novelraw Chapter 393 - 392. What They Want
Chapter 393 - 392. What They Want
Dragon King’s Harem Chapter 392. What They Want
I tilted my head, confusion settling in as I tried to understand what the serpent was saying. Sky Serpents weren’t like Wyverns or even dragons, their language, their roars, were different. While I could usually understand the intent behind a roar, this one was strange. It didn’t match the usual signals of aggression or dominance.
The serpent roared again, the sound weaker, more strained. But it wasn’t a cry of pain or desperation. It was almost like... a request?
My eyes narrowed as I watched the serpent carefully. It wasn’t attacking anymore, wasn’t lunging at me with the same ferocity as before. Instead, it seemed to be trying to communicate something.
Before I could react, the serpent turned away, flapping its massive wings as it began to distance itself from me.
’He’s giving up?’ I thought, still hovering in place. The abruptness of its retreat didn’t sit right with me. I had expected a last-ditch attack, a desperate attempt to overpower me, but instead, the serpent was leaving. Yet, I didn’t immediately follow or turn back to the convoy. Something about the entire situation felt off, this wasn’t a normal retreat.
I narrowed my eyes, watching the serpent as it flew away. But, as I expected, it didn’t go far. After a few moments, it circled back, heading straight for me. My muscles tensed as I prepared for another clash, ready to defend myself if needed. But instead of lunging at me, the serpent let out another roar, the same odd, almost pleading roar it had used before.
I didn’t move, keeping myself steady in the air, my eyes locked on the serpent as it hovered before me. Its massive head tilted slightly, as if waiting for something. It wasn’t attacking. It wasn’t threatening me.
’What is this about?’
It roared again, and this time, I finally began to understand. The sound wasn’t filled with aggression or defiance, it was a call. A signal. Not for me to leave, but for me to follow.
’Is he asking me to follow him?’ I thought, my confusion deepening. The serpent had every opportunity to flee, yet it was coming back, trying to get my attention. But why? What did it want from me?
I stayed still for a moment, weighing my options. The convoy was far enough away now that I didn’t have to worry about them being caught in the crossfire. Eir and the soldiers were handling the other serpents, and from the looks of it, the battle was shifting in our favor. But there was something off about the whole situation, the fifth serpent wasn’t acting like a typical Sky Serpent, and now it seemed like it wanted me to follow.
Before I could decide my next move, something even more unexpected happened. The other three serpents, who had been fiercely engaged with Eir and the dragon soldiers, suddenly halted their attacks. Their roars, which had been filled with fury and defiance, shifted. They let out a series of low, almost mournful sounds, identical to the roar their leader had given me.
I narrowed my eyes, confused. The battle had been intense, chaotic, but now... it was as if the Sky Serpents were hesitating. Eir and the dragon soldiers circled warily around the serpents, unsure of what to make of the sudden change. I could see the confusion in Eir’s movements as he hovered in place, watching the serpents carefully.
’What is going on?’ I thought. These creatures, who had been so eager to fight, were now holding back. The three serpents were looking to their leader, the fifth one, as if waiting for his command.
Then, the fifth serpent roared again, this time softer, less of a battle cry and more of a signal. It tilted its massive head toward me, a clear gesture for me to follow.
I remained silent, my mind racing. This wasn’t normal. Sky Serpents were wild, aggressive creatures, they didn’t just stop fighting or ask for help. But here they were, clearly trying to communicate something. The leader had already called off the attack, and now it wanted me to go with it. I had no idea where it wanted to lead me, or why, but something deep in my gut told me I couldn’t ignore this.
With a deep breath, I made my decision. I let out a commanding roar, my voice booming through the sky. It wasn’t just a sound of dominance, it was an order. I called for Eir and my soldiers to stop the battle and regroup. The fight was over, at least for now.
Eir and the soldiers responded almost immediately, their wings beating hard as they pulled back from the serpents, forming up near me. I could see the confusion on their faces, especially Eir’s. He flew closer to me, his dragon form massive but dwarfed slightly by my own.
"What’s happening?" Eir asked, his voice hoarse, a deep rumble that came out more like a growl than a question, his jaws not suited for anything other than roaring or biting. His wings beat slowly as he hovered near me. "Why did they stop?"
I shook my head, my eyes still locked on the fifth serpent, watching it warily. "I don’t know. They’re not acting like they should. The leader... it wants me to follow."
Eir’s eyes narrowed, suspicion clouding his face. "Follow? Follow where? And why should we trust it?"
He had a point. There was no reason for us to believe these beasts. Sky Serpents were dangerous, unpredictable, and wild. Trusting them wasn’t part of our natural instincts. But this wasn’t about trust. There was something deeper going on here, something I couldn’t shake. Their behavior was too odd, too deliberate to be dismissed as a random act of desperation.
"I’m not sure," I admitted, my voice a low rumble. "But they’re not fighting anymore. Something’s changed. We need to see what they want."
Eir’s eyes flicked between me and the serpents, clearly still unconvinced. His claws flexed, as if he was still ready for a fight. "And what if this is a trap? We don’t owe them anything."
I let out a deep, growling sigh. "Maybe. If that happens we will just kill them all. But for now..." My gaze flicked back to the fifth serpent, who hovered in place, still waiting, its enormous eyes watching us with what I could only describe as patience. "Let’s see what they want.
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