Jonavili withdrew her gaze, put on a kind expression, and walked in front of the group of demi-humans.
Seeing Jonavili approach, the demi-humans couldn't help but huddle closer together, and a beautiful, cute little fox-eared demi-human tightly hugged her mother's leg.
"Do not be afraid. I am the lord of White Crystal City, and I will not do anything excessive to you."
Hearing these kind words, the demi-humans looked at each other in confusion.
Taking advantage of the moment before they could react, Jonavili quietly reached out and stroked the ears of the cute fox-eared demi-human.
'Ah~ so comfortable, so soft~ I feel like my heart is melting.'
On the surface, however, Jonavili maintained a calm expression.
The little demi-human who had been touched twitched her snow-white ears and shrank further behind the female demi-human.
Jonavili's heart bloomed with the sheer cuteness of it, but outwardly, she continued to speak.
"Come to White Crystal City. There, you can live together with more friends in happiness, peace, and tranquility."
As she spoke, Jonavili reached out her hand with a smile.
Seeing this, the demi-humans' vigilance lowered slightly; at least this person appeared very friendly.
At that moment, an elderly demi-human with a hunched back stepped forward.
Jonavili sized him up for a few moments and instantly lost interest.
"Great Lord, we have lived here for generations and have developed a deep bond with this place. We do not wish to set down roots in a strange land, so..."
The words of refusal were not spoken aloud, but everyone understood the meaning.
The surrounding temperature gradually dropped a bit. Jonavili's expression remained unchanged as she spoke patiently.
"Please reconsider carefully. Although it may be a bit abrupt, I truly and sincerely wish to invite you to join White Crystal City."
The old demi-human shook his head.
"Sigh... I am old and cannot handle such upheaval. Please, Lord, you should head back."
Jonavili's expression tightened, and her gaze turned cold.
'Wait, did I give this old geezer too much face?'
Jonavili's voice became icy.
"Is it because you are reluctant to leave these houses? It does not matter. After moving to White Crystal City, appropriate housing will be provided.
If you truly are unwilling, I do not believe you should block the thoughts of others."
Jonavili looked at the little demi-human she had just petted and asked.
"Little one, would you like to come live at big sister's place? At big sister's place, there are..."
Before Jonavili could finish, the little demi-human shook her head.
"No, Liya wants to stay with Mama."
Jonavili's mouth twitched, and she looked at the other demi-humans, finding that not a single one was willing to follow her.
Seeing this, the smugness in the old demi-human's eyes was unconcealed.
"Good, very good. You are indeed quite united."
"So, what Excellency means is..."
The old demi-human thought Jonavili was going to give up, but the next second made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
"If I were the person I used to be, I would let it go if I couldn't have it. After all, forced fruit is not sweet.
But unfortunately, the current me must have whatever I want. No one can defy my will!"
As Jonavili spoke, her body began to change. Draconic features started to manifest, and by the time the last word fell, Jonavili had transformed into a white dragon sixteen meters long, about seven meters high, with a wingspan of about forty meters.
The white dragon's maw opened, and a fan-shaped breath blasted out. In an instant, the original small village was destroyed, leaving behind only frost-covered ground and a frigid aura.
Her crystal-blue pupils looked down coldly at the demi-humans below, her tone merciless.
"Now, tell me your choice."
In contrast, the demi-humans below had long since been scared witless the moment Jonavili revealed her true form.
A moment later, one demi-human was the first to react.
"Dragon! It's a dragon!!"
This shout triggered a chain reaction, and the other demi-humans were so terrified that their bodies went weak, causing them to collapse to the ground.
Some demi-humans tried to flee, but they were blocked by Xiao Shunzi and the other White Crystal knights. The younger demi-humans were so frightened they began to wail and cry.
Pleasure~ intense pleasure. Feeling their emotions of fear, the gloom from moments ago was swept away.
The dragon's maw pulled back into a wide grin.
Keep shouting. Weren't you quite vocal just now? Wasn't your attitude very firm? Why aren't you continuing to shout now?
"Three seconds. Give me your answer within three seconds. Submission or death."
Without hesitation, the old demi-human fell to his knees with a thud and kowtowed heavily toward Jonavili.
"Lord White Dragon, we were blind and did not recognize your majesty. We have offended you; please forgive us.
My choice is... submission."
With those words, more demi-humans knelt on the ground, expressing their submission one after another.
Jonavili gave a disdainful smile and transformed back into her human form.
"Heh, I still prefer that look you had where everything was under control."
The old demi-human's body shook violently, and he hurriedly spoke.
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."
Was he joking? Was a dragon someone he could provoke? Although he was old and about to die, he hadn't lived enough yet. He would live as long as he could; who would complain about living a bit longer?
Jonavili leaned over slightly and reached out her small hand to slap his face, which looked like withered tree bark.
"When you're a person, don't be so damn pretentious, especially in front of me. Do you understand?"
"Yes, yes, Excellency is right to lecture me."
The old demi-human felt as if his gall was about to burst from fear, and his voice carried a tremor.
Seeing that this old demi-human had become obedient, Jonavili ignored him directly and walked toward the shivering white fox-eared and fox-tailed little demi-human.
Looking at the fluffy ball shaking like an electric motor, Jonavili's playful side emerged.
She reached out and grabbed the fluffy, large white tail. The comfortable sensation made her eyes narrow involuntarily.
The little one was startled and couldn't help but scream.
"Ah!! No! P-please don't eat me, wahhh..."
The little demi-human was about to be scared to tears, yet she didn't dare to break free, fearing that if she made Jonavili unhappy, she would be eaten as a little dessert.
Jonavili found it quite amusing and prepared to tease the little thing.
"Liya, right? Are you willing to come with me now? If you're not willing..."
Jonavili showed a hint of ill intent and said fiercely.
"I'll eat you~"
"Ah~ no, no!!"
Liya was instantly scared to tears.
"I... I'm willing to go with you... Please, just don't eat me."
Jonavili nodded in satisfaction, then pulled Liya up, preparing to take her back to White Crystal City.
At that moment, another fox-eared demi-human hurriedly stood up. This action drew everyone's attention.
Jonavili turned to look and saw the fox demi-human looking like a martyr, her face full of resolve.
"Lord White Dragon, I beg you to let my sister go. I am willing to go with you instead."
Jonavili's face was full of disdain.
"What kind of thing do you think you are, to dare try and bargain with me?"
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