The Dragon-Speaker Mask was a legendary magical item of unknown purpose, obtained by Aaron and Charlotte in the Cult of the Dragon's hidden realm.
They had divided the two items between them at the time. Aaron had received the Sacred Dragon Emblem Amulet, whose greatest effect was to provide immense resistance to radiant damage. In other words, he was immune to weaker light-based creatures and attacks, while stronger ones dealt only half damage. Beyond that, the amulet also made dragons naturally inclined to like him.
Charlotte had given the Dragon-Speaker Mask to Alusair. Having been bathed in the blood of a Great Wyrm Red Dragon, the Princess could make good use of its power. Aaron simply had no idea what effect it had when she wore it.
Sure enough, Alusair's entire bearing changed the moment she put on the Dragon-Speaker Mask. The elegant, regal beauty, cold as an iceberg, became an openly domineering presence, radiating draconic might like an evil dragon lording over its treasure hoard atop a lonely mountain. Though the rest of her outfit remained unchanged, arrogance and indifference seemed to seep from her very bones, her whole body radiating an aura of "I am the queen."
She had intended to have Aaron show her around, but the young pirate's appearance made Alusair stop with interest. She turned toward Aaron, folded her arms, and shifted one long, black-stockinged leg sideways.
You know him?
Yes, I do.
Aaron wondered why the young pirate had come looking for him now.
Damn it, the Dragon's Tooth Gang is a dockside gang! And they've been secretly handling "cats" in violation of Alusair's decree! If she finds out, won't that make me someone who secretly associates with gangs and shields criminal organizations?
*One crackdown on organized crime, and the Queen's Blade will be