“Who told you to shoot?! Who told you to shoot?!!”

Although the chief’s first reaction should’ve been to shout at his men, it was already too late . While it didn’t look as though anyone on humanity’s side was hurt or bled, that wasn’t important to the humans . What was most important was the North’ att.i.tude . As the North fired, the businessmen from humanity had a perfect excuse to escalate the situation . Troy could remain inside the Imperial Palace the entire time and ignore the humans at the plaza; however, if it developed into a diplomatic issue, he’d be forced to get involved .

The humans immediately started shouting . They picked up their weapons and rushed toward the soldiers . The gunshot didn’t scare the humans . To the contrary, it was the soldiers who were frightened . They panicked as they used their rifles to stop the group’s charge . They were nonchalant before, but they were afraid once the situation spiralled out of control . They were afraid they’d hurt another human with their bayonet . They erred once already; they didn’t want to err a second time . Nevertheless, that only fuelled the humans’ audacity .

If the humans broke through the soldiers’ lines, they’d rush to the Imperial Palace . If they charged into the Imperial Palace, Troy would be forced to show himself .

As for who fired the shot or if it was humanity that scripted it and acted it out themselves, n.o.body ever found out . Every guard’s gun that was recovered was fully loaded . The traces of gunpowder disappeared long ago . No soldier admitted to firing the shot, while humanity claimed they weren’t acting . Investigate as they may, they never found any evidence . What happened after the gunshot, though, was recorded .

A voice frightened the crowd and extinguished the humans’ rage . The dragon’s howl intimidated all creatures with inferior mana; in other words, the present anthropoids and humans . The crowd laid down the things in their hands with blank looks . The sky was dark . A menacing pair of eyes swept over the rioting crowd . The silver dragon swooped down and landed on the ground, generating a gale that caused dust particles to thrash about . The silver dragon scanned the crowd below it and howled at them again .

Everyone’s fear almost brought them to their knees . n.o.body dared to meet with the dragon’s eyes that could practically melt their souls . Dragons were the most venerated and strongest species on the continent . Humans deemed dragons mythical creatures . Unlike elves, humans had never seen a dragon . They never even imagined that they’d encounter one . Not one person dared to budge . The soldiers were all startled . They knew about the story of dragons in the North, but they never thought there was one so close to them .

“Th-Th-Th- . ”

“She’s one of my lovers . I never told you about it, but she’s actually from the dragon race in the North . Dragons have always existed in the North . Where? Right where the fur you’re looking for is located . The dragons have ruled the place since always . ”

While everyone was in a state of shock, I ambled over and touched Irina’s silver scales . There were some humans who had wet their pants . I laughed: “Being frightened when you see a dragon is nothing to be ashamed of . The dragons are a surprising existence, after all . . It’s normal for you to be afraid of the greatest species on this continent . In saying that, sometimes, fear is a good thing since it can stop your schemes and fears . That’s why I think this isn’t bad . ”

Irina suddenly jolted . She fearfully looked at me . She lowered her head and gently lied down next to me . I touched her face . Though scales didn’t feel as good as skin did, I was used to the feeling . I was covered in scales, after all .

With a grin on my mug, I continued, “I don’t know what that shot was about, but you must believe that my guards never intended to hurt you . You just happened to cross the line . I told you already: if you have anything you’re dissatisfied about with regards to the matter and route, you can let me know . What are you trying to achieve with this act? What you’ve just done is destroy the peace in the North’s Imperial City . What would Empress Elizabeth do if our people were to do this in Hilles City?”

“That… that…”

“Lay your weapons down, and go back to your lodging . I won’t pursue this matter with you . The three nations’ leaders will soon convene . Do you want me to tell Empress Elizabeth about this? If I was to inform her of your greed and plans, I don’t think she’ll be too happy . If you still have any questions, wait to discuss them with Freya . This matter ends here . If you want to continue causing trouble, I can’t say for certain what will become of you while you’re here . ”

n.o.body spoke . The entire scene wasn’t silent, though . The sound of rattling metal was still audible . I knew they wanted to throw down their weapons upon seeing the dragon . n.o.body could maintain their fighting spirit in front of a dragon .

The soldiers made way . The humans left via the path made . To be precise, they fled that way . They lost the determination to fight and resist to the bitter end .

I was relieved . I had to return to Troy City soon, so the human businessmen wouldn’t have any chances to meet me in private . Moreover, my guards were on alert after the fiasco; therefore, such a thing would not happen again . Subsequently, humanity’s final hope was crushed .

I touched Irina’s scales and gave her a smile: “Thank you for your help this time, Irina . Had you not calmed them down, there’d be a violent riot now . I can’t rely on Ling Yue for the meantime, but you’re very reliable . ”

“Th-Thank you… I-I just heard what Queen Sylvanas said… so… so I acted… U-Um… I am happy to help!”

“That said, your dragon race has now been revealed . Is that a good thing? You don’t like humans, do you?”

“We do not like them, true . As you previously said, nevertheless, the world is changing . Our race will be discovered sooner or later . This is fine as it is . Plus, my son will be coming here . ”