Arielle was invited by the man to go deeper into the werewolf territory. anwhile, Arthur was being held outside. Several people bowed their heads every ti the man in front of her passed the crowd. Was he the leader of the werewolf clan? Or the man Arthur called the Alpha?
He was a middle-aged man or maybe the sa age as Arthur. Was he the one who kidnapped Irene and forced Irene to marry him? Arielle felt sick just rembering about it. If the man was really that person, then the wolf before her was really disgusting.
Ah, but, the age of the creature in Birwick was different from the calculation of the age of a human. Even the young-looking Maxieno had already reached the age of three hundred years. Was it possible that the man had lived longer than Maxieno?
Arielle arrived at a large courtyard surrounded by wooden houses and torches. In the center was a wide carpet made of animal skins. Soone gave her a pillow and told Arielle to sit on it. The man who Arielle assud was the leader of the wolves then sat on a throne made of bones that seed to be the leftover from their hunt.
Above the throne were elephant tusks sticking out gallantly. It made the throne look very intimidating. It was totally different from Ronan’s throne or Maxieno’s golden throne.
"So, you’re the human substitute for Otis? Is the man dead? It feels like he hasn’t visited this place in twenty years."
Arielle nodded. "I am Lord Otis’ successor. Lord Otis was very old, and it was difficult for him to move freely. I am here to be the negotiator between the dragon clan, and the werewolf clan on behalf of Lord Otis."
"Hm... sparkling blue eyes. White hair like the moon. You are the child of the Moon Goddess?"
Arielle nodded.
"That damn flas boy. After finding Otis, now he has another child of the Moon Goddess under him," the man sneered.
Arielle understood right away. The damned flas boy that the man referred to must be Maxieno. Maxieno had already said that the Alpha hated him as much as Maxieno hated them too.
"Then, what is your purpose here? Does the flas boy want sothing?"
"There isn’t anything he wants. Lord Maxino only wants to return the werewolf that was found entering the dragon clan’s territory."
The man raised his eyebrows. He saw Arielle from head to toes.
"You have the sa power as Otis?" he asked.
"I’m still learning because Lord Otis’ condition is getting weaker. I’m learning at a fairly slow pace," Arielle replied while looking at her hands.
She found it difficult to lie so Maxieno told Arielle to look down since she entered the werewolf clan. Arielle could look them once in the eye once in a while, but every ti she talked to them, it was best to look down so that the Alpha wouldn’t know that Arielle was lying right now.
"Oh, I see.... You are Ronan D Blackthorn’s wife, right?" the man asked.
Arielle then lifted her head. She didn’t expect the man to recognize her. Maxieno didn’t tell Arielle about this answer at all. She didn’t know if she should answer it with the truth or lie.
"I’ve seen you. When I ca out of Birwick Mountain and visited the human kingdom, I saw you with Ronan D Blackthorn," continued the man with a crooked smile on his face.
Arielle lowered her head again. "Yes," she replied briefly.
"I am Darui, the Alpha of the werewolf clan. You don’t have to feel shy with . We can talk to each other casually. We still have a relationship, right? Your husband is one of us," Darui said then clapped his hands.
Several won were present to bring food and drinks. In the back row, a girl whose legs and arms were chained, sat beside Darui’s throne and then poured a glass of drink into the glass in Darui’s hand.
Her long black hair and pale white skin looked dull as if it hadn’t been cleaned in days. There was a red cut on her upper arm. It seed like a new wound
The girl turned to Arielle. Their eyes t each other. She then gasped until she accidentally spilled the drink on Darui’s lap. Arielle moved quickly to pull Irene when Darui’s hand rose to hit the child. Then, Darui’s hand ended up hitting Arielle’s head. The girl fell to the ground while hugging Irene tightly in her arms.
"Oh, sorry I didn’t an to," Darui said casually as if his great power was nothing when he slapped Arielle earlier.
Arielle got up again and kept her smile on her face. "Lord Darui," she called.
"Ah, please don’t take it to heart. My hand was just a little slipped earlier," Darui replied, making so of the people who surrounded them burst out laughing.
Seeing the wolves laughing at Arielle being hit made her rember how the dragons had also laughed at her while trying to protect Otis when the man was punished or when Maxieno spit out his flas.
These two beings had absolutely no conscience. No wonder that they were always involved in conflict. Their high egos and arrogance made them always compete with each other.
"Lord Darui, I arrived here with peaceful intentions. I didn’t think that I would be hurt like this," said Arielle while holding her head in pain. Irene was still in her arms. Her body shook violently with her face hidden in Arielle’s lap.
"Help ... help , Your Highness..." Irene muttered in a very low voice.
Arielle could hear it. She stroked the little girl’s head gently. Irene still rembered her. Even though on the night before the wedding, Arielle and Irene had only t very briefly, but the eting really made an impression on both of them.
"Oh, co on... Otis must have told that my hands slip easily, right?" Darui said still with his witty laugh.
An adult woman appeared and then cleaned Darui’s pants using a drier cloth. The woman with brown eyes stared at Arielle sharply.
"Alpha, I can help you dry your body," the woman said in a very seductive voice.
Arielle lowered her gaze while the woman was whispering sothing in Darui’s ear, making the man burst out laughing.
"Oh, of course I would love it. Wait for , I’ll follow soon, "said Darui who then hit the woman’s buttocks, making the woman jump in surprise.
"Arielle," called Darui.
"So, what was the purpose of Maxino sending you here? Does the fire boy want to ask for compensation? Is one of my wolves causing a ruckus in the territory of the dragon clan?"
Arielle shook her head. "The wolf did nothing. He had also honestly said that he just got lost in the territory of the dragon and entered it by accident. That’s why Lord Maxieno sent to return the wolf to you, and I also ca to introduce myself as Lord Otis’ successor, replied Arielle calmly.
Irene’s hand gripped Arielle’s hand tightly.
"Hm... did Ronan tell you to co here?"
"No. Not at all. I ca here to learn to master my power, but since Lord Otis is very old, Lord Maxieno offered an agreent to beco Otis’ successor so he will teach to use my power."
Darui’s laughter stopped. He rubbed his chin a few tis while looking at Arielle quite longer.
"You know who the girl in front of you is?"
Arielle nodded her head.
"Ah, so that’s why you protected her?"
"I just moved reflexively. I apologize if my actions have offended you. But I’m not the kind of person who can watch other people get hurt."
"You’re just like Otis. I like you. If I am allowed to traverse the territory of the dragon clan, then I would very much like to et him again."
Arielle smiled as she patted a cloth that had been tied around her waist earlier. It was a bundle the size of four adult male fists. Arielle took the bundle out and placed it in front of her.
"My job as a negotiator who sends back the wolf is over, and now I want you to listen to on sothing important."
Arielle untied the cloth and revealed a large egg with black scales on the outside. All eyes turned to her. Darui stood up. He couldn’t believe the thing he had seen.
"What is this!?"
"Maxieno doesn’t know about this , and I am the wife of Ronan D Blackthorn. That made Arthur’s daughter-in-law, and I ca here to repay my father-in-law’s debt with a dragon egg that you need."
Darui raised his hand telling everyone to leave him alone with Arielle. Two n arrived to drag Irene away, but Irene grabbed Arielle’s hand very hard.
"This girl stays with ," Arelle said firmly, which Darui accepted.
Irene shifted to hide behind Arielle’s body.
"Say it, Arielle. What do you want."
"I just want you to let Arthur and Irene go and exchange them for this thing."
"Where did you get it from and why can you touch this thing? Dragon eggs are sothing that is highly protected."
"I am Otis’ successor because I am both a child who was given the blessing of the Moon Goddess. I was able to cover my head so that Maxieno couldn’t read my mind. Maxieno didn’t know that I had stolen one of his dragon eggs."
"Then?"
"This dragon egg cos from a dragon that has no mate. She laid her eggs and then died, so that the shell had hardened even more. I helped cover up Arthur’s head so that Maxieno also couldn’t dig up any information about you, and Arthur’s real purpose for being there."
Arielle touched Irene’s arm which was hiding behind her body. "I’m here to protect my family," she said, making Darui clench his fists tightly.
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