Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire-Chapter 37: Golden Fruits on the Golden Tree

"Noah, during the last family meeting, the Augustus family discussed and decided to redesign the family crest to honor Casius’ achievements and present a new image of the family."

"They can redesign it if they want, why tell me?"

Noah felt perplexed.

"They intend to include your image, so I’m here to seek your opinion."

Selena said with a smile.

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The Golden Dragon fell silent immediately.

A noble’s crest is an important symbol of identity, rich in symbolism, with complex rules and traditions to follow. The design of a crest usually includes various elements such as beasts, shields, helmets, masks, mantles, and crowns.

Animals like lions and griffins cannot be used recklessly because in heraldry, these are very noble elements. The Giant Dragon needs no mention; without sufficient strength, one would not dare to use the Dragon element in a family crest in these lands where dragons roam.

In terms of strength, the current Augustus family is qualified to use the Dragon element, but Noah is the Golden Dragon, and the symbolic meaning he represents is self-evident.

"Aren’t they afraid of the Royal Family’s wrath? Is this really a result discussed in the Augustus family meeting?"

Noah was a bit surprised. The Augustus family consists of his adoptive father and many branches. However, in front of his adoptive father, the presence of these people is nearly nonexistent. Noah never paid much attention to them, as his parents entrusted him to Casius and the woman before him, not the Augustus family.

"I provided some minor suggestions."

"And they unanimously agreed? Didn’t Uncle object? This is overstepping!"

The Golden Griffin is mostly a royal symbol, as is the lion. These extraordinary creatures and beasts serve as royal symbols because of their color; gilded gold often represents royal authority.

"But with your existence, it’s not overstepping."

Selena’s lips curled slightly,

"A duke trusted by the Golden Dragon, using the Golden Dragon as the family crest’s element, is very reasonable, isn’t it?"

"If they’re bold enough, then of course, I’ll allow it!"

Noah, who voiced rebellious opinions from a young age, naturally wouldn’t refuse.

The reason he’s somewhat silent now is that since his adoptive father was promoted, he has gradually acquired the essence of a duke, lacking only the nominal title. Since the Augustus family dares to overstep and disdain the Royal Family, why shouldn’t he consent?

"Fine, I’ll inform those old folks."

"Remember to design my image with more majesty and nobility."

Noah felt a bit uneasy and reminded her.

"Of course."

The Augustus family proved to be very efficient, producing a result that even Noah was quite satisfied with after several rounds of discussion, design, and rejection.

His image became the main element in the Augustus family crest, but it’s not in his current juvenile form. Instead, it’s a majestic and noble-looking Golden Dragon coiled, with one claw holding a spear and another holding a sword, adding an air of solemnity and aggression.

The designers explained the crest elements as the Augustus family being recognized by the Golden Dragon, the greatest honor since the family’s founding. The Golden Dragon holding the spear and sword symbolizes the origin of pioneering nobility.

This explanation is purely to fool low-intelligence undead. Even Noah shook his head after hearing it, and the Kingdom’s Heraldry Institute would never approve it.

However, the Augustus family simply didn’t care. Regardless of whether the Royal Family approved, they sent the new crest to the Capital for the nobles to recognize and remember that from now on, this would be the Augustus family’s symbol in expeditions and battles.

Time quietly passed amid these small waves and ripples, and the domain governed by the Augustus family experienced unprecedented peace and stability. Even the many vassal nobles reassigned by the Royal Family became well-behaved, causing no disturbance.

This is the deterrence of legend!

As time moved on, outside Elisium City, a golden sea swayed with the wind, made up of ripe golden wheat stalks with full grains.

Traveling merchants and travelers could not help but stop or slow down on the main thoroughfare running through it to admire the harvest scene rarely seen anywhere.

This even caused a rare traffic jam on the city’s roads, so much so that the Lord Mansion had to send guards to station on either side of the road, guarding the wheat fields.

After all, one cannot expect much from people’s moral compass when such a thriving wheat field is present; what passing merchant wouldn’t want to snatch a bit? Anyone with slightly keen eyes could tell what this wheat field represented.

When the harvest day arrived, nearly half of Elisium City’s residents poured out. As they all owned their own plots of land, it was hard not to notice the neat wheat field with each stalk full of grain, making every farmer’s heart itch with desire.

Thus, a rare spectacle occurred, with tens of thousands of residents surrounding the golden wheat field, blocking the main road completely, forcing passing merchants to stop and watch the slaves harvest wheat.

For many merchants, this was an unprecedented event, so they joined in, watching the slaves thresh, measure, and weigh the wheat. Every action could incite a round of exclamations and discussions. freewёbnoνel.com

"It’s done!"

Even while residing on the mountain, Noah could see the grand scene below. The noisy, lively crowd’s clamor was faintly audible.

"I placed the second order with Ironforge. The Augustus family decided to promote your ridge cultivation method throughout the entire territory."

Selena brought news that was completely within Noah’s expectations.

With the slaves’ meticulous efforts, the yield ratio from those twenty acres of land reached thirteen to one, a harvest never before seen on this land. The city below was in celebration, with taverns filled with excited farmers.

"Step by step, no rush."

Noah seemed calm, but when he entered his dreams and saw the Golden Tree before him, he could no longer hide his excitement.

Because beneath the Golden Tree, waves stirred, revealing orderly golden wheat fields. Slaves wielded sickles, harvesting each stalk of wheat. As their sweat dripped, thin strands of golden mist rose, merging into the trunk, light golden buds blossomed, and exquisite small golden fruits appeared.

"The third type of fruit, I wonder what effect it has?"

Noah’s eyes gleamed as he contemplated the nutrients needed for this fruit’s growth,

"Construction? Production? Or creation?"

Regardless of what it is, Noah believed this might be the easiest fruit to obtain for some time to come.

Because the Augustus family decided to promote the ridge cultivation method comprehensively, once fully implemented, it would provide endless nutrients for the Golden Fruit’s growth.