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.
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!