[{"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-3":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},1057118,1369,"Chapter 3: Negotiation","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>The dragon's scales were thick and layered, displaying a deep iron-black hue with fine serrated textures across their surface, resembling unfinished forged metal - as if cast from molten steel. Metallic protrusions like exoskeletal joints adorned its body, while a row of shark-fin-like thick spines ran down its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sat motionless upon the high platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither wings nor limbs were fully extended, its colossal frame remaining in a restrained state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming oppressive aura radiated from its presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destruction and devastation such a dragon could unleash when angered was terrifying to contemplate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon gazed at Garoth with black eyes identical to his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Garoth's mother - the iron dragon matriarch Letitia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matriarch Letitia was a traditional iron dragon through and through - worshiping no draconic deities, lawful evil in alignment, prioritizing efficiency and pragmatism above all else. She adhered to a rigid hierarchical lifestyle, yearning to establish a world dominated by dragons under iron dragon rule, possessing intense class consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, even offspring shouldn't overstep boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must obey her rules and show proper respect and reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Garoth, my child, born of flame and steel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron dragon matriarch looked down at Garoth, her voice cool yet magnetic: \"Six lunar cycles suffice for a whelp to shed soft scales. Yours now stand hard as iron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice resembled steel grating against sandpaper, each syllable vibrating metallic particles in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth nodded inwardly, sensing trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons categorized age groups differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, 1-5 years were whelping years, when young received maternal protection including food, shelter, and security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From 6-12 came the young dragon phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evil dragons cared little for familial bonds, showing scant interest in raising offspring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching young dragon stage, evil dragons typically expelled their young from their territories to fend for themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth had an elder brother expelled two years prior - his current fate unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for himself, Garoth had anticipated this day, though not so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This magical world held countless dangers - supernatural creatures weren't limited to dragons, nor was magic their exclusive domain. Worse still, every part of a dragon's body served as premium alchemical material, making them constant targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adult dragons could protect themselves through sheer power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But young dragons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comparatively, young dragons were like toddlers barely able to stand - vulnerable to countless dangers without protection. Survival proved extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pre-adult mortality rates ran high among evil dragon offspring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth found expelling young dragons utterly unreasonable - no wonder dragonkind declined nowadays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected these harsh early experiences shaped adult dragons' violent temperaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At your age, my claws weren't as sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matriarch continued: \"Nor my scales as hard. Yet I'd already left maternal protection to claim my own territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flickered when mentioning territory, voice slightly unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This so-called \"territory\" had been little more than a sewage ditch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her thick iron-scaled face betraying no expression, the massive dragon leaned back slightly: \"Garoth, you should depart and begin your own life now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By dawn tomorrow, your scales shall bear no more dust from this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the expulsion comes after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a damned outdated practice! Just because you suffered through rain doesn't mean you should tear others' umbrellas, dragon mother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Garoth's heart chilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, two barely suppressed chuckles sounded behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon sister and newly arrived iron dragon brother - both five-year-old whelps - watched Garoth with gleeful eyes, tails swishing happily behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their evil natures made them frequently provoke Garoth, only to get beaten repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They eagerly awaited his expulsion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiots. Don't they realize I'm just their future selves one year from now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth shook his head slightly, unwilling to engage with fools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These whelps only saw the present, never considering tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his lowered head, Garoth addressed the matriarch: \"Mother, I wish to remain in your territory longer. I'm not yet prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matriarch partially extended one wing, its shadow engulfing half the lair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her refusal came absolute: \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having anticipated this, Garoth sighed: \"I'd hoped to trade treasure for food and shelter. But since you're determined, so be it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these words left his mouth, Garoth turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treasure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matriarch's pupils instantly narrowed vertically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear Garoth, wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No true dragon could resist treasure's lure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth knew this well - treasure represented nearly every dragon's weakness, his mother included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though rigidly traditional, believing six-year-olds should fend for themselves, the pragmatic matriarch always allowed exceptions - especially when treasure was involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stern expression softened noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adopting a gentler tone, she inquired: \"Where did you acquire treasure? And how much would you trade for food and shelter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth sat upright, limbs neatly gathered, gazing up at the massive iron dragon as he calmly explained: \"I possess keen mineral sensitivity, particularly toward precious metals. My detection abilities are quite precise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can guarantee at least three ten-pound precious metal ores monthly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In return, you provide shelter and your usual high-quality bloody feasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matriarch's bloody feasts came from high-level magical beasts beyond Garoth's current hunting capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These feasts were essential - his Adaptive Evolution required substantial energy during transformations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matriarch nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron dragons did possess metal sensitivity, though rare in young dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'd actually mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons naturally disdained mining - work fit only for slaves and servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of treasure, the matriarch adopted a calculating expression: \"If you want my servants mining, the price increases accordingly. Exact amounts depend on servant levels requisitioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Levels referred to biological rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This system measured individual power - Garoth currently ranked Level 7, matching gold dragons his age, even surpassing average specimens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both red and iron dragons typically ranked below gold dragons at equivalent ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among chromatic dragons, white dragons averaged merely Level 3 by age six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unnecessary. I command two mining slaves already. With my personal supervision, their efficiency should suffice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth declined the offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two mining slaves? The red and iron dragon siblings exchanged surprised glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did Garoth acquire mining slaves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red sister whispered to her iron brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron brother shook his head blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both whelps looked perplexed, utterly unable to imagine where Garoth might have obtained such slaves.\u003C\u002Fp>",1037,"2026-06-03T10:02:46.560Z","2026-06-03T10:02:53.018Z",1,"novelbin.me","c92df38f0185afa084f1256b0e1d6a943e60f7a07b5e53b94c612877f0f47a91","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-4","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-2",561,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdefeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-cover.jpg"]