Alessandro supported Lissana's decision and ordered that the dragon be taken to the palace.
The knights turned pale and said to him, "But Your Majesty! That's very dangerous, it's a dragon!"
"I know it's a dragon, but Lissana said it won't harm anyone, and I trust her. So don't argue anymore and do as I ordered. I don't want people to be scared when they return home."
The two soldiers fearfully approached the dragon.
Fay told them, "Dragons can smell fear; if I were you, I wouldn't get close."
The two soldiers immediately stepped back; they were trembling like leaves in the wind, knelt before the king, and pleaded for mercy.
"Please forgive our disobedience, Your Majesty, but we don't want to die. We have families to care for. Please don't make us approach the dragon."
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