"Sotis, it is the only solution to have them for nurous reasons," Branden said. "When people here have too much debt, they beco servants of others for a determined period of ti. Still, it is rare for them to serve other tribes, and the conditions are much better than inside the dragon's country since they either kill or enslave those who they want with their magic."
Rain's apparent lack of surprise regarding the existence of slavery in this world reflected his pragmatic outlook on reality. Through his diverse experiences and travels, he had co to understand that slavery was an unfortunate feature of many societies. This oppressive institution had endured in various forms and manifestations in their world and throughout Earth's history.
It served as a somber testant to the darker aspects of humanity, highlighting how individuals could exploit and dominate others for personal gain.
While so societies had made efforts to abolish slavery and rectify this historical injustice, Rain had observed firsthand that it still persisted in the shadows. This reality was a stark reminder that the pursuit of justice and equality was an ongoing challenge. His lack of astonishnt stemd from a sober recognition of the world's complexities.
It underscored how oppression and exploitation could endure, even in the midst of societal progress and enlightennt.
"Dragons magic?" Rain asked.
"This is kept as a secret for many reasons and not to spread panic, but I guess it is fine if you learn about that," Branden said. "While dragons also can use high-level elental magic, they can also use sothing like authority magic. It has many applications, but one of them is to magically bind soone or sothing to obey their will."
Rain couldn't help but feel a sense of puzzlent. During his ti at Tristan School, he had delved into various texts and materials, including those related to magical creatures. Yet, he had never co across any records or ntions of authority magic being employed by dragons.
This new revelation added yet another layer of complexity to the world of magic and its applications that he was only just beginning to explore.
"Dragons are wild creatures that live for their desires, and they are the purest manifestation of the seven deadly sins," Branden added. "They are greedy, so they attacked many kingdoms throughout history to steal their riches, and they also took the woman they liked."
Dragons are born with a fiery rage that fuels their territorial disputes and conflicts. They fiercely protect their nests and hoards, often engaging in battles over dominance. Their wrath is a driving force throughout their lives, especially in their youth.
As dragons mature, they beco beings of intense desire. This desire can lead to intense conflicts and rivalries, driven by their insatiable lust. In their early adulthood, dragons succumb to Sloth. They prefer lounging by molten lava pools, taking long naps, and conserving energy. Their once-fiery natures beco lethargic, and they exert minimal effort unless provoked.
Dragons amass vast hoards of treasure, from gold to precious gems. They guard these riches zealously and will often raid nearby settlents for more plunder. Their desire for wealth and material possessions is insatiable.
Dragons have an enormous appetite, consuming entire herds of livestock and vast swaths of natural resources. Their consumption disrupts ecosystems and leaves barren landscapes in their wake, driven by an endless hunger.
As dragons age, they beco envious of younger, more powerful dragons. They may conspire and plot to undermine their rivals' dominance, seeking to elevate their own status. Envy often leads to manipulation and treachery. While it wasn't common for that kind of thing to succeed, it certainly happens.
In their twilight years, dragons beco consud by Pride. They see themselves as the supre beings and demand respect from all creatures. Their pride is unwavering, leading to arrogance and a refusal to yield to others.
"Is it sohow connected the existence of the dragons' habits with the birth of the demi-humans?" Rain asked.
"It isn't confird yet, but many think that is true. When they impregnate females from other species, they give birth to demi-humans as well, but most of them are half-dragons. It is rare for their traits not to surpass the ones from the other parent…" Branden said and then realized Esralda's discomfort thanks to that topic. "Anyway, they aren't a problem for now."
Rain wondered about that… Branden was pretty much raising a red flag right there. In any case, Rain wondered if he could face a dragon now or if he was getting carried away for thinking of that.
In any case, soon night fell, and the group didn't hear anything from Geio. Still, so people brought food to them and left at the door. Rain was starting to get addicted to the pasta filled with at and veggies. Still, the pasta wasn't sothing that they produced in their territory… it was probably thanks to so grain that only existed in the magic people's country.
Esralda couldn't help but be astonished at Rain's capacity to eat and not to worry about anything. She often would leave a lot of food behind and Rain would chew down without reservations.
"He is a growing boy. It can't be helped," Branden said.
In the end, it took two days of waiting for them to finally see Geio again, but it seed like he had brought good news. Rain wondered if the guy was acting or sothing since they didn't have ti to waste. Maybe they were having a hard ti calling their forces to ambush them, or perhaps they were making it look like they captured those three to the humans.
"My sincerest apologies. The council has been rather busy in the last few days, so I ask you to wait a bit longer for the eting," Geio said while bowing deeply.
"I suppose since you work as a council, you can't make a decision without the agreent of most mbers, and we can't just et a few of them," Branden said. "... Are the dragons causing trouble to you all?"
"That is…" Geio said while looking around. "Sothing that I can't disclose."
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