The Understated Dragon Lord

Daniel dispatched the paper man without breaking a sweat.

Jax, still reeling from the scare and sitting on the ground in shock, quickly got up.

Feeling humiliated all over again, he pointed a finger at Daniel's nose and demanded, "Dumbass, were you pranking me again?"

"Jax, I didn't do anything! I just borrowed a bit of your courage to attract the three-headed paper man. Now that it's gone, you've done a great service!"

Daniel turned to Chloe and added, "Chloe, you have to give Jax credit for this! You should definitely increase his year-end bonus by at least a hundred bucks! If your team is strapped for cash, let Perry cover it."

Chloe shot him a look that was pure disbelief. "Little brat, what do you mean? Why should my dad pay for his bonus?"

"Because Perry's loaded! I'm sure a hundred bucks is pocket change for him!"

Perry quickly jumped into the conversation, grinning, "Of course! I'll reward Jax with a thousand bucks!"

Chloe was at a loss for words at her father's response.

This little brat is just

see what's

leaned in to look inside the

ugly, black flower

the

Daniel nodded. "Yep!"

spoken than Willow sprang forward like an eager dog, lunging for the flower and

devouring the flower, she let

incredible transformation occurred. Her pale skin took on a rosy hue, making her look

Suddenly, Chloe remembered

you mention that there was something called The Ring in this coffin? Where is it? I don't see

"Smack!"

the coffin and called out, "The Ring, come

burst from the coffin. Then, a ring, about the size of a thumb, popped out and landed in Daniel's