While the Dragons were bewildered by the scene before them, they didn't think it was absurd. Quetzalcoatl lost fair and square. They didn't need to see the two fight to tell how the fight would end. Layland's Mana pressure had said it all. In Quetzalcoatl's current form, Quetzalcoatl wouldn't stand a chance.
One might wonder why a prideful Dragon like Quetzalcoatl didn't try his best first. His pride was the exact reason why he didn't. Should he fight with Layland, he would end up getting battered. It was still unsavoury, but admitting defeat without a fight was more honourable in his dictionary. That way, he could maintain his "untouchable" image.
"Not bad. It's still in its infancy, but I can tell you—"
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