Chapter 2302

Rumors abound that the ancient families of Eastplain were driven to tame monsters in ancient eras where the human race grappled with inferior martial skills and had to vie for dominance against other formidable races. It was not until the continued rise of the human race and the efforts of past generations that higher-grade techniques emerged, rendering the control of ferocious monsters obsolete. Only the venerable aristocratic families of Eastplain and certain other regions on the border with Greatflare still clung tightly to those practices.

Ulva's face curled into a sneer when he realized that Severin saw through his technique. "Ah, so you recognize the situation you're in then. In that case, relinquish the spiritual treasure and metal Uru. I might spare your life if you do so. Refuse, and you'll be fodder for my dragon!"

Severin licked his lips with anticipation and gazed at Ulva with fiery eyes. Though he initially assumed that his foe was a run-of-the-mill treasure-robbing prac