Risk & Opportunity

Astoria briefly studied Henrietta and the others' expressions before slowly shaking her head.

"I'm sure you have a lot you want to ask me, Your Majesty. We can talk inside," Astoria replied before turning to the dragon lords. "Thank you for watching over me, Your Excellencies. If I may, I would like to speak to my friends first."

"Of course, Lady Astoria. You do not need to mind us," Astarot spoke without a complaint.

Nevertheless, the hint of stiffness in his words made him appear even more respectful towards Astoria than before.

Besides the basic respect the Red Dragon Clan granted to humans, Astoria also commanded higher respect from the Red Dragon Clan due to her connection with Vaan.

However, now, her nobler golden dragon bloodline also commanded higher respect.

Even true dragons had their own hierarchy based on the purity of their bloodline, and the Red Dragon Clan was only one of many branch clans spread across the entirety of Chaos.