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It seemed that Lady could see the confusion in Harvin's heart, and she took the initiative to clear his doubts.

"That Female Wing Clan named Lannita attacked my territory last night under the cover of darkness, but she was defeated by Prophet Merlin himself, and now her White Dragon belongs to the Double Rest Sect."

This news was so shocking that the nobles present could not react immediately.

After a moment, the crowd began to stir, some with horrified expressions, some with looks of amazement, and still others with doubt in their eyes.

Harvin's attention was captured by the latter part of the statement. He asked, bewildered, "Belongs to the Double Rest Sect... what does that mean?"

"It means just what it sounds like. This White Dragon is now the guardian giant dragon of the Double Rest Sect and obeys only the commands of Prophet Merlin and myself."

Miss Rabbit's cheeks were slightly flushed, her chest heaving, as today was her first time attempting to ride the White Dragon.

To prevent her from falling off, Li Yu had made her a safety belt, tying one of her legs to the body of the White Dragon.

However, the girl did not use the safety belt throughout the journey. Although her horse riding was not very good, she showed quite a talent in dragon riding.

The 180-degree sharp turn she had just made was intentional, of course, although she could still only issue commands through Li Yu for now.

But the Lady had already made up her mind to learn the Wing Tribe's control commands from Lannita, who was imprisoned in the dungeon, afterwards.

Miss Rabbit was still savoring the sensation of soaring through the sky and did not notice the expressions on Harvin and the others' faces.

The Commander of the Alliance Army doubted his own ears, and so he asked again in a way that everyone could understand.

"You… stole Lady Lannita's dragon?"

"Well, you could understand it that way, but more accurately, the giant dragon felt the call of our lord, Sabbath, and decided to repent for its wrongs, joining back the side of righteousness."

"..."

The crowd fell into a deathly silence. Nobles of the western territories knew that the Double Rest Sect had been expanding rapidly in the last two years, and recently, the Sabbath followers had actively started moving out of Green Field to spread their teachings and gather more followers.

But recruiting people was one thing, recruiting a dragon was entirely another.

And given that Lannita had just ridden the White Dragon to wreak havoc in Green Field the previous night, the speed of the dragon's conversion to the Double Rest Sect seemed unbelievably fast.

But then, considering it was Merlin who personally took action, it seemed... perhaps not so impossible.

After all, the incredible events surrounding this man in the past two years had been numerous enough, so much so that everyone had almost grown numb to them.

So, stealing another dragon, they could probably accept that as well.

After the initial shock, Harvin slowly regained his composure, only then realizing that he was still on one knee.

He stood up somewhat awkwardly from the ground. "Sir Irelia, Prophet Merlin, since both of you have come here so early in the morning, I presume you also have something to tell us."

The Lady nodded, "Do you remember the question I asked you on the hillside earlier?"

"What question?"

"I asked you why you came to attack my territory, whether it was to become the new ruler of the West by cashing in on the bounty for those Wing Tribe members or because you feared this White Dragon. Now I ask you again."

The girl's gaze swept over the gathered nobles.

Kamzi was the first to speak, "I want to be the ruler of the West, and I'm not afraid of any damned giant dragon, but I came here to repay the favor I owed from before.

"Back when Marquis Kuren and I were trapped in the Dragon Ridge Mountain Range, it was Sir Ireya who came to our swift aid, leading merely five thousand troops to fend off those despicable Dwarves. As long as this favor remains unpaid, the Treles Family will absolutely not act against the Vespasian Family."

Ireya nodded at him, "Lord Kamzi, I received the secret letter you and Lord Fabrice sent, and I am grateful for the help you extended during our peril."

"Yet we did nothing," Kamzi muttered.

"No, knowing that there are still nobles in the West who have not discarded their courage and fighting spirit, willing to stand by my side, is very important to me."

The Lady's words made the other nobles present blush.

Harvin sighed, "Indeed, we were frightened by what happened at Lion Heart Castle and at White River City, and of course, by the dragon. When I first saw it, I thought it was unbeatable.

"Fear is not shameful, but those who overcome it are truly admirable. However, rest assured, I will not use this dragon to threaten you like Lannita did."

The nobles quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, after a pause, the girl continued, "But indeed, I need you and your families to make a choice — whether to stand by my side or stand by those of the Wing Tribe."

Miss Rabbit's statement plunged many back into silence.

Now, from nobles to commoners on the Bratis Continent, a consensus has almost been reached that the Red Lion Empire's time is up.

It's only a matter of time before those of the Wing Tribe take over the whole continent. At this time, choosing to be their enemy is clearly not wise.

Although the Vespasian Family along with the Double Rest Sect has proven their strength by capturing a dragon, those of the Wing Tribe still possess two dragons and a flying army.

When comparing strengths, the Lady's side is still at a distinct disadvantage.

Moreover, the Vespasian Family is not one of the Twelve Great Nobles of the Empire and isn't even considered a distinguished family, with less than a thousand years of history.

Just over two years ago, they were still a minor family unknown to the broader realm.

Even though they've now become the strongest noble family in the West, can their power truly hold up against the banner of resisting the Wing Tribe?

In reality, not everyone on the Bratis Continent has been frightened by the Wing Tribe; otherwise, there wouldn't still be nobles fighting valiantly up to this day.

However, everyone is expecting that the Vespasian Family and their descendants can step forward, and in this regard, Allister undoubtedly has the best credentials, with the Monteverde Family's support.

However, this Prince has remained silent in the Northern Territory until now, without showing any signs.

It's said that Gars's other brother, Claudio, also survived a close call and vanished after the city fell. If he were to stand up, he might gather significant support.

Besides, a few other families among the Twelve Great Nobles seem to have more influence than the Vespasian Family.

Seeing that no one spoke, Miss Rabbit grew somewhat impatient, "Why is it that even defending our own land involves so much dilly-dallying? If you're so afraid of those Wing Tribe members, why not join the Double Rest Sect so that Sabbath can protect you in the future?"