How many hours of volunteer work? 200,000 hours? You want me to live my whole life doing unpaid work?

Is that important? Its not that you hate it? Adrian smiled affectionately, patting the chains on her neck. Noahs body shivered at the cold touch of the metal, but it didnt exactly frighten her.

Hey, you think I cant break one of these? It was no better than a weak bracelet made out of flowers in front of a dragon. Climbing up to her neck, Muell opened his mouth wide and two sharp fangs appeared between his lips.

As soon as he was about to dig his sharp teeth on the chain, Adrian whispered into Noahs ear. You thought you wanted to kill me, didnt you?

Noah looked up at him in embarrassment, and he shrugged as if he already knew everything. Shameless. You dont know how to handle the dragons mana, did you think it would be over with just the imprint?

Explain it properly. Noah muttered.

Is it really just mana that dragons and their masters share? If you thought so, you are so naive.

Noah was silent.

Just because your dragon looks so cute, you shouldnt really think hes human, Ellie. Tell me. Murder impulse, how many times have you felt it so far? Adrian asked.

So far, it had been twice. When Noah ran into Lenia underground and just a moment ago, when Adrian unexpectedly testified in her trial. Soon, Noah was filled with the realization, and was horrified. No matter how annoying a person was, it wasnt normal to feel the urge to kill them sincerely.At some point, she was being too complacent, believing it would be as simple as merely not to think about it. Noah didnt even realize she was so wrong.

When she bit her lips, Adrian pointed to the little boy hanging from her arm with his eyes. And how many times has this dragon felt such an impulse so far? Ah. I cant say its an impulse. You may not feel any guilt.

Chills ran down Noahs spine. She gulped, lowering her gaze to Muell. His dark red orbs were staring at her with a hint of uneasiness, as if he understood her emotions. Noah gazed into the eyes of the child, trying to find any inhumanity.

You cant control your magic, you cant keep your own reason. Ellie, do you even know youre in pretty bad shape? Adrian spoke sarcastically

Now, Noah understood. She didnt know what she felt the most scared of herself would be expressed in such a way, but

Adrian fiddled with the chains on her neck, whispering. This restraint will protect you from the dragon. Of course, its a man-made object, just like you said, so the dragon can break it if it decides to. So, its up to you. But I dont think youd have to break the leash and abandon your humanity.

Noah couldnt argue with Adrian knowing so well he was right. When she stood frozen, Adrian nudged her gently. Youre supposed to learn to control the dragons mana from me anyway when you come to Tezeba. I promised to meet you regularly.

.Learn magic from me. Step by step from the basics. If youre judged to have improved enough not to be swallowed up by the dragons power, Ill let you go.

Noah uttered nothing, but Adrian and she herself already knew the answer. Adrian smiled softly and stroked her head. Yes, you dont think its a losing business, do you?

Why are you offering me this? Noah asked, skeptical of his intentions.

Well, because I love you? Because I dont want you to be in danger?

I dont tolerate bullsh*t.

Adrian pouted his lips at her cold remark. Noah glared at him, falling into a deep thought. The man across her was already suspicious. He knew Muell was a dragon at first glance and approached her deliberately.

Furthermore, the relationship between Yulem and the Ministry of Magic was suspected, and Adrian was the first person to dig into.

However, maybe it wasnt such a terrible opportunity. Noah arranged her thoughts, staring at Adrians outstretched hand. Wasnt it not a bad plan to obtain what she needed and at the same time, uproot this mans roots?

Noah glanced back at Kyle, who was still watching them with his finger carefully placed on the trigger of his revolver, and then nodded slowly. Okay. Twice a week.

Then, the deal is established. Adrian grabbed her hand and shook it a couple of times.