[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-450":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ember 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},1161997,1504,"Chapter 450: The Red Dragon’s Dinner","ember-dragon-chapter-450",450,"\u003Cp>🎄Christmas Special!🎄\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To celebrate Christmas, enjoy30% offmonthly subscriptions fromDecember 25th to 31st🎁✨\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adjusted price is available on the Patreon page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 450: The Red Dragon’s Dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the nickname \"Hamid the Fingerless,\" veins bulged on the fire genie’s forehead, and flames seemed ready to burst from his eyes as smoke rose from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew the gold-encrusted scimitar at his waist, the blade’s tip gleaming coldly as it pointed toward the source of the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, I’ve caught you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your intent? How dare you insult a noble fire genie, appointed by the Grand Sultan as Emir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you questioning the Grand Sultan’s rule and the guidance of the Flame Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid was creating a pretext for punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to show this fool the consequences of defying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was about establishing dominance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fire genie society, the Emir and noble classes represented the will of the Grand Sultan, with a vast gulf separating nobles from commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire genies at the banquet stepped aside, revealing an ordinary fire genie wearing a headscarf standing calmly at the end of Hamid’s blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid demanded, his face twisted in a cruel smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire genie raised his head, meeting the towering noble’s gaze with a playful smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, that doesn’t matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Hamid, do you recognize this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the curious stares of the fire genies, the figure slowly pulled out a gold ring from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ring shimmered with flames dancing across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this be possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire genies gasped in shock, their breath catching, as did Hamid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the ring that had been on the finger Hamid lost to a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who... who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you get in here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is that ring in your hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid’s eyes flickered with confusion as he barked questions, his imposing facade cracking under pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, he knew this fire genie’s composure wasn’t an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Through a hidden passage, of course. The fire dwarves who built this city despise you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk, you fire genies claim to be the most civilized and intelligent species of the Fire elemental Plane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But from what I’ve seen, you’re no better than the ogres under my command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who am I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magical light shimmered across the \"fire genie’s\" form, hinting at a powerful transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrogant fool, you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Hamid could finish, the figure expanded rapidly, forcing everyone to crane their necks upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Flame Lord...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can this be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering shadow overwhelmed them as Hamid muttered in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal red dragon filled the hall, shattering chandeliers with its massive spiked back, its enormous wings enveloping half the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius lowered his head, his golden eyes locking onto Hamid with a predatory grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn’t it obvious? Couldn’t you guess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally completed his sentence, his voice dripping with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the ruler of the kingdom you planned to destroy, and the lord you intended to trample beneath your feet—my dear Emir Hamid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire genie noble trembled, whispering frantically: \"Ancient dragon... no, he’s larger than an ancient red dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, how does such a being exist in the material plane? He should be in the Nine Hells with Tiamat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid looked up, his lava-red face pale, contorting into a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great dragon, this must be a misunderstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your followers have misinterpreted—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His weak excuses were cut short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius leaned in, sneering as he studied the trembling fire genie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A misunderstanding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t see any misunderstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s voice grew heavier, shifting from playful to menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrogant and ignorant fire genie, I see no misunderstanding—only insults directed at me, pursuits of my followers, and sieges against my forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I offered you a chance to redeem yourself, yet you openly humiliated me, vowed to destroy my kingdom, and crush me underfoot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice thundered through the brass palace like rolling storm clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came here in good faith, seeking cooperation, but you have chosen to be my enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, you and your people will pay the price!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s roar echoed across the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overwhelming dragon fear spread like a tidal wave, striking terror into every living being within the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laboring fire dwarves, fire lizards, fire genie slaves, and even the whip-wielding overseers all trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protect the Emir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t fight this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos broke out as fire genies scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a brave race, no fire genie could stand firm before such a terrifying dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire genies turned to smoke and embers as they fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid, the fastest among them, led the charge, screaming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guards! Protect me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let him catch me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed displayed the formidable spellcasting abilities of a noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius didn’t rush; he stretched his wings leisurely before opening his jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whirrr—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swirling magical vortex formed within his mouth, creating a powerful suction—it was [Dragon Absorption].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The suction is too strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emir, help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire genie guards desperately tried to escape but were pulled toward the dragon like debris into a black hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaaah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the Grand Sultan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Flame Lord, die, you cursed reptile!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing escape was impossible, the guards launched a final, desperate assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swords slashed, arrows flew, and flames surged toward Cassius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of it could harm the massive dragon; it was less effective than an itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ssshhh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air crackled as Cassius unleashed a torrent of flames, consuming the fire genies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can fire hurt me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to die...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though elemental spirits, fire genies were powerless against the dragon’s flames, imbued with superior magical essence that absorbed their very being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within mere breaths, the flames continued to burn fiercely, while the fire genies had already turned to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their weapons melted, dripping onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius reabsorbed the flames, feeling the newfound power surging within him as he licked his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So much energy from mere fire genies...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how much a noble like Hamid would provide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes fixated on the fleeing fire genie noble, glinting with hunger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius felt no mercy toward these enslavers and oppressors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enslavers would be enslaved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exploiters would be devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the natural order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with knowledge of the Grand Sultan’s true nature, Cassius felt even more emboldened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Flame Lord, he’s eating them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He actually dares!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid flew as fast as he could, terror-stricken by the screams of his guards being devoured behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","b6ea47974e90dfa268107b31cfeaa7a5cb6eb9d2f396bfebdbdcc216a9181806","ember-dragon-chapter-332","ember-dragon-chapter-331",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]