CHAPTER 612: CHAPTER 354: FATHER, ARE YOU HIDING SOMETHING?

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When the Ice Princess Scadino openly shared her thoughts, the hall fell utterly silent, save for the rhythmic, thunderous heartbeat echoing like ancient bronze war drums, belonging to Noah.

As the Holy Dragon’s eldest son, Iliad kept one hand behind his back, fingers clenching and unclenching, finally forming a fist.

As for the second son, Terramus, he erupted amidst the silence.

"Scadilo, father has indulged you too much, you’re really..."

"Your Highnesses, I beg your forgiveness for Scadilo’s ignorance; she is still too young."

The old Silver Dragon discreetly stepped forward to shield Scadilo, who had realized her mistake and appeared timid.

"It is precisely because she is young that she needs education and guidance."

Iliad stepped past Terramus, who revealed his true form, spreading six wings to shield the Golden Dragon from acting impulsively.

"Cameron, please don’t worry, no matter what, Scadino is our sister. As her brothers, we will be tolerant of everything related to her.

Including some incorrect decisions made due to youth and insufficient understanding; we will fulfill our duty as older brothers to correct and guide her, establishing proper principles as a Holy Dragon descendant."

The demeanor of the Holy Dragon’s eldest son was unmistakable at this moment; with such words, the old Silver Dragon had no reason left to guard Scadilo.

"Brother, I was wrong!"

At that moment, Scadino also proactively stepped out from behind the old Silver Dragon, admitting her mistake.

Before her brothers spoke up, she thought she had devised an ingenious method to make money, yet upon realizing the reactions around her, she instantly understood how absurd her thoughts were, even incomprehensible to fellow members of the Dragon Clan.

"My dear sister, have you truly realized your mistake?"

Iliad couldn’t help but sigh.

Even though his character was always extremely gentle, especially towards his own kind, to the point of being seen as timid by some, the Holy Dragon’s eldest son felt a fire rising in his heart.

"I shouldn’t have disturbed father’s slumber for some money!"

Scadino honestly admitted her mistake, despite feeling it wasn’t much, knowing clearly that neither her brothers nor big mom agreed, thus she must be wrong.

"You committed the sin of greed. Dragons love acquiring wealth and collecting precious gems; it’s their nature, I can understand your reasoning.

But within the Metallic Dragon Race, the means of acquiring treasure must always adhere to certain boundaries, never harming familial interests."

Iliad didn’t easily gloss over her apology.

"Father usually adores you the most; is this how you repay his love? By utilizing the power from his slumber for gain, is this appropriate as a daughter? Do you believe it is?"

"I was wrong, brother, I’m sorry."

Scadino bowed her head, her voice growing lower.

"You need to apologize not to me, but to father. I won’t allow any chance of disrupting his slumber; your suggested plan might relieve his stress, but it should be us sharing the burden, not unknown dragons."

Iliad’s usually gentle demeanor turned a bit solemn.

"Dad, I was wrong. I don’t know if you can awaken, but I never meant to harm you or disrupt your slumber. I merely wanted to profit from scraps you wouldn’t use, hoping you’d praise me like my brother."

Under her brother’s stern gaze, the Ice Princess walked obediently to the dark cocoon, apologizing softly.

Upon hearing these words, Terramus, who had shown his true form, turned into a cold-looking golden-haired youth, stepped out from behind his brother, glanced at Iliad, and gazed at his sister without expression.

"Since you have admitted your mistake, what punishment do you think is fitting?"

Gazing at Terramus’s expressionless face, Iliad sighed softly then spoke slowly.

"Punishment?"

Scadilo was momentarily stunned, then shook her head.

"I don’t know."

"Admitting your mistakes is good, but after doing wrong, one must accept punishment. Do you agree?"

Iliad maintained a stern countenance, observing all changes in his sister’s expressions.

"I agree, that’s a basic provision of the Law Code."

Though she had never been punished before, Scadino accepted it.

"Therefore, as your punishment, I’ll inform your mother in full and meet with her to discuss what punishment you’ll face."

"No!"

"Hmm?"

"Can you not tell my mom? I don’t want to see her sad."

"This is the consequence you must bear for your mistakes. If you’re truly afraid, remember this feeling well. Consider your words and actions carefully before speaking."

No matter how Scadino pleaded, her mother, the Ice Dragon Consort Annabelle, eventually knew about her daughter’s inappropriate remarks made in front of her companion.

As her daughter, how cruel could a mother truly be, especially when discussing punishment with the Holy Dragon’s eldest son known for leniency and kindness, Iliad? The problem lay in the eldest son’s mother, the Great Angel Leader from Heaven was also present.