The Dragon King’s Harem System

Chapter 326. Lizard And Dragon X

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 326. Lizard And Dragon X

I narrowed my eyes at him. "The attack was orchestrated to create chaos and divert attention from the theft of the Wyvern's egg. It's not just a crime against my tribe; it's an affront to the peace between our tribes. If you continue to downplay these incidents, it will only strain our relations further," I warned.

Viperax chuckled, waving off my concern. "Relations between tribes have always been good. A few incidents won't change that," he replied, taking another sip of his drink.

“A few incidents won't change that?” I echoed his words. “You've banned your people, yes, I get it. But they still do it despite your prohibition. Even your baron just committed that crime and blamed it on me. No one knows whether it will happen next. You should do something about that,” I explained. 

Annoyed? Absolutely. 

I really wanted to put my sword to his neck and make him comply, but I managed to hold myself back. This lizard ruler’s fake ignorance was seriously getting on my nerves, but I kept my cool.

“Tell me, what can I do?” he responded, spreading his arms wide as if he were offering himself up for whatever request I might make. A frown creased his face, and his other wife nonchalantly fed herself a piece of fruit. Like the drink, she had tested it for poison, confirming its safety.

At that moment, I couldn't help but wonder whether this indifference was a calculated act or a genuine display of his priorities. 

I couldn't tell if he was faking ignorance or just didn't give a damn. It was frustrating not knowing whether he was messing with me or genuinely didn't care about the damage to my tribe. Was he downplaying the situation on purpose, or was he just that clueless to what a leader should be doing? 

I inhaled deeply, attempting to maintain my composure 

"Firstly, strengthen your law enforcement. Clearly, the existing measures are insufficient if your people continue to defy your orders. Set strict consequences for those who engage in illegal activities, and ensure they're enforced. Secondly, investigate and punish the criminals involved in the Wyvern's egg theft and subsequent attacks," I proposed. "You can do it by checking the black market or maybe merchants who have the potential to do things like this. They will need a professional group of hunters or mercenaries to fight the Wyverns. And I'm sure it's not much. You can track them," I suggested.

“Thank you for your input,” he responded, still adopting a nonchalant tone. His dismissive wave signaled for his assistant to record my suggestions. “Note down what the dragon king said,” he ordered.

The obedient aide swiftly acknowledged, “Yes, Your Majesty,” and diligently began noting down what Viperax deemed worthy of consideration.

Viperax leaned back, regarding me with a skeptical expression. "Strengthening the law is easier said than done. My people are not as obedient as yours," he retorted, a hint of defiance in his tone.

I sighed inwardly. "If you can't control your people, how can we trust you to uphold any agreements between our tribes? Without trust, conflict will become inevitable. Think about the consequences for your people if that happens," I pressed. It was also a threat.

Viperax's frown deepened, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of concern in his eyes. Whether it was genuine or just a play for my benefit, I couldn't be sure.

“Still, I need time to do it. I need to discuss it in court and stuff,” he stated. 

Viperax’s casual response was seriously getting on my nerves. He was acting like the whole situation wasn’t urgent, just wrapped up in his usual bureaucratic nonsense. The fact that he, as a king, couldn’t make a call when there was a real threat pissed me off. But I kept my cool, even though I was barely holding back my frustration.

"So, I should assume you want to let go if the next attack occurs?" I pressed, my words sharp and direct. 

“As long as the court hasn't made a decision, I can't do anything either,” he replied casually, punctuating his statement with a dismissive shrug. 

"You know… Rather than that, I'm more interested in where you got the factory's images from. Did you send spies to my place?" he inquired, his tone laden with scrutiny as he awaited my reaction.

Viperax's attempt to divert the conversation caught my attention, and I sensed an undercurrent of suspicion in his words. His lizard-like eyes bore into mine, curiosity etched across his reptilian features.

"The survivor has given testimony, of course, I have to check whether he is telling the truth or not," I replied, maintaining eye contact to emphasize my words. The survivor's account had led us to the factory, and I had a responsibility to validate the information.

"Of course. But the question is, did you send spies to my territory?" Viperax probed further, attempting to find a vulnerability in my stance.

'I see… so he's trying to trap me,' I thought. His intentions became clear to me. An attempt to cast doubt on the legitimacy of our findings. 

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