The Dragon King’s Harem System

Chapter 324. Lizard And Dragon VIII

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 324. Lizard And Dragon VIII

I faced it calmly. "That's all in the past, but you didn't do anything to prevent it from happening again in the future. You don't establish clear rules with punishments or consequences that would make your people fear repeating those actions," I stated. My voice sounded firm and my eyes were sharp, indicating that I wasn't joking about this.

"I did, dragon king!" he said in a raised voice, gritting his teeth. "Did you forget? I ordered all wings that resembled the dragon's to be destroyed, or at least modified so they no longer resemble the dragon's shape, to avoid any misunderstandings. I even made a rule that no one is allowed to create such wings again. Is that not enough?" he asked in displeasure.

I maintained my composure. "Viperax, rules alone are not enough. You need to ensure that your people understand the consequences for violating those rules. Fear can be a powerful deterrent," I responded, my tone unwavering.

His frustration was palpable. The clash of leadership styles became increasingly apparent.

Viperax gave his reasoning with a vehement denial. "You underestimate the severity of the punishments I've imposed. Any lizard caught violating these rules faces harsh consequences, ranging from public humiliation to exile. I've made it clear that such actions will not be tolerated," he declared, his eyes challenging me.

"Oh really?" I replied in a casual tone, leaning back in my seat. I clapped twice. Al responded promptly to my subtle cue, presenting a crystal hologram in the center of our discussion space.

Al activated the crystal, projecting a vivid holographic image capturing the events at the border. The scene unfolded, revealing the reckless pursuit of a wyvern's egg by a group of individuals. They were from lizard tribe. I had unearthed this report from the scattered paperwork on my desk.

The hologram depicted the hunt that had stirred the ire of the wyverns, resulting in their retaliatory strikes on nearby villages. The chaos had spread, with the wyverns indiscriminately venting their fury on unsuspecting villagers, wrongly perceived as culprits. Though our dragon soldiers and military chiefs eventually quelled the situation, the aftermath left a trail of destruction.

Al took a step forward, his eyes focused on the holographic display. "Your Majesty, these holograms capture the events surrounding the recent wyvern egg hunt at our border," he began, his tone measured.

Pointing to the hologram, Al highlighted the locations of the attacks. "There are twenty incidents in total. Here, you see the last three incidents," he explained, indicating a village. "It happened two months ago."

Moving the holographic projection forward, Al showcased the second and third attacks on separate villages. "These two followed in quick succession. The damage to infrastructure is evident — houses ravaged, fields destroyed, and lives disrupted," he continued.

"With each attack, the wyverns retaliated indiscriminately, causing collateral damage to innocent villagers who had no part in the initial hunt. Our dragon soldiers managed to intervene and pacify the wyverns, preventing further devastation."

The holographic images unfolded, revealing the inner workings of the factory. The production process, the scale of wing manufacturing, and the consistent output raised eyebrows.

Al continued with the holographic presentation, his focus now shifting to the factory producing dragon wings. "Now, here we have a rather sensitive matter," he began, gesturing toward the hologram.

"As you can see, this is a factory producing dragon wings," Al explained. "It's not entirely clandestine; the lizard kingdom must have been aware of its existence. The question arises, why has this facility been allowed to operate without interference or regulation? This operation has been ongoing, and the wings produced here posed a threat to the stability of the region. It's a matter that requires our collective attention," Al emphasized.

“I never heard about that. My subordinates never reported it to me,” Viperax retorted.

Al took a deep breath before addressing Viperax, concern etched on his face. "Your Majesty, this troubling issue concerning the dragon wings factory is near the lizard tribe's capital," he began, projecting the holographic images to illustrate the proximity of the facility.

"As you can see, this factory is situated dangerously close to the heart of your kingdom. It's hard to believe that the lizard tribe was unaware of its existence," Al pointed out, his voice filled with genuine worry. "Numerous attempts have been made to bring this matter to the attention of your guards and officials. Letters were sent, reports were filed, and multiple dragon tribes sought to raise alarms about the potential threat this poses to the region."

Al paused. "Tragically, everyone who attempted to gather more information or inquire about the factory's legitimacy disappeared without a trace. We received distressing reports that those attempting to expose this operation were apprehended by your guards and imprisoned without any due process."

Al's expression tightened as he continued, "Recently, we made contact with a survivor, someone who miraculously escaped your guards. His condition was dire, and he recounted a harrowing tale of imprisonment and the suppression of information. It seems the lizard tribe has been systematically suppressing any attempts to reveal the truth about the dragon wings factory."

I fixed Viperax with a firm stare, my gaze unwavering. "So, Viperax, what are your thoughts on this? Isn't this a serious breach of trust between our tribes?" I queried, my voice steady and insistent.

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