The Lord of the Rings: Lords of Middle-earth.

Chapter 476 Contradictions
“The advantage of my bloodline makes me powerful!” Kaldor sneered.

"Your Highness's Wind Dragon essence has given me a new life!" Kaldo then added in an adoring tone.

"You know how to be a dragon! It's a pity His Highness can't hear your flattery." Caslo's lips twitched. You've figured out how to be a sycophant.

"Alright, newbies! Empirical evidence shows you still have a long way to go before you break free from the protection of the veterans! Now get back to the nest, newbies!" Caslo called out.

"It makes sense, but why does it sound so awkward?" a griffin knight whispered to Hollin beside him.

"..." Hollin glanced at the Mountain Terrorclaw Beast cautiously leaving below, wiping away non-existent sweat. For the first time, a look of fear flashed in his eyes. This guy's thick skin and tough flesh had even made them lose their desire to attack.

……

"Knight Commander, I have disappointed everyone." Hollin looked at his old superior, Ravian, with a shy blush on his face.

"What's wrong? Are you already upset?" Lavian asked with amusement as he poured Hollin a cup of black tea.

“Yes… I just feel… I just feel…” Hollin tried to organize his words with his limited vocabulary.

"Feeling powerless?" Ravian smiled.

"Yes! That's the feeling. It's like you can't do anything. It doesn't care about my attacks at all. It's even less effective than tickling it..." Hollin said excitedly.

"Slap!" Ravian slapped Hollin on the head, making Hollin stagger and almost fall over.

"What are you thinking? You don't really believe that high-level magical beasts are so easy to deal with, do you? Only the most powerful professionals can hunt the most powerful magical beasts! The roles of hunter and prey are constantly changing! You need to be true to your heart!" Ravian instructed.

“Although I don’t know how that bastard Caslo trained you, I feel like he forgot about your mental preparation!” Ravian said to himself with a smile.

“Perhaps it’s because he was a dragon knight from the beginning, and later became a true dragon knight. He may never have experienced the difficulties you’ve gone through. After all, the chosen ones always have fewer troubles than ordinary people, right?” Ravian continued with a smile.

"Don't be discouraged. You're just a newly trained griffin rider. Both you and your partner are still very inexperienced. What you need is not to force growth, but to grow slowly!" Ravian patted Holin on the shoulder.

"Thank you for your guidance, I feel much better now!" Hollin said gratefully.

“Don’t be burdened by the fog. You need to face your own heart, and it will tell you the right answer! That’s what a knight should do!” Ravian smiled and tapped his heart.

"My own heart? I think I understand!" Hollin muttered to himself.

……

"What's wrong? You wouldn't come here without a reason. What can I do for you?" Caslo said calmly, looking at the visitor.

"You took the Griffin Knights out to battle?" Ravian's eyes narrowed slightly.

“Yes, a Sky Knight who has never seen blood is just a hothouse flower!” Caslo nodded knowingly.

“Do you know what you’re doing? Mountain Deinonychus… Hah! Is that something they should be facing at this stage?” Ravian’s eye twitched.

"Then what should they do? Catch rabbits?" Caslo asked, puzzled.

"You're sending our already small number of air knights to their deaths! Have you considered the possibility of accidents? Are you going to take responsibility for this?" Lavian questioned. "Are you questioning an air combat master? With your experience in ground combat?" Caslo scoffed.

“You have no idea what enemies they will face in the future! You have no idea about the kingdom’s predicament!” Caslo walked up to Lavian, stared into his eyes, and said, word by word.

“But I know that if you continue with this method, they won’t see the future!” Lavian retorted without backing down.

“If they are incapable of shouldering the responsibility, then I and Ajax will hold up the kingdom! It’s all the same whether they are here or not!” Caslow said coldly.

“That’s murder! They need time to grow!” Ravian gritted his teeth.

“Growth? I give them time, but who will give the kingdom time? Do the war bats of Gambada Fortress know how? Or the two-headed dragons of the Eastern Barbarians? We've long since run out of time!” Caslo said coldly.

"Either we fight on or we die on this land, that's our fate! I don't want to die here, so I have no choice but to fight on, and so do they!" Caslo continued.

"Even with a formidable enemy at hand, are we really going to rely on these griffin riders who can't even fly properly to save the kingdom?" Ravian shrugged.

"Save the kingdom? I'd be grateful if they could even hold off the enemy's air power! Let me tell you! The kingdom could fall apart at any moment! The Ringwraiths are watching us from Dolgodor and Gombard! Several Ringwraiths riding demon dragons! Dragon riders could be bleeding across the skies at any time, let alone them! The moment they raise their lances, their lives are already surrendered to the sky!"

“I have my own training methods. I’m more professional in the air than you! For me, it’s either grow stronger in battle or… die in battle!” Caslo’s eyes radiated a chilling aura like that of an ancient iceberg.

“I will tell King Roland what you have done. Do as you please!” Ravian glanced at Caslo and turned to leave.

"Go ahead!" Caslo sat down helplessly and rubbed his temples after Lavian left.

……

"Huh? Lavian, you've come here to complain about Caslo's training?" Roland was taken aback, and after taking a closer look at Lavian, he realized that he seemed to be a knight commander.

"You...are you from the ground forces?" Roland asked uncertainly, wondering if he had somehow acquired a sky knight under his command.

“Yes! But I know there are problems with Lord Caslo’s training!” Ravian said firmly.

"Pfft!" Roland spat out a mouthful of water. You, an outsider, are questioning someone who has the expertise? This isn't exactly... you know, how many great politicians and military strategists on Earth have shown such great interest in you!
“Caslo has taken the griffon knights to hunt high-level magical beasts!” Ravian said calmly.

"Hmm, went to besiege high-level magical beasts? Is there a problem with besieging high-level magical beasts?" Roland asked, puzzled. He picked up his teacup and took a sip of black tea. He had to admit that Nyx's tea-brewing skills were getting better and better!
"Well, there's no problem. It's just that Caslo didn't make a move," Ravian said with a smile.

"Pfft!" Roland spat it out again.

"Hmm, and the target is a Mountain Terrorclaw Beast! A near-super magical beast!" Ravian added casually.

"..." Roland's brain had completely shut down. So Caslo had been out doing this for most of the day?
"And the result? Were any of our knights injured?" Roland stood up excitedly.

"No, it seems to have been suppressed by the dragon's might; that thing didn't dare to retaliate." Ravian shrugged.

"Okay, I understand, I'll find out!" Roland breathed a sigh of relief and quickly reassured Lavian. Roland had a rough idea of ​​why Lavian was here, after all, Holin was Lavian's former adjutant, and Roland could understand him standing up for his subordinate.

"Go! Call Caslo over and ask him!" Roland waved to the guards after watching Lavian leave.

(End of this chapter)