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“The Crimson Dragon King, Konstantin… Wasn’t he defeated years ago during the Silver Dragon War?”

Even Yuna, a Thunder Dragon, had heard of that legendary battle. “Why is he here now?”

Konstantin had taken on his human form, appearing as a man in his thirties. Though only his head was original, transformation magic allowed him to take a smaller, more efficient shape, sparing him the drawbacks of a massive dragon body.@@novelbin@@

“It’s a long story, little one.”

As he spoke, Konstantin's gaze shifted to Noa, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized her face. After a moment, he said softly, “Ah, I recognize you. You’re Leon and the Silver Dragon Queen’s daughter. Maureen’s reports mentioned you—back then, you were just a little thing.”

Maureen had once been Konstantin’s informant within the Silver Dragon Clan before Leon’s "sting operation" exposed her. His tone sounded as if he were merely a distant uncle making conversation.

But Noa knew better. This dragon was far from a harmless acquaintance. He had attacked her home twice, targeting both the Silver Dragon Kingdom and the Red Dragon Sanctuary.

"Leon?" one of Konstantin’s Crimson Dragon guards sneered. "If she’s his daughter, let’s deal with her now, Your Majesty. That would surely even the score."

Konstantin’s rivalry with Leon spanned years, and his torture at the Empire’s hands was indirectly tied to Leon’s actions. The guard’s suggestion of ending Leon’s bloodline was tempting.

However—

“My grudge against Leon doesn’t extend to his children. Besides, do you think I, a Dragon King, would harm a child?”

In this, at least, Konstantin had standards. Despite being sent to “respawn” twice by General Leon, he chose to focus on the present. Revenge on a child was beneath him, and killing Leon’s daughter would taint his honor as a Dragon King.

True to his words, Konstantin preferred to defeat Leon directly, in combat, to settle their score.

“Keep an eye on these six and don’t let them escape.”

Six?

Noa glanced up, noticing the three others in the spacious chamber for the first time.