Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 349

"What the hell are they doing?" muttered Victor, observing the movement in the Goldcrest districts from the sky. His Eagle carried him effortlessly on currents of wind, allowing him a comprehensive aerial view of the disturbing developments below.

"Preparing for secession," Arturo responded, his expression somber as he directed his brother’s attention with a pointed finger. "Look there."

He indicated a residential zone where several noble mansions were being systematically dismantled. This wasn’t normal demolition; entire teams with earth elemental affinity were carefully extracting the most valuable minerals: magical crystals, rare metals, mana-reinforced stones.

"Approximately twenty percent of the nobility with residences in the city are already in motion," he continued. "And another ten percent are preparing to follow them. Mainly opportunists and families with commercial connections in Yino."

"Already 30%... The situation deteriorates faster than anticipated," Victor declared. "We must accelerate the negotiations to save face."

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The negotiation tent had been expanded for this final meeting, its canvas walls now reinforced with subtle protective enchantments that shimmered faintly. Inside, the room felt both more spacious and more oppressive, with additional guards lining the perimeter. Tension was high as both delegations took their seats.

"We have considered your request," Julius began with a carefully measured diplomatic tone. "Kassian will be released into your custody."

Kharzan raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by the swift capitulation. His fingers, adorned with heavy golden cristal rings bearing his family’s crest, drummed momentarily against the polished surface of the table before falling still.

"However," Julius continued, maintaining eye contact, "Klein will remain under our protection as collateral until he reaches adulthood. And Kassian must remain under house arrest… that’s as far as we can bend for crimes of this nature."

Kharzan remained silent for a moment, studying the expressions of Yano’s delegation with intensity. Then, slowly, a mocking smile spread across his face, revealing teeth that seemed unnaturally sharp.

"Well, well," he finally said, leaning back in his seat with brazen arrogance. "It seems you’re quite afraid of war. I didn’t expect you would acquiesce so easily."

Victor visibly tensed, his hand gripping the arm of his chair with such force that it cracked. The Qilin within him flared, antlers of light briefly manifesting above his head before he brought himself under control with visible effort.

"Perhaps," Kharzan continued, savoring each word like a fine delicacy, "I should simply take everything at once while you stand by, trembling with fear."

Sirius stepped forward, the shadows at his feet undulating dangerously, taking forms that resembled serpentine creatures poised to strike. But before he could speak, Selphira rose from her seat, her presence suddenly dominating the room with an authority that seemed to compress the very air around them.

"If you want to give everything to Yino by starting a war, you’re welcome to try," she declared, her voice as cold and unyielding as glacial ice. The Black Turtle patterns momentarily surfaced on her skin. "Without our King here... you will definitely win."