Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 206 Tribute

Argreed reached out and grabbed all the giant eagles, instantly freeing them from their cages as if held aloft by an invisible hand. Argreed then used magic to enslave all the giant eagles and put them under mind control. Afterward, Argreed released the giant eagles so they could return to their masters and report back.

At this moment, Agreed discovered a weak biological signal remaining in the iron cage, which surprised him greatly. He had been so focused on enslaving the giant eagles that he hadn't noticed anything else in the cages.

Agreed walked up to the iron cage, inside which was a smaller, more miniature cage containing a human girl. Looking at this, Agreed asked with some surprise, "What does Otto mean by 'human'?"

Otto hurriedly and eagerly said, "This is a delicacy that I sent my people to the human world to capture for you, Master. I know the basic common sense that dragons like to eat human virgins. Please enjoy your meal, Master."

After hearing this, Agreed slapped his forehead helplessly and said, "I don't like to eat, and I don't need to eat. I've already transcended these basic desires. You... keep her. I think she would be a qualified servant. Keep her."

Agreed had originally intended for Otto to release the human girl, but he suddenly remembered that his men seemed quite interested in human flesh, so he abandoned the idea. After all, it was unrealistic to ask wolves to release sheep; the moment they released her, she would probably be turned into sashimi the next second. Letting these monsters release her would only result in her being eaten by them.

Otto then said respectfully, "Please enjoy yourself, Master. I will take my leave now."

Agreed quickly added, "While you're at it, tell my monsters that if they catch any humans, they shouldn't eat them. They should bring them to me; I have other uses for them!"

Otto nodded to indicate that he understood, and then left the palace with the chimeras.

Agreed looked at the unconscious human girl in the iron cage and sighed helplessly. How could he have forgotten to tell her about this?

It's not a rumor that dragons love to devour human virgins. Dragons do indeed have a special fondness for the flesh of human virgins and even consider it the ultimate delicacy. Even metal dragons will reveal their ferocious nature and devour humans when they are not around.

Here I need to explain the habits of dragons. Dragons actually don't have a sense of taste! You heard right, they don't have a sense of taste. Because of the powerful digestive abilities of dragons, they can absorb most of the nutrients in their food without chewing or swallowing. Moreover, their mouths are responsible for exhaling terrifying dragon breath. Therefore, all of a dragon's teeth are shaped like huge, sharp daggers and have no chewing function. So, there is no room for the development of a sense of taste. In fact, the idea that dragons have a sense of taste is a common prejudice held by humans and other creatures about the existence of dragons.

So why would dragons like to eat human virgins? It's because of two words: 'tender' and 'fragrant'. 'Fragrant' is easy to understand because although dragons don't have a sense of taste, they do have a sense of smell. Although it's unclear why, human virgins do have a special scent that can stimulate a dragon's appetite. Of course, Agred was so sure because he also smelled that alluring fragrance on the girl.

The word 'tender' is easier to understand. Just like how we humans prefer to eat lambs or young animals, because the meat of many strong animals is very tough for human teeth, so we prefer to eat meat with a more tender texture. Of course, monsters think the same way.

Although no matter how tough the flesh is, it is as fragile as candy in front of a dragon's teeth, humans are indeed delicious compared to other creatures. From the memories inherited from the dragon's bloodline, Agred can feel the wonderful taste of devouring human virgins, like eating a thin-skinned, thick-filled pan-fried bun. A mouthful of fresh blood, fragrant with the scent of virginity, instantly gushes out and fills the dragon's entire mouth. The top-notch taste of the tender flesh, coupled with the wonderful aroma that lingers on the lips and teeth, makes humans an indispensable choice on the monster's table.

That's why humans are called 'tender skin' by many monsters. You might think this name describes appearance? You're wrong, it describes your taste.

Of course, Agred wouldn't eat humans, after all, he was once human too. As the old saying goes, 'Why should humans make things difficult for each other?' Agred gently took the girl out of the iron cage and brought her to his residence in the palace. He used magic to weave some clothes for her, and then used magic to check the girl's soul and body to prevent any damage.

After a while, the girl woke up groggily. As she gradually opened her eyes, a ferocious and terrifying black dragon appeared in front of her. The girl screamed in fright and backed away on all fours.

Agreed reassured her via telepathy, "Calm down, little girl. I may be a dragon, but I don't eat people."

As she spoke, the second-tier spells 'psychological suggestion' and 'sedation hypnosis' were triggered through soul transmission, and the girl instantly calmed down, but still stared at the giant dragon in front of her with a look of fear.

Then, Agreed said to the girl in an unquestionable manner, "Girl, you have been captured by my monster army, but I am merciful and do not want to eat you. However, I do not keep idle people here. You are now appointed as the cleaner of this palace, and you are responsible for cleaning this palace. Do you understand?"

The girl nodded as if possessed. Agreed casually tossed the clothes he had made for her in front of her and said, "These are your clothes. They have my magic on them. They won't get dirty, and they have temperature-regulating magic so you won't feel the heat or the cold. You can wear these clothes every day. If you want new clothes, just tell me. But the cost of making the clothes will be deducted from your salary."

After saying that, Agreed brought out a plate of roast suckling pig that he had prepared in advance from his space. This was specially prepared by Yorick. Agreed continued, "You can't clean such a big place by hand. Eat first. After you've eaten, I'll teach you a few cleaning spells. That way, you'll at least still have some value to me."

The girl tentatively walked towards the food; she was indeed starving. In the end, hunger overcame her fear, and she pounced on the suckling pig and began to devour it.

Agreed couldn't help but smile as he watched the little guy wolf down his food. Then, as if soothing a pet, he said softly, "Don't rush, eat slowly. Unlike your hometown, I don't have processed foods like bread or high-end crops here. I only have wild fruits, meat, and some simple crops like potatoes. So you need to be prepared for the food. What's your name?"