Piote, having bravely spoken up, observed everyone’s reactions before continuing.

“We could tell the dragon that we’re here to help. That we’re also searching for the Adversary. If we succeed in persuading it, there would be no need to fight! If it works, we gain a powerful ally, don’t we?”

The others were slightly taken aback. Such a concept had never occurred to them. Even Vanessa, who usually disliked fighting, seemed surprised.

It seemed as though all of them, having lived lives centered around defeating enemies, had developed a narrow perspective.

Of course, not everyone accepted Piote’s suggestion wholeheartedly.

Kaor scoffed, offering his rebuttal.

“Why bother talking? It’s coming to attack us first. Better to kill it and take its hide. Dragonhide is legendary, after all.”