Ancient Dragon in Arknights

Surprisingly, the monster did not chase Neltharion. It did point its head in Neltharion's direction, but did not make any attacking movements.

"Could it be that this guy only looks fierce on the outside?"

Regardless, they are not the same species. That creature looks like a dangerous carnivore, and it is wise for a wise person not to stand under a crumbling wall.

Suddenly, the wind direction changed. When Nesario came in, the valley wind was blowing towards his face, and now he was downwind while running with the wind at his back.

Perhaps fate didn't want him to escape so easily. The reversal of the wind direction not only added more resistance to Nesario, but more importantly, the wind carried his scent over.

"Roar--!!!"

The ground scraped with sharp claws, and a roar came from behind; the beast had begun its hunt!

"Damn! So they used their sense of smell to locate enemies!"

Nesario immediately noticed the gray eyes on the beast's head; they were blind!

Nesario wasn't a biologist, otherwise he would have realized immediately that creatures in such dimly lit environments generally don't have good eyesight.

A strong gust of wind swept towards Nesario's back, and he followed his battle instincts, lunging forward—rip! The fabric was easily torn apart by his claws.

Neltharion's body was definitely no match for those sharp claws. Fortunately, the opponent was small in size, otherwise it could have cut Neltharion in half.

As he frantically tried to get up and escape, he felt a weight on his back and a sharp pain in his shoulder.

'Damn it, I'm done for—'

The small red monster pounced on Neltharion's back, several sharp claws already piercing Neltharion's shoulder. What would happen to him next?

"what!!!"

Nesario screamed and scrambled to his feet from the floor. He touched his neck in terror, finding no marks on his body beneath his pajamas. The surroundings weren't a dark, terrifying valley, but rather his most familiar room.

"What on earth is going on? A dream within a dream? No, no, no... this impression is far too profound."

Nesario took a spinning top from a drawer and gently spun it. Under Nesario's watchful gaze, it gradually slowed down and eventually fell to the ground.

"what on earth is it?"

Nesario wanted to think about it further, but the knocking on the door made it impossible for him to ignore it.

"elder sister?"

"I'm going to be late for school... Nesario, are you feeling better?"

Saria noticed that Nesario rarely overslept; he was very energetic and usually woke up very early.

However, considering what happened yesterday, Saria is very worried about Nesario's physical condition.

"It's okay, I'm just too excited to sleep. After all what happened yesterday."

"Hurry up, Dad will be going to school with us today, so there's no need to rush."

"Ah."

After brushing his teeth, washing his face, and devouring his breakfast, Nesario surprisingly felt he could still eat more.

But the most important thing right now wasn't satisfying his appetite; he quickly grabbed his backpack and headed to the garage with Saria.

Senate had been waiting for a long time.

The family rode in the land vehicle but showed no intention of speaking, creating a very tense atmosphere, but this was the norm for this family.

“Mr. Senat, could you and the children please come to the principal's office? There are some things that need to be done…”

Seria's homeroom teacher had been waiting at the school gate for a long time. It was clear that this middle-aged Ms. Felin had worked very hard, and she must bear some responsibility for what happened in her class.

She cannot evade this responsibility either. Bullying is the responsibility of teachers, and there is no such thing as "it takes two to tango".

"Please lead the way, ma'am."

"Okay, please follow me."

The crowd parted automatically to make way for the four of them, who moved through the crowd unimpeded, attracting many stares.

A small portion of the attention fell on Senat, the teacher, and Saria, but the vast majority was directed at Neltharion. Making a name for oneself among children is simple: lots of snacks, intelligence, speed, and fighting prowess.

Nesario occupies three of them, making it difficult for him to go unnoticed now.

He was not afraid of these gazes at all, as if they didn't exist; Seria did not show any cowardice in the face of these gazes this time either. She walked forward firmly, facing each gaze head-on.

It seems that Saria has also made up her mind. Although this posture may seem like she's putting on a brave face, it is still a very commendable step forward!

The principal's office was reached quickly.

Upon entering—good heavens, the once spacious principal's office now seemed rather cramped.

The principal, the dean of students, six parents, and three students were already waiting there.

'This person doesn't seem to have any good intentions...'

Nesario knew very well that although he had also been injured yesterday, it was a minor injury compared to the three opponents. Would a child's broken nose leave any lasting effects, like rhinitis?

One of Rupert's talents is his keen sense of smell; if he had rhinitis, he would be considered disabled.

"Was this vicious thug the one who injured my child?! Principal! You should send him to a juvenile detention center! Instead of letting him stay in school and threaten other children!"

“Yes! My child was treated at the hospital for four hours yesterday, and the doctor said there might be long-term effects. If he weren't too old to be tried in court, I would have taken him to court!”

"..."

The chatter was incredibly noisy, but the other parents' intentions were completely different: to make Nesario, the bad student who used violence to bully others, pay the price.

"Please be quiet."

A calm and unhurried voice entered the noisy space—naturally, no one noticed this counterattack.

But as time ticked by—ten seconds later, all six adult Ruperts fell silent.

Senat is a typical office worker, and he has no combat experience—but so is his opponent. By nature, Vayvan can crush Rupert's aura.

"I am Nesario's father, and I will now speak."

Venting emotions solves nothing, and Senat is not prepared to argue with the other party until they are red in the face with harsh voices and exaggerated movements; he wants to take action to achieve the result he wants.

Chapter Six Negotiation

"According to Nesario, the reason he had a conflict with his classmate was because the other student bullied his sister, my daughter Seria. This was also confirmed by her. Bullying is a serious behavior that cannot be tolerated in a teaching environment, and I believe that the principal, as an educator, must understand this."

"However, bullying has been a thorny issue that the Colombian Ministry of Education has been unable to resolve because it involves too many areas. Even with school intervention, it is difficult to effectively curb this phenomenon. Left with no other option, Nezario had to resort to the most radical method: self-defense."

“My child was simply acting in self-defense; it is your children who are bullying. Bullying is a serious matter that must be dealt with.”

Senat spoke calmly and clearly, without distorting the truth, but simply restating the facts.

There is a saying in the Yan state: "If you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear."

Nesario's actions could be considered self-defense. Although he wasn't the one being bullied, protecting his sister was a perfectly valid reason.

"Nonsense! Sir, please look at the children's injuries. Bullying is indeed unforgivable, but it's the strong oppressing the weak. Compare the injuries on both sides; this is clearly a one-sided case of school violence!"

The other party has six parents, a relatively large number, including many reasonable and capable individuals.

He must have learned the specifics of what happened from his own children, including Nesario's initial action.

To strike first is to be strong, but to strike later is to suffer disaster.

However, in the legal realm, the one who strikes first is the one who suffers.

Considering the disparity in the injuries sustained by both children—Nesario's claim of justice may be untenable.

"Moreover, the bullying itself is questionable. You said you learned from your own child that your daughter was bullied. Such one-sided statements cannot be used as evidence. I trust my child completely; his excellent character and upbringing would never lead him to commit such a despicable act as bullying."

The last remaining family member spoke, and this time they also focused on the key points.

Senat's statements are all based on the premise that Saria was bullied, but at present, only Saria herself and Neltharion, the perpetrator, are witnesses.

Without further evidence, the veracity of the bullying incident will be questioned.

'Damn it! Those bastards!'

Nesario witnessed the exchange from the sidelines, and it was clear that Senat was not yet capable of engaging in a verbal battle with the crowd.

The opponent has six mouths, and Senat has no chance against them.

This is a civilized society, and civilized societies have their own ways of doing things.

After beating up those three bastards, the ensuing rules and regulations will be quite troublesome. Several parties will be frantically calculating a certain definition and scope around a few blank sheets of paper, while only those who can dance in shackles will be able to find the real loopholes and opportunities.

Nesario clearly couldn't do that; it's a completely different field, and even his mature mind was helpless when it came to professional issues like law.

Next, they'll probably need to hire a lawyer. Hopefully, Senat has enough connections.

In Colombia, one of the most sought-after professions is that of a lawyer; those lawyers with high KD (Knowledge, Disability, and Diploma) are not just available to those with money.

"Evidence? Principal, could you retrieve yesterday's surveillance footage?"

The higher the level of social modernization, the more difficult it is to commit crimes; many cases can be resolved by reviewing surveillance footage.

"I regret to inform you, Mr. Senat—the monitoring room is under system maintenance and cannot provide video recordings."

"..."

'Damn! I've been tricked!'

No one present was a fool. There aren't that many accidents in the world; they're all just carefully planned traps.

Colombian law can only provide the most superficial fairness, but in the eyes of those large corporations and conglomerates, the law is written by them.

Ticalendo is a border city, so the super-rich would naturally not be in such a remote and impoverished place, but local tyrants still exist.

This school is of good quality, and it's a reasonable choice for some wealthy families.

Using force to intimidate – the other side was clearly prepared; the videotape had already been destroyed. Lacking this crucial evidence, the longer the situation dragged on, the more advantageous it would be for them.

Although Senat is capable, he is still just an ordinary person, and he would be unable to fight against powerful and influential "nobles".

According to Senat, he is about to pay the price for his incompetence.

'I won't go to jail, but I'll be taken to a juvenile detention center.'

If an ordinary person who wants to rise in society commits a crime during their teens, half of their life is probably ruined.

But this didn't matter to Nesario, as he never intended to find a conventional job in the first place; what worried him were Saria and Senat—would Saria be bullied even more after he left? Would Senat face retaliation?

Damn it! Can't kids do anything?