Chapter 7 - Talk

I seriously can't stop thinking of what that dragon told me. I get that some species will grew arrogant due to their overwhelming powers, but they actually practices such disgusting tradition by taking 'the Strong eats the weak' to the extreme!?!?

If it's between different types of monsters, it is still reasonable because all of them desire to survive, but to do such things between families!?! All because they begs and heing humbled!?!?

What a load of dog shits!

Pride is one thing, but that's just plain arrogance with a mix of cruelty. And it was so bad that other creatures expect me to do such thing!!?

WHAT DID I DO TO BE ONE OF THEM!?!

I rub my head in annoyance before I notices the kids walk into the cave. I raise my eyebrow at their nervous expression.

"Why are you two nervous? I ain't plan to do anything." I said before sitting down in the ground. "Come on, sit down. Let's talk."

The cub seems to accept it like it's an order while the dragon look very nervous, looking around the cave.

"Ummm, n-nice cave you have." I can't help but sweatdrop at the dragon's nervousness. I guess I have to be blunt.

"If I plan to eat you, I would've done it when you're pinned down." I said as the dragon flinched. "So, calm down. I rather have a smooth conversation between two dragon, because talking to someone who's scared will only lead to misunderstanding."

The dragon starts to whimper as I felt more sweats fall from my body. Did I overdid it!?

To my relief, he finally sit down, but I can still feel the vibration he creates from shaking nervously.

...are my senses always this sensitive? Oh, who am I kidding, I was shoved into this world as a dragon and from what I gather, somehow I'm one of the most powerful one. Having a sensitive sense is simply another perk....

"Anyways, to answer your previous question." I try so hard and failed to ignore the dragon's gasp and him saying 'He remembers my question!?'. Just how arrogant are these bastards!?! "There's no point on senseless killing."

"Huh!?" He was so confused that I can smell smokes coming out of his head.

"Like I said, there's no point on senseless killing." Especially after what happen."I will kill for the cub's and my surivival, but if I kill just because someone begs for their lives....it's just stupid."

"Uh..." The dragon seems to look ashamed at my words and I narrowed his eyes.

"Let me guess, you have killed so many 'tresspassers' who enters your territory, did you?" This actually cause a reaction as he flinched. "Tell me, did you confirm that they're actually tresspassers? Or did you senselessly shots lightning bolt out of your mouth like what you did earlier?"

"I..." The dragon seems to hesitant to speak, but it gives me all the answer I need. He killed them without confirming it.

"Killing for survival is one thing. But, mindless slaughter is another....." I said as I narrow my eyes at him. "If you simply kill them without any reasons, then you're no better than those 'western dragon tribe' you call in disdain."

This triggers a reaction from the dragon as he widens his eyes. I expect him to be angry. but he was actually horrified. This is what happens when you give too much powers to immature child. Not that I'm better than him...

" I....I..." He can't say a word as he stumbles back, his lips quiver. The cub looks a bit worried at him as I sigh.

"Tell me....why are you so defensive towards your territory?" This snaps out of the little guy as he looks at me. I try not to wince at his teary eyes. He really is feeling guilty..... "This reaction towards other that possible wants nothing more than passing through your territory is unhealthy. And not to mention, it'll lead more suspicion towards the area."

"W-wait, does that mean-!?" I look at him grimly.

"You unintentionally attracts humans or possibly demihumans to investigate the reason for you to do such things." I said as the dragon looks panicked. He looks like someone shoved a speeding truck at his brain as he looks overwhelmed by the information. He starts to breath heavily and I can't help but get worried.

....why am I worried? I just meet him.....

Is this guilt? No.....it's.....it's like one of that time...I meet someone having a nervous breakdown.....I don't know what to do, so I brought a teacher to help.

All I did is making things worse....because it attracts too much attention, and it overwhelms him so much that he became afraid. And since then, he becomes a loner, too scared to interact with anyone. I could only watch from far away as he sits on the corner, guilt taken over me.

"....." I approach him as I gently nudge him. He still breathes heavily, but his attention is on me. I prepare myself, make sure that I didn't sound like an adult scolding their kids.

"Deep breath, hatchling...." I said as he continues to stare at me, his breathing still heavy. "No need to be nervous. Deep breath...." This seems to work as his breeathing is more controlled. "Good..."

It took a while as he is calmer, but I can still see a hint of nervousness in him.

"T-thank you, my lord...." I sigh before giving him a small smile as he look away. "I'm sorry....I was unable to control my nervousness."

"Don't be. Trust me, I have my moment." I said as they gave me a disbelief look, which annoys me. "Well, I have to start from somewhere before becoming a Platinum Dragon Lord, you know."

"I....I never expect that sir....you seems....confident." Oh, I am nowhere near confident. This is how I casually interacts with others.

"I know that feeling, that's why I know how to overcome it." Which is not a lie, as I manage to learn how not to be nervous after several incidents in my school while being a socially awkward kid.

"I....I see.....such wisdom." I really want to facepalm at his word (or is it faceclaw? Facepaw?). It's a simple advice, nothing more, nothing less. "Ah, right! I forgot! Apologies!"

"Uh....no need to apologizes..." I said while sweatdropping.

".....the reason why I'm very protective of my territory...please don't tell anyone else..." I raise my eyebrow at him.

"I don't have anyone to talk to besides this little cub. But, I promise I will keep it to ourselves." I said as the dragon beamed.

"O-okay!" The dragon looks happier. "The reason behind this is....because of what I found....perhaps, I could show you both!" I simply nodded before carrying the little cub on my back and both of us walk out of the cave.

What did he found to causs such reaction anyway?

To be continued