New law of Beast Taming

The incoming danger caused Moony’s latent instincts to snap into place, and she quickly managed to roll out of the spear’s range. It was lucky that she did as well because the spear pierced the ground, causing it to break down.

"Tsk, you got lucky this time. Let’s see if you can get just as lucky next time."

Amane warned while rotating her spear and striking Moony in her chest with the spear’s side.

This knocked the wind out of Moony. No matter how much power or instincts guided her, there was a significant difference between her and Yoko regarding experience. There was nothing she could do.

"What’s wrong? Is that all you can do? You would die at this rate, Moony. Did you not want to inherit Rabelais’s powers?"

Yoko taunted, and her heart sparked with electricity. Usually, Moony would not be nervous to face magic. Dragon scales could make the best magic ineffective against them.

But her current body was half-human, and her exposed skin would get burned by such magic.

’I need more power and better defences. I need to make my skin tougher.’

Moony’s thoughts did wonder for her skill. The more she wanted, the more power she was able to exert. Something inside her mind told Moony what she needed to do to improve.

*whistle*

"Wow, did you get a little bit stronger? Life is so unfair. Humans must try their best and study to improve, while you beasts can strengthen by strongly wishing for it. Don’t you find it unfair as well?"

Yoko’s words mocked Moony, and her desire to prove herself got stronger.

Now that she had scales on her arms and chest, Moony was unafraid to charge at Amane.

Amane’s superb speed kept up with Moony and met all her attacks with a parry. It was a close call where anyone could win or lose. Amane was done holding herself back, and Moony was the same.

"Yoko, I respect you. And that’s why I will no longer hold back."

Moony promised, and her power washed over her body. Her instincts told her what to do and where to attack if she wanted to overcome Yoko’s weakness.

But no matter what she did, Moony could not touch Yoko. It was frustrating, but this was the truth as well.

"Hmm, looks like my little chick grew up. However, there are still some tricks you need to learn. Now, sit back and watch."

Yoko spun her spear, and Moony felt the magic rise in the air. It was not normal magic either, but Rabelais’s magic. It had the familiar undertone of danger and blessing.

"Yoko Tsurugi, don’t do this to yourself. This magic has a cost greater than you can pay. Your life force will…"

"I know. I would have been scared if I were a human. Unfortunately, for this power, my soul is that of a goddess. A few years off my lifespan are nothing for me."

Yoko’s confession sounded sincere. But Moony was sure that Yoko was forcing herself to use this power. There was no way she was keeping herself in check right now.

’Goddess or not, Yoko’s current body cannot handle this power. I must prove I can handle this power and take it away from Yoko.’

Moony was concerned about Yoko’s well-being. That’s why she decided to face the next attack head-on. She needed to reach Yoko and get this power away from her.

’She’s not using the full force of her power. Yoko is giving me a chance to prove myself.’

It did sting Moony to be underestimated. But she was not about to complain. Her hand pierced Rabelais’s power and reached Yoko.

"You! You did this on purpose. You railed me up and got me angry so I would face you properly. Why would you do something like this?"

Moony asked as her hand landed on Yoko’s chest. A little more force would have been enough to pierce Yoko’s heart and get all the power out.

Simply put, Yoko would be dead if Moony had not stopped herself just now. This was too much of a risk to take, even for Yoko.

"But you stopped in time and proved that you can control yourself, Moony. This was not only a test I gave you. But this power was also testing your will out. Dangerous powers like Rabelais’s have a will of their own."

"They decide whom they want as their master. And while people like me can suppress them for some time, it is better to let them go to their right owners."

Amane explained all this before she held her hand out for Moony to take.

Moony looked a little confused, but she took that offered hand with ease. Instantly, she felt something being passed on over to her and her body began to burn.

"Now that we have completed the first stage of the ceremony, it is time to give you a new name. Moony is not an intimidating name after all."

Amane explained, but Moony was reluctant to part with this name. This was the name that started it all for her.

But still, even she knew that her name was ridiculous and could not introduce herself with this name forever.

"You chose a name for me. I am not good at common language and will butcher my name if you allow me to."

Moony confessed with a pained voice. Rabelais’s powers were rampaging inside her, trying to make room for themselves. And it hurt a little bit to feel all this power.

"I can choose a name for you, but it would not have the same effect. A name is something you need to choose for yourself. It will signify what you see yourself as."

"This is a sacred dragon right as well as a tradition. You should follow this if you want to inherit Rabelais’s powers."

Amane reminded Moony of this. It was difficult to argue with Amane when she said things like these. It made Moony feel bitter.

There was a lot Moony needed to learn before she was ready to take the dragon throne. But the power that belonged to the queen was already hers to command.

"My name…I want to be called Kagura. There is something about this name that I find attractive."

The dragon admitted out loud. Amane did not belittle her choice, but there was an awkward air in the room after the dragon confessed her new name.

"Are you sure you want to decide so early about your name? You can take more of your time since there is no rush…."

"No, I have decided. I want my name to be Kagura."

Moony nor Kagura sounded adamant about her decision. Her eyes sparkled with certainty as well as wisdom. That was how Amane knew this decision was final and nothing could change it.

"Alright. If you have decided on your name, I will not tell you otherwise. It is your right to be named whatever you want to."

Moony felt happiness wash over her. But the annoying heat flashed across her body at the same time. It hurt to experience, but Kagura could handle it well. It was a result of Rabelais’s powers adapting to her body.

Her helplessness caused Kagura to yelp. The burning sensation travelled all over her body and even at her arm.

Amane noticed this since she had been keeping an eye out on Kagura. She knew that the inheritance of a dragon’s power was not a peaceful phenomenon. Many dragons lost their sanity in the process.

Since Rabelais’s powers were the strongest, there was a good chance Kagura would not be able to handle them and go into a rut.

And a rutting beast with no partner was a dangerous being.

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"Well, that marks the end of one danger. But now we need to take care of you, Moony. How do you feel? Does your body burn? Can you still see properly?"

Amane asked these questions in quick succession. Moony could not keep up with them since she was having difficulty thinking. She looked at Yoko and felt her throat get dry.

’A mate. A potential mate is right there. You need to secure a mate before your rut.’

Every fibre in Kagura’s body told her to grab Yoko and hold her close. She wanted to lock Yoko up so that Yoko would have no choice but to live with her forever.

This was not the best solution that she had, but this was what Kagura’s instincts told her to do.

"I…this is dangerous Yoko. Something is wrong with my instincts. You need to run away, or you will be in danger. Hurry, go away as far as you can go."

Kagura tried to save Yoko. She even told her to run away. But Yoko did not listen to her. Instead of running away, Yoko walked toward Kagura and touched her cheek.

"Hmm, looks like you are about to go into a rut and need a partner. You are lucky that you have an available one here."

Kagura wanted to avoid taking advantage of Yoko. But her instincts finally took over, and Kagura could no longer resist them.

"I did not want to do all this. You forced me into this, Yoko. So, I will not apologise for anything that will happen. It is all your fault anyway."

That was all the warning Amane got before arms closed around her body, and her mouth was pulled into a harsh kiss. Kagura’s rough lips crashed against Amane’s, and her tongue licked across Amane’s wet lips.