Baron Todd nodded, indicating that he understood.
Because the fact was indeed so, the Red Dragon before him disdained deceiving him.
As the thirteenth son, who was not valued by the family, he had angered his father by manipulating power in Northwind Castle and was exiled to the remote Sgurr Town.
Rather than being granted a territory, it was more accurate to say he was banished.
This small town, adjacent to Stormy Ridge with a sparse population, faced imminent disaster from any outside invasion, whether it be from Giants or True Dragons, without adequate military power.
It was better to really seek powerful outsiders nearby to maintain his own power, grow and expand his own forces, and then find an opportunity to break free of control, competing with his brothers to gain his father's attention.
Thinking of this, Todd said ingratiatingly:
"Thank you for your honesty, Lord Flying Flame. I am very pleased that we can cooperate with you—the great Red Dragon."
