When Dustin thought about it carefully, he could guess Valon's intentions. With the Dragon Guard eliminated, the royal family would gain true control of the nation.

However, due to the Dragon Guard's influence over the years, the royal family found itself in a precarious position and needed substantial support.

It was clear that Valon had considered the West Lucozian monarchy the best choice to provide this support.

On one hand, the West Lucozian monarchy boasted formidable military strength and wielded influence in the court.

On the other hand, since they considered the Dragon Guard their sworn enemy, collaborating with them seemed like the logical move.

As long as the royal family had the backing of the West Lucozian monarchy, their position would be fortified. This was the reason Valon had sought out an audience with Dustin.

Although it sounded absurd for Dustin to decide the next in line for the throne, it underscored Valon's sincerity. He was indeed a strategist with a