The elders gasped; their faces contorted in surprise. One hundred thousand peak-grade spirit stones were an exorbitant amount for even an elite family like them.
But the cold, predatory gaze of Killer Dragon, the chilling silence that followed his words, left them with no doubt about the consequences of defiance.
"Condition two," Killer Dragon continued, his voice laced with a chilling amusement, "is… well, let's just say it involves a small sacrifice.
A token of your… sincerity." He gestured towards the terrified elders, a cruel smile playing on his lips. "A small… adjustment to the family."
The elders, realizing the true extent of their predicament, exchanged desperate glances. They were confused by the second condition and looked at the Family Head for an answer.
