Chapter 61: 61: The deal for the drake

"Do you think I am a fool? When I asked for a meet-up, it was not a request but a demand. It would be wise of you all to know your place."Everyone frowned as soon as they heard Amane's harsh and overpowering words. They could not believe that a child 1/4the their age was saying all this to them.

Many of the elders prided themselves on their ability to control the situation and their vast knowledge of this world. They knew what to do in any situation and this one would not be any different.

"Yoko Tsurugi, keep your tone in check. Do not forget that we are your elders and we demand respect from you. If you do not show us respect, then we would be forced to use force to make you submit."

Elder Dao had taken Amane's words seriously and to heart. His terrifying eyes had made even grown man wet their pants. He was sure that a child like 'Yoko Tsurugi' would be no problem for him.

But much to his dismay, she did not even bat an eyelash when he tried to intimidate her. Instead, she just looked calmly into his eyes.

"Hmm, so you demand respect just because of your age? I guess that was all I could expect from people like you. If you truly wish to challenge me, then come at me. But before that, I must warn you that my children are not happy with you. One of them even wishes to complain."

The council tensed as soon as they heard a loud crash. The sound of a glass breaking reached their ears and they instantly looked up toward the window.

The poison drake they had decided to deliver to another clan had damaged to snuck itself inside the room. And its reptilian eyes looked at all the council members like they were peasants it could not wait to crush.

"Yoko, what is the meaning of this? Are you trying to get us all killed? Bringing a poison drake into the council room-"

"I know what I am doing. You see, my dear child wished to vent his anger at you all. So, I decided to let it fulfil its wish before someone died. Don't you agree that it was nice of me to do so?"

Amane's voice was sweet and calm. But no one took her words at face value. She was someone who did not care about human lives. Especially when those human lives belonged to the people who annoyed her.

No one in the council room believed that Yoko cared for their well-being.

At least, not in her current situation. Yoko only had eyes for her beasts and her small group of friends.

The council of elders gritted their teeth. They knew they were on the losing side of this argument since they could not defeat a drama without preparations.

And then there was the rumor that Amana had managed to secure a moon dragon during her trip outside. The council did not believe those words, but they did decide to be cautious now.

"Yoko, what do you want from us? If you tell us, then I am sure we can compromise on your demand. There is no need for you to be this offended."

Elder Hana tried to calm Amane down. But it was a difficult thing to do. Especially since Amane seemed not to be in the mood to forgive the elders. She had already spent too much time thinking and listening to their bullshit.

Not to mention, going along with their foolish decisions as well.

"You wish to compromise with me? But I do not think it is something that is in my hands. You see, my dear drake has a lot to say about its treatment in its cage. Come on dear, go and tell them all your complaints."

The council members held their breath as the poison drake made its way forward. There was a lazy but predatory grace in the way that drake walked.

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Finally, Chief Hao decided to stop the drake before anything could happen. Despite his old age, he was swift as he took out his sword.

He could have cleaved the drake's head off cleanly if not for Amane. She managed to combat his sword with a knife of her own.

No one saw Amane move and no one saw her blocking that attack meant for the drake.

When they did see went something like this. Amane was behind the drake one second and then in front of it the next. Her small blade was easily able to block Chief Hao's sword.

Everyone knew what a legend Chief Hao was on the battlefield but they had no idea that Amane was this strong.

They had seen and heard about her battle over the position but they had not been able to believe her power until now.

"Yoko Tsurugi. Are you going to go against my order? Hurry up and step away from the drake."

Chief Hao's eyes were filled with murderous intentions. Amane knew he would kill the drake as soon as she stepped away from it.

And that was why she could not allow this to happen. She needed to keep the drake alive for future use.

"Hmm, I am afraid I cannot let you do this. This drake is a precious resource. And I am quite sure we also have a contract to deliver it to its safe place. How can I let you injure it."

Even if Amane was saying this, no one could deny that Amane was mostly doing this to assert her authority.

By confronting the Chief of the council directly like this, Amane was letting him know that she would not back down.

Chief Hao gritted his teeth when he heard Amane's words. But he could also not deny that she was wrong.

After all, he was the one who signed the papers for this deal.

"Fine kid. I will let the drake go this time. But you better be prepared to follow through with your words. This drake is now your responsibility."

Chief Hao seemed to be forcing these words out. But the council suddenly had a greedy look in their eyes. Amane did not have to be a mind reader to be able to guess what they were thinking about.

'These greedy bastards. If they are thinking that I will go down easily, then they are sorely mistaken. But for now, let us give them the illusion that they got what they wanted.'

Amane was sure that Child was handing the poison drake over to her because he wanted to exploit her through this drake.

She was also certain that someone will try to hurt drake for sure.

But knowledge was power. And since Amane knew what would happen, she could prepare herself accordingly.

By the time she was done, these old people would not even know what hit them. And Amane would laugh at them all from the sidelines.

"Alright. If you cannot handle the drake any longer then I will take this kid off your hand. I can see that you are struggling with your responsibilities already."

The council gritted their teeth as they heard Amane speak. Her sass and her words wounded their pride.

They were all the elites and they had never had to suffer such humiliation in their life before.

But here they were, listening to a kid telling them that they were incompetent.

"Tsk, kid you better watch your back. Now head back because there is nothing for you to look at with us. And I hope you will be able to successfully carry out this transaction of the drake."

The drake decided it did not like the way Chief Hao was speaking. It tried to take a bite out of Elder Hao's hand before Amane stopped it. S~eaʀᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

These council members would surely take issue with her if the drake managed to injure someone.

"Well then, since we are done talking here, I would like to take my leave. I will see you all soon."

Amane left the hall once she had completed her purpose of being there. Now that there was no one left for her to answer to, it did not matter what she did.

She also had the drake's control so no one could interfere with her.

"Are you happy now child? You are officially in my care and no one can take you away from me."

Amane rubbed the poison drake's snot and the door drake leaned into her touch even more. It is poisoning stung Amane but she was immune to the more harmful effects it could produce.

"Well, let us get you home now. I am sure tonight is going to be a hectic night so we need to prepare. Would you like Moony to stay with you as well?"

The poison dragon did not like the idea and it smacked Amane in the back for even daring to suggest it. Amane just laughed that action off.

After all, there was much that still needed to be done.