Book 15: Chapter 76


    I took in a deep and then looked at the two in front of me. Irina was beside me. Interacting with our parents feltparable to us meeting our parents to discuss a marriage. Maybe it was exactly that. However, both of our fathers were absent. Slightly nervous, Irina sped her hands. I couldnt discern what she was nervous about. I was questioning if she wanted to let me go home or what.


    I took in another big breath before speaking: Before we get down to business, let me preface that I dont want toment on what took cest night. After all, no matter how you look at it, Irina was the one who got the short end of the stick.


    Camille didnt quite seem toprehend what I was saying. With a smile, she replied, In reality, was it not you who got the short end of the stick? After all, are you not married and against this? Thus, were you not the one who got the short end of the stick? To be fair, we cannot say that we pulled some strings. As a male dragon, you should have realised there was a problem the moment you took the drink.


    Dragon Mom then interjected, My son is not aplete dragon, so he cannot understand everything here.


    Camille giggled and then went on, keeping her gaze on me: We should apologise, then. I am very sorry. The drink that you drankst night was concocted with Irinas juices. We also added our unique drug, which is why you could not have possibly remained conscious. Normally speaking, male dragons can smell the difference in the drink. I never realised you would not be able to smell it. I guess that means we were in the wrong. Nevertheless, Irina has a good impression of you. Have any romantic sparks been lit between you two after what happenedst night?


    I shook my head and exined, Sorry, lets put that aside for the meantime. How could there have been any feelings between usst night when I wasnt even conscious of what I was doing? Honestly, I was shocked and befuddled when I woke up. I didnt feel any romantic feelings. Im not saying that Miss Irina isnt charming. What Im expressing is what happened was too sudden that I still havente to terms with it. As it has already happened, nheless, I dont want to get angry. All I want is to have a talk.


    I locked you inside, because I considered that. Since you are out, though, let us talk, then.


    Oh, so she never intended to talk to me! I realised.


    Camilles response made me feel awkward and lost for words. I hesitated for a brief moment before querying, What I mean is that I want to know what exactly you want. Its pointless to force Irina and me into this. Do you just want Irina and me to have a child? What happens if our child turns out to be a girl? Are you going to adamantly wait until we have a boy before you stop?


    Camille smiled in response: That was rather direct, but youre basically right. Im aware youre married and have children, but since you came here, I think you should do something for our race. Queen Sylvanas is a pure-blooded dragon. If she didnt want to revive our race, why would she have brought you here?


    Frankly, I could have chosen to not bring my son here. I wouldnt have been able to find you all without him, however. My son didnte to revive the dragon race. My son is my son, and I am me. The two of us dont share the same views. My son doesnt know much about the dragon races history. Im the one who wants to revive the dragon race, not my son.


    I nodded and seriously said, Thats exactly right. I came here for my moms sake. Honestly speaking, I wouldnt be here if not for my mom.


    Irina nced at me. She was slightly upset, and there was a hint of herining. I knew what I said could hurt them, since their race was on the verge of extinction, while the only person who could save them, which was me, was indifferent about it. Anybody would be upset about that, right? I didnt have a choice, nevertheless. I wouldnt have said it if they didnt pull the stunt on me. In fact, I might have sympathised with them. But nheless, I had make my stance clear there and then. If I expressed sympathy for them, Id have no chance of leaving. Itd hurt Irina, but I had no choice. I didnt dislike her.


    Camille replied, I see. Though that was what you originally thought, you have now gotten involved with us. Moreover, you are a dragon when ites down to it, which makes you a member of our dragon race. You are with dragons right now, so you should do something for the race.


    I nodded in agreement. I had been dragged into it, which was why I had to discuss the situation. I didnt want to continue being dragged into it. I needed to hurry and cut myself off from them and then immediately get out of their ce. The only question was whether or not Camille would allow us passage.


    Even if Camille didnt agree to let us go, she may not be able to defeat Dragon Mom. In the past, the pure-blooded dragons were revered. The revered dragons essentially became nobles of the race through sheer power. Mom fitted the bill of a revered dragon. Consequently, she should be able to defeat Camille without any hitches.


    I shook my head: Thats not how it works. I told you: Im married, and I have children. Irina is a good girl, but my only duty this time was to help my mom find you. The rest has nothing to do with me. I didnt inform my family about this. What would my wives think if I dont return home? What is my family supposed to think? If you require my assistance in the future, Ill dly help, but I must go home now.


    Camille silently looked at me, while Irina looked disappointed. I knew it wasnt nice to Irina, since she was in the same boat as Ling Yue. Ling Yue wanted me to be by her side when she craved sexual activity. If I left, who would Irina ask to relieve her? Moreover, what was she going to do after discovering how good it felt? It didnt have much to do with me, though. I was the victim, so why did I have to think for her sake?!!


    The atmosphere between us was awfully awkward. Frankly, I didnt see the need for any more discussions. I firmly stated my position. I didnt want to stay. Meanwhile, the dragons wanted me to have a child. They expected me to have a child before allowing me to leave. Neither the dragons nor I could ept each others suggestions. Under normal conditions, the discussions ended there; however, neither of us was willing to give up, yet I couldnt blurt out that there was nothing left to discuss. Consequently, we were locked in a stalemate.


    A short momentter, Camille broke the silence: Please have some tea, Queen Sylvanas, Troy. As we went to the elvennds, it is only natural that we know of this sort of stuff.


    Camille ced the teacups before Mom and I. The same trick wouldnt work on me twice, so upon noticing my vignt expression, Irina drank from her cup and then swapped with me. Softly, she said, It will not happen a second time, so you do not need to worry.


    Thank you. I nodded and then picked up my cup to have a drink.


    Mom had a drink, too; then, she ced her cup down. She pursed her lips a few times. She remarked, This tea tastes slightly different to the tea in the Imperial Pce. It doesnt taste as good.


    To make aparison between our tea and the tea in Imperial pce is unfair. This tea is what I brought here. It came from the elvennds. I brought it along with my other belongings in the elvennds. This is very important to me. I would not bear to serve it to others, for I do not have an unlimited stock.


    I expressed, If you want, I can supply you with the best tea.


    There is no need for that. I just hope you can stay. I do not ask that you stay here forever. I just want you to stay until Irina gives birth.


    I solemnly shook my head: Thats impossible. I dont know when Irina will be pregnant. Who can say for certain how much longer Ill need to wait until I can go home. I didnt inform my family about this. I dont want them to not see me return.


    In a somewhat unhappy tone, Camille sighed: I am very sorry, King Troy. I honestly didnt want to do this. I decided that I wouldnt have to resort to force if I could get through to you, but whether I am speaking to you as a mother or the guardian here, I dont want you to leave.


    <strong>*ng!*</strong>


    Before I could say anything, I heard a strange sound from Dragon Moms direction. Her porcin cup dropped to the ground and the sound of it shattering startled me. I turned to look in Moms direction. Mom grabbed her throat and began to whimper. Her eyes were filled with shock and terror.


    As soon as I went to get up, Camille thrust her ws through my shoulders and pinned me to the backrest of the chair. Dragon Mom desperately attempted to get up when she heard me groan, but she couldnt. She foamed at the mouth simrly to a crab. Even her eyes began to roll back into her head.


    Mom dropped to the ground with a heavy thud. She squirmed and curled up. She then convulsed before her head powerlessly flopped to the ground. Her eyes had rolled back into her head, so she looked at me with her white eyes, making her resemble a corpse


    The poison from the elves isnt fatal, but it can put an adult dragon to sleep for eternity. Without the antidote, she may not survive.


    My blood spurt forth from my shoulders as Camille pulled her ws out, staining the entire table with my blood. I couldnt feel my shoulders. I couldnt get them to budge. The sharp pain went from my shoulders to my brain, causing me to shudder as I fell to the ground with a groan.


    I wont hurt you, for I still need you. However, I know that, if Sylvanas meets with misfortune, you wont be able to return. Now, go and have a child with Irina; else, you will never see your Sylvanas.


    <strong>Glossary</strong>


    *The silver dragon drops formalities here; hence the use of contractions in her speech unlike previous chapters.