For a moment, the entire Anzeta Great Wilderness fell silent. Whether it was the people and monsters on the ground or the deities in the sky, all eyes were on the newly crowned giant dragon.
Cassius' expression did not change.
He felt the sensation of the crown on his head, sensed the gazes from all directions, and issued his unique imperial declaration:
"I, Cassius Claudius Norixius, hereby proclaim—"
"The Ashen Empire is established."
The tone was not passionate, yet it was full of strength, making everyone present feel the heavy weight of it.
"Good, very good..."
"You are even more cunning than I thought. I originally believed... you would be an obedient child."
Tiamat stared intently at the Red Dragon on the altar with those vertical pupils, eyes filled with endless anger and greed. She slowly spread her wings, which covered the sky.
