Dragon King's Harem Chapter 348. You Are Changed
If my duty had been solely about keeping my tribe safe, I would probably have led a different kind of charge.
I would be honest, who wouldn't have wanted to go full-on dragon mode and show those other tribes who was boss?
But, it was way deeper than that. Being the dragon king wasn't just about flexing power and scaring everyone into submission. It was about being smart, strong, and responsible.
I reckoned the dragon kings before me felt the same way. They didn't just go around torching everything in sight. They had a purpose, a duty to this world. They used their power to keep the peace and fight against the dark lords and their cronies.
This power we had, it wasn't just handed out for free. It came from the very essence of Igixar itself. And it was given to us because we were meant to be wise leaders, not just big, scary dragons. If we had started acting all cruel and power-hungry, we would have lost that essence, that connection to what made us truly strong.
So, as much as I might have wanted to go all fire and fury on anyone who crossed me, I had to remember what being a royal dragon was really about. It was about being wise, fair, and using our power for the greater good. Because if we had lost sight of that, we might as well have kissed our power goodbye.
"Besides... punishing the lizard tribe for their King's crimes, that doesn't sound right," I mused, my voice tinged with sadness.
I couldn't shake the image of that letter from the girl in the lizard tribe.
Eir and Jyne exchanged a glance.
"Your Majesty… you are changed," Eir ventured cautiously.
After all, it wasn't like me to show such empathy, especially towards tribes outside our own.
The real Argod couldn't possibly say that. He had his own considerations, but was not out of pity, especially towards other tribes.
I turned to Eir, meeting his gaze.
"I am," I affirmed, my voice steady.
"My hibernation made me think about many things," I continued, my tone measured yet resolute.
"Punishing the wrong being is a must, but I will find the best way to not involve those who shouldn't be involved," I stated in a firm tone.
I turned to Jyne.
"No child wants to bear their parents' sins," I emphasized, my voice softening with empathy. "No people want to bear their King's sins."
"And no creature wants to be born into a tribe that treats them wrongly or has a rotten government," I added.
I felt a sense of clarity wash over me. Ruling this world couldn't be reduced to wielding an iron fist or turning a blind eye to injustice.
It required a delicate balance – the wisdom to discern when to act with strength and when to extend mercy. So I had to walk in between. Between being as cruel as a dragon and as wise as the protector of this world.
"But somehow... fate is that cruel," I mused.
The memories from my past flooded my mind, transporting me back to a time when I walked a different path in a world far from Igixar.
In my original world, I was an orphan. I had no choice but to navigate the harsh realities of life, forced to grow up and shoulder the adulthood before my time.
Jyne and Eir's gazes softened.
"Why do you say it as if you've been through it all, Your Majesty?" Jyne inquired.
I met her gaze with a meaningful smile, choosing not to respond verbally.
While I could have spun a tale or offered a vague explanation to satisfy their curiosity, I opted for honesty instead.
The truth was, I had indeed experienced my fair share of trials and tribulations in my past life – as an orphan, a survivor, and ultimately, as a leader. But I saw no need to delve into the specifics, knowing that some stories were better left untold.
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