[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon":3,"chapter-defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-120":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Defeating the World with the Power of One Dragon!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1057185,1369,"Chapter 120: Dragon Family Gathering","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-120",120,"\u003Cp>The afternoon sun slanted through the coniferous forest, casting scattered golden flecks across the sulfur spring's surface. Samantha lay lazily upon a sun-warmed rock, idly stirring the water with her tail tip, her ruby-like scales shimmering with shifting hues beneath the ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before her eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battle raged between tiny metal figurines clashing noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majority were crude humanoid shapes formed from thin metal rods, while one 'red dragon' stood out—its form more refined, as if cast from a single metal piece with a crimson lacquer-like coating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exception,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each bore minute alchemical runes that granted them motion under Samantha's enthusiastic control. The 'red dragon' waged war against the 'human legion' under her command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mighty 'red dragon' dominated the skies, crushing the pitiful humans beneath its might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vira the Faerie Dragon, dusted in gold powder, played the role of the humans' 'gold dragon ally.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever the beleaguered human forces neared annihilation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had become their recent pastime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Garoth's last encouragement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha had devoted herself more seriously to alchemy. Though still unable to match Garoth's diligence, she no longer resembled an ordinary red dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd shed her laziness, consciously delving into inherited knowledge through self-directed study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During leisure hours,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond alchemy, she now trained her body regularly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time spent with Garoth accumulated,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even slow-witted Samantha gradually realized his strength stemmed from relentless, almost self-flagellating daily training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't mere hobby—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't match Garoth's extreme regimen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But simply abandoning laziness for routine exercise already elevated her growth beyond ordinary red dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typical dragons also progressed through training,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially physically-gifted breeds like red dragons, though none matched Garoth's staggering rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha's alchemy had advanced enough to craft simple moving constructs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grew obsessed with manipulating these toys, scorning Vira's childish ant-play as beneath dragonkind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faerie dragon bargained for game participation by addressing Samantha as 'Great Red Dragon Queen' during each encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foolish metal wyrm! As noble dragons, how dare you ally with humans against your kin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha deepened her voice while maneuvering the red dragon to slaughter human forces:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll teach you the dire consequences of opposing red dragons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vira's gold-dusted form glittered under sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her illusion magic gave her a convincing gold dragon appearance—if one ignored the diminutive size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wicked Red Queen, your crimes stain the earth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I embody justice to punish your evil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Affecting a grandiose tone, Vira charged heroically,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ram-sending the distracted 'red dragon' tumbling helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Samantha's ear twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approaching sounds had broken her focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar wingbeats approached—two distinct sets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha recognized one instantly, then caught two draconic scents riding the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One scent stood out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like molten steel blended with wildfire, evoking a flame emperor enthroned upon iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was simpler: pure iron dragon reek, all rust and metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This iron tang felt unfamiliar initially,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet carried faint, puzzling familiarity that wrinkled Samantha's snout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her fierce crimson head skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two dragons entered view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foremost silhouette—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rugged black form cleaving clouds—was unmistakably familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trailing behind Garoth flew another dark shape,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its iron-gray scales reflecting dull metallic sheen under sunlight, cold and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samantha, see who I've found.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth's wings swept treetops as he passed, scarlet scales glowing like banked embers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his pinions, settling before Samantha with regal grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other iron dragon landed clumsily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha's pupils narrowed to feline slits,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes widening in recognition: \"Sorog?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron dragon studied Samantha with equal surprise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never expecting his red sister would follow Garoth too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red dragons were arrogance incarnate—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born rulers who deemed all creatures exist to grovel at their claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spurned companionship unless dominating the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only profound experiences could reshape such temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samantha, dear sister... long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorog bared fangs in a grin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noting her flawless scales and athletic build: \"Wilderness fare suits you—you've filled out since childhood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words resurrected memories—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her first winter, when Sorog sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samantha! My weakling sister! A runt like you won't survive adolescence. Swear fealty to the Iron King, and I'll carry you to glory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha snorted fiery sparks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prodding her brother's tattered wing membrane with a claw,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning his injury-swollen body with disdain:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, wilderness feasts agree with you—you've grown too fat to fly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorog's smile faltered briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to expectations,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron dragon showed no rage—as if tempered by worse humiliations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression smoothed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truthfully, ogres did this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorog shrugged his wings,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confronting failure without pretense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anticipated quarrel fizzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha huffed, turning to Garoth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth folded his wings elegantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Iron King' joins our cause. He'll assist governing territory and vassals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In sulfur-steam haze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three draconic shadows intertwined on stone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like nestlings once did, though now every scale bore time's tempering.\u003C\u002Fp>",785,"2026-06-03T10:02:46.839Z","2026-06-03T10:02:53.297Z",1,"novelbin.me","aeb868f03f5c1bd191739c94bbc244ec9e4ce065afdc0df56a039b8555591863","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-121","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-119",561,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdefeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-cover.jpg"]