"You're right, I understand all of that..."
As if she had anticipated this turn of events, Maeve got up from the ground, ignoring the dust and tattered clothes covering her, and looked directly into the black dragon's eyes, saying loudly, "In exchange for corresponding protection, I am willing to offer a treasure from the Kingdom of Connaught."
treasure?
Todd looked at Maeve with great interest, lowering the dragon's head, his golden pupils gleaming.
Seeing this, Maeve, feeling somewhat relieved, calmly said, "This is an ancient book passed down through generations of the Connaught royal family. It is written in runes and is said to have originated from Odin, the great god of the age of gods... I believe that you, as the son of the gods, will certainly be interested in it..."
Evie and Minnie exchanged a glance, and the former said loudly to Maeve, "Hand over that so-called treasure. We need to verify its authenticity..."
Maeve shook her head vigorously, refusing, "I can't hand over that book to you now. I need the Son of God's personal promise! He must guarantee the safety of my child and me!"
Enraged, Evie drew her short sword and strode towards Maeve, shouting, "You woman who doesn't understand the situation! Do you think you still have any room to bargain with the Son of the Gods?"
Maeve stood there, her face pale, but her expression was firm as she stared directly at the weapon in Ivy's hand, showing no intention of backing down.
Just then, Todd spoke up.
"I promise to protect you and your child, provided that the Sanctuary of Asgard is not harmed."
The dragon's deafening roar sounded like heavenly music to Maeve's ears.
She bent her knees and knelt down before Todd.
Then, she tore open her dress and took out an old, yellowed book from a hidden compartment.
Gently placing the book on the ground in front of her, Maeve clasped her hands together, palms up, backs of her hands touching the ground, and then rested her forehead on her palms, quietly awaiting the pronouncement of the Son of God.
Using his 'wind pressure' ability, Todd carefully sucked the ancient book from the ground into the dragon's claw.
As he turned to the first page, a familiar yet startling symbol caught his eye.
This is a symbol with an arrow at the top and an inverted pyramid at the bottom.
"Jingsu..."
Todd uttered that word softly.
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