"Hiss~"
The two little sea dragons clinging to Danyla's arm woke from their slumber. Seeing so many people gathered around them, they immediately hissed in alarm.
"Ah!"
Several handmaids screamed in fright.
"Ah! Monster snakes! Monster snakes!"
"Don't be afraid, everyone. These are two little sea dragons I've tamed."
Danyla hurried to explain.
In truth, King Jaehaerys, who stood closest to Danyla, had also been startled. Like everyone else, he had assumed they were ornaments she had made at some point!
"This is Jormungava, and this is Jormungar!"
Danyla soothed the two little sea dragons as she introduced them to everyone.
Though the little pair were as docile as kittens with Danyla, they were fierce toward everyone else and refused to let down their guard.
"Can the blood of House Targaryen tame sea dragons as well?"
King Jaehaerys wanted to get closer to the two little sea dragons, but seeing their fierce demeanor, he wisely kept his distance.
"I'm afraid not!"
Danyla shook her head and explained,
"Their birth was purely a stroke of chance, but they have indeed formed some sort of magical connection with my bloodline."
"Perhaps it's like the bond between House Targaryen and the Great Dragon. My descendants should be able to ride sea dragons in the future, too."
"Skree~"
Just then, Myracis let out a disgruntled cry at Danyla. She was complaining that Danyla had introduced only the two little sea dragons to everyone, neglecting Hognara and the others, whom she had already taken under her wing.
Danyla shook her head helplessly. Having so many Great Dragons competing for attention really could be a headache.
"Oh, right, Great-Grandfather! I also happened to acquire three young dragons this time."
"Huh?!" ⊙▽⊙
Before the Old King could decide whether he had misheard, Myracis crawled over proudly, plucked