The pride of True Dragons is innate, coupled with the fact that although these young dragons may have had to sign a black-hearted contract with the Green Dragon Queen for various reasons, their treatment is still quite good.
Usually they live a pampered life, surrounded by creatures serving them as slaves.
Even when they occasionally encounter creatures temporarily stronger than them, those will not flaunt their power in front of them; on the contrary, out of respect for the Green Dragon Queen, the attitude toward the young dragons remains relatively courteous.
The contrast makes it all the more shocking.
Especially the young Black Dragon currently fighting against Hephaestus; its morale has clearly declined significantly.
The panic in its heart affected its actual combat performance. Already at a disadvantage in the battle with Hephaestus, its defensive actions have become misshapen due to imbalance, allowing Hephaestus to bite off a chunk of flesh.
