Chapter 2414: Dragonborn Witch and Royal Blossom

Chapter 2414: Chapter 2414: Dragonborn Witch and Royal Blossom

Emilia, after all, is only at the Five Rings level; high-rank witches, Sister Delphine, and ladies like Miss Eles are not suitable for her. Luviya is a diviner, and Shard doesn’t have time, so having Tifa from the Eight Rings is the most appropriate.

"Then please have a seat."

Shard said, and Emilia curiously sat by the table, while Angelina and the Little Unicorn stood aside.

"Five dragon scales, let’s see if there are any new results."

Saying this, Miss Eles extended her hand, and the five dragon scales of different colors rose together, flying to different positions. At the instant they stopped moving, the multicolored light flows from the five scales shimmered and flowed towards the other four dragon scales until five colors intertwined into a huge curtain of light.

Shard squinted his eyes, carefully discerning the symbols moving across the light curtain, before finally speaking:

"Besides the Keeper of Secrets level [Star Swordstone], a second relic appeared: [Ancient Dragonstone]."

"Then it seems correct; the relic recorded in the Light Chaser’s notebook is most likely the material needed for the Chosen One Ceremony."

Miss Aphrola concluded that collecting these currently clueless relics is mainly the Council’s responsibility. Of course, there is a clue for the [Ancient Dragonstone], with half in Shard’s possession and the other half held by the [Dragon Feast Cult].

"What else?"

Miss Eles also inquired.

"Trial."

Shard said:

"This is a trial, requiring the determination and strength to overcome formidable foes, only then one is eligible to attempt to draw the Dragon Sword... This is the only complete sentence so far."

"Eligible to draw the sword? So even if one passes the so-called trial, it’s not certain that they can draw the sword?"

Emilia raised her hand and softly spoke, and the diviner with the violet eyes nodded:

"That makes sense. A divine artifact left by the God of Justice can’t be obtained just by defeating a few enemies."

"Moreover, among those still vague ancient runes, there are other fragmented pieces of information. If I’m not mistaken, the so-called ’trial’ must occur in a fitting setting."

"What kind of setting?"

Emilia asked again, to which Shard shook his head:

"For now, it’s unclear, but I suspect it involves a place related to that ancient Dragon God. For instance, a temple, altar, ritual site, or spirit temple. To acquire that sword, one must prove themselves in the ’presence’ of the Ancient God."

"There might have been such places in past eras, but where to find them now?"

Miss Aphrola stated, raising an eyebrow:

"What about the [Dragon Feast Sacrificial Ground]?"

"Didn’t Shard say he knows of a Dragon Altar locally?"

The red-haired Little Princess also raised her hand, but Luviya dismissed her suggestion:

"The level of that altar isn’t high enough. If the specific setting indeed requires a connection to the Ancient God, then it must be a substantial altar... Since this story takes place in Moon Bay, Moon Bay must have such a setting!"

Everyone thought carefully for a moment, and Tifa spoke softly:

"In the morning, I also heard Miss Annette talk about the origin story of the Seven Great Families. Then, in front of the last remains of the ’Fourth Son of the Ancient God’ who died at the end of the Fifth Era, would that meet the conditions?"

"Uncertain, but it’s worth trying to find it."

This way, there are even more things to search for.

Since the Light Chaser’s notebook contains important information, it indicates that the [Light Worshipper Training Association] probably holds crucial "Fragments of the Poem Chapter." And although nothing was found while searching for the White Dragon Scales this time, the content on that parchment includes more than just the location of dragon scales.

That evening, during dinner, Shard mentioned this matter to the Countess:

"The Circle Sorcerer from the Wright Family lived approximately a thousand years ago, around 800 years into the Sixth Era. He was also interested in the dragon scales passed down in his family. During his research, he accidentally discovered that the dragon scales could activate the family’s dormant Dragonborn bloodline."

The blonde Countess nodded somewhat bewilderedly:

"I see, even the research of ancient Circle Sorcerers has its positives... Wait, you’re not saying..."

"That’s right, although the ancient Circle Sorcerer couldn’t activate his Dragonborn bloodline for various reasons, he left the corresponding method. Before you returned, I discussed that magic potion recipe with Megan and Miss Swift, and it seems the recipe is reliable."

Megan, sitting to Luviya’s left, also smiled and said:

"Compounding the magic potion doesn’t require consuming dragon scales, but the bloodline activation ceremony does. Of course, it’s only needed to guide the power and won’t be destroyed. Bella, are you interested in becoming a Dragonborn Witch?"

Miss Aphrola also chuckled and remarked:

"With your current eleventh rank, once your bloodline awakens, mastering the Flight Technique is almost certain. However, becoming a Dragonborn Witch doesn’t mean you’ll be able to master the Dragon Transformation Spell like Shard, as that’s very reliant on talent. But given the noble level of your Golden Dragon bloodline, an increase in combat power is guaranteed."

"Perhaps you could be like Shard now, casually kicking down a house."

Luviya made a small joke, but Miss Belindel was full of concerns, touching her face lightly:

"Activating the exotic bloodline will almost certainly change my appearance. I... I’m very satisfied with how I look now."

"Don’t be silly, Bella. Witches have a tendency to transform towards ’perfection.’ Even if you become a Dragonborn, you will only become a more beautiful girl."

Miss Aphrola continued to persuade, giving the example of Miss Eles:

"Look, even though Miss Eles is not a witch, just a Dragonborn Circle Sorcerer, isn’t she very beautiful?"

The mentioned Boat Maiden then smiled at her.

"But Miss Eles is not a Dragonborn, she is a natural elf born from the sea."

The Countess said this silently in her heart and, after hesitating for a moment, nodded:

"Even though I still have concerns, it is good to be able to become stronger at times like these. I don’t want to always be the weakest. So, Megan, I’ll trouble you and Miss Swift to help prepare the magic potion and arrange the ritual... I hope that by then, I won’t grow dragon horns and a tail I can’t take back."

"That shouldn’t happen."

Shard, slicing the sausage on his plate, spoke again:

"I know ancient Dragonborn Witches and have knowledge about dragon species. Even if you find yourself temporarily unable to control it, I can teach you some secret techniques."

Of course, whether Fiona was considered a "Dragonborn Witch" or a "Humanoid Red Dragon" was, indeed, difficult to determine.

Miss Belindel nodded and glanced at Shard. The purple-eyed girl beside Shard kicked him with her foot, prompting him to speak again:

"It’s still uncertain whether the magic potion will have an effect. Perhaps it will just make you somewhat stronger. Come to think of it, sometimes Luviya mentions that what I like most is the black-haired girl with cat ears and a big tail."

This made everyone at the table burst into laughter. Miss Matilda, who hadn’t taken a seat, looked at Tifa, who didn’t sit either. Coincidentally, the black-haired Head Maid also looked at the blonde Head Maid, with a subtle smile that probably only the two understood.

The plan for Margaret and Shard to attend the opera tonight remained unchanged, and that opera performance was, in fact, by the ladies of the Golden Dawn Opera Troupe.

And, in order to show that she was not being "selfish," Her Highness the Princess didn’t forget to invite others to the opera as well, albeit in different boxes.

However, the Grand Witches were all busy with their own affairs, and the Witch Apprentices were also not idle. Only Emilia and Angelina responded to the invitation. They initially wanted to call Miss Haley Aflora, but the latter had an urgent matter, needing to assist Miss Aphrola in negotiations with the mermaids who had already arrived at Moon Bay.

"Isn’t it a bit awkward with just the two of us?"

The Elf Girl and the Little Princess discussed a bit and, somehow, managed to successfully call upon Luviya.

Hence, when Margaret, dressed in a beautiful dress with light makeup, and having borrowed perfume from Miss Sylvia, saw that Luviya had arrived with them in the box, her expression seemed as if Shard had cast "Time Pause" on her.

"Good evening, Her Highness Margaret.

"Good evening, Lu... Miss Annette."

Emilia and Angelina then realized they might have made a mistake, whereas Luviya acted quite naturally.

She surveyed the decorations of the box, then patted Shard on the shoulder:

"Staying at Moon Bay tonight or heading home?"

"Heading home, but I’ll first take you back to the estate, then return with Mia."

To prevent interrupting the date, the cat was currently being looked after by Tifa on the Radiant Messenger.

"Alright then, remember to be a gentleman. We’ll be in the adjacent room."

With that, she led the Elf Girl and the Little Princess out of the room, as the Princess’s Maid led the way.

Margaret, after the door closed, cautiously moved to the doorway to listen for a moment, confirming there was no one outside before breathing a sigh of relief:

"Luviya actually came. You know, every time I face her, I feel tremendous pressure, even more than when facing two teachers... no, I’m not saying she’s a terrifying person. In short..."

The expression of the Blonde Princess softened momentarily:

"In short, your fiancée is just next door, and yet you are here with me... Knight, don’t you feel any guilt?"

At first, Shard thought Margaret was genuinely urging him to conduct a moral self-examination, but upon seeing her slowly lifting her skirt while the room lights dimmed automatically, he realized he was overthinking it.

Having been in similar situations numerous times before, he knew exactly how to respond:

"Your Highness, although my fiancée is right next door, I still cannot bear to abandon such a noble and radiant flower as yourself."

He gave the right answer, evidenced by the Blonde Princess continuing to lift her skirt hem, as she kicked off her high heels and took another step closer.

The lights in the box dimmed almost completely, but through the window near the stage, the light was still enough for them to see each other clearly.

In the gloom, someone’s breathing suddenly became rapid, and Shard could be sure it wasn’t his.

"Knight, then tonight, allow me to reward you by letting you enjoy this flower."

She slowly approached Shard, until she stood on tiptoe to speak in his ear, the warm breath brushing against his ear:

"Since we parted at Green Lake, it’s been a while since we had such moments, Shard. And do not always let your eyes wander to the witches; I too am quite... aside from purity, tonight you can do anything you wish."