Chapter 451: Iver & Araleth

Hello everyone, Simo here. I'm not sure if you guys are on the discord, so I'm letting those who aren't know here. The reason for the sudden disappearance was because I had been hospitalized and had to undergo an emergency surgery. I was finally discharged yesterday, and only managed to get back to writing today, so yes, thank you guys for your understanding. 

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On a far-distant planet, a brown dragon was fleeing across the sky. His expression was heavy as he constantly scanned his surroundings. The sky was blood red. Below, the ground is ruined and filled with countless cracks and crevices. 

Occasionally, he would fly over the corpses of Gods and Dragons alike. This world was already destroyed, and all of that was because of a rampage of a single Dragoness. 

A flashing light pierced through the clouds, causing his eyes to widen in shock. He hastily evaded the attack as a grey metal spear zoomed by his side and exploded on the ground, creating more crevices. 

"D-Damn It, Iver! Stop this madness!" He cursed but did not dare stop. 

His attacker did not reply. Her figure appeared in the sky above him, parting the clouds. Her silver-colored scales were dyed red with blood. Her eyes gleamed with madness as she glared at him, causing shivers to run down his spine. 

The brown Dragon cursed his luck and turned to face her. His mouth opened as he readied a Dragon breath attack. Iver seemed to anticipate that. She immediately launched a breath attack of her own. 

The two Dragon breaths collided mid-air, creating a massive shockwave that rippled through the sky and ground alike. It parted the clouds and caused the ground to explode. 

Iver remained calm and steadied herself mid-air. The brown Dragon, on the other hand, was sent crashing to the ground. Right before he touched down, a sudden metal spire sprung from under him and impaled him through the chest. Iver coldly watched the scene with a sneer before she flew down toward him. 

"U-Urgh, you m-monster!" The brown Dragon coughed blood. He could feel her mana rampaging through his body, preventing him from healing himself. 

"Your feeble attempt to oppose the King with such little power is truly lamentable. May your weakness be cursed for leading you down this path," Iver coldly spoke before she swung her tail, decapitating the traitor in one swift motion. 

Her emotions were still running high, so she raised her head and let out a frustrated roar that resounded across the devasted planet. How many has It been? She lost count already.

Everything happened so suddenly. 

The death of her mate. 

The emergence of the traitors. 

Now, she didn't even know where her children were. Were they still alive? 

Another roar escaped her mouth as she tried to process the events. However, she found solace in her mother's words, which assured her that Aether had survived the council's attack. She believed in her heart that the child was extraordinary. As for the others, her mother had advised her not to worry, and she would try to heed her advice.

The children were already grown. If she, their own mother, couldn't trust them, then who could?

All she could do now was to hold the fort. Mother and Father would definitely handle the other traitors. Until then, all she had to do was complete her part. 

"Ridiculous bastards, escape the King's soul space, they say. Idiots, all of them!" She grumbled in annoyance, her eyes glancing at the head of the brown Dragon. 

"What a disgraceful excuse of a Dragon," she said before she smashed the head on the ground. 

With a cold gaze, she shot up to the sky and left the destroyed battlefield behind. Another world conquered. Unfortunately, this one did not pose much difficulty. It seemed true that the further one went from the main plane, the weaker one would become.

Iver gave the planet one last glance and then left Its atmosphere. In the vast space, floating a short distance away from It was a massive Dragon. His figure was even bigger than the planet itself. 

Iver nodded respectfully and sent him a mental message, "Master Arsal, It is done." 

The colossal Dragon slowly nodded in response, and Iver hastily moved out of the way. Her eyes were shining in admiration as she watched him open his enormous maw and swallow the planet whole. The sight was breathtaking, no matter how many times she saw It. 

Arsal, The Quiet. Even she didn't know much about him except that he was old. Very old. Mother had asked her to accompany him, and she appreciated the chance to vent her grievances, but deep down, she couldn't help but wonder. Was she even needed? She thought as she glanced at the place where there used to be a planet. 

A sigh escaped her mouth, 'On to the next one.'

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In another hidden realm, a group of Dragons sat around a table in their human forms. 

Taking the main chair was a Dragoness with grey hair and purple eyes. Her ears were slightly pointy, and two horns curled to the back of her head.

"Will Hadeon not be joining us?" A Dragon that had the appearance of an old man asked. 

"My husband is still occupied. I will be taking his place," she said calmly. 

Most of the Dragons gathered around the table frowned but seemed to hesitate In speaking against her. All, except for one who looked like a frail old lady. 

"You hold no more power in this council, Araleth." 

Araleth smiled gently and leaned over the table, "Oh dear, It seems like you grew fangs In my absence," she said playfully. 

The old Dragoness was quickly taken aback and frowned, "You know what I mean, White Death." 

Araleth frowned before speaking, "I'd appreciate It If you did not call me by that embarrassing title," though her words were calm, the aura she was exuding caused all those present to hold their breath. 

"Enough," A middle-aged-looking dragon with red hair and equally red eyes interrupted. "We are not here to argue," he paused and glanced at the old woman, "Nor are we here to bring out old grievances." 

Araleth smiled, "Why thank you," she said and glanced at those present, "I have no intention of coming back to this council. I'm here to fulfill my duty to the King, and once that Is done, I will leave," she paused and looked at the old woman, "And I hope I won't have another reason to come back here again." 

Although the mood was heavy, no one argued. Alareth nodded In satisfaction before continuing, "Most of the traitors have been taken care of. Arsal and my daughter-in-law are taking care of the minor planets." 

"Was It necessary to destroy them?" A blue-haired Dragoness asked.

"Of course It was! We've left those bastards grow unchecked for long enough!" Another Dragon answered. 

"Most of those worlds were minor ones, filled with mortals," Another Dragon replied while shaking his head. 

"A necessary sacrifice!" Another one chimed in. 

Watching the table delve into a heated debate, Araleth felt her headache grow. Although she was putting on a brave front, her Injuries were still not fully healed, otherwise she would be the one out there fighting while Hadeon would be taking care of things over here. 

Not to mention, most of the main members were not even here. She cursed inwardly. What a mess, leaving me to take care of a bunch of younglings. I'd rather see my cute grandchildren instead. She inwardly sighed.