"I didn't expect to witness such a rare scene the moment I came in. Is this your chairman's hobby? Making protected magical creatures fight each other to the death?"
He asked with a smile, his tone as casual as if he were making small talk, though his words carried a faint edge of aggression.
"That is research!" Lupin corrected him. "The chairman is researching a new type of Wolfsbane Potion. Also, I should remind you that these dragons were purchased through legal channels, with all the paperwork in order. If you need it, I can show it to you."
The middle-aged wizard nodded noncommittally. "That would be troublesome. The more detailed, the better."
"..."
As they spoke, several more people came down. There were Magical Congress of the United States employees, members of the WAC delegation, and even an International Confederation of Wizards representative trailing behind them.
The middle-aged wizard glanced at that representative, looking thoughtful.
At that moment, the battle between the two dragons in midair was also drawing to a close. Just as the middle-aged wizard had predicted, the Spinyback Dragon lost!
The Spinyback Dragon was a relatively "well-rounded" breed of dragon. Its enormous skeletal frame made it one of the largest dragons, while the spines on its back gave it a variety of attack methods, and its teeth and claws carried poison as well.
But among living creatures, being "well-rounded" usually meant having no outstanding strengths. The Spinyback Dragon had nothing but a frame and no muscle, making it look like a skeleton. In terms of strength, it simply could not contend with large dragons.
Its spines were more intimidating than practical in battle, and its venom was far inferior to that of the Venomfang Dragon.
Against the Tree Bee, covered in spikes and possessing exceptionally powerful