Chapter 68 - 67: The Ceremony
Having resolved this core issue surrounding the ’Chromatic Dragons Vassal Promotion Ceremony Leak Crisis,’ David immediately offered verbal reassurances to the Barbarian who had shown an inclination to pledge loyalty. He flicked the tip of his tail, signaling Drow to first take down the Barbarian—whose face bore a smile of utter contentment, as if all his wishes had been fulfilled—and then dismissed everyone, including the Red Dragon, White Dragon, and others.
Only then did he slowly turn his head. His tail, like a whip, CRACKED as it shattered the wooden cage—a flimsy barrier for dragons of their size. Dragging the hefty chain, he pulled the young female Green Dragon before him. Two streams of hot, sulfur-scented breath puffed from his nostrils as he said gravely, "Alright, there are no other dragons here now. You can reveal your true purpose for coming here. Considering the lengths you went to please me, as long as your request isn’t too excessive, I might consider it."
He was also already prepared to introduce her to his mother, Pafila. Protecting his siblings was one thing, but safeguarding one more Dragon could be beneficial. He could receive gifts and Gold Coins, and it wouldn’t require much extra effort from his mother. If he played his cards right, he might even pocket a sum for himself. Why not, indeed?
If his mother were in deep slumber, such a matter would certainly be out of the question. No dragon forcibly awakened from deep slumber would be in a good mood. But since his sister Tania hadn’t returned yet, it meant his mother definitely wasn’t asleep. Right now, she was probably off somewhere, happily drinking Ailiando berry wine brewed by those High Elves. Hearing there was free money to be had would undoubtedly thrill her. And for David, being able to appease his Dragon Mother before setting off to the new Continent, while also gaining something for himself, was a triple win.
Just as David’s mental abacus was clattering away, practically shooting sparks from the furious calculations, the Green Dragon, Nifadora, swayed her long, powerful tail coquettishly. She lowered her shapely head and pleaded in a soft yet earnest voice,
"I, Green Dragon Negulrelia Nifadora Vereesa Areleth Alexandra.
"Admire Your Highness for resolving our mutual disaster among the Skanis Chromatic Dragons with such thunderous swiftness.
"Am inspired by Your Highness’s ambition to alter the plight of the Chromatic Dragons.
"Thereby, I hope to receive Your Highness David Uthos’ protection,
"And to follow at the tail of your steed.