New law of Beast Taming

Both fighters hit each other, and their attacks caused severe injuries. But they both managed to shake it off and attack the other again. This continued until blood covered both players.

"Hey, shouldn't we stop this? Both would end up injured at this rate." Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire

"Shh, let this happen. Look at The Law's face. Do you think it will allow us to stop this match? It is enjoying this so much."

People whispered to each other while looking at The Law. It looked fascinating to see blood, which turned off many people's complaints.

During the match, Rabelais gave it her all. Her flames tried to engulf the ground and make it all disappear. The unique properties of her flames caused the ground to start breaking.

Amane couldn't gain a foothold, so she used her chains to make a floor to stand on. She could fall into the pit if she let go of her chains.

Rabelais knew that, so she attacked the chains instead of attacking Amane head-on.

And that was where Rabelais made a mistake. Amane wanted to give her a chance to counter her mistake, but the pressure from The Law made it impossible for Amane to let this mistake go.

'I am sorry, Rabelais. But this was all I could do for you until now. We will all die if I do not detain you now.'

Amane was unhappy but unleashed her power, and all her chains flew. Since they were everywhere, Rabelais did not even have a second to dodge that attack.

Rabelais took that attack heads on as well. She was confident that she would be able to stop these chains. They had not felt that powerful to her.

But once Rabelais tried to stop them, she quickly realised she could not even touch them. These chains felt weak, but Rabelais had no strength to stop them. It was then that she realised what was happening around her.

"The barrier! It weakened us both. You! How is that fair? Why would you weaken our power like this?"

Rabelais looked betrayed while looking at The Law. She had expected this to be a fair fight where she could give it her all. But she had been scammed in the end.

[Clam down. This barrier was put in place to give you a chance against Amane. Your powers are not on par with my most perfect creation, but you fumbled up this chance by losing. The bet is over now.]

The Law confirmed, but Rabelais was not ready to give up on her life.

Amane looked at Krata's face, and she instantly felt pity for him. That was why she decided to speak up. It went against her better judgment, but Amane wanted to try at least.

"Excuse me, but I have a suggestion. If Rabelais offended you, then why not seal her up instead of killing her? This way, her sentence would be worse and an endless agony."

Everyone looked at Amane as if she had gone mad. No one expected her to speak up against The Law in the first place, never mind giving such a cruel suggestion.

[You bring up an interesting point. Let me think for a moment here. Hmm, this is a good suggestion. Let's go with it. Instead of being killed, the queen of dragons, Rabelais, shall be banished, and her soul shall be sealed into the rift. The sentence shall be carried out in an hour.]

The binding shackles around Rabelais's body indicated that she was a prisoner who would be punished soon. Rabelais looked rebellious, not wanting to be bound and be sentenced to imprisonment.

But going against The Law that supported her was suicide, especially when she could not use her powers.

The Law allowed the gods to have some free time. Most left the room, not wanting to be in the same space as a criminal. The only ones who did not leave were Amane and Krata.

"Amane, how could you do this to Rabelais? Not even death; you asked for banishment? Do you not know how much worse it is in comparison?"

Krata asked with tears in his eyes. He looked betrayed when he looked at Amane. He was young, so he did not understand the significance of what Amane had done.

But Rabelais was different, and she looked grateful to Amane. As long as she lived, the power of the dragon queen would be hers to keep. She did not need to hand it over.

This way, The Law would not be able to take her power away from her.

"Thank you for all you did. The Law, I know what it is planning. It tries to tie everyone who can challenge its authority to its side. Those who rebel or say 'no' are being eliminated. What will you do once it is your turn?"

Rabelais looked severe when she asked Amane this question. Her eyes blinked slowly, and she looked calm and confident about the answer.

Since Rabelais was curious and did not hold a grudge against Amane, she felt safe telling Rabelais about the grand plan.

"There is a plan in motion. The Law might be the highest authority, but it cannot be left unchecked. Since none of us have the power to go against him, it is time for us to create something that can."

Rabelais looked confused at first, but then certainty shined in her eyes, and she laughed.

"I see. So, you people are not sitting ideal as well. It's nice that you are not a complete puppet under The Law."

Rabelais looked much calmer now. She had accepted her fate, but a new hope had been ignited inside her chest.

"When the time comes, I hope you will lend us your strength. I shall do my best to free you from my imprisonment."

Amane promised, but Rabelais shook her head.

"No, there is no need to do that. It would take a long time for your plan to bear fruit. My body would no longer be divine once I am sealed up. Nature will take its course, and my mortal body will die."

"I would like you to find me a successor. If I cannot take down The Law with my hands, I want to ensure that my successor plays a part in it."

Rabelais asked for a lot, but this was also her last wish. Amane decided to carry it with her toward the future.

"Why are you speaking as if this is the end for you? Rabelais, you need to survive and come back to us. This is not what you are capable of. You should live up to your full power."

Krata sounded sad but determined to bring Rabelais to see his point.

Rabelais felt a pang of affection go through her body. This child felt like a little brother she never asked for. But she felt determined to go through what she had to know. She needed to make sure The Law fell for his sake.

"Don't worry, kid. I will be alright. I will come to meet you once I have a successor. Make sure you recognise me then, kid."

Rabelais ruffled Krata's hair for the last time. That evening, Rabelais was sealed away by the other dragons. Rumour had that The Law controlled Rabelais's kids to finish the deal. Amane never visited her grave, but Krata did.

The kid looked angry and disappointed when he returned. He looked at Amane with an expression filled with disappointment. But even he knew that there was nothing he could ask of her.

Just an hour after Rabelais's imprisonment, The Law called for Amane. It looked calm, but the glee of being successful with Rabelais ran high in The Law's veins.

[Have you realised how powerful I am? Now, I want your answer. When will you hand your body and loyalty over to me? I am tired of waiting.]

The Law asked, and impatience coloured his voice. Amane clenched her fist while looking up. She was beginning to hate The Law but could never wholly hate it.

After all, The Law was only following logic when it gave orders. Thoughts like sympathy and regret were not a part of its system.

It was just like a machine programmed to sit and make the best decisions possible. And Amane was part of that system.

"I am afraid that my stand regarding this situation has not changed. I still think I am not the best suited for this job. You should investigate other options. I think the best option you might have been Krata."

"That child is weak and useless for now, but he has immense potential hidden inside his tiny body. His constant brushes with the death could not be ignored either."

Krata had tried to kill himself so many times that Amane had lost count. She was worried about that kid, but she had also become certain Krata would not die.

That was why she felt assured to leave him in The Law's hands this time. Krata might want to die, but his will intends to survive.

And that would keep him alive no matter what happened.

Unlike him, Amane was sure she would do something stupid and get in trouble. So, she wanted to avoid taking this risk.

[I understand. In that case, bring that kid here. I shall judge his potential for myself before deciding.]

The Law demanded, and Amane breathed a sigh of relief. None of what she had said had been a lie. Krata did have potential, and it was time he got the recognition he deserved.