What Virel buried deep within his mind during the meeting was a particular word from the Dragon Lord.
'Take care of my bride and you shall be rewarded.'
Those words had remained in his thoughts ever since he started his lessons.
To Draen, the meaning was simple.
Lewis was unfamiliar with the empire and its customs. He lacked the knowledge that most nobles had been taught since childhood and Draen merely wanted someone trustworthy to guide and educate him properly as well as help him adapt to his new life.
More importantly, the Dragon Lord expected Lewis to be treated with the respect and care deserving of his position.
However, Virel did not see it that way.
As someone who had spent years observing the empire's most powerful figures, Virel knew very well that Draen Silvaris was not merely the gentle and devoted husband the public often described. Beneath the smiles and patience was a dragon capable of showing terrifying cruelty when necessary.
