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Chapter 8 - King Conan Rules and Views

King Conan learning from the cause of the previous rebellion, decided to make some new laws. First new law was that half of the gold of the kingdom would be use for the people. The other half could be used how the kings see fit. 

The second new law was that trade with fisherman of the continent of Utora would be banned. 

The third new law would ban any new settlers from other continents. 

The fourth new law was that lower houses would be check up on by the main lords of that nation on a monthly basis. Lower lords that are consider suspicious or not doing their duties would be trial. 

King Conan began trusting common people and various of lords less. He was consistently wary of them and always had his guards by his side when visiting them. King Conan truly only trusted the lords and people of Fang Vale. He also respected and trusted Lord Caspian and Falkor too. 

In 36 AC, some thieves try to steal from Growltress but Lyulph caught them and tear them apart. 

King Conan also caught word that House Proudstone would settle on the Golden Trade Islands. King Conan ordered Caspian to round up all the members of House Proudstone from the Golden Trade and bring them to be executed. 

Caspian would bring them, and all the adult members would be hanged. Princess Larentia and Queen Victoria would convince King Conan to spare the children. 

After this event, Lord Alexander and prince Adolpha would have a word with King Conan. 

"My King, don't you think that was a bit unwise and at least consult me about it first," said Alexander. 

"Yes brother, you don't want to be a king ruled with fear, that only end in tragedy," said Prince Adolpha. 

"I think my decision was correct and right. Those fools chose to come back on our territory after being exile. They had already been trialed, so death was the only option. I'm not wanting to make them fear me but to just send a message. Also, Alexander, I don't need to be advise by matters of traitors," said King Conan. 

"I understand my king, but maybe a public hanging wasn't a good idea. Just news of their demise will be good. Having it on display make you seem like a man that kills for fun and show no mercy. They may get the message, but they aren't getting a clear image of your true self," said Alexander. 

"It does not matter to me what image they have of me, as long as it keeps their loyalty. I'm fine with bearing whatever image if it keeps my kingdom together. But what do you think Brother?"

"I think you did send a message and a king should always be prepare to do that. But maybe the message was too much. You let one house come back but execute the other, that sends mix signals to your people. Only killing half of them and keep the rest alive to be useful for a later date would have been smarter," said Prince Adolpha. 

"Maybe but what's done is done and I don't want to hear about it anymore. The message has been sent and whatever happens happen," said King Conan. 

The exiled houses land would be given to other lower houses. 

In 37 AC, Ryu Soltic dies, and Darwin Singh become the head knight of the King's Guardians. 

Lanya would give birth to a son Darby. He had black hair with golden eyes and bite mark on his right shoulder. Belinda gives birth to a daughter named Sverre. She had dark brown hair with golden eye and a bite mark on her finger. 

In 38 AC, Racheal gives birth to a son name Soren. He has blonde hair with golden eyes and a bite mark on his right feet and a claw mark on his right feet. 

Fridolf bond with Cinder. A wolf with an auburn color fur and dark red eyes. 

King Conan would make another trip around the contient of Ashemania, King Conan would also ride with Falkor to the dragon nest island far west from Ashemania. King Conan hope to tame a dragon to strength his power so no more rebellions would happen. 

"While I do know that you have Soltic blood cousin, do you know the way that we tame dragons" said Falkor. 

"I don't but that's why I have you here with me," said King Conan. 

"Let me tell you about it. We of house Soltic descend from dragon human hybrids. Most of these hybrids were rare and would be sent to the ancient continent of Eostroris. These hybrids would only live for about 20 years at the most. Many died younger. These hybrids were infertile. Our ancestor would find one of these dragons-human hybrids and get pregnant with it through blood magic. This child would live for 23 years but before it died, it had a child with a woman. Their children would look human and live a normal life span. But this ancient secret of my house would help us tame dragons. We made a secret technique that only worked because of our lineage," said Falkor. 

"So, what is this secret technique exactly."

"Well, when we come in contact with a dragon, we first cut our hand. Letting the blood flow make the dragon smell our dragon ancestry. Next, we sing a dragonoid sing made from people who worship dragons in the past. Next, we look in their eyes as we sing. This forms a bond between us and the dragons."

"Oh interesting, let me test this technique out for myself."

They would arrive at the dragon nest and found a black dragon by itself. King Conan would slowly approach it. He cut his hand, letting the blood fall. He began singing the dragonoid ancient song as the dragon notice him. 

Their gaze meet and King Conan would touch the dragon head slowly as the dragon relaxed. A bond was formed. 

King Conan would name this dragon, Nyx. When he returns riding on his dragon, the people were surprised and more grew in fear of him. 

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