[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-first-demonic-dragon":3,"chapter-first-demonic-dragon-first-demonic-dragon-chapter-385":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","First Demonic Dragon",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1077755,1393,"Chapter 385 How to Pick Representatives","first-demonic-dragon-chapter-385",385,"\u003Cp>Eris felt her heart clench in her chest as she realized that her youngest son was indeed serious about his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was so outlandish that she did not even know how to process it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Belloc… why would you ever think that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second prince stared his mother up and down as he wrestled with his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother is life… ever expanding, always growing. I am rot and decay. My identity is rooted in the decimation of all that you create. Do you not detest me for this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Belloc saw his sixth elven mother, he knew that she had a very powerful nature divinity; and goddesses like that typically despised beings like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it wasn't as if he could blame them since he had always hated them too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while he did not hate Eris, he had already expected her to hate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against his expectations, Belloc saw his mother smile at him in a way that she never had before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really… have no idea just how much like your father you really are. He has a tendency to worry about needless things too, you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for permission, Eris lifted up the young Belloc and carried him into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what I think? Life and decay don't need to be in opposition, and nor should you be afraid that I will detest you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You and I are important parts of a very beautiful and necessary cycle. Nothing that I bring to life grows properly without some sort of death or rot to feed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You help bring balance to the world around us just as I do. You are every bit as necessary for life to flourish as the sun in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wish more people appreciated that about you and did not see you as an 'evil' dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Eris paused in the middle of the hall and held Belloc above her head while smiling at him proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bet that the lands that you rot would become the most wonderful fertilizer for any of the life forms I create could ever graze upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in turn, the nutrients and energy that you could absorb when they inevitably pass away is unlike anything else that you could ever experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belloc seemed overjoyed by that prospect judging by the swaying of his little tail that was close to resembling a propeller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eris suddenly brought her forehead against Belloc's and he felt warmth overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But our natures aside, you are my son. Though I did not carry you physically, my blood still runs through you just as Audrina's does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that means that I will love you always and forever, no matter what you become. There exists no force in any multiverse that is strong enough to change that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his entire time of existence, the death dragon had never felt so undeserving of affection before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not know how long it was going to take him to get used to being born in such a open and loving family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for right now, he was going to have to learn to take things one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, mother…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's my baby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them traveled together to the front door of the castle and waited for their traveling partners for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Abaddon came down the stairs with Valerie on his back, and in a particularly clingy and adorable mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can walk, you know?\" He asked with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can… but I don't want to. I have never felt so connected to you before… I never want to be separated from you for as long as I live, so keep holding me okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course… You should know by now that I would never let you slip awa-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KYAAA!! There's my baby boy!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerie practically teleported off Abaddon's back and reappeared at Eris' side before she tried to snatch Belloc from her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here, my baby! Come to mommy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait, Val! We're bonding right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to bond with him too, Eris! Look at his little dumpling cheeks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'm not finished with him, just wait a little bit longer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can't cuddle him I may die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abaddon looked back and forth between his two wives and made a bit of an incredulous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What was all of that about never wanting to be apart from me?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although when he looked at his son, he had to admit that he was an absurdly cute baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I'll take him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abaddon scooped up Belloc while oblivious to the complaining of the girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can alternate between five minute trade offs.\" He decided. \"Does that seem like a fair deal to you both?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerie and Eris looked at each other for a long time like they were having a bit of difficulty coming to an agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, they nodded slowly as if the terms were acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright… but why do you get the first turn?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abaddon smiled mischievously at the girls as he shifted hold of his son into one arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because.. neither of you are fast enough to take him from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a single step backwards, Abaddon disappeared right before their eyes in a gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front doors to the castle were thrown open, and the laughter of the dragon king could be heard echoing throughout the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerie and Eris trembled angrily as they clenched their fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"\"ABADDON TATHAMET, GET BACK HERE!!\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter of their husband only became louder as he plummeted through the air headfirst with his son in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he realized that this may have been a bit of an irresponsible thing to do with a child who was only a few days old, and he prepared to slow down a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are we going?\" Belloc suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To select the representatives from among our best… this isn't scaring you, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Father can go faster if he likes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if it would be responsible of me to-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerie: \"ABADDON!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eris: \"Give us that baby back!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerie and Eris were also doing free falls in the sky, and were quickly catching up with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't have that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"… Change of plans, son. Hang on tight and try not to lose your breakfast, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOMMMM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pristine and new colosseum of Sheol, a group of some of the most well known faces in the land were assembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These individuals were not members of the royal family, but they were nearly as influential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erica Vermillion, the former phoenix queen turned unrequited love of the dragon god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius Gazel, former dwarven king and bane to bars and brothels everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Livyatan and Belphegor Morningstar, children to the original fallen one and former sins that once ruled the demon races of Dola.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirina Bloodflame, the mother to the seventh goddess Seras and the prior leader of the Vampire Lords of Upyr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Asmodeus Draven, father of the black dragon himself and the self proclaimed 'original sex symbol'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These six had been called here in the middle of the day by their ruler mere moments ago and were now patiently awaiting his arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although… 'patiently' was a bit of a stretch for some of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This brat only grows more and more authoritarian with every rotation of the sun… Does he know nothing about how rude it is to interrupt someone's plans…?\" Belphegor grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his side, Darius gave him a hard shove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shove off, you lazy twit! You had fuck all else to do but sleep your immortal life away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should spend my existence as you do? Plowing whores and inebriating myself beyond comprehension?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Like a man!\" Darius said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are so god damned stupid that it is no longer funny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you're uglier now than when you wore a deer skull you lanky piece of-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long do the two of you intend to prolong this needless debate?\" Livyatan asked as she rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them keep this up all day if they like. This is the only thing that is keeping me from going mad with boredom.\" Kirina said sleepily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, Erica ended up beside Asmodeus who was still staring up into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any reason why you are so uncharacteristically quiet today? I've never known you to draw so little attention to yourself in a setting before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmodeus barely smiled, his eyes never leaving the castle above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose I'm just not up to it today. If the reason we've been called here is what I think it is… I can not afford to be light hearted for even a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erica had never seen her old friend this serious before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she folded her arms across her large chest; determined to hear more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And… what exactly do you think is-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmodeus wasn't the only one who noticed the incoming prescence from above, nor the loud and joyous laughter that came with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they were admittedly very taken aback by what sounded afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Abaddon!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop running and give us our baby back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! But you two are so cute that I cannot help but want to tease you just a bit more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"\"We'll remember this when we catch you!!\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would expect nothing less from my loves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud sonic boom echoed across the sky above as Abaddon increased his flight speed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before his feet touched the ground, he slowed his descent to a complete stop before allowing himself to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once their ruler was in front of them, everyone could see the reason why he was being chased so fervently by two of his wives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clinging rather tightly to his neck was a small child no older than one with dark grey hair and empty black eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if they were all sharing one brain cell, they all had the same thought at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"\"\"\"\"Awwwww….\"\"\"\"\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abaddon smiled and introduced the child in his arms proudly to those who did not know him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, this is my son, Belloc. Say hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because he was a rather standoffish individual, Belloc only waved his hand a single time instead of making some overly chatty introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone had a problem with that, they certainly didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerie and Eris showed up beside Abaddon a mere second later, and immediately snatched up the young prince like he was goods on sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abaddon wanted to complain, but for right now he was going to need his hands free anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although… he was still noticeably downcast now that his son had been taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right then… a few of you already know, but we have our first war coming in exactly eight days from now. And for this one, I'm afraid I won't be allowed to participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who were new to this information couldn't believe what they were hearing, and the apprehension that they felt about this new conflict took a large jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, Abaddon was the greatest strength of the transcendent dragons, and just him being there represented a significant challenge to their enemies and a sure victory for their soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I'm not allowed to participate, I am relegated to selecting representatives instead. That's where all of you come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abaddon tied up his hair as he stretched his body that was already rather loose from a day and a half of sex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to know if I can trust you all to bring us victory. To ensure that, I need to know clearly which among you are the most suited for the responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take a genius to understand what Abaddon was saying, but they still couldn't believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right here, right now, he was unanimously challenging all six of them to open combat.\u003C\u002Fp>",1981,"2026-06-03T10:36:32.717Z","2026-06-03T10:36:37.500Z",1,"novelbin.me","36490f00cc61158d8687378ad98e1dcd594f5971c8c713a4711030c6650edc9a","first-demonic-dragon-chapter-386","first-demonic-dragon-chapter-384",1284,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffirst-demonic-dragon-cover.jpg"]