Chapter 64
# A demon? How dare those lowly creatures invade our domain?
# How utterly foolish they are. It’s only been a few hundred years, and yet they’ve already forgotten the fear we instilled in them.
The dragons sneered coldly.
[War Dragon Mars]
[Army Dragon Aten]
As the son and daughter of Zaus, who were in charge of combat, they reacted with contempt toward the demon invasion.
It was only natural. The siblings had been repelling invasions from demons and dark races with ease for over a thousand years.
In the face of their overwhelming power, which rivalled that of gods, the demons and dark races were nothing more than powerless insects.
Though reports indicated that this invasion was of considerable scale, they still saw it as nothing more than an increase in the number of pests from one to two or three.
# Leave it to us, Father.
# We will show them the true wrath of dragons for daring to encroach on our domain.
The two dragons spoke with confidence.
Then.
# Um… um, this time, please allow me to step forward!
A small voice reached their ears.
As soon as Mars and Aten realized who it was, they slightly furrowed their brows.
A silver dragon, smaller than the others.
[Moon Dragon Ar]
# Haha, well now… the times have certainly changed, haven’t they? A hatchling, whose scales aren’t even fully hardened, dares to speak such words.
# The battlefield is no playground. Go back and drink more of your mother’s milk.
Mars and Aten responded with mocking voices, ridiculing the words of Ar, who was considered the lowest-ranked among the Elder Dragons.
However, despite the scorn from her older siblings, Ar spoke with a firm voice.
# I know I’m inexperienced, but I’m also an Elder Dragon now. I believe I have the right to fight under our name!
# Nonsense, you’d only get in the way.
# Just because you’re good at hunting doesn’t mean you’re anything special. Stop spouting nonsense and stay home where you belong, child of a concubine!
# Ugh…
## Enough, silence all of you.
As the tension escalated, Zaus raised his voice to stop them.
Ar looked at him with desperate eyes.
She was silently pleading for a chance.
Although she had always been looked down upon as the child of a concubine, she wanted to prove that even she could contribute.
However, Zaus slowly shook his head.
But the words that followed were unexpected, not only to Ar, but also to Mars and Aten.
## No, this time I shall take the lead.
# Huh?
# You, Father? There’s no need for you to go that far…
Mars, Aten, and Ar were all surprised by Zaus’ sudden decision.
With a serious tone, Zaus continued.
## I’m well aware that most demons wouldn’t stand a chance against you. But recent rumours make me believe that this situation shouldn’t be taken lightly.
# Rumors? Are you referring to that Seraphim, the angel who’s been causing a stir among the human nations?
The Seraphim, a divine being, had been making waves in the human realms.
To the dragons, ordinary angels were no more than flies, easily crushed. But this Seraphim seemed to be different.
Though angels were generally weak, the gods that ruled over the southern human kingdoms were not to be underestimated.
The dragons, especially Zaus, knew this firsthand, having experienced the strength of gods like Ba’al.
This was precisely why the dragons had chosen to stay out of human affairs, dealing only with the elves and avoiding conflict with the gods.
The presence of an angel capable of fighting on par with gods suggested that the demons might also have gained considerable strength.
Zaus did not believe that any demon could defeat him, but he couldn’t afford to dismiss them so easily.
## It’s all speculation for now, but there’s always a slim chance. To be prepared for anything, I will personally handle this matter. You two will assist me.
# Hmm… understood.
# If that is your will, Father…
As the Dragon King, Zaus held authority over all decisions.
Though Mars and Aten were still puzzled by his unexpected move, they agreed to follow their father’s lead.
# I’m sorry, Ar. You will have to wait for another opportunity. This battle may be too dangerous for someone with little combat experience. Do you understand what I’m saying?
# …Yes, I understand, Father.
The Elder Dragons finished their discussion and left the meeting hall.
Now, only three dragons remained in the room.
The owner of the hall, Zaus, and his two other siblings, the Sea Dragon Poseidra and the Dark Dragon Hadas.
These three dragons, who governed the sky, sea, and underworld of the Elven Kingdom, were regarded as the strongest living dragons.
The highest-ranking Elder Dragons remained behind after the others left, and they began to talk amongst themselves.
# So… tell me honestly, Zaus. Are they really that strong? So strong that you have to intervene personally?
## Hmm…
Poseidra, the Blue Sea Dragon, asked with a serious expression.
Hadas, whose body was made up of half-decayed flesh and bones, didn’t show any facial expression, but his discomfort was evident in his voice.
Zaus responded to his brothers in a calm voice.
## Yes. Although it hasn’t fully revealed itself yet, I can sense it—a being with immense power hiding among them. It’s likely that no one but me can handle it.
# That powerful, you say? Just how strong is this demon?
## That remains to be seen once I face it directly, but I will say this, never let your guard down. This might turn out to be the greatest crisis in the history of our dragons.
# Hmm…
Poseidra, usually confident, now wore a grave expression. Even Hadas, though emotionless, gave off a deeply uncomfortable aura.
In the increasingly heavy atmosphere, Zaus spoke in a measured tone.
## But, do not let fear consume you. Brothers, haven’t we carved out victory time and time again? We ended the Great War and ushered in an era of prosperity. The minor grievances that have divided us should be set aside for now. If we join forces, wiping out this filth will be an easy task. I ask for your support—for the glory of Olympus.
Though Zaus could be prideful as the King of Dragons, he was still their brother by blood and ruler of this land.
Poseidra, who had held some resentment, set aside his feelings and agreed with a willing heart.
# Of course. The glory of Olympus is our shared glory. Its downfall would be our shared downfall. I will gladly lend my aid.
# Hmm…
Hadas quietly nodded in agreement behind Poseidra.
With his brothers’ cooperation secured, Zaus smiled in satisfaction.
## Thank you, truly. Let’s show those demons and dark races just how outmatched they are.
***
Kyaaaaah!
A piercing scream echoed as the giant troll collapsed.
The creature, over 50 meters tall, let out a horrific cry before dying instantly.
Despite the troll’s famed regenerative power, it had been killed in a single blow, its heart pierced.
Above the troll’s fallen body hovered a silver dragon, 40 meters in length.
Ar flapped her wings slowly.
She had taken down a creature that would have been troublesome even for a fully grown dragon, and she had done it with a single spell.
Yet, despite her perfect hunt, her face remained far from cheerful.
# Sigh…
Ar let out a heavy sigh.
Her mind couldn’t stop replaying the events from a few days ago.
Though she had become an Elder Dragon, she was still treated with scorn and discrimination as the child of a concubine.
Even though her father, Zaus, cherished her as his daughter, the other dragons did not view her kindly.
No one but Zaus would stand by her, which was clear even from the latest events.
Although she was confident in her abilities, she felt deeply frustrated at not being given a chance to prove herself.
With a bitter expression, she grabbed her prey—tonight’s dinner—in her mouth and flew into the sky.
She hoped that one day, her opportunity would come.
As an Elder Dragon, she longed for the chance to show her worth.
But then…
# Sister Ar!
# Hm? Apollo? What’s the matter?
A golden dragon was flying toward her in a hurry.
Apollo, her younger brother, who had yet to receive the title of Elder due to his age.
Ar felt a strange sense of unease as he approached.
And then…
# What… did you say?
Upon hearing her brother’s words, Ar dropped the prey she was carrying in her mouth.
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