Bab 357: Joint domains

Tulip finally saw something different in Ninth's eyes. Instead of the usual hate and anger that flashed whenever Ninth looked at her, there was now only compassion and trust.

Somehow, this gave her enough confidence in Ninth. Maybe, hope was not all lost.

'Surrender yourself now, and I will spare everyone else…'

The dragon shouted from a distance. Its fiery breath sent out a very real threat by burning the swords in the desert, defying Ninth's domain as if it were nothing special at all.

But no matter how much Tulip wanted everything to end, she knew that it was selfish of her to just give up now. She didn't even know if the dragon was telling the truth. 

What if Atlan was still somewhere out there fighting and trying to get to her?

She couldn't just give up now and let all his efforts go to waste. She needed to stay strong and protect herself from harm.

'No…I won't…' Tulip replied to the dragon.