Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Why did you suddenly stop? Haven't you always wanted to return to that seat?"

Azura's abrupt halt caught Timothy off guard, leaving him slightly surprised.

Escorting Azura back to the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon felt oddly like walking a daughter down the aisle. There was a sense of pride, sure, but more than anything, it was hard to let go.

"I don't know..."

Azura's voice trembled, almost as if she was on the verge of tears.

She shook her head gently, her eyes filled with reluctance, even a hint of regret. "For a long time, I could feel the contract's end date approaching. I don't know why, but every time I thought about it, it made me feel uneasy.

So, I stopped looking at the calendar a while ago, hoping to just let the days pass quietly.

But I never thought... that this day would come so soon."

Timothy glanced down and noticed that the tips of Azura's light blue hair were slightly messy from leaning against him earlier.
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Now, they stood before the many dragons and Sea Folk who worshipped her.

Azura was clearly trying to keep her emotions in check, but her small frame still trembled with suppressed frustration. Her tiny fists clenched unconsciously.

Timothy couldn't be sure what was going through her mind, but one thing was clear: Azura's desire for the Dragon King's throne seemed far less than the sadness she was feeling now.

She was torn—torn between the weight of the responsibility she carried and the expectations of the dragons and Sea Folk, and whether she should take the Dragon King's seat.

But it was obvious that, at this moment, Azura felt more resistance toward the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon than anything else.

Timothy found himself momentarily stunned.

He knew that over the past year, Azura had grown attached to the Sky Sanctuary in ways he hadn't expected.

But he never imagined that the little dragon who had eagerly signed the contract, counting down the days to its end, would now hesitate so much in front of the Dragon King's throne.

She was even showing a reluctance that was completely at odds with what she had once said.

She's changed a lot over this past year, Timothy thought to himself.

Looking at Azura, his expression softened. He knelt down slightly and spoke gently, "No matter what you decide, the choice is yours to make.

You don't need to hesitate. Just follow your heart.

As for everything else, I'll take care of it."

The moment Timothy finished speaking, the dragons erupted in outrage.

They couldn't believe Azura had stopped at this critical moment, and even more shocking was that this human dared to say such a thing.

"Timothy! Azura is the Dragon King of the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, the purest bloodline since ancient times!

She carries not only the responsibility of the Dragon King but also the duty to continue our lineage.

No matter what, Azura must stay at the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon and take her place as Dragon King.

This is a matter for the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon alone. You, as a human, have no right to interfere.

If you do, even if it costs us everything, we will kill you right here!"

The dragons were in a frenzy.

They had already witnessed Timothy's rise to the level of Holy Emperor at the Sky Sanctuary gathering, and they knew just how terrifying his power was.

Naturally, they feared him.

But even so, when it came to Azura, their fury was undeniable.

For any other matter, they might have swallowed their pride to avoid conflict with a human Holy Emperor.

But when it came to Azura, there was no way they would let Timothy take her away.

Now that she had entered the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, Azura had to become the Dragon King. There was no turning back.

"A mere human dares to make decisions on behalf of our Dragon King?"

Even though many of the dragons still harbored fear toward Timothy, at this moment, they no longer bothered to hide their anger.

Now that Timothy was deep in the ocean, even someone as powerful as a Holy Emperor had no advantage here.

With their overwhelming numbers and the formations within the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, they didn't believe Timothy would be able to handle them.

If Timothy dared to try and take Azura away, they were ready to attack at any moment, swarming him and killing him as quickly as possible.

"Roar!"

A majestic dragon roar echoed around the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon. Countless massive dragon bodies swam through the waters, their eyes filled with fury as they glared at Timothy.

The sheer number of enormous shadows almost completely enveloped the shrine.

It seemed like they were trying to surround Timothy, to intimidate him.

However, their efforts didn't seem to have the desired effect.

Despite the overwhelming killing intent in the air, Timothy showed no sign of fear.

In fact, he did the exact opposite of what the elder dragons expected. He gently patted Azura's head and smiled calmly. "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, you can do whatever you want."

After speaking, Timothy lifted his head again.

Suddenly, his eyes burst with golden light, and intricate, powerful golden patterns appeared all over his body.

The light from his eyes swept across the countless dragon bodies surrounding him, and as it passed, the dark ocean lit up as if it were broad daylight.

But that wasn't all. Every dragon in the vicinity felt an overwhelming sense of pressure at the same time.

Even though Timothy was the one surrounded, they couldn't help but feel their bodies tremble.

It was as if his gaze was a thousand blades cutting through the air.

In an instant, the entire ocean fell into a deathly silence.

Not a single dragon dared to make a move.

Their eyes, still filled with anger, now also carried a trace of undeniable fear.

"I..."

Azura seemed deeply conflicted at this moment. But when she glanced up, she noticed the strange behavior of the dragons.

Timothy wasn't the Dragon King, yet with just a single look, he had made the entire ocean tremble, forcing countless dragons to retreat in shock.

'Living in the cramped Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, content with the worship of the Sea Folk, and even having to sacrifice myself for the sake of the dragon bloodline's continuation... Is this really the life I want?'

In that instant, the confusion in Azura's heart seemed to clear.

The hesitation and sadness in her eyes were replaced by a newfound determination.

She suddenly looked at Timothy, her gaze now firm and resolute.

Even though the dragons and Sea Folk around the shrine continued to shout, trying to sway her, Azura remained unmoved.

"I've made up my mind."

Staring at Timothy, Azura nodded seriously, her voice steady.

"Oh? What are you thinking?"