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Chapter 452: Yes, I Really Have a Dragon
Chapter 452: Yes, I Really Have a Dragon
"To be honest..." Lahar felt that under the current circumstances, being sincere about their demands might be easier than dealing with the Council members in their usual manner.
Instead of pushing these people to the brink, it would be better to communicate and seek their understanding and support.
Sure enough, after explaining the truth and his dilemma, Jula nodded in understanding. He also hoped to help the new Council gain sufficient prestige.
It wasn't about saving face or anything; it was about ensuring a normal life for ordinary people.
The existence of the Council was too important for the common folk.
Jula could represent his own guild and make decisions. After consulting with both Blue Pegasus and Fairy Tail, he agreed to hand over the members of the Six Demon Generals and their subordinate guilds.
As for the subsequent matters, such as the issue of responsibility, they could be left to the slow negotiations between the Local Guild Alliance and the Council.
However, although the Six Demon Generals were present, the Red Scarves and the members of White Tiger hadn't been 'recovered' yet; Lahar and his team would have to find them on their own.
Lahar didn't mind; after all, he had brought a large group this time. Once they clarified the location, he could dispatch a few squads.
With Wendy leading the way, accompanied by Jula and Elusa, the members of the Six Demon Generals were carried out one by one.
"This one here..." Lahar couldn't recognize who the charred body was.
"This is the leader of the Six Demon Generals, known as Overlord," Jula explained.
"Why..." Lahar's first reaction was to look at Natsu, as the name 'Fire Dragon' was well-known.
He was someone who could be easily recruited by the Dark Guild, possessing powerful Fire Dragon Slayer Magic. It wasn't surprising that he had been beaten to such a state.
However, thinking about the real Flame Dragon from the previous night, Lahar didn't think it was Natsu's doing.
"Wait!" As Heat Vision was about to be carried away, Elusa suddenly stopped them, "Mila, can you remove the sleep magic on him first?"
Mila asked in confusion, "It's possible, but isn't he a dangerous person?"
Elusa shook her head, "It's fine. I have something I want to say to him."
"Alright." Mila removed the sleep magic from Heat Vision.
Heat Vision slowly regained consciousness and instinctively tried to raise his hand to block the sunlight, but his arm was firmly restrained by the members of the Forced Detention Unit.
"Richard," Elusa called out his real name.
"Miss Elusa?" Richard responded.
Elusa said, "Things were a bit rushed yesterday, and I didn't get a chance to ask. Do you have any messages for Wally? If I meet him, I can pass them on."
Richard thought carefully for a moment and then smiled, shaking his head,
"No, nothing. Just let him know that I'm still alive. If I ever atone for my sins, I'll go find him."
"Is that so? Then... take care."
"Thank you." Richard left without any burden, escorted by the Forced Detention Unit.
Although Nirvana was destroyed, Richard realized that he still had a chance to fulfill his wish through his own efforts. He believed that one day, he and his brother would meet again.
"You know him?" Mila asked in confusion, "Is it that Wally?"
She remembered the man Elusa had met at the Tower of Paradise, the square-faced man... Upon closer inspection, Richard's face also seemed to have many square blocks.
"Ah," Elusa nodded, "We only found out yesterday that Richard is Wally's brother. The Six Demon Generals were taken from the Tower of Paradise by the Overlord."
"They're brothers!" Mila exclaimed in surprise.
It was too much of a coincidence.
The two brothers had relied on each other since childhood, but they were both captured by the Dark Magic Sect and forced to work at the Tower of Paradise. One was taken away by the Overlord, while the other's whereabouts were unknown due to 'rebellion.'
Richard's greatest wish was to find his brother, but the Overlord might not know Wally's whereabouts, or perhaps he was unwilling to tell Richard for his own purposes.
Today, just as they finally learned of his brother's whereabouts, Richard was about to be imprisoned.
Although it was pitiable, no one could stop it.
As Richard himself said, 'Even if I now yearn for the light, the sins of my past misdeeds will not disappear.'
Rod looked at Elusa's expression and approached Lahar to inquire about Richard's sentence.
The main culprit was undoubtedly the Overlord, and as an accomplice, Richard would likely face a sentence of ten to twenty years, with adjustments based on their past actions.
For someone like Richard, who showed willingness to repent and good behavior, the sentence might be slightly reduced.
After the personnel handover, Lahar, seizing the opportunity while Rod finished asking his question, stopped him and asked, "Last night, we spotted two dragons from a distance. You were closer; do you have any more detailed information?"
Rod looked into Lahar's eyes, seeing no hint of suspicion, probably not yet connecting him with the dragons.
He hesitated for a moment before deciding to be straightforward, "It was my magic."
Not a single mistake, a single shot, a single content, a single 1691 book, a single bar, a single look!
Lahar doubted his own hearing and Rod's as well. He asked for confirmation, "What?"
Rod stated clearly, "I said, the two dragons you saw were my magic."
He had thought it through; with so many witnesses to the dragons last night, hiding the truth was impossible.
Even if the coalition forces kept it a secret, the Council of Judges would eventually suspect him after some discussion.
Lahar, probably still in shock from yesterday, didn't seem to have the presence of mind to doubt.
So, Rod decided to be direct and save them the effort, allowing them to focus on other matters beneficial to civilians.
The Council of Judges suspects I have two dragons? Yes, I truly have two dragons.
Lahar's expression was slightly dazed as he mechanically turned to observe the reactions of the coalition forces.
Rod's answer was so shocking that Lahar had hoped for a different response.
Unfortunately, no one refuted him.
So, the two dragons were indeed Rod's magic? Just recently, a magazine article claimed his most powerful magic was summoning a giant wolf, and while it was obviously exaggerated, it had suddenly become summoning giant dragons, a leap that was hard to believe.
Those were dragons...
Beings with god-like power, almost unattainable by humans, possessing strength that most human Archmages could only dream of achieving in a lifetime.
How did this man manage to forge a summoning contract with such powerful and proud beings, akin to Star Spirits? How could such mighty and arrogant creatures... Were those dragons born under his watch and raised by his own hands?
"I'd like to ask..." Lahar stumbled over his words, caught off guard by this answer, unsure how to phrase his question.
"One fire-based and one earth-based, they usually sleep and won't cause any trouble or disrupt the continent's order. Their strength, as you saw last night, is for you to judge."
Rod tried to reassure Lahar, though whether it calmed him was uncertain. He added, "I'm disclosing this to support the Council's work. Please maintain confidentiality, and for further information, refer to the Personal Information Protection Act."
"..." Lahar paused, now unable to press further. Nonetheless, he had gathered the essential information, and the rest depended on whether the Council members believed Rod's words.
As a mid-level officer, he could only nod, "I understand. I'll convey this truthfully to the Council. Thank you for your support."
(End of Chapter)
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