Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

After flying thousands of miles to make sure no one was following, Timothy finally landed in a modest town.

Sitting in a small tavern, facing the still somewhat haughty Azura, Timothy asked, "So tell me, if you're the mighty Ocean Dragon King, how did they manage to capture you? And what's your connection to the Dragon Blood Formation?"

"Hmph, don't think that just because we've made a pact, you can order me around. I may have agreed to be your pet for a year, but I never said I'd answer your questions."

Azura snorted, having long forgotten the pitiful look she had when she begged Timothy to unlock her chains.

A smirk appeared on Timothy's face. "Are you sure? Let's not forget that I can somewhat control you with our pact. More importantly, don't you want another Golden Scale Dragon Carp?"

"You still have Golden Scale Dragon Carp!" Azura's eyes lit up instantly.

For the entire dragon race, the Golden Scale Dragon Carp was an incredibly rare and sought-after treasure. Even the Dragon Palace, with its vast resources, had not found one for many years. The value of such a treasure was self-evident.

Just one Golden Scale Dragon Carp could greatly enhance her bloodline, let alone two!

"It depends on how you behave," Timothy chuckled.

He had just carefully searched the system's marketplace and finally found Golden Scale Dragon Carp for sale, though at three skill points each, they were quite expensive and not something to be handed out lightly.

"Ugh."

Azura's stomach growled involuntarily, her eyes practically sparkling, "I'll talk, okay! I'll talk!"

Timothy was somewhat exasperated. The girl in front of him changed her tune faster than flipping a book,one second she was defiant to the death, the next she was capitulating. Could this really be the Dragon King?

It just didn't fit...

Azura finally told the truth: "I am indeed the current Ocean Dragon King, but I only ascended to the throne half a month ago, and it has been highly controversial."

"Controversial?"

"Yes."

Azura nodded, her lively eyes tinged with sadness.

"My father went into Seclusion for Breakthrough, eager to pass on the throne. There were many siblings eligible for the position, but during the tests, my Ancestral dragon bloodline was discovered. Although it's only a small part and not very pure, even this trace caused a sensation throughout the Dragon Palace.

After several nights of discussion, the Dragon Palace finally confirmed my ascension and held a coronation ceremony for me. However, this also led to opposition from many factions within the Dragon Palace.

It even gave those underlings of Holy Emperor Thunderflame a chance to attack the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon and capture me, intending to use my flesh to complete that bizarre Dragon Blood Formation."

"I see," Timothy nodded, understanding the situation.

Azura's rise to the throne due to her Ancestral dragon bloodline had led to opposition within the Dragon Palace, giving villains the opportunity to capture her.

The timing of her abduction was too precise,it must have been premeditated.

Holy Emperor Thunderflame really was ruthless.

Cursing inwardly, Timothy exchanged three skill points for a Golden Scale Dragon Carp and tossed it to Azura.

"You actually had one!"

As if afraid someone else might snatch it away, Azura quickly and carefully hid the Golden Scale Dragon Carp.

With two Golden Scale Dragon Carps, if she could eat them and absorb their power, her bloodline would undergo a tremendous leap!

Dragons have always been about strength and power.

"When the time comes, even those opposition factions in the Dragon Palace won't dare to utter another word of nonsense!"

Suddenly, Azura ran up and, with a beaming smile, clung to Timothy's arm, oozing charm.

"What are you doing?"

Just a second ago, Azura was staunchly refusing to admit she was a pet, and now she was suddenly all sweet and sycophantic, even startling Timothy.

"Hehe, I see it now. You might look like you're just at the Mystic Core level, but anyone who can whip out two Golden Scale Dragon Carps has got to be a hermit big shot. I'm sticking with you for this year-long contract. I'm going to cling to your coattails!"

With that, she clung tightly to Timothy, impossible to shake off, and even rubbed against him from time to time.

Timothy, exasperated, said, "Hey, aren't you a Dragon King? Have some dignity!"

"Dignity is secondary. I need to stick with the big shot."

"I'm not a big shot."

"You definitely are. You might even be some ancient sage who's been hidden away for thousands of years. Oh mighty one, take me under your wing!"

"If you keep this up, I'm calling the police."

"No, I'm sticking with you. I'm your pet for a year anyway, so come on, ride me!"

"Then at least transform into your dragon form!"

"I still find my human form more comfortable. Besides, I can fly in any form, so what does it matter which one you ride?"

"Jesus, watch your language!"

Noticing the disgusted, fearful, and repulsed looks from the people around them, Timothy quickly stuffed a couple of bread rolls into Azura's mouth to shut her up.

If this kept up, the misunderstanding could really blow up.

Especially if someone recognized him and word got out, his wife's anger was not something to joke about!

"Mmm, mmm. Oh right, big shot, there's something else I need to ask you?" Azura swallowed the bread, and suddenly, her playful demeanor turned a bit more serious.

"What is it?" Timothy asked.

"Actually, I can sense the aura of Goddess Sylvia on you. Now that the dragon race is in peril, the only one I can think of who might help is Goddess Sylvia herself. So, could I ask you to take me to see Goddess Sylvia?" Azura's eyes were earnest, her determination tinged with a hint of sadness.

"You want to see Goddess Sylvia?" Timothy's gaze sharpened.

Even if Azura hadn't mentioned it, he would have quickly relayed this matter back to the Sky Sanctuary.

After all, the opportunity presented by Holy Emperor Thunderflame's attack on the dragon race was too good to miss. If they could seize this moment...

"You can come with me back to Sky Sanctuary, but you must explain everything in detail to Goddess Sylvia and make quick decisions," Timothy said.

"I understand!" Azura nodded gratefully.

"There's one more thing," Timothy coughed lightly. "I gave you two Golden Scale Dragon Carps, and as my pet, you should at least let me ride you back."

"Of course!" Azura excitedly patted her body.

Timothy sighed in resignation, "Not in this form. I meant your dragon form."

"Transform into my dragon form?" Azura pouted, seemingly disappointed.

But eventually, she nodded.

A dazzling golden light flashed, and the next moment, Timothy was soaring on the back of a dragon!