Wealth(3)

Sharon’s exquisite little face immediately filled up with a dazzling glow, as if she was a little girl talking about her favourite toy, “Why not? I looted those wretched things blind. They used to run away before they even saw me, letting me go and gather their treasures without having to fight, but now they’re acting strange. An old fellow is leading the way, and now they don’t escape. They don’t even gather treasures! Every time I go visit them all I see is a completely barren nest, and a dragon giving me a helplessly weak gaze!”

At that point, the mage’s expression grew vicious. “Can you imagine a dragon looking at you like it’s a weakling? Did they really think I wouldn’t slaughter them?” she said through...