The demon princess was defeated and captured? Sorry, I acted in it)

But Dimani's reply after a little thought...is somewhat disappointing in terms of "useful information".

"'Dragon God' is a title of a position within the Fire Dragon Clan. Our clan leader will be called 'Dragon God'."

"Are you the only ones calling it that?"

"No, other dragon species also call him that, because the Fire Dragon Clan is the most powerful among all dragon species, so the Ice Dragon Clan, Dark Dragon Clan, and Flying Dragon Clan all call our clan leader the 'Dragon God' and pay coins to the Fire Dragon Flame Territory every year."

"Has your clan leader ever changed?"

"Isn't that natural... Isn't it the survival of the fittest in your demon tribe? Our Fire Dragon tribe is even more powerful, and we follow the same rules. Whoever is stronger will challenge the tribe leader to a life-and-death duel. The winner will be the new tribe leader, and the loser will die. The winner will become the tribe leader, that is, the 'Dragon God'."

"Ohh, what useless news."

"What did you say...!"

When Dimani talked about the rules of her tribe, there was an obvious sense of pride and belonging in her eyes.

It was foreseeable that this guy would be furious when Xue Fei poured cold water on her at this time.

Ignoring her protests, Shephia pondered for a moment.

The information Timani gave seemed useless.

But in fact, there are

One thing is very strange.

——The title of 'Dragon God' still exists today.

Isn't this very strange? The god of faith of a race is now used as another name for the patriarch.

For example, the king of Aulus is called the king, and the pope of Correa is called the pope.

He will never be called a "human god".

Of course, it is also possible that it is due to different local ethnic customs, but it is not possible to draw a conclusion now.

Is it really necessary to conduct an on-site inspection?

"I've already answered the questions!" Dimani sat down angrily, her expression suddenly quite aggrieved, "You've been asking me questions for a long time, can I ask you a question now!"

"No."

“I have to ask even if I have to! Who is that Xila? Why can she beat me without even using her full strength? I even used my domain magic! This is the first time in my life that I have successfully used a domain magic! Isn’t this considered cheating? She really is cheating, right? I don’t understand! Hero, where did such a strong person come from in your race?!”

Look at how frustrated you are, you perfectly illustrate what it means to not be able to afford to lose.

Timani really can’t afford to lose.

If she lost this game, it would mean that she would not be able to return to the Fire Dragon Flame Domain for a very long time in the future.

"Xuefei, do you want to tell her who Xila is?"

"You can say that, but not yet, Sia. She hasn't told us her true identity."

Xue Feiya's sudden words made Dimani's expression freeze.

Hearing this, Xia frowned and asked back.

"Identity? Isn't she from the Fire Dragon Clan..."

"The conversation should be equal." Xue Feiya spread her hands and shook her head helplessly. "Now I have told you Xia Ya's identity and the reason for saving her. Now I have to talk about Xila's identity. But Salamander, you don't say a word about your own affairs. I feel like I have treated you to several meals. Is this okay with you?"

"Don't pry into other people's private affairs..." Dimani subconsciously covered her ears that were covered by her hair with her hands, and her voice suddenly became very cold.

Xue Fei closed her left eye and waved her hand, pretending to be nonchalant and speaking casually.

"If you don't want to talk, then don't talk. Who are you trying to scare? If you don't want to talk, then just go on your own and continue to wander around the world. In the end, as a proud fire dragon, you starve to death on the streets of a certain country. Anyway, you are so stupid that you can't even find a way to make money. Some people don't appreciate it even though others can help them. If they don't appreciate it, then we shouldn't help them with such a bad face. Come on, Xia, we should pack up and have our second midnight snack!"

"puff..."

Hearing this, Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud.

I say, Xuefei...your method of provoking me is too obvious.

but.

This is Xuefei's character.

Timani's understanding of human nature is still not thorough enough.

She felt that human nature was complex, and anyone who helped her must have something else to ask for besides being generous.

But in fact, sometimes, if someone wants to help you...

——It’s not necessarily that I’m asking for anything.

56. No Way Back (5K)

Whether it was provocation or the truth, it no longer mattered to Timani.

The only words that lingered in her ears were "homeless", "hungry and cold", and "living on the streets".

These words seem incompatible with a race that is naturally proud.

But this is the true portrayal of Timani's life over the years.

The Dragon Girl slowly raised her head and looked towards the magnificent gate illuminated by candlelight.

Inside the door, there is leisure time to communicate with others and warmth of lights and food.

Outside the door, there is desolation with no one in the world for thousands of miles and the threat of a cold wind.

The proud daughter of the Fire Dragon Clan is not afraid of the cold wind, nor is she vain.

——But she was afraid that after walking out of that door, she would continue to carry the light of the sun, moon and stars on her shoulders, but would have nothing and embark on a future with no future.

The most frightening thing is the unknown.

With an unknown road ahead and no destination to move towards, starving to death on the street will become a meaningless thing.

She was afraid of herself like that.

Timani's eyes gradually became empty and lifeless, and even her body, which was born with a high body temperature, was shivering with cold. She hugged her trembling body with her arms, trying to comfort herself as usual, saying that she would find a chance to go home tomorrow.

But it didn't work.

She has been walking on this road of confusion for many years...

And today I came here.

It was the first time someone asked her where she came from and where she wanted to go.

She herself doesn't know either.

"I don't know... I can't go back...

.I told you, there is no going back..."

"But why do you have to go back?"

"You have a home, why wouldn't you go back?" Timani suddenly opened her eyes wide and shouted. She was not asking Xuefei, but herself who was suddenly a little shaken. "Someone is waiting for me at home! I have walked so far just to go home! Now I am only one step away, but...!"

"But you've gone too far, haven't you? And..."

Xue Fei's eyes, which saw through the lies, were flashing a faint purple light.

It reflects Timani's true heart.

"Besides...there's no one waiting for you at home."

"..."

"You want to go back, but that's just an excuse you want to prove something. Even if you really return to the Northern Territory, to the Fire Dragon Tribe's territory, no one in the Fire Dragon Tribe will welcome you. Everything you do is in vain. Well... Although I don't want to say this, your inner thoughts tell me this."

This time, Timani did not refute.

She wanted to retort.

But she didn't have the capital to refute.

Countless times, she imagined herself returning to the Fire Dragon's territory, and countless times, she imagined everyone releasing fire magic into the sky to welcome her.

But when you wake up from those countless fantasies, you will find that they were just dreams.

The Demon Princess is right...

The saddest thing is not that you can’t go home no matter what.

——But even if she returned home, no one was waiting for her.

And the root of all sorrow...is the ear hidden under her hair, which is covered by her left hand.

Wanting to go home - this was just an excuse Timani came up with over the years to keep herself from collapsing.

She was afraid of that door.

It’s because of the vast world outside that door.

There was no home to welcome her back.

..................................

Xia Xuefei sat around the dining table on both sides, watching Dimani slowly lift up her red hair with her hands.

She just said that this was the first time she had told anyone else these words since she left the Fire Dragon Clan, and she hoped that Xue Feixia could help her keep the secret.

In fact, she didn't need to tell her this condition at all, because Xue Fei was the one who told her her secret first. This was at most an equal exchange of information. The information exchange between the two parties must be kept confidential to the outside world.

Timani slowly pushed aside her long hair on both sides with her fingers.

Every smile is mixed with fear, resistance and inexplicable entanglement.

But there was no mockery or other emotions in Xue Feixia's and the other's expressions. This purity gave Timani the confidence to show her ears in front of others for the first time.

These two people...are really weird...

The ends of her hair are lifted up behind her head, like the sun coming out from the clouds.

Unlike humans, the long pointed ears that the fire dragons have appeared in Xue Feixia's vision.

"Ms. Timani...? Your ears...are these from the elves...?"

Unlike Xuefei who was calm as if she had expected it, Xia opened her eyes slightly, surprised by this unexpected situation.

Timani quickly put down her hands that were fiddling with her hair, and the strands of red hair covered her ears again.

"That's it... that's it! You've already seen it... that's it...!"

"..."

Is this... the end of the show?

Xia was troubled by her own ability to understand, and whispered to Xuefei for help.

"No... Xuefei? She said that's what happened... What did she say? I noticed that her ears seemed to be a little different, and then...?"

"Xia...why don't you let me hit you on the head?"

"I won't ask anymore, you guys chat."

Xia, your intelligence is comparable to that of Timani, it's like a perfect match.

Xue Feiya held the fork in her hand and tapped the tabletop twice rhythmically with the bottom of the fork.

She leaned back slightly, her back resting against the back of the seat.

What Xue Feiya said next when she looked at Timani could be considered as an answer to Xia’s previous question.

"So, you were expelled from the Fire Dragon Clan because of your impure blood? A hybrid of the elves and the Fire Dragon Clan... No wonder all the magic you cast has a sense of instability. So, are hybrids not welcomed by the Fire Dragon Clan?"

"More than being unwelcome... Being mixed-blood is a symbol of impurity and evil in the dragon clan. It represents betrayal of the bloodline of the strong, and will be...expelled."

"So you're not the only one who was expelled?

"

"I'm not the only half-blood, but the one who was exiled... is just me."

"Huh? Why did you get a heavier punishment?"

"It's not that I was punished more severely." A gray haze flashed in Timani's eyes, "but all the other half-blood dragons except me... were executed. I am the only one who left the territory alive."

"..."

The story told by Timani.

It’s a long way from now.