The two Dragon Cubs immediately sank into indecision.
Barbara did not disturb them.
The young dragons beside them had also seen what Barbara was planning. While inwardly marveling at an adult dragon's cunning, they had no intention of saying anything.
The emerald grassland was quiet.
Only the dragons' breathing could be heard.
Along with the sound of breezes blowing past.
The grass rustled and swayed.
The two young green dragons were still torn, but their furrowed brows gradually relaxed as time passed.
"Lady Gree was right. If we can successfully mutate, gain strength as soon as possible, and become legendary...
Then what are thirty thousand gold coins?
Isn't an opportunity exactly what we lack?"
Alicia murmured, then turned toward Koraman.
"Besides, I'll be shouldering this burden together with you, Koraman.
Ever since we were little, I've always felt especially secure with you around. I believe this time will be no exception."
"Y-yes! As long as I'm here, a mere thirty thousand gold coins will be nothing!"
Seeing her turn her gaze to him again and express what she thought of him,
the green dragon whelp was thrilled beyond measure.
He hurriedly slapped his chest with his right claw and roared excitedly.
The two little dragon whelps, who had endured few hardships and spent most of their time following Xiluo, were earning over a hundred gold coins a year while watching that shameless fellow Abel rake in thousands annually.
They had long since lost their sense of what gold coins were worth.
"I knew two green dragons as outstanding as you wouldn't be stumped by a mere thirty thousand gold coins.
All green dragons in the future will be proud of you, too!"
Barbara looked gratified.
She walked up to the two green dragon whelps and gently patted their forelegs.
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