Torture the hero, why has the Demon King's castle collapsed again?

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And he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he always felt that the way Callest addressed her as "Princess" carried a hint of warmth.

Could it be...

Suddenly, Ota was startled, as if he had realized something.

Combining folklore about dragons' fondness for treasure and innocent maidens, a deep sense of vigilance welled up in his heart!

Bu Hao—!!!

This giant dragon is planning to raid my base!!!

Shameless pervert!

“King Calestar.” Ota immediately stepped in front of Kalia, his expression cold and sullen. “Now, let’s talk about serious matters…”

"You came for that contract, didn't you?"

Wow! Your Highness is so brave!!

Erwin, standing beside him, was startled. Where did Prince Ota get the courage to challenge the Frost Dragon King? Did those bards give him that?!

Callest shook its head, glanced down at Ota, and, considering the word "brother" it had just heard from Kalia, decided to forgive the human king's rudeness for the time being:

“That’s right.” Callest exhaled a literal breath of cold air and said slowly:

"The last time I descended upon your human capital was about a year ago. At that time... I invited the dragon slayer Mino as a witness to draft a contract."

"Now, the contract is about to take effect, but to my surprise, the dragon slayer Mino, who is the most important witness, is unable to attend."

“Prince Ota, you should be glad I came to check beforehand just in case… otherwise, you would be facing far more than just the wrath of a dragon king like me…”

Ota nodded, his back already soaked with sweat... He knew that what Callest said would, without any surprise, come true.

Dragons are a race that reveres strength, and therefore they have a strong preference for individuals with exceptional strength.

Several years ago, after Mino slew the Desert Dragon, he had already established a considerable reputation among the dragon race, and as a result, he was visited by two dragon kings a year ago.

For dragons to establish a pact, they need a witness of sufficient stature, and this pact is of paramount importance, being jointly established by two dragon kings.

Therefore, for humans who were independent of the dragon race at the time, the dragon slayer Mino became the only option.

In return, the Ice and Fire Dragon Clan provided a number of lower-level dragons for short-term assistance. During that time, the dragon riders of the Kingdom of Kur inflicted considerable damage on the demons, deterring them from attacking for a full six months.

Now, in seven days, the contract will take effect. According to the Dragon Clan's ritual, both the witness and the contracting parties must be present at the same time.

This is why the Frost Dragon King Calest was so enraged.

He has already offered enough sincerity and leverage, all he needs is for Mino to appear on the day the contract is signed and takes effect.

But they couldn't even meet such a simple condition...

Fortunately, it was Callest who came, and he had the patience to listen to them finish their sentence. If it had been Ignis, the fire dragon queen from the lava volcano, the entire palace would probably have been reduced to ashes.

"King Callestiron, I didn't anticipate this happening either, but please calm down—"

Seeing an opportunity for negotiation, Prince Otta calmed down slightly and quickly identified the crux of the matter:

"I believe that the sacred and rigorous Dragon Clan Contract must have already pre-planned for all sorts of unexpected events... In the event that a witness cannot be present, we still have a lot of room for modification, don't we?"

"To show our sincerity, I can represent Mino, and even the human kingdom, to meet your needs as much as possible and assist you in completing the contract in seven days."

"Hmph!" Callest exhaled a cold breath. "Of course, a noble dragon would not make such a low-level mistake."

"If a witness is unable to witness the contract, a person authorized by the witness or mutually agreed upon by both parties to the contract may be appointed to witness the contract's effectiveness..."

At this point, Callest glanced at Kalia beside him without leaving a trace... Its gaze was extremely subtle, and no one would notice the change in Callest's eyes unless they were observing closely.

However, Ota, who was already on guard, immediately noticed the Frost Dragon King's action, and Ota was furious.

That lecherous dragon!

They really came for their own sister!

Chapter 98 Ota's brilliant plan to secure the world resulted in the loss of his sister and his army.

“King Callestor, according to you, I fully meet the requirements—”

Several strategies flashed through his mind, and Ota immediately laughed heartily and stepped forward:

"You must know, I am Mino's closest friend, a comrade-in-arms who has fought alongside him through thick and thin! I am also the only prince of the kingdom, the true heir to the kingdom, and the ruler of all humanity!"

"Although I can't compare to Mino himself, it should be enough for me to stand in for my good brother and be the witness to the Dragon Clan Contract..."

Ota explained logically.

No matter what, he was still a noble member of the royal family. If a representative were to be chosen from all of humanity, it would certainly be either Ota or the healthy King Kur, not Mino.

However, after listening to Ota's words, Callest shook his head slightly:

"King of Humanity, if Mino the Dragon Slayer is within the kingdom today, but simply unable to attend... it would be acceptable for Mino to authorize you as a witness, but—"

Carlest suddenly drew out his words:

"The condition of 'witness authorization' can only be met if the witness is a family member; otherwise, the authorization must be given in person."

“You do not have Mino’s authorization, so you are not in compliance with the rules.”

"For this contract to remain in effect, the only option is for both parties to mutually agree. As for you, well... I don't think even if I were willing to agree with you, Ignis wouldn't."

Ota's expression froze instantly.

“However…” At this point, Callest turned his head slightly to look at Kalia behind Ota:

“If it is this, well, Princess Kalia, I believe Ignis would also approve of her…”

His pupils shifted slightly, and in order not to frighten the princess before him, Callest came up with a plausible excuse:

"We dragons have the greatest fondness for pure and gentle young girls—"

This further confirmed Otta's preconceived notions.

Hmph! This Frost Dragon King really is after Kalia!

"Huh? Me?"

Standing on the terrace, Kalia blinked in astonishment, never expecting that this tall and majestic dragon would actually acknowledge her participation in the dragon clan's pact.

After thinking for a moment, Kalia realized this was the best solution. She looked at Ota and said, "Brother, in that case, I will complete the contract in place of Brother Mino..."

"Don't act on your own, Kalia!" Ota's tone became somewhat anxious.

"What's wrong, brother?" Kalia looked at Ota with some confusion. "If you're worried about my health, please rest assured, I'm much better now. Besides, it's just witnessing the contract; there won't be much danger."

Ota's words caught in his throat; with Callest right beside him, he couldn't openly denounce the lecherous dragon.

She could only sigh inwardly, realizing that her younger sister was still too naive... This dragon wasn't choosing a witness at all; it clearly had its eye on her and wanted to get closer to her, which was why it created this opportunity for her to become a witness!

As the one in power, he immediately discerned the "political implication" in Callest's so-called reason from the very first sentence!

Ota felt a surge of grief and indignation. As a king, he would never make such a humiliating decision as "marrying a princess"... He had to think of a way, otherwise, it would become a disgrace to the entire kingdom.

Seeing that Kalia had become the only option, Ota anxiously racked his brains, wondering if there was any way... even if it meant making Kalia a witness to the contract, he could still dispel the evil intentions of this frost dragon!

Suddenly, Ota had a brilliant idea.

some!

Yes, yes!

"Kalia, are you ready?" The voice was heavy as Prince Ota turned to look at his sister behind him.

Kalia was slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled by Ota's strange tone, but she still nodded firmly: "Brother, Mino was captured by the demons to protect the kingdom. As royalty, even if I am shattered to pieces, I will help him fulfill the promise he made!"

The expected answer reached his ears, and Otta took a deep breath, as if making a decision:

“Alright, Callest, I promise you.”

Under the Frost Dragon King's joyful gaze, Ota stepped forward and took a deep breath, saying, "My sister Kalia will stand in Mino's place as a witness to complete the contract."

"but!!!"

However, the next second, Ota suddenly raised Kalia's right hand high and said loudly, "Not as a candidate 'mutually recognized by both parties to the contract'—"

"Instead, become a new witness as 'the authorized witness Mino'!"

“Prince Ota…” Frost Dragon King Callest’s eyes showed doubt: “I think I’ve made myself clear to you, the condition of ‘witness authorization’…”

"Unless the witness is a family member, verbal authorization is required to fulfill this requirement... right?"

Ota interrupted, turning to look at Kalia again before finally making this decision that went against his ancestors' wishes: "Yes, it's not wrong!"

"Princess Kalia before you is none other than my dearest friend Mino's soulmate! His fiancée, with whom he has a marriage pact and is actually married! Mino's true 'family'!"

"She's no longer the innocent girl you're into!"

"She's a married woman! A married woman who still has her charm!"

The resounding words echoed in the air, clearly resounding throughout the cold training ground.

Everyone was stunned, some unable to believe their ears. At that moment, the same thought surged in their minds: Had their prince gone mad?

Princess Kalia and the hero Mino are engaged? How come Captain Erwin, the prince's right-hand man, didn't know? How come the royal knights didn't know? How come the kingdom's citizens didn't know?

What do you mean by "having a marital relationship"? That's utter nonsense! Any human being could tell from Princess Kalia's pure temperament and the fine downy hair on the back of her neck that she was a pure and innocent virgin.

Prince Ota actually said that Princess Kalia was already married. What is he planning to do next?

To fabricate a lie about a virgin giving birth?!

crazy! All crazy!

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Kalia, the person on the terrace, stood frozen in place. Gradually... a deep blush rose to her fair neck, and a blush burst onto Kalia's delicate face. She stammered, "Brother, what... what nonsense are you talking about?"

"You must have misunderstood, Mino and I..."

"No need for further explanation! She's my sister!!" Ota interrupted without hesitation:

"As your closest older brother, how could I not know how far things have progressed between you and my dearest friend Mino?"

"Whether it's the fact that you call out Mino's name every night before bed... the fact that you regularly eat the same rye bread as Mino every week... the fact that you wrote countless love letters to Mino but were too shy to burn them in the garden every time... the fact that you carried a handmade token of love with you every time Mino returned in triumph..."

On the terrace, Ota raised his head with a determined look in his eyes: "I, your brother, know everything perfectly well!"

boom!

A sudden force came from behind, and Ota cried out as he was suddenly kicked off the terrace, crashing heavily onto a soft mound of earth.