake his resolve.
If anything, it only strengthened the decision he had already made.
At the same time, he silently breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he had been wise enough to choose submission back then. Otherwise, the Platinum Dragon Lord's fate would likely have become his own.
"A new king?"
"That Dragonoid?"
The Platinum Dragon Lord stared in disbelief. He then turned to look at the Heavenly Dragon Lord, and when he saw the other dragon nod, he finally realized this was not a joke.
This world had truly gone mad.
A filthy being was about to become the king of the dragon race.
And two True Dragon Lords had willingly submitted to him.
The Platinum Dragon Lord knew very well that with the protection of Wild Magic, the Brightness Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Dragon Lord could not possibly be controlled.
That meant there was only one possibility.
These were their genuine thoughts.
Seeing the disbelief written across the Platinum Dragon Lord's face, the Brightness Dragon Lord shook his head.
"This is the path that Heavenly and I have chosen."
"Whether it's you, or Deep Darkness, or those fellows like the Vampire Dragon Lord."
"As long as anyone dares stand in the way of our king…"
"I will strike without hesitation and kill them."
A ruthless glint flashed through the Brightness Dragon Lord's eyes. He made no effort to conceal the killing intent radiating from him.
For the future of the dragon race, he did not mind staining his claws with the blood of his own kin.
The Heavenly Dragon Lord stepped up beside the Brightness Dragon Lord, silently declaring his own stance.
The Brightness Dragon Lord glanced at the silent Platinum Dragon Lord, then shook his head before turning away without hesitation.
"Let's go, Heavenly."
There were still other matters waiting for him.
For example…
Figuring out how to make the undead learn Wild Magic.