{Empress}
I looked at the group that my mate brought in order to assault Crevant Pass. Our total number is now fifty thousand. Twenty two thousand of them are non-combatants though. I, in particular, took notice of the new dragon1dragonspeciesnewt that clung to my mate. I can tell at a glance that she’s a youngling that hasn’t been fully put in her cast. Her mind isn’t disciplined. I walked over to him as he smiled, then I looked at her clinging even harder to him. It seems like she didn’t want to let him go. However, the pressure I let out made my intentions obvious, so she sadly backed away. Because of our mental link, we didn’t even need to say anything as we took each other’s hands.
My mate then embraced me happily, then his face turned serious.
‘I couldn’t rescue many other people from Star City, and we even lost sixteen people there. I fear that I also triggered something else. I doubt we’ll have as much time as I thought.’ (Emperor)
I saw how serious he was, then I looked at the youngling behind him again.
“You, where are you from? I don’t see any tribe mark on you.” (Empress)
She looked at me surprised, before looking away.
“I… I’m a trade offer between the tribes. I was supposed to be a wife to one of the chiefs that were allied too, but during my journey, I was intercepted by the humans.” (Dragonnewt Healer)
I understood now. The humans have probably learned by now that those without tribal marks are pure offerings between the tribes. Her attraction to the strongest male of the group is actually a sign of a coming mating season for her. She’s very fortunate to be here.
I then turned back toward my mate before speaking.
‘Surely you’ve noticed her affection for you, correct?’ (Empress’s mental link to Emperor)
Even though I said that, he doesn’t make any moves to acknowledge it.
‘I remember telling you that one of a hero’s sexual goals is to lay with an innocent virgin but…..’ (Emperor)
I nodded.
‘You’re the greatest male of the group. When a dragonnewt woman enters her mating season, their father would normally find a suitable male. Being that she is meant for a chief, you are the most acceptable.’ (Empress)
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I can tell he became nervous after I said that.
‘In truth, it’s close to my mating season as well. I can tell you from experience that the first lust can’t be relieved alone.’ (Empress)
I looked at him as he responded with a sorry tone of voice.
‘You know the effect of the skill we share, ‘Mate of Dragon Blood’. If we do this while I’m in my mating season, there is a high chance that we’ll have a child. Can you accept that?’ (Empress)
I looked around at the other dragonnewts looking at us. It’s obvious to me now that they’ve already paired off as well.
‘It’s a lot to ask of me, but I’ve already said it’s fine for you to be with other women until it’s time for our first child. The other candidates aren’t as fortunate, even if they’re more willing.’ (Empress)
He sighed, then relaxed his body for speaking.
‘All right. I’ll do it, but only if she accepts, and only if I have no say about the child if there is one.’ (Emperor)
I nodded, accepting those terms. Honestly, I don’t understand this human that I decided to call my mate myself, but the opportunities I give him, any mate would dream about it. However, I understand that as well. I was about to throw myself at him once before as well.
After our loving talk, it took a few hours to rearrange all the new members, and organize for a proper move. Over a simple dinner, I spoke more about this subject to my mate.
‘My mate, about earlier….’ (Empress)
As he looked at me after drinking something, he smiled. I got his full attention.
‘I will let you know. The first breeding defines an individual’s likes. It’s a time of discovery for a female dragonnewt. A complete warrior raised female can suddenly desire to learn greater magic5magicstory mechanic if properly satisfied. I’m warning you now, what she learns from you now will define her later on in life. She may never breed again if the expectations are too high. It’s even worse if they aren’t met though.’ (Empress)
He then grabbed my hand while feeling worried.
‘And for you? What changed?’ (Emperor)
I looked into the fire at the side of us, and it danced in my eyes.
‘I was bred by many men. They were all warriors or mercenaries. If you remember when we first met, I was a guard for my master then. My standards for fighting became more desirable. Of course, that partially broke, as being freed showed me you were superior to those desires.’ (Empress)
I felt a few complex emotions as he looked into the fire as well.
‘Will you change after your second?’ (Emperor)
I wasn’t sure, so I decided not to answer.
‘By sheer will, how long can a dragonnewt restrain their urges for?’ (Emperor)
I took a moment to remember the female healer. By her actions, I can tell she’s already been holding it in for a few weeks.
I would say that she’s been enslaved for about three weeks. Given our traditions and from experience, I would give her two months at most before she loses control of her lust.’ (Empress)
I then heard him sigh in relief after I said that.
‘Good. If all goes as planned, I’ll fulfill my duty after we capture the pass then. I remember you saying that there was a world source there. I want to offer my miasma there before I start thinking about children with anyone.’ (Emperor)
I was impressed that he actually took that into consideration. I decided to get some rest after that, as we had nothing more to talk about.
{Narrator}
Dragons…. One of the three great natural animal races of the world, alongside humans and dwarves. Long ago, there was harmony between the three races. Dragons resided over the natural and spiritual forces, dwarves were known for creation and order, and humans were known for exploration and magic. Over a thousand years before the founding of the empire, the humans curiosity merged man and beast together. This lead to the creation of the beastkins. Dragons had dragonnewts, while dwarves didn’t have any species that derived from them. Dragonnewts are humanoid dragons who have traits from both races. As time passed, the dragon blood in the new beastman race grew less and less pure, leading to the eventual birth of the lizkin. The human and beastkin war that came about because of human greed, flourished at this time. It eventually lead them to betray their allies. As the dragons didn’t bother the human’s, they were initially left virtually untouched, as the dwarves entered a bitter war with the humans that lead to their eventual extinction.
