The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 675

Watching hordes of colorful, variously-sized snakes – some venomous, some harmless – slithering their way closer was unnervingly fascinating. Victoria felt her skin crawl; snakes were her biggest fear.

Beauty wasn't faring much better; she couldn't even bring herself to look at the snakes, choosing instead to glare at Daniel.

"Country bumpkin, didn't you say there were no snakes here? What's with all these snakes suddenly showing up?"

"Snakes, like everyone, appreciate beauty! Hearing that two angelic beauties were here, they all came to pay homage. They're eager for a glimpse of your loveliness," Daniel spewed what was clearly a tall tale. He wasn't about to admit that the snakes were attracted to him. If doing so caused the women any distress, he'd feel overwhelming guilt.

Beauty scoffed coldly at his ridiculous explanation. "What are you talking about? Who told these snakes? If you can't tell me, I might just feed you to them!"

"Of course, I told them!" Daniel replied boldly.

"You? Oh, please," Beauty shot back, punching him lightly. "So, these snakes are here because you told them to come? Does that mean they listen to you?"

Her question wasn't without reason. Back on Spirit Hill, even a tiger had obeyed Daniel like a docile kitty. These ordinary snakes should be much easier to deal with than a ferocious tiger. The only real issue was their overwhelming numbers. Millions of snakes could be quite desperate.

But Beauty was done worrying about it. She decided to leave the problem to Daniel. If he failed, she'd punish him until he howled for mercy.

Instead of answering directly, Daniel responded with a grin, "Do you really want to see if these snakes will listen to me?"

"What if I say yes? Can you make it happen?" Beauty challenged him skeptically.

"If you want to see it, Beauty, I can make anything happen! Whatever other women are not privileged to see, I can show you."

"Keep up that sleaze, and I swear, I'll chop off your... you-know-what with scissors!"

Beauty was sharp as a tack; she knew exactly what kind of nonsense Daniel was talking about.

"Cut it off? Would you really want to? If you did, you'd miss out on all the fun!"

"Like I care! Just make these snakes go away! Make it so that they vanish and never come back."

Beauty's fear of snakes was genuine; she wanted them gone so she wouldn't feel so creeped out every second.

That's when Smart interjected from his branch perch.

"Beauty, you actually believe his drivel? Those snakes came for him. Sticking by his side is dangerous. You better keep your distance."