"We are both members of the Dragon Clan, so which dragon would want to harm the Ancestral Dragon? I am willing to swear in the name of the Dragon Mother that I have absolutely no intention of harming you."
"Is that all you have to say?"
Noah sighed.
Swearing in the name of the Dragon Mother—this old dragon sure knows how to deceive. The Mother of Evil Dragons and the Ancestor of the North Wind, the Platinum Dragon God, disappeared together.
Even if she were still around, swearing by a Dragon Mother renowned for deceit would make such an oath worthless. This old dragon was treating him like a naïve hatchling.
If the Mother of Evil Dragons saw her descendant swindling a Golden Dragon with an oath, she'd probably be so pleased she'd reward something instead of punishing her offspring for breaking the contract.
"No, Your truly merciful Majesty, I am willing to submit to you..."
