Chapter 205: Acknowledging Their Relationship

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Acknowledging Their Relationship

On the way back to the Holy Capital, Kohen constantly looked for a chance to escape. However, the Fire Phoenix Family Master had brought a whole squad of males on this trip, leaving him no opportunity whatsoever.

Five days later.

The Fire Phoenix Family Master arrived back at the Holy Capital with Kohen. Without a moment’s rest, he led his men straight to the Yilong Mansion.

He unceremoniously threw Kohen to the ground right in front of the Yilong Family Master.

"Fire Phoenix Family Master, what is the meaning of this?"

"Open your eyes and look, Yilong Family Master. Tell me if this isn’t Zerev’s cub."

At those words, the Yilong Family Master narrowed his eyes at the little male cub on the floor. He carefully sensed the cub’s aura and found it strikingly similar to Zerev’s.

"This..."

"What, are you still unwilling to admit it?" the Fire Phoenix Family Master asked, a mocking gleam in his eyes.

"Rest assured, Fire Phoenix Family Master. I will give you an explanation for this," the Yilong Family Master said, his face darkening.

"Then I’ll take this little dragon cub back with me for now. I’ll be waiting for your explanation."

"Wait a moment," the Yilong Family Master called out.

"What? Do you intend to cover for your own?"

"You misunderstand." The Yilong Family Master walked up to Kohen, using a sharp fingernail to sever a lock of the boy’s hair.

After the Fire Phoenix Family Master left with Kohen, the Yilong Family Master’s face turned as black as ink. He instructed a male servant beside him, "Go get Zerev."

Ten minutes later.

Zerev arrived before the Yilong Family Master. As soon as he saw his son, the older man threw the lock of pale yellow hair right at his face.

"Look at what this is!"

Zerev caught the hair as it fell from his face and immediately caught its familiar scent. His pupils dilated—it was Kohen’s aura.

He instinctively wanted to look at the Yilong Family Master, but rationality kept his body in check. "I don’t know what you’re talking about, Father."

"You don’t know? That little bastard has already been brought back by the Fire Phoenix Family Master. Are you still refusing to admit it?" The Yilong Family Master was genuinely furious.

His son, a dignified young master of the Holy Capital, had actually mated with a female from a low-level tribe and produced a vile spawn. Furthermore, the Fire Phoenix Family Master had tossed the brat directly at his feet, mercilessly trampling his dignity into the dirt.

Even now, he could vividly recall the mocking look in the Fire Phoenix Family Master’s eyes. He had never been so humiliated in his life. He could already imagine how all the noble families in the Holy Capital would laugh at him after today.

"Things have already reached this point, and you still try to lie to me!" the Yilong Family Master yelled. "Hurry up and sever your mate bond with that little female. And you can forget about that little bastard; the Fire Phoenix Family Master will dispose of him cleanly." He waved his hand in extreme irritation.

Upon hearing that Kohen had been captured by the Fire Phoenix Family Master, Zerev’s first thought was of Ophelia. He wondered if something had happened to her as well.

Seeing Zerev remain silent, the Yilong Family Master grew even more apoplectic. "Did you hear a word I just said?!"

Zerev’s mind was in total turmoil. "Father, did the Fire Phoenix Family Master only capture one little male cub?"

The Yilong Family Master knew exactly what he meant. He sneered coldly, "Is capturing just one little male cub not humiliating enough for you?"

From those words, Zerev deduced that Ophelia had not been taken. A wave of relief washed over him. Seeing that the truth could no longer be hidden, he simply admitted to it. "Father, I will never break my mate bond with Ophelia. Furthermore, Kohen and the others are not little bastards. They are my children."

"Do you... do you even know what you’re saying?!" The Yilong Family Master was so angry he nearly had a heart attack. "If you had voluntarily severed the bond with that little female, I might have spared her life. But since this is your attitude, then she has no right to live!"

"Father, even if she dies, I will never take another mate."

The more powerful a species was, the more difficult it was for them to reproduce, and they mostly had single births. In all these years, the Yilong Family Master had only managed to sire one male cub—Zerev. Moreover, his mate was already old and entirely unfit to bear more children.

Therefore, if Zerev refused to take another mate, the Yilong Family Master’s bloodline would end with him.

"Are you threatening me, Zerev?" The Yilong Family Master’s eyes turned icy.

"I have other matters to attend to, Father. I’ll take my leave now." Zerev’s heart was entirely with Ophelia; he had no desire to waste another word on his father.

"Zerev, if you dare step out of the Yilong Mansion today, you are no longer my son!"

Faced with the Yilong Family Master’s threat, Zerev paid it no heed. His pace didn’t slow in the slightest, and he soon strode right out of the Yilong Mansion.

As soon as Zerev exited the estate, he bumped into Jiuying head-on.

Jiuying looked frantic, his forehead dripping with sweat. "Young Master, Young Master Kohen has been taken by the Fire Phoenix Family Master!"

"I know." After saying that, Zerev didn’t utter another word and headed straight for the gates of the Holy Capital.

"Where are you going, Young Master?"

"I’m returning to the Fuzu Tribe. I’m going to find Ophelia."

Jiuying hurriedly stopped him. "Young Master, Ophelia is preparing to lead people to the Holy Capital."

"They’re coming to the Holy Capital? What absolute nonsense." Zerev’s already grim expression grew even colder.

"Young Master, Ophelia asked me to pass a message to you. She wants you to stay in the Holy Capital and protect Young Master Kohen. She said not to worry about her."

Zerev opened his mouth to argue, but Jiuying’s next words stopped him in his tracks.

"Young Master, Ophelia said to trust her."

Zerev remained silent for a long time before he finally agreed.

Meanwhile, at the Fuzu Tribe.

"Princess, Kohen was taken by the Fire Phoenix Clan. What should we do?"

"I’m afraid we’ll have to meet them head-on." Before Ophelia could speak, Klein voiced his decision.

"Is that really the only way?" Deep down, Tyler was reluctant to go up against the people of the Holy Capital. Once they clashed, there would be bloodshed and sacrifices. He feared that he wouldn’t be able to protect the Princess and that she would get hurt.

"Since they dared to touch Kohen, they will dare to take Wendy and me tomorrow. We can’t just wait for them to beat down our doors." Ophelia’s thoughts mirrored Klein’s; the enemy was already on their doorstep, so how could she possibly back down?

As the old saying went: We won’t strike unless provoked, but if they cross us, we will hunt them down to the ends of the earth!

If the Fire Phoenix Family Master dared to lay a hand on her child, then she would make sure he knew exactly what she was capable of.

"Tyler, how many bows and Crossbows have we made so far?"

Tyler pondered for a moment before replying. "We have a hundred and fifty bows and a hundred Crossbows. As for arrows and Crossbow Arrows... roughly a thousand in total."

"What about daggers?"

"Not many. Only about twenty."

"Good. We’ll set out for the Holy Capital in two days."

Ophelia was about to discuss further details regarding their trip to the Holy Capital with Klein and the others when she heard the sound of a female weeping nearby.

Recognizing the familiar voice, Ophelia furrowed her brow slightly.

"Ophelia! Kohen... was taken away! Is it true?"

When Rebecca had heard Laxus recount the news, she felt as if the sky were falling. Still unable to believe it, she had come to the Fu Clan in person to ask.

"It’s true, Mother."

At those words, Rebecca’s eyes instantly turned red, and tears cascaded down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string. "Then what are you all just standing around for?! Hurry up and go save Kohen!"

"We were just discussing it, Mother. We’ve decided to head to the Holy Capital in two days."