Chapter 1983 - Reaffirming Ties

Lazar Domitian hurriedly conjured a defensive technique but looking at the ever-growing crimson-gold flames transforming into the rigid shape of a fire dragon that even the flames were almost condensed into crimson crystals, his heart skipped a beat, feeling like he was going to get crushed by those reflective surfaces that seemed to contain thousands of flaming stars.

*Roar!~*

The distant roar of a dragon could be heard as the Starry Descent of the Fire Dragon unleashed by Zestria directly fell on the staggered Lazar Domitian. Its prowess instantly neared the peak of High-Level Law Rune Stage when it neared him and exploded on contact!

*Boom!~*

Blazing crimson-golden flames erupted above the battle stage as countless tiny cracks appeared amidst the burning sea of flames. Those spatial cracks quickly closed, but the flames kept burning before they were suddenly starting to extinguish, a crimson-robed figure appearing out of it before he waved his hand, causing those flames to disappear.

It was none other than Lazar Domitian, looking relatively unharmed while his robes were somewhat burnt.

However, his expression was ugly.

Zestria's body was burning with those crimson-gold flames of hers just as Lazar Domitian's, but she raised her head, cast a derisive smirk at him, and left towards the barrier.

Suddenly, the barrier came down as Zestria left.

Lazar Domitian watched her leave, his body trembling.

He had lost, using his Law Rune Stage and Martial Overlord Stage Cultivation to block Zestria's terrifying attack.

He wanted to last longer in this battle, wanting to change her mind, but she didn't allow him to speak and directly launched a decisive attack, forcing him to defend himself. He had to use his Ninth Stage Cultivation or face serious injuries.

After all, even if he suppressed his cultivation, he was not a match for Zestria, who was the strongest young expert of their Domitian Family.

He never got to enjoy a Dragon Queen's primal yin essence like the Young Masters of the Orcha and Ike Family, so his heart burned with fury and envy. Despite that, he swallowed that humiliation and mused that she was still of use, making him think that bringing her back could allow their damaged relationship with the Emperor of Death to repair, even further making amends to please him.

He would never have the courage to try it if the Emperor of Death was truly evil but looking at his power yet the simplicity to approach as long as there were reasonable intentions, he felt that there was a chance. However, before he even got to the Emperor of Death, Zestria completely ruined his plans that he couldn't help but feel enraged and helpless.

Lazar Domitian couldn't help but wonder if he should've used another method like going straight to the Emperor of Death and pleading for his leniency. However, the chances that the Emperor of Death would agree was less, and there was in no way he could let go of his last bit of pride.

Lowering his head and kneeling to the person who took Zestria, who was supposed to be his? Never!

Clenching his fists, he returned back to the Domitian Family when suddenly a hand arced towards his face.

*Paah!~*

A slap sent him flying before he crashed into a seat, throwing a commotion over the Domitian Family.

People noticed that the one who slapped Lazar Domitian was none other than the Domitian Family's current Patriarch, Zeramus Domitian. He turned his body towards the Alstreim Family and cupped his hands, appearing apologetic even though he was inwardly panicking.

The truth was that he didn't know about Lazar Domitian's plans but would the others believe him?

He directly apologized to the Emperor of Death with his gesture while secretly sending a soul transmission.

Davis merely shot a look at them along with the others as the commotion disturbed them. He didn't nod nor say anything, looking away towards the resting hall's entrance where he could sense Zestria embracing Bylai Zlatan, her body trembling ever so lightly as though she was crying.

Indeed, Zestria was silently shedding tears.

Imagining a grand marriage with Davis was wonderful, like Lazar Domitian said, but the people beside her who were full of her past family members smiling at her made her almost puke. Everything that came out of their mouth at this moment sounded like a devil's whisper, only wanting to take advantage of her.

She found the very thought of them abhorrent.

She wanted to eradicate them all from interfering in her matters anymore. If they only stayed away from her, she could also move on and forget them, but Lazar Domitian just had to try something like playing with her feelings, invoking her hatred and rage against him and the Domitian Family.

However, when those negative feelings overwhelmed her, only tears emerged from her eyes, knowing somewhere in her heart that she could become miserable for killing her own family members, even if she cut ties with them in her heart.

'Why did it have to be like this?'

She wondered want went wrong. Perhaps, that's why Bylai chose to forgive the Zlatan Family, not willing to be trapped in that abyss of hatred.

Raising her head, she looked at Bylai because she believed that she was level headed than her.

"Is it okay to forget them?"

Surprisingly, Bylai shook her head, "Never forget."

Her answer caused Zestria to blink in confusion. Then how did Bylai have the heart to forgive them?

"Never forget." Bylai repeated, "The debts that we owe them, both gratitude and wrongs, must be repaid. I consider the payback already over, so the only thing remaining for me is to repay them for raising me up. I'll settle that with resources when I get stronger and possibly cut ties with them, so the slate becomes clean. I'm not saying that you should follow my way of doing things, but no one's stopping you from doing it."

Zestria became stunned. Was this allowed?

Looking at Zestria's hesitant expression, Bylai added.

"I have his permission as well."

Bylai wasn't lying. When she slept with Davis, they had talked about many things, and this was one of them.

Zestria's eyes shook before she nodded, wiping her tears.

After this incident, Zestria and Bylai walked out as though nothing had happened. The former walked towards Davis when he also stood up, walking towards her.

Zestria paused, becoming a bit afraid. However, when she felt a hand caress her head, she felt calm, causing a gentle smile to bloom on her face.

"Davis, I decided to let them off this one time. Will that be okay?"

Davis wondered what she was going to say, afraid that she would have her heart twisted and ask him to kill them all as he sensed that her heart was in disarray, almost fully stuffed with resentment, but her words caused him inwardly to heave a sigh of relief for her.

"Anything you want, Zestria."

Zestria's smile blossomed even more as she felt liberated through his words. She walked away to the edge of the seating area and opened her mouth.

"I, Zestria, announce that I'm officially cutting off ties with the Domitian Family! From here on out, I will be known as Zestria Davis!"

Zestria's joyful voice boomed throughout the battle arena, causing countless people's heads to swivel in her direction as their expressions became shocked. However, that shock was more amplified in the faces of the Domitian Family, looking like they just realized that they had eaten shit for lunch.

Instantly, every one of them turned to look at Lazar Domitian with blaming eyes while holding a stomach full of anger.

Lazar Domitian shook, feeling the world spinning around him.

Zestria's announcement at this moment meant that she still had them somewhere in her heart despite their hypocritical actions, but this retarded Lazar Domitian just had to ruin it all without even asking them!