CHAPTER 556: CHAPTER 326: THE ADVENT OF THE AGE OF HELL

"Headmaster, Lord Noah, you can’t do this. You promised us, didn’t you? How can you retract the payment once it’s been issued?"

"That’s right, there’s never been a case like this before. You hired us, and we’ve taught according to your requirements. You can’t penalize us because you’re not satisfied with the results; it’s unreasonable."

"Indeed, we’ve already taught those little ones. If they don’t listen, we can’t physically punish them, right? It’s already commendable that these young dragons attend the classes.

We’ve merely adjusted the curriculum slightly based on practical circumstances, yet you penalize our salary and reduce our benefits, which is unjustifiable."

On the central Cloud Island of the Cloud Sea Secret Realm, Noah, who had arrived three days ago, coldly watched this group of Ancient Dragons gathered before him, protesting.

To the Dragon Clan, the most provocative act is when a dragon attempts to take money from their treasury, and this is precisely what Noah was doing now.

"You did not execute the teaching duties as I required. For the courses that should have been conducted, you’ve completed less than half. I’m docking your salary based on your attendance, so on what grounds do you have complaints?"

With an expression of incomprehension, Noah gazed at the gathering of Ancient Dragons trying to demonstrate against him, seeking to change his decision.

"Establishing the Dragon Academy is unprecedented. Whatever I do now will become precedents in the future; what examples are you seeking to follow? Hmm?

You privately altered the curriculum I set without any dragon consulting or notifying me. So, what’s the issue with me docking your salary now?"

"Noah, the Dragon Academy is indeed your creation, but you haven’t taught for a single day. You don’t understand the actual situation of these young dragonlings; our curriculum modifications are reasonable."

"Indeed, due to my daughter’s circumstances, I refrained from teaching, but that’s not a justification for your curriculum changes. I’m unaware of the situation, but why didn’t you report to me?"

Even with seven Ancient Dragons united, Noah showed no intent to yield.

These Ancient Dragons were recruited from Metal Dragons within his territory for the Dragon Academy project.

Noah now had to acknowledge that his decision regarding the selection of dragons was flawed.

The Ancient Dragons who could reside in his domain were mostly those with rather placid temperaments or exceedingly laid-back, uninterested in fame or worldly disputes.

Yet this also meant such Ancient Dragons weren’t suitable for crucial responsibilities since they cared little for anything beyond themselves.

Even if money could still sway them, expecting them to thoroughly and diligently work—just look at the current Dragon Academy. Calling them lazy might be excessive but definitely fitting.

"We aren’t in a subordinate relationship, for such a minor matter, we felt there was no need to inform."

"Whether it’s necessary is up to me to decide, not you. I’m the headmaster who hired you."

Noah snorted coldly,

"You violated the terms we agreed upon initially, so now, return the compensation I paid you."

"We did breach a few clauses, but it’s not a fundamental mistake. The penalty amount is excessive."

"Right, it’s too much. How about reducing it a bit? I think we old dragons hand over dozens of Gold Coins should suffice. We still wish to maintain your authority as headmaster."

A few old dragons chimed in, which made Noah erupt into laughter from the absurdity,

"Dozens of Gold Coins? I invited you to the academy under Ancient Dragon recruitment standards, yet what have you truly accomplished? How many young ones have genuinely acquired knowledge from you? And you still have the audacity to siphon the full payment I gave."

"How can this be called embezzlement? You young one, your words are too harsh."

"We were merely teaching according to individual ability. Furthermore, these young dragonlings are so young. Is there a need for haste? Our Dragon Clan isn’t a short-lived species."

The old dragons were very displeased with Noah’s accusations, viewing them as slander, and didn’t see any issue with their actions.

"So, does this mean you’re determined to defy my orders?"

Noah had lost interest in entangling further with these old dragons; his patience was wearing thin.

"We have no intention of defying you."

"We’re not your subordinates, so there’s no need for you to intimidate us this way."

As Noah’s demeanor grew increasingly ominous, the Ancient Dragons transformed back into their original forms, both as rebellion and intimidation.

"You mentioned earlier that if I waive the fines, you’d be willing to uphold my authority?"

Slowly advancing, Noah unfurled his magnificent Dragon Wings behind him,

"But I’d rather see what you choosing to defy my authority would look like."

"Noah, what are you planning to do?"

An Ancient Silver Dragon, sensing the increasingly dense atmosphere, exhaled a puff of cold air.

Although, even as a millennium-old dragon, possessing an eighty-meter body length, in the sight of a hundred-twenty-meter Ancestral Golden Dragon, it was like the difference between a normal-sized human and a dwarf; not only was it devoid of any majesty, it appeared somewhat ridiculous.