Dragon King's Harem Chapter 312. A Letter From The Lizard King II

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 312. A Letter From The Lizard King II

‘Oops, he's right,’ I silently acknowledged, recognizing that there had been a miscommunication.

"My praying trip," I clarified, shedding light on what I meant.

"Oh, that trip," Al swiftly grasped the reference. "What happened?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued. It seemed my words had stirred Al's interest, leaving him eager to understand the details of the journey in question.

I exchanged a knowing look with Eir, silently instructing him to provide an explanation for the inquisitive duo. "Explain to them what happened to us," I directed Eir, aware that he was well-versed in the events of the journey and could provide a comprehensive account.

Eir responded with a nod of acknowledgment. "Alright," he agreed, ready to shed light on the events that had transpired during the praying journey.

He delved into the intricate details, painting a vivid picture of the incident as he disclosed the series of troubling events. He began with the theft of a wyvern's egg by a noble from the Lizard tribe's convoy, an act that was both audacious and provocative.

Then he went on to detail the lizard noble's subsequent attempt to entice Evelina and Jyne. Eir recounted the audacity of the lizard noble's advances. Eir's narrative took a more ominous turn as he described the poisoning of our mounts. Luckily, Evelina’s skills had not only neutralized the poison but also saved our mounts from a potentially fatal outcome. The room's mood shifted from tension to admiration as Eir recounted her swift and effective intervention, highlighting her competence and dedication.

"That's what happened," Eir concluded, finishing the detailed account of our praying trip and the series of confrontations we had faced.

The prime minister, visibly enraged by the turn of events, voiced his outrage. "This is unforgivable!" he snarled, his irritation evident. His disappointment was palpable; it was apparent that he found the treatment we received from the Lizard tribe unacceptable. Though not directly addressing a king, he was staunchly firm in his belief that the lizard tribe should have shown respect to the dragon tribe, particularly when they were within our territory. The lizard tribe's actions left a bitter taste in his mouth, a clear indication that the respect and expected decorum between the tribes had not been reciprocated.

"From the start, they were just a low tribe pretending to want to be dragons," the prime minister continued, expressing his deep-seated frustration. His words held a tone of disdain, portraying his long-standing grievances and distrust toward the Lizard tribe. "They have no honor or dignity as one. They just want to meddle with us, tarnish our reputation, and portray us in a negative light to other tribes," he added, his voice tinged with disappointment and exasperation.

The prime minister's sentiments painted a clear picture of his deep-seated animosity toward the Lizard tribe. His expressions conveyed not only his indignation at the recent events but also his long-held grudge and aversion toward the tribe.

While the prime minister seethed with righteous fury at the lizard tribe's behavior, Al’s response was quite different, starting with a chuckle that eventually snowballed into loud laughter. His amusement seemed to stem from a kind of dark humor, tinged with an understanding of the absurdity of the situation.

"He will be dead for sure," Al chuckled between his laughter, a touch of merciless humor in his words. "But I wouldn't expect anything since the lizard tribe kinda thinks with their little muscles rather than their brain," he quipped, still stifling his laughter, indicating his mocking scorn for the lizard tribe's brash actions.

Eir couldn’t help but crack a smile in response to Al's laughter, a lighthearted response to the dark humor that permeated the room. However, the prime minister's reaction differed drastically, his snort and sneer reflecting his sheer disdain for the lizard tribe's behavior. "Of course, that lowly noble must die. But I can't accept that the lizard king just arbitrarily decides something without looking at whose fault it is," he sneered, visibly annoyed and frustrated at the lizard king’s decisive action.

Al’s laughter subsided at the prime minister's words, his demeanor changing drastically. His tone turned colder and more composed, an icy edge creeping into his voice. "Like I said… you can't expect less from the lizard tribe," Al remarked with a much colder tone, his eyes reflecting the chilling depths of his grudge. The room grew tense as Al’s emotions came to the surface, a shadow from his past casting a dark cloud over the present discussion. "My family died because of their stupid accusations after all," Al said in an even colder tone, a raw admission of the trauma he had endured due to the lizard tribe's actions in the past.

The weight of Al's words was a stark reminder of the deep-seated pain and resentment he carried within him. His demeanor had transformed, betraying the emotional wounds that had yet to heal.

The charged atmosphere in the room seemed to affect everyone present, casting a heavy blanket over the discussion. Both Eir and the prime minister felt the shift in the room's ambiance, their expressions mirroring the discomfort.

"Al," I addressed him in a calm tone, trying to break through the tension that had gripped the room. My focus squarely rested on Al, acknowledging the shadows that had clouded his demeanor.

As if startled from a trance, Al's intense emotions seemed to ebb away. His dark aura dissipated, and he redirected his gaze to me, a hint of regret in his eyes. "Forgive me, Your Majesty. I got carried away," Al offered a sincere apology, recognizing the need to rein in his emotions that had briefly taken over.

"No, you have the right to be mad," I reassured him, acknowledging his feelings. "I haven't made them pay after all," I affirmed, referring to the unsettled score with the lizard tribe. The unaddressed debt was a lingering promise from the real Argod to Al, granting him the right to seek retribution against the lizard tribe that had brought untold misfortune to his family.