Chapter 6 Chapter 6 61 E55 vouchers " If you want to fight for your honor , then I , Princess Griselda Ayala of the Green Shade Tribe , challenge you , the emperor of the dragon lairs , to a duel ! " As soon as the words escaped Natalia's lips , the silence that followed her declaration was loud , and only the wind dared to speak . The men beside the emperor stood still with horror etched on their faces , some of them had a look of shock mixed with pity . Her jaw clenched so tight it ached , and her heart pounded against her ribs fearfully, but her gaze stayed locked on the emperor . He showed nothing . No emotions , just nothing . There was no stopping her now , even if she was going to die in this duel , she would make sure she protected her sister's dignity and the rest of her people . " No ... " Izaiah muttered , his voice low as he dropped to his face , hot tears welled from his eyes , he was filled with a sudden sense of déjà vu , and he could remember clearly how his wife had died in battle . While she was trying to protect him , just the way Natalia was trying to protect her sister . He loved both of his daughters dearly , but he just couldn't go along with her plan ... it was suicide . He wanted to stop her , scream sense into her , and drag her away if he had to . But Natalia was already watching him , her eyes gentle but firm ; she could sense her father's fear , and she wanted to give Josiah more time to take her sister far away from here . " Father , I beg you . " She muttered . " Trust me , whatever happens here today is the will of the goddess , please don't interfere . " Before he could respond , a harsh voice shattered the moment . " Who do you think you are to challenge the Emperor to a duel ? " One of the emperor's men surged forward , fury blazing in his eyes . His hand clutched the hilt of his dagger as he stormed toward her . Natalia's gaze snapped to him , ice - cold and daring . It would seem like they won't even let her proceed with this duel . " There are hundreds of men who wouldn't even look him in the eye - and you dare ? What guts you have ! " He closed the distance , his arm raised to strike her . " Erebus ... " The emperor's voice suddenly rang out , and the soldier stopped before his hands could reach her . " Do you think there is anything wrong with the challenge ? " " Your Majesty ! " The man whose name is Erebus fell to his knees immediately . " She is nothing but a worthless human woman , someone who is dirt beneath your feet , whose existence is merely an insult to your greatness . How dare someone like her ? " 11:03 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 6 X55 vouchers The emperor nodded slightly , acknowledging his soldier's rage . Yes , this was how he should feel . Disrespected . Mocked . This hot - blooded princess had challenged him before the eyes of his men and told him to fight for his honor . And oddly , he felt no rage . No urge to tear her head off . " Princess , " He muttered suddenly , his red eyes flickering back to her . " Do you understand the gravity of what you are asking me ? " The Emperor asked again to be sure she won't regret her decision . " I am a warrior , I fight as long as it's fair . However , this battle won't be fair since you are exceptionally outmatched . Do you still agree ? " The men gasped , their faces all distorted in perplexity ; never in a thousand years did they believe the emperor would accept such a silly duel . Erebus stepped away with his head lowered in submission . He had stepped in to put the girl out of her misery by killing her , but it seemed like the Emperor wanted to have fun first before he killed her . " What is he doing ? " Draven asked Erevan curiously . " If he is going to accept the duel , then that means- " " She would be publicly executed ... " Erevan finished for him , with a sour look as well . The princess was indeed fair and pretty , yet he could imagine the way that lovely body would fall apart after the duel . " ... In the most gruesome way possible ." " I don't think I can watch this ... " Draven muttered as he turned away . " Apart from the fact that I am a man , and you are a woman , " The emperor proceeded with his explanation . " I am no ordinary man , I come from the descent of the black dragon . A thousand men put together could never beat me in a duel . " Natalia trembled lightly , but she wasn't going to back down , as the princess of the tribe , she had to make a sacrifice for the good of her people . Bowing her head down in defeat now would only mean one thing . The emperor had won . " Princess ! " Some of the clan's men shouted , in wailing voices , begging her not to fight . " Yes , I understand , " Natalia answered . " But before we start , I would like you to hear my condition . " The upper lip of the emperor curved into a taunting smirk , and he nodded his head , giving her permission to speak . " If I win , I want you to leave the tribe , after you have paid for the damages and also apologized to my father and my people for the fear you put in them . " She answered , and all of a sudden , the emperor burst into mocking laughter . He liked that she was bold , but it would be delusional for her to assume that she would even win . " And if I win ? " He questioned , raising a sharp brow , she sighed slowly as if she had been defeated already . " What would happen ? " " Then you can execute me publicly for my insolence , but then I ask you to have mercy and spare my people . " She continued . " If I were to lose , then I would pay for the disrespect with my life ," 11:03 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 6 : He nodded his head again . " I wish someone could stop her , " Erevan muttered , his fist closed tightly . 61 55 vouchers " She would be a good leader if she were a man ," Azarok muttered to his subordinate as he patted his beard . " Everything she was asking for was for the benefit of her people . She was born a human but has the heart of a dragon . That's a commendable princess ." " I agree ," Kharvax muttered , but no signs of impression in his dark eyes . " But its still foolish to take on the emperor ; she could have begged for their lives instead . Now she would die worthlessly ." " If those are your conditions , then I , Azmaveth Thalrion , accept the princess's challenge . " 11:03 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 7 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!