Chapter 2

Brody cast a mocking glance at the frail-looking Dominic.

"Don't think that marrying a five-tailed fox spirit will win you the Dragon King's favor and make you the heir to the dragon clan.

The day she gives birth to a lowly dragon child will be your end."

With that, Brody strode away, pulling Julian along.

I looked at Prince Dominic, whose face was calm and expressionless, and tentatively asked, "Prince Dominic, even though I'm a five-tailed fox spirit, if I can't bear you a noble dragon child, the Crown Prince will become the heir, and you'll surely be driven out of the palace. If you break off the engagement with the Dragon King now, there might still be a chance to change things."

In my past life, I knew little about Dominic.

Without understanding his character, I wouldn't rush into having a dragon child with him as I did before.

I expected Dominic to respond coldly to Brody's provocation, but instead, he laughed at my words.

"I was born of humble origins. If you can't produce a noble dragon child in a month, it won't be your fault.

Besides, for an unloved prince like me to win the favor of a five-tailed fox spirit is already reaching above my station."

Dominic finished speaking, his pale lips curling slightly as he extended his slender fingers toward me, attempting to take my hand.

He had the charm of a cunning fox.

I shyly averted my gaze and placed my hand in his, feeling the warmth of his palm suddenly turn cool like jade.

Today marked the beginning of the journey for Dominic and me, as well as my sister and Brody, to conceive a dragon child.

The fox clan, unlike others, can give birth in just a month, nourished by rare herbs and abundant spiritual energy.

Just as Dominic was about to take me to Mystic Valley for training in magical arts, Brody and Julian appeared before us.

"Mystic Valley is rich in spiritual energy and has nourished countless spiritual beasts throughout history. It is Father's favorite treasure. Dominic, your mother was merely a lowly snake spirit. How dare you set foot in such a sacred place with your inferior bloodline?"

Dominic, usually indifferent to worldly matters, transformed into his true white dragon form upon hearing his mother's insult, ready to confront Brody.

Brody, unafraid, also revealed his true form, and the two clashed fiercely, neither side gaining the upper hand after hundreds of rounds.

Meanwhile, Julian gathered spiritual energy in his palm and attacked me.

"Julie, you won't take Mystic Valley today. The Crown Prince promised that if I can train in magical arts here, I'll surely give birth to a noble golden dragon and become a revered queen of the dragon palace."

"You've always outshone me with your five tails and superior talents. Now, I must compete with you."

With these words, Julian's eyes turned blood-red, and he lashed his three giant tails at me.

I wasn't foolish; I quickly concentrated the power of my five tails into a forceful strike at Julian's abdomen.

Unable to withstand it, Julian fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

At the same moment, Brody, who had been so arrogant, was struck down by Dominic's dragon tail.

Just as the outcome seemed clear, the Dragon King appeared, his scepter conjuring a white orb of light, striking Dominic from behind while he was unprepared.

Dominic fell to the ground, his once pale face now as lifeless as a paper doll.

"Father, " Brody, ignoring his injuries, crawled to the Dragon King's feet, pleading, "Father, Dominic was born of humble origins and now dares to injure me to seize Mystic Valley. Please, Father, stand up for me."

Hearing Brody's words, the Dragon King looked at Dominic with increasing disdain.

"Dominic, Brody is your elder brother. I never expected you to injure your own kin over an enchanted valley. Your rebellious nature is just like your mother, the snake spirit."