Chapter 36 A eloquent tongue
The panel unfolded before Cassius.

[You use words to break through other people's minds and achieve success [Glib tongue]]
Achievement: [Glib]

"My tongue can be a rose with thorns, or a sword dipped in poison, depending on your choice - from some unnamed devil from hell."

Gain passive trait: [Trickster]

Persuasion +6, Deception +4, get extra spell [Suggestion]

You are a rare orator who relies most on words. Your eloquence can make anyone go through fire and water for you, your sophistry can cover up all crimes, and your words can confuse right and wrong and plunge the whole world into chaos.

【Suggestion】

2nd level enchantment spell

You magically affect a creature you can see within range, suggesting an action for it (your suggestion must be worded in a way that makes sense for it.

"Not a bad passive trait, it can be very useful in certain situations."

This is Cassius's assessment.

Although it doesn't have much effect in combat, it's always better to have more skills. It will come in handy one day. What's more, it comes with a rare 2nd-level spell.

The sudden invasion of the Eagle Guards caused considerable damage to the Burning Nest, which was still in its infancy.

According to Trump's statistics, a total of two dragons, seven ogres, eighty-six goblins, and ninety-five kobolds died, not counting the injured. Even Chimera was seriously injured and temporarily unable to fight.

This also aroused Cassius's vigilance.

As for goblins and ogres, they don't matter. If we work hard, hundreds of new ones will be produced next year. We may even need to find a place to consume their population.

But the loss of a flying dragon, a powerful companion with a long reproduction cycle, was a painful loss for Cassius.

What's more, if he had not returned in time this time, the losses would probably be far more than this.

This is not a good sign.

Yes, compared to the speed at which Cassius's strength is growing, the quality of the followers of the Burning Nest is a bit behind. The result may be:
In the future, the Red Dragon had just started a battle, and before he could rest, his own nest was destroyed by the enemy.

Thinking of this, Cassius looked at the special ability "Blood Gift" on the panel.

[Blood Gift]

[You are a natural leader, able to influence creatures within your territory with your powerful aura, and can perform rituals with your own blood to create bloodline followers.]
[After the ritual is completed, the oppression from deep in their blood will make them completely submit to you, and even their descendants will become your eternal followers.]
"It seems like a good deal to consume a little blood and create a group of loyal and reliable followers."

Cassius thought.

Thinking of this, Cassius let out a long, distant howl, and sent a message to all the clans to gather in a spacious place in the valley.

"Roar--"

This was the first large gathering of the Burning Nest.

The Red Dragon notified them personally, it seemed that something big had happened, and the leaders of each clan took it very seriously.

Rumple told the ogre to obey the rules, Doro put on a mighty leather armor, Jinya wiped his scales, and even the flying dragon roared softly, no one knew what they were communicating.
Suddenly, the entire Burning Embers Nest became bustling. Only necessary guards were left in each place, and the rest of the clansmen came out in droves.

Thousands of monsters of all shapes and sizes filled the entire valley. They were crowded, noisy, and even clashed with each other - such as goblins and kobolds.

As a race with large numbers and weak strength, they are not on good terms with each other. The goblins think they came earlier and are the veterans and heroes of the Burning Nest, while the kobolds think they are more closely related to their master and the goblins are just cannon fodder. "Goblins, get out of here!"

“This is our place!”

"You guys are late, so you have to stand at the back!"

A few slightly taller dog-headed men were blocking the front and chattering.

The goblins were furious and tried to force their way out, but the kobolds also rushed forward.

"Go, get out of our way!"

The goblins made way for them, and Doro, the big goblin leader at the back, spoke.

Several strong bear goblin guards nearby walked up to them and kicked them several meters away.

Although ordinary goblins have a low status, the great power and skills of the hobgoblins and bear goblins cannot be faked. They are also the top leaders in charge of military affairs and construction in the Burning Ember Lair. Even the leader of the kobolds, Gold Fang, is afraid of him.

Upon seeing this, several gnolls left angrily, not daring to say anything.

The Lizardmen arrived with their tribes.

There are more than fifty of them in total. They are much taller than the kobolds and goblins, with a body shape similar to that of humans. They look like a combination of an upright lizard and a crocodile. Most of them are holding primitive wooden spears, shell shields and other equipment, and it can be seen that they are quite powerful.

However, they had just entered the Burning Embers Nest and did not even have a stable place to stay, so they did not dare to conflict with other tribes easily.

This is the tribe that the red dragon joined when it went underground, the "Black Fang" Lizardmen tribe.

They originally lived in an abandoned cave, and fled here because of the disaster of the Green-footed Dragon Snake. Because the Red Dragon was away, they were temporarily taken in by Trump who temporarily took over the nest at that time, so they have not yet obtained the certification of the Red Dragon.

Their leader had not even formally met the Red Dragon, but had witnessed the Red Dragon's majestic appearance in battle, and since then he had strengthened his determination to surrender.

The leader of the Lizardmen is named Ake Longfang, named after his large dagger-like teeth.

He is different from other lizardmen, with a strong and solid body that is more than two meters tall. On his head there is a towering fin with bright colors, like a crown, which is a manifestation of the lizardman's power and also a tool to attract the opposite sex.

In its hand it holds a trident made of crocodile bones - the symbol of the tribal leader.

However, the Lizardman leader seemed uneasy at this time. He was not sure whether the powerful red dragon could accept him.

He subconsciously looked at the lizardman shaman Koda Black Scale beside him. He was an old lizardman with a hunched body, slightly cloudy eyes, and a black scale on his chest.

"Koda, can we live here?"

The Lizardman Shaman did not answer, but smiled meaningfully and pointed behind him.

Several strong lizardmen were carrying some heavy boxes, and the guards nearby surrounded them.

A bit of golden light shone through the cracks in the box - it was filled with all kinds of gold artifacts, some of which were looted from human caravans, and some were dug out in caves. They were the Black Tooth Tribe's savings over the years.

"You can always trust the greed of a red dragon."

The old shaman whispered an ancient proverb.

(End of this chapter)