Book 14: Chapter 63


    The sun came up early in the desert; ites up earlier than it does in the North. When I just began to fall asleep in Mommy Vyvyans embrace, she gently shook me awake. She looked at me with pity, but, indeed, it was time for us to get going. I had nothing toin about, since I was really eager to go to Lunas grave and revive her. Hence, I didnt mind waking up a little earlier.


    Dragon Mom threw an animal Id never seen before me again. She then tore open its gut and grilled it. Mommy Vyvyan whined about the breakfast that consisted solely of meat. Previously, she always had milk, bread, berries and other things for breakfast, after all. Consequently, it was a little hard for her to ept.


    Vyvyan wanted to eat something juicy. Dragon Mom took that into consideration, as well. She pulled a few leaves off a tree nearby and tossed them to Vyvyan. Vyvyan nkly looked at the leaves. She had never been so offended before. If I didnt stop her with all of my might, she seriously wouldve exchanged it with the dragon.


    I fed the White Deer King the leaves one by one. I figured I should stop pampering the White Deer King so much; otherwise, everybody would feed her. After finishing the leaves, she went up to the edge of theke and had a drink. The White Deer King was aware we had to go on a long journey today, so she fully prepared herself.


    So, the n for today goes as follows: Mommy Vyvyan, Id like you, Mommy Sylvanas and Ying to head to back to the lighthouse first to pick up Xia, and then head back to the Imperial Pce. I will go and revive Luna first. Mommy Vyvyan, its all right for me to use the spell you previously taught me, right?


    With a smile, Mommy Vyvyan replied, Itll be fine, Son. You are now a legitimate descendant of the Gdriel Tribe. You can do it with your mana now. You need the dragons heart, your own blood and your own mana. Of course, I think the mana in your blood is sufficient.


    Dragon Mom looked at Vyvyan with a tinge of annoyance. She remarked, I am not willing to carry this person on my back. Since she is the Elven Queen, why can she not fly?


    Vyvyan dawdled for a moment. She then flew up to the sky and fumed, You think I cant fly?! You think, I, the ruler of elves cant fly? Anybody can fly as long as they have adequate mana!!


    Dragon Mom rolled her eyes. She then indifferently stated, Thou can fly on thy own, then.


    The corner of Vyvyans mouth twitched. I knew why Mommy Vyvyan felt so awkward. It was because, while elves could fly, the truth was that they were justmanding wind element. It would be tough to fly from our location to the lighthouse even with Mommy Vyvyans level of mana. Back then, Lucia used the ground for recoil and the wind elves to give herself a boost; else, she wouldve run out of mana rapidly.


    Lets do that, then.


    I decided to agree to Dragon Moms request.


    Dragon Mom pursed her lips. Hopeless, she said, Since my Son has said that If thou dare touch my scales, I shall throw thou off.


    Your scales arent even as nice to the touch as Earth Dragon scales. Your scales look ugly and are ufortable to touch. As if Id want to touch them.


    Dragon Mom coldly snorted. Her scales werent Ling Yues tail; Ling Yues tail was invulnerable to criticism. However, Dragon Mom wouldnt let someones demeaningments about her tail rile her up.


    Dragon Mom put some distance between her and I. She then roared where she stood. I watched on my eyes and mouth wide. I had never seen her transform in front of my eyes. It was the first time I witnessed her transformation. It was different to the impression I had in mind


    The image of transforming I had in mind was starting the transformation from the tail then upwards Dragon Moms transformation started from her head When others transformed into dragons, the process looked magnificently poetic. Dragon Moms transformation resembled a horror scene more than a magnificent one Watching her transform from her perfect human form into an enormous dragon ended fantasies. She did transform into the enormous dragon I was familiar with in the end, though. Logic would dictate she was ten years younger  courtesy of Inards Time Reversal Spell  but I couldnt tell if there was any difference. Ten years mustve been the equivalent of ten minutes from her perspective.


    Dragon Mom slowly lied down. Although she wore a look of contempt, Vyvyan walked up on her wings, and then grabbed her scales. Mommy Vyvyan wouldnt rip them off only because there was nothing else to hold on to. Technically, I hadnt ridden a dragon before Last time, Dragon Mom clutched me in her ws and flew to her home.


    Ying climbed up onto Dragon Moms back, too. Dragon Mom turned her head around to look at me affectionately. She teased my face with her nose, and I caressed her face. I sent her off in a soft voice: Safe travels.


    Dragon Mom nodded: Same to you.


    Dragon Mom then stood up. I watched her p her wings in big motions. I somewhat regretted not putting more distance between her. I watched her as if I was an idiot. I really, really regretted doing that, because the White Deer King and I were treated to a face p of sand. By the time Dragon mom took off, we were smothered with sand.


    Huff The White Deer King irritably shook off the sand, throwing it onto me. She red at me


    I smiled helplessly; I caressed her neck and apologised, Sorry. I honestly didnt expect that You dont need to be angry, do you? Im covered in sand, too, whoa


    The White Deer King didnt waste her breath on me. Instead, she grabbed my clothes and dragged me over to the water. She head butt me into the water before jumping into the water, as well. Judging from her reaction, the White Deer King mustve been really reluctant to run around whilst covered in sand.


    The two of us soon returned to the shore. The White Deer King vigorously shook out her body drenched in water, while I used magic to dry my clothes before putting on my hood and mounting her. I rode off in a different direction to my moms.


    The White Deer King was very fast; I think it was almost as fast as Dragon Mom soaring through the sky. I needed to head to Lunas grave and revive her before bringing her back with me. I needed to try and reach the North the same time as Dragon Mom. After all, there was the risk Elizabeth and Vyvyan would team up to y her.


    We rushed out of the desert. I got used to the scorching heat in the desert; still, as we entered the forest, I was immediately enveloped in the cold moist air. When Ist entered the desert, I was practically dead. I was lying down on the White Deer Kings back and incapacitated. Thankfully, I returned to the elvennds in my best shape ever. It had only been a month, yet my body had changed from head to toe. I genuinely thought I was done for. I thought there wasnt any cure. Being able to find the dragon, bath in her blood and acquire life felt as though fate had set the course for me long ago. It wasnt time for me to make my exit yet.


    I was gifted body not only impervious to des, but could also handle the usage of magic. The thing was, I didnt know what I should do next. I didnt need to conquer any morend. At most, Id just convince humanity and elves to merge together. That had nothing to do with me, nheless. It was on the two Queens to sort out. There was no point in me, the King of a third power, getting involved.


    So, I wondered what I should do with the strength Dragon Mom granted me. I didnt have anything in mind. Regardless of what the case may be, I was able to protect those around me. I wouldnt have to hide behind my guards or moms if something happened again. Id be able to stand up for myself.


    There was still some way to go before reaching Lunas grave; but nheless, I was able to reach the ce she once lived at thanks to the White Deer Kings swift speed. The field of flowers was particrly beautiful with the sunset as a backdrop. Some water had already condensed on some flowers and sprinkled the fields underneath the sunset.


    The White Deer King slowed down. She apparently liked the field of flowers and couldnt bear to tread through it. We came over from the ce Luna once worked. I went into the building on a whim, but there was nobody left in the building constructed from stone. There were thin spider webs spun on their Gods statue. I looked at the empty building. Honestly, it felt somewhat lonely. The ce died along with the vige that vanished.


    Luna once lived,ughed and cried there. It had been so long since Ist saw her smile. Lunas smile became just a vague memoryparable to an old photo in my mind. Have I almost forgotten Luna, I wondered. I love her so much. I swore Id never forget her, but everything associated with her was akin to film strips that were fading from my mind piece by piece. I couldnt allow myself to forget her. I absolutely mustnt. Admittedly, she gradually faded from my memory.


    It was time to bring her back. Luna left for long enough. It was time toe back. I no longercked anything, and she no longer needed to take care of me in anothers nation any longer. She was no longer the Princes personal servant; she was the King of a nations personal servant.


    I left the shrine and slowly walked up to her tomb. Perhaps I managed to quickly locate it, since it hadnt been long since myst visit. Luna rested in peace below the small tombstone in front of the mound of dirt. Vyvyan froze her time when I buried her, allowing me to still see her whenever I dug her up. The reality was that Lunas body was brutally battered. Her organs had been damaged to varying degrees. However, it shouldnt be difficult to repair them with a dragons heart and blood.


    I reached out and grabbed a handful of dirt. I didnt have a shovel, so I used my hands to dig up the dirt covering the casket. I told myself, Ill break the casket with my bare hands. Ill bring Luna out with these hands and snatch her back from the death god on that side!