Dragon King's Harem Chapter 354. Revive The Dead IV
I took a deep breath.
"Get up," I commanded.
They obeyed, rising slowly, their eyes still fixed on me, reflecting a mix of awe and residual shock.
"I know I just revived the dead," I continued. "But understand, this isn't a power to summon back any life long past from the shadows of death. This man—this dragon—still clung to a thread of life. His demise was not yet sealed; his time was still fresh. There was a chance, and we took it," I explained, trying to set boundaries on their expectations.
I wanted to prevent any misconceptions about the limits of my power. Reviving the dead wasn't a doorway I intended to open frequently or recklessly.
"It's not just about how you managed to save him when we, the healers, could not," Evelina interjected, stepping forward.
"It's unprecedented, yes. But what really moves me, Your Majesty, is the extent of your concern for him. For a commoner, no less."
Evelina's observation had highlighted something beyond the miracle of magic; it spotlighted a king's empathy for his subjects.
'Ah, of course,' I thought.
I didn't think much about it since this dragon made me remember my past. That was why I felt the urge to help him. It was like I was trying to fix my own previous fate.
I acknowledged, nodding slightly towards Evelina, letting my gaze sweep over the crowd, making sure to connect with as many eyes as I could.
"Every life under my reign has value, from the highest noble to the simplest villager. This dragon's life matters, as does each of yours. Also, I have to confess, my emotions took over me," I found myself admitting aloud. It was a rare confession from a ruler reputed more for steely resolve than bursts of sentiment.
"I don't like wasting my effort," I added, trying to inject a lighter tone, yet aware that it was only half the truth.
"But it shows that you care for your people, Your Majesty. You really care about us," Al chimed in.
His smile was small but genuine.
I shot Al a sharp stare, not fully prepared for such a direct acknowledgment of my emotional display.
Al, however, seemed oblivious to the intensity of my gaze, or perhaps he chose to ignore it.
Instead, his smile only widened, his eyes twinkling with a mix of mischief and admiration. It was a look that said he knew exactly what he was doing—breaking the tension, reminding those gathered that beneath the crown, the king also had a heart.
"Since the situation is under control, I hope you can handle the rest."
A gentle command came out of my mouth.
Without waiting for their response, signaling that I trusted them to handle the aftermath, I turned and made my way toward the tent's exit.
Jyne trailed behind me, her steps uncertain, her gaze fixed on her hands as if they were foreign objects.
"I just revived the dead…" she murmured repeatedly.
She shuffled alongside me, lost in her thoughts, barely aware of the path she trod.
Once we stepped out of the tent, the crisp air hit us.
In front of the tent, several soldiers lingered, their postures betraying their curiosity. Their whispers halted abruptly as I appeared in the doorway.
Eir stood among them, his eyes meeting mine with an unspoken understanding.
As the soldiers noticed my gaze, they quickly scattered, returning to their posts with an urgency, leaving only Eir, Jyne, and myself outside the tent.
"Your Majesty, what happened?" Eir's voice was tinged with curiosity rather than concern.
"You can ask Al for the details later," I replied briskly, not slowing my pace. We made our way toward my tent.
"Instead of that, I want you to do something for me," I continued.
Eir nodded, his expression shifting to match the seriousness of my tone.
"What is that, Your Majesty?" he asked, his posture straightening as if bracing for a command that could alter the course of our immediate future.
"Bring me Viperax's route maps along with the creatures around there," I commanded without a hint of doubt.
The strategy forming in my mind was clear.
Eir's brows furrowed slightly.
"What are your plans, Your Majesty?" he probed further, his voice low, aware that the ears of walls could sometimes whisper secrets to the wrong shadows.
"It seems like what I did with his capital wasn't enough. So I want to give him additional lessons," I stated, my tone tinged with a mix of resolve and bitterness.
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