New law of Beast Taming

"I don't think coming near a drake is a good idea. These creatures and I do not vibe. They also do not like me because of the type of genes I possess. So, it would be better if I stay away."

Kristia made all kinds of excuses not to head into the arena and be maimed to death by a drake. He liked living, and he did not want to risk his life.

No matter how docile the drake was, one should not forget that it was a wild beast that could quickly kill a human if it wanted to.

"Don't be a coward. I promise nothing will happen. But if you do not want to come here, I can offer this chance to someone else. Does someone else want to ride a dragon?"

No one volunteered. This might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but no one was willing to risk their lives for this. No one except Mellisa.

Mellisa did not say anything, but she forced the door of the test room open and walked toward Amane. Her eyes looked cautious but determined, telling Amane what she wanted to know.

"Mellisa, it looks like you want to try riding a drake. It's nice to see that someone is willing to take risks. Ah, don't worry. I will ensure that you do not get hurt by the drake."

Amane assured before Mellisa reached out to touch the drake. The drake flinched back but allowed Mellisa to feel itself. Amane watched a fascinated expression bloom on Mellisa's face as her hands met the drake's.

Now, it was time for the more challenging part. Amane tugged at the drake until it was lying flat on the ground, and it allowed Mellisa enough room to get on its back.

She looked at Amane to see when Amane would accompany her, but Amane shook her head in a 'no.'

"This is an adventure you need to partake in alone. I hope you have fun, Mellisa."

Amane spoke before she rubbed the drake's back, and it took off. Everyone tensed as they watched Amane launch their friend into flight.

Mellisa was also scared, but then she opened her eyes and realised how stable her light was. This was not awkward or painful in any way.

The drake moved when Mellisa tried to adjust her position, and it seemed to know when to turn and keep her comfortable.

It was almost as if Mellisa had been flying with Drake for a long time. There seemed to be an invisible bond between the drake and Mellisa.
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When the drake returned, Mellisa's legs felt like jelly and getting down was hard. But the fun and contentment she felt could not be described in words.

She wanted Amane to give her another chance. She even wanted Amane to help her tame a drake of her own. Having one in their legion would help them maintain a fear factor.

"So, did you have fun? Luckily, this was a stimulation, and there was no chance of the drake going wild. Taming a real one might need some time because they need to get familiarised with you. Anyway, it is an experience I am sure you will not forget."

Amane bragged before she watched a pair of determined eyes looking at her. Mellisa finally gathered her courage to ask what she wanted to ask Amane.

"I-If we managed to find a wild and untamed drake, would you help me tame it? I want to be a Drake warrior, and we can benefit greatly by introducing them to our army."

Mellisa's words shocked everyone. The one who looked the most shocked was Kristia. He had never heard Mellisa voice her opinions so strongly.

Also, Mellisa took the initiative to voice her thoughts. This was something that needed to be celebrated.

"I can help you whenever you want, but your leader and president would decide. If they agree with what you want to do, then I am alright with helping you."

Mellisa felt a warmth penetrating her stomach. She felt butterflies inside her chest and did not know what it meant.

"Kristia, can we keep a tamed drake in our forces? I have never asked you for anything, but we can benefit from a drake like that."

Mellisa looked up at Kristia, and Amane also looked up at him. This decision was something other than what Kristia wanted to take. But he could not resist the way Mellisa was looking at him either.

After all, Kristia had a crush on Mellisa, but it did not seem like Mellisa returned his feelings.

"I…fine, alright. You can keep a drake if you can find it and tame it. But you will have to be the one to write the report and convince Lady Reize about it."

Kristia demanded, and these conditions were harsh. At first, Mellisa was not even sure that it was possible to convince Lady Reize of what she was planning. Lady Reize did not bend her principles easily.

But then, Amane placed her hand on Mellisa's shoulder, and that helped calm the half-human down.

'Amane believes in me, and I can live up to her expectations. I need to have faith in myself.'

Mellisa took in a deep breath before looking Kristia in the face.

"Alright. I will take care of Lady Reize on my own. Thank you for this opportunity, Kristia. I will make sure not to disappoint you."

Those words seemed like a promise. Kristia opened his mouth and closed it again, unable to figure out what he wanted to say to his crush. In the end, he just turned his head away and sighed.

That was the end of the conversation…or it should have been. But Mellisa was determined to clear out the situation right now.

"Amane, come with me. We might as well talk to Lady Reize before I lose confidence."

Mellisa dragged Amane behind her toward Reize's office. No one dared to stop her or to drag her back.

They all admired Mellisa's courage but also thought she was foolish. After all, there was no way Lady Reize would agree to something this outrageous. It was ridiculous to even think about it.

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"Lady Reize, I want you to grant me permission to take in a drake and tame it if I find one. I promise I can take care of it well."

Mellisa slammed her hand on Lady Reize's table and looked her leader in the face.

Reize did not look surprised, but her face did look annoyed when she looked at Mellisa. But the determination in Mellisa's eyes was enough to make Reize back down.

"Do you realise how much of a danger you propose to me, Reize? A lot of people would be affected if I followed your advice. So, why should I believe you can take a drake when you cannot for so many years?"

Reize asked, and Mellisa bit her lips. There was a story there that Amane was unaware of, and she had accidentally stepped on a landmine.

"Reize, you know my grandmother. She used to be a -"

"Your grandmother, Kiana, might have been a good drake trainer, but you are not her. Because you have her genes does not mean you can walk up to a drake and form a bond. You are a good soldier, and I want you alive. That is why I will not allow you to do as you please."

That signalled the end of that conversation. Mellisa looked angry and disappointed.

Usually, Amane did not interfere in other people's business, but this time, it felt personal.

After all, Amane had been the reason Kiana had a drake in the first place, and she was responsible for Mellisa's determination.

"Excuse me, but I assure you I can take a drake for Mellisa. Let's just say that I have experience. All you need to do is to find a drake and provide shelter for it far away from this base."

Amane interfered, and Reize turned toward her with an annoyed expression.

"Look, my lady, I know that you mean well. But you are someone I can put my entire trust into even now. It might be better if you remained quiet and did not cause me trouble. Otherwise, I must ask you to stay out of it."

Reize gave Amane the ultimatum, and that solidified Amane's reason to defy her.

"If you disagree, I no longer need to be in this base. I will find a base to take me and my lofty ambitions. Amane, you will head out with me, right? You promised to help me out."

"Woah…slow down a bit. I think there is a misunderstanding here. I promised to help you out with the drake, not to leave the base. But heading out and looking at other bases would not be a bad idea either."

Reize tensed up. She realised that she was being blackmailed, and she had no way out of it. She had to give in to these commands if she wanted her base to retain its vital asset.

"Let's put the matter of the drake on hold for now. A new mission just came in. I want you both to take it."

Reize tried to distract these people, and she succeeded. Reize took out the mission files she had been keeping in her drawer and took it out. The paperwork looked daunting, and Mellisa groaned after seeing it.

"This mission is going to be a daunting one. I can feel it in my bones. Are you trying to distract and burry me in the mission reports? Because it will not work."