The Dragon King’s Harem System

Chapter 387. Distraction

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 387. Distraction 

Eir grimaced. "We can try, but it’s difficult to say if it will work. These creatures... they don’t follow predictable paths. We might fly away from its current position, only to have it circle back and find us."

I nodded, my thoughts racing. The idea of changing course seemed the most logical, but Eir was right, these creatures had a way of appearing out of nowhere, their erratic flight patterns making them hard to track or predict. And if there were more… Well, an open battle in mid-air was a bad idea with our wounded in tow. We needed to avoid it as best as we could.

“We don’t have time to waste,” I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper. I glanced out the window, trying to get a sense of the sky, but all I could see was the endless horizon. The suns were beginning to set.

“We could try to descend,” Eir suggested, his tone measured. “Get closer to the ground, make ourselves less of a target in the air. It’s risky, but it might buy us time if it doesn’t spot us right away.”

Evelina looked thoughtful, biting her lower lip. “But what about the turbulence? We’d be closer to the ground, but the winds are stronger down there, especially in this area. We might end up shaking the carriages so much that the patients’ conditions worsen.”

Jyne, who had been quiet up until now, spoke softly, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “What if… we use a distraction? Something to lure the serpent away while we make a break for it?”

I raised an eyebrow. “A distraction?”

She nodded, her gaze flickering toward Eir. “The Wyverns are fast, but we’re pulling heavy carriages. If we sent out a decoy, something to grab the serpent’s attention, we might be able to slip past unnoticed.”

Eir crossed his arms, frowning. “That could work, but it’s dangerous. We’d need to send out something big enough to draw the serpent’s interest.”

“You have a point, Jyne. A distraction might be our best shot. We just need to figure out what would grab the serpent’s attention long enough for us to make a clean getaway,” I said firmly.

“But… whoever’s flying the decoy would be risking their life.” Jyne’s face paled a little more. “I didn’t mean someone should get hurt…”

I smirked. "Nobody’s gonna get hurt. I know my soldiers can handle it,” I said firmly, trying to project confidence. "The real issue is... how’s he gonna get away once his mission’s over?"

“We could use a spare carriage,” Evelina offered thoughtfully, leaning forward as her mind worked through the problem. “Rig it with something... something bright, something noisy. Maybe even enchant it to explode. Serpents are attracted to movement and flashes of light, right?”

I blinked at her suggestion. It was brilliant in its simplicity. “A magical explosion would certainly catch its attention,” I agreed, nodding. “But we’d have to time it perfectly. If the Sky Serpent realizes it’s been tricked too soon, we’ll be in even more danger. We need it to stay focused on the decoy long enough for the rest of us to get far enough away.”

Jyne bit her lip nervously, her gaze shifting between us. “Also, who’s going to fly the decoy? If it’s enchanted to explode, someone’s going to have to set it off.”

“I’ll do it,” Eir said without hesitation, his voice steady. “I’m fast enough to escape once the decoy is set. I can fly low, disappear into the trees if I need to. And my dragon form is big enough to give me the strength to carry the decoy.”

I studied his face, searching for any sign of hesitation, but found none. Eir wasn’t someone who made promises lightly. I knew he was more than capable, but even still, a Sky Serpent was nothing to underestimate. He was stronger, no doubt, but the unpredictability gnawed at my mind.

“You’re sure about this?” I asked. "I know you can handle one Sky Serpent, but if another one shows up, if it's traveling in a pair or a group, you’ll be outnumbered. Two Sky Serpents are no joke, even for you."

Eir didn’t flinch. “If another Sky Serpent appears, I’ll call in a few of our soldiers to assist me. If battle is inevitable, I’ll lure them away as far as I can from the convoy.” He paused. “I’ll make sure they don’t get close to you or the wounded.”

I held his gaze for a moment. Eir was more than capable, I knew that much. He had the strength of a dragon and the cunning of a strategist. But even the strongest warrior could be outmatched by the unpredictability of battle, especially against creatures such as Sky Serpents.

Still, we didn’t have many options. A distraction was our best shot.

“Very well,” I said, my tone resigned but firm. “You have my permission. But be careful, Eir. Don’t push yourself too far. If it looks like you’re outnumbered or the situation gets out of hand, retreat immediately.”

Eir nodded. He knew the risks, but he also knew what was at stake. "I’ll make sure it works," he said, his voice filled with determination. “And I’ll make sure I return in one piece.”

With that, he excused himself and left the carriage, the air outside catching in his wings as he leaped into flight. The door closed behind him with a soft thud.

Jyne let out a soft breath, her fingers gripping the edge of the seat. “Do you think he’ll be okay?” she asked. She glanced at me.

I leaned back in my seat. “Eir’s strong. One of the best from my tribe. He’ll be fine,” I stated.

Evelina crossed her arms, staring out the window into the open sky. "He’s got the experience and skill to pull this off," she said, though her voice was tight. "But Sky Serpents are unpredictable, and if we’ve only seen one so far…"

“Yes,” I murmured, my thoughts trailing off. “That’s what worries me,” I admitted.

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