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In fact, the four little dragons have begun to wonder if their father is a black dragon.
Although most Chromatic dragons lay eggs of the same race—for example, black dragons look for black dragons, and green dragons look for green dragons—in rare cases, a red dragon may also look for a green dragon, and a blue dragon may look for a black dragon.
Therefore, it is not impossible that their mother is a green dragon and their father is a black dragon.
As for why they don't have the characteristics of a black dragon? This is also normal. After all, the bloodline of the black dragon is not as good as that of the green dragon.
Moreover, in the true dragon clan, the bloodline of two true dragons born from the union of two true dragons often depends on the female dragon. For example, among the children born from a female green dragon and a male black dragon, under normal circumstances, the majority of the children are small green dragons. There are a small number of small dragons with both green dragon and black dragon blood. These are called hybrid dragons.
As for hybrid dragons, what about their potential and talent? The hybrids of green dragons and black dragons generally have higher talent potential than black dragons, but similarly, they are generally not as good as green dragons. Only a very small number of hybrids who perfectly inherit the advantages of both parent races can surpass green dragons, and the talent potential of the black dragon is comparable to that of the blue dragon or even the red dragon.
However, perfect hybrids are extremely rare, and this kind can already be called a heteromorphic dragon.
Dragons born from two different clans, inheriting both talents and ancestral memories, are an extremely rare phenomenon among Chromatic Dragons. This rarity stems from their tendency to remain within their own bloodlines, unlike their Metallic counterparts. Among Metallic Dragons, such hybrids are far more common, as cross-clan partnerships are not unusual, leading to a greater number of hybrid dragon offspring and thus a distinct advantage in diversity and inherited traits.
Gem Dragons, however, see far fewer hybrids due to their more insular and distinct societal norms. As for Ferrous Dragons, hybrids are virtually non-existent, primarily because their rigid societal structure and hierarchies discourage interbreeding between different clans.
Of course, this does not account for dragonkind beyond the Material Plane, such as Sun and Moon Dragons, Astral Dragons, Chaos Dragons, Planar Dragons, or even Nuclear Dragons. These dragons are so exceedingly rare and mysterious that the notion of hybridization between them is almost impossible—more a myth than a reality.
Mutant dragons are not necessarily powerful. Mutant dragons mean rare and weird creatures in the dragon world.
Worried about gains and losses, the four little dragons passed through Castle Black, through the dark square where powerful dragonborn warriors were stationed, and through the magic plant garden. Finally, they entered the dragon pond.
On the edge of the Dragon Pond, there is a black stone road leading to the center of the Dragon Pond. Sophia led the way, holding the little dragon beast in her arms. Behind them were four little green dragons that were getting bolder and bolder.
"My scales are so black; I guess I have the blood of a black dragon," Saith, the third brother, kept talking to cover up his fear.
"Idiot, the scales of green dragons when they are born are all dark green, and they will change when they grow up!" This sentence was Yulia's complaint. Of course, she was complaining in her heart.
And if you have the blood of the black dragon, you are called a hybrid, and you will definitely inherit the dragon heritage of the black dragon.
The dragon inheritance of a true dragon is the knowledge passed down in the bloodline by its ancestors, so as long as it is not inherited from the same line, even if it is the same red dragon or the same green dragon, the dragon inheritance it receives will be different.
If there was a very powerful and terrifying dragon among the ancestors, and this dragon also left its own experience, then the preciousness of this dragon inheritance must be greater than that of ordinary dragon inheritance.
Although due to the limitations of the origin of the Tal realm, transcendence must be passed on through the medium, the fragments of experience and insights left behind by the powerful dragon are absolutely precious.
"Coming," Sophia, who was walking in front, warned.
The four little dragons subconsciously raised their heads. In the center of the steamy dragon pond, on top of mountains of treasures, and amidst the elemental aura that was hundreds of times richer than the dragon's nest where they were hatched, a huge black dragon was sleeping.
Breathing in, the water rose in waves. Exhaling, the wind sounded like thunder, and the pool sank.
All of this was just the natural breathing of the black dragon that was terrifying enough to blow a medium-sized house away.
At this moment, the four little dragons finally recalled why Sophia introduced the owner of this place to them with a look of respect.
[Lord of Castle Black][Ruler of the Dragon's Lair][Dragon King]
Leaving aside the first two, they were definitely not exaggerated in the slightest. The title of Dragon King may be a bit exaggerated.
But if he is called the Black Dragon King, then few creatures in the Tal material plane would probably object. When they saw the black dragon in front of them with their own eyes, they would naturally have the same thoughts as the four little dragons.
"Master, they are here," Sophia said respectfully.
Kevin, Geller, Saith, and Yulia, the four little dragons, stood neatly and obediently behind Sophia, their bodies upright and their expressions filled with unconcealable nervousness.
As dragons, they knew best what the exaggerated physique of the black dragon in front of them represented—absolute power.
Under the gaze of the four dragons, the shouts gradually became smaller, and the black dragon opened its huge red and yellow eyes.
A dark vertical dragon eye that looked like a deep crack spread in the dragon's eyes, and his gaze fell on the four little dragons, as well as the dragon beast that was still sleeping in Sophia's arms.
"Is it just a dragon beast?"
A low thunderous voice sounded, and the four little dragons couldn't help but feel a little confused. The Dragon King in front of them seemed a little disappointed that only one dragon beast was born? Shouldn't it be joy?
The dragon beast has no brains, and when it grows up, it is equivalent to a high-order beast. In terms of value, it is higher than ordinary high-order beasts and monsters. For some lower races, such as humans, the degraded bloodline of the dragon beast can also be used to extract dragon blood and transform their own bloodline.
Some spellcasters will also keep dragon beasts in captivity because dragon beasts are hatched from real dragon eggs, and the value of their materials is still very high. But no matter how valuable it is, it is definitely not as good as a real dragon.
Why does the Dragon King feel disappointed?
"Yes, Master," Sophia nodded slightly and gently let go of the dragon beast in her arms.
The invisible mage's hand lifted the sleeping dragon beast up and brought it to the front of the black dragon.
Seeing this scene, the other four little dragons grunted and swallowed with fear in their eyes.
Because of this action and behavior, coupled with the conversation just now, could the terrifying black dragon in front of them regard the dragon beast as food?!
Although there are indeed examples of giant dragons eating dragon beasts, and many of them, this kind of thing is not very accepted among any type of dragon.
Under the tense and stiff bodies of the four little dragons and their gazes, a large drop of thick scarlet blood with a faint golden glow slowly emerged from the black dragon's scales. A huge amount of blood was suspended in the air, flying toward the dragon beast, and eventually wrapped the dragon beast's body within it.
Then slowly, the thick scarlet dragon blood was 'swallowed' cleanly by the dark green dragon beast's body.
During the whole process, the dragon beast remained asleep.
"It seems that this little guy has eaten a lot of my magic treasure, and he can't wake up like this," the black dragon spoke again, with an indifferent tone.
"This is your subordinate's fault," Sophia lowered her head and apologized.
"It's fine, just let it eat. When it grows up, just let it come back tenfold."
The black dragon grinned; he didn't really care about this. He likes treasure well, but he is far less stubborn and stingy than other dragons. If some treasures are lost now, this dragon beast will bring him more in the future. This deal is obviously an extremely cost-effective one.
"By the way, it's time to give it a name." The black dragon pondered, thought for a moment, and then his eyes lit up.
"He will be called Aeolus."
"Yes, Master," Sophia nodded. The dragon beast has no wisdom now, so this name is the master telling her, letting her know, and letting other servants of Castle Black know.
And when the dragon beast has wisdom and thinking, this name will accompany it throughout its life.
"And these four little dragons," the black dragon finally laid its eyes on Kevin, Yulia, and the other two little dragons for the second time.
The pressure of being watched by the huge beast made the four newly born baby dragons stiff, and their dragon brains were now a little mushy.
What does it mean to give dragon blood to a dragon beast? What does it mean to give a name to a dragon beast? Why does it feel so different from the knowledge recorded in Dragon Legacy?
The black dragon pondered for a moment and thought of a plan.
"In the future, Castle Black will open a young dragon preschool class to teach these young dragons born in Castle Black. The teaching content is combat, professional knowledge, and the shaping of three views—mainly the shaping of three views. As for the specific course content, Sophia, you go back and think about it yourself. From now on, you will be fully responsible for the affairs of the young dragon preschool. Do well; do it with all your heart."
Sophia was a little stunned. She didn't expect that the master would give her full responsibility for such an important matter. She felt inexplicably moved and excited, and she nodded firmly.
"Master, Sophia will not betray your trust and will definitely teach these young dragons well."
"Well, I believe in you," the black dragon replied.
Compared to the warlike Ava and the thoughtful Isha, Sophia was the most suitable to teach the young dragons in Castle Black.
Over the years, everything about Sophia had been seen by him. Although she was not exceptionally talented, she was organized, steady, and cautious in her work.
The most important thing was that Sophia would not hide anything from him and was dedicated to his commands.
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In the dark square outside Dragon Pool, Sophia casually handed the sleeping dragon beast in her arms to a dragon-born servant and then looked at the little green dragons, who were about to move, showing a faint smile.
"From now on, the four of you must listen to me. I will be your teacher."
The four little dragons, who had been patient for a long time, finally couldn't bear it any longer.
The first one to speak was the boss, Kevin. He growled in a grumpy tone, "We don't need to learn. If we really want to learn, you, a dragon-born human, are far from qualified!"
"Objection is invalid; this is the master's order." Sophia shook her head.
"Haha, I just don't want to learn. The Dragon King is a true dragon, and we are the same race. He will favor us!" Kevin sneered.
He had been timid when he met the Dragon King just now, but as soon as the result was out, he instantly returned to his original arrogant attitude.
"You don't have to learn, but the dragon's nest won't provide you with food." Sophia looked calm.
Kevin wanted to say something irritably, but his fifth sister, Yulia, who was observing calmly, intervened first.
"We can sign a reciprocal contract. Castle Black will provide us with food to grow up. When we become adults, we can do something for Castle Black to compensate. This is common and fair among dragons."
Sophia glanced at Yulia; a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she smiled.
"You are calm, but only the master can decide this kind of thing."
"If you send a message to the Dragon King and explain our wishes, he should agree," Yulia said seriously.
"Then you can go by yourself."
"I…" Yulia felt a little scared at the thought of meeting the terrifying black dragon. Although, as a member of the same race, it should be impossible for the black dragon to kill her, it was completely abnormal for him not to be angry when his treasure was swallowed by a dragon beast.
And when Yulia thought about what the black dragon said just now and the dragon-born maid in front of her, she couldn't shake the feeling that it contained a lot of strange information.
What is Young Dragon Preschool? Fine, she generally understood the meaning, but did the evil dragon need this?
And this preschool actually let a dragon-born human teach them?
The content of the teaching is combat and career information—these are fine, but what does the shaping of three outlooks mean? It always sounds like something is wrong.
"Are you scared?" Sophia stopped moving forward and turned her head to look at the four little dragons following her.
At 2.6 meters tall, she was like a little giant. She had to lower her head to look down at these little dragons, who were about the size of a medium to large dog.
"Who is afraid of who? We are both dragons and of the same race. The Mother of Dragons is watching us." Yulia retorted, "It's just that I don't want to disturb the great Dragon King because of this little thing."
"Yes, I think so too," the second brother, Geller, who could never get a word in, agreed.
The irritable eldest brother, Kevin, snorted and agreed with the fifth sister's statement.
"Honestly, I'm hungry. Can you please slow down the contract and study matters for a while?" Saith, the third brother who was shaking his head along the way, said feebly.
Then he received angry glares from the three little dragons and a unified reply, "Idiot!"
If a dragon scolded him, Saith would still be annoyed and angry, but when three dragons scolded him at the same time, he chose to lower his head.
Sophia glanced at the four of them with an amused expression and said, "Let me make one thing clear: the master will not harm you, but..." Her tone shifted, darker now, as she continued, "If you defy the master's will, your fate will be far worse than anything you can imagine. A black dragon doesn't reach such immense power without delving into truly horrific and gruesome deeds."
She paused, letting her words sink in, her gaze sharp. "I strongly suggest you follow my orders without question. Consider yourselves fortunate to have been brought to Castle Black. Trust me, many would kill for such an opportunity."
Sophia's smile returned, though it carried a cold edge. "This is my personal advice to you—take it seriously."
Kevin, Geller, Saith, and Yulia—the four young dragons—instinctively slowed the movements of their jaws, the saliva in their mouths almost stilled as the weight of their inherited memories about black dragons surfaced in their minds. A cold shiver coursed through their scales, causing an unsettling ripple to spread across their bodies. They exchanged uneasy glances, their eyes betraying a silent fear, yet none of them dared to speak a word.
What lingered in their minds, however, was a mystery, veiled beneath a shared tension that only dragons who truly understood the monstrous legacy of black dragons could comprehend.