Woah, so you actually managed to track down the rest of the slavers? I asked, eyes sparkling with interest.
Kri, that we did. It belonged to a person nad Hamil, a thug based in Artorias. That group of slavers gave us the slip when we reached Gransromus, the capital of the Lecartiglio Duchy. We followed them into the Atadoro Kingdom, but, due to how they treat beastn and saurians, it was hard to do so. Eventually, though, we got them and returned the slaves back to their ho in Artorias.
After our eting in the rcenary guild of Elyonda, Master Kushs party led and my partyaway from the city walls and to the inn they were staying in. Coincidentally, it was at the harbor, in the sa neighborhood Adhi pointed us at. What a surprise, right?
And here, in this rather shabby wooden room, I listened to Master Kushs story of how he beca a saint of Xohulotel, and by extension, a blessed of the Pantheon of Water and Plesia. I honestly did not expect him to make it this far in a little less than a year after we parted ways.
Na: Kushlekzar Level: 104 Race: Raptorsilian Age: 65 Years
Job:
Main: Primal Summoner
Secondary: Ravager
Unique: Locked
I believe it was the month of SpringBloom. I wanted to hunt this Hamil down, but I suddenly received a Divine ssage from Xohulotel. It took a week to fully decipher what he ant. I learned he wanted south, along a beach. Ahhh, my companions and I were reluctant, for we had to go through Atadoro once again, but how could we deny our god? Master Kush retelling felt like a grandfather speaking with his grandchildren about old stories.
In any case, Master Kush followed Xohulotels guidance and went south, where he kept on wandering along the shores of the Atadoro Kingdom until he finally t Tehmrayn, the naga Champion ditating on his bed right now. Apparently, Tehmrayn had received a Divine Quest from his patron god, Zennithra, the God of Tridents and Divers to wait there for Master Kush.
He led the saurians into the ocean, where they dived into its depths where a dungeon awaited him. To be specific, it was a temple once dedicated to Plesia but was abandoned through the years after so accident happened. There, Plesia gave Master Kush the option to beco Xohulotels Saint by conquering a trial.
The trial also acted as a chance for us to train in an isolated place, filled with monsters and traps. Champion Tehmrayn helped us, but this was a trial for us Depth Serpents, so we had to traverse most of it ourselves, Master Kush explained.
Not to be rude, Priest Kushlekzar, but why were you turned into his blessed? Tasianna asked after we heard his story. Gods do not choose their Saints and Champions lightly. Even the most pious followers can only dream to beco one of the blessed, as the ones chosen all displayed qualities the gods would want, no? Especially a Saint.
I was chosen by Aurena due to my dream of becoming an idol, as she believed music would bring people together. Eshe was chosen as a Saint due to her kindness and benevolence towards children as their guide and teacher. While I understood those choices, I still wasnt absolutely sure why Asaka and Saori were blessed by Ilsaphone and Edna respectively.
Because Saint Kushlekzar is the most prominent saurian priest on the continent of Altrust. I turned around, seeing Tehmrayn having finished his ditation and was the one who answered that question for us. His sea serpent tail slithered from his bed onto the ground, and continued as he moved over to us. God Xohulotel is the second youngest god of the pantheon, only behind Goddess Chihiro. Due to his niche domain as the God of Serpents and Saurians, he also doesnt have many followers in general.
Master nodded. And that is where I co in. The Depth Serpents are a known na in the western part of Altrust, as you could see with the mbers of the local rcenary guild. My reputation precedes , even in the more beastn-hostile nations.
It was true. Unlike the behavior I saw from the people at the market, the rcenary guild was quite cheery, as most of the rcenaries were sharing a drink with the saurians, especially liking Krim-Slaks boisterous attitude. There were a couple who kept to themselves, but I saw more people treating Master and the saurians like equals instead of being haters.
And thanks to my reputation, my god wanted to spread his na more. He asked Tehmrayns patron god, God Zennithra, for aid to train . With Goddess Plesia even having accepted my qualifications, I was given a test to prove myself worthy. The dungeon was destroyed after nurous months, and I was reborn as a Saint. Mhmmm Ive only been back on land for a week now, and I cannot tell you how much I missed it.
Hahah! Now thats an adventure. I gave Master a thumbs-up, but then sighed at the implications of his last sentence. And the mont you beco a Saint, you receive your second Divine Quest? That is harsh.
You may call it whatever you wish, Champion Hestia, but our duty is to the gods, not the reverse. We gain their blessings, unique skills, and also other rewards in exchange for our service. As such, we must do our best to ensure their power and influence. Tehmrayn sat down on his tail, looking at us with a neutral expression as he said all of that. I couldnt help but think hes a bit too much of a preacher, but I guess this was normal for a blessed.
Maybe Eshe spoiled a bit too much, but then again, she had her preachy monts, too.
With his first impression settled after our eting in the rcenary guild, I knew this person was probably as stoic as Grazlahta. Both thought of themselves as warriors who must pursue strength and uphold their duty. They very much contrasted Yorshka, in this case, who was extrely lax for a knight.
Ha ha ha, Master Kush suddenly began laughing. Forgive him, my apprentice. Champion Tehmrayn is, as he said, a depths adjudicator. They are the elite warriors amongst the Depths Guard, which you could probably compare to a knight, but more prestigious. He has been serving as a Champion for 28 years now, so he can be a bit thorny when he communicates.
Service for that long? Mother looked slightly impressed at the naga. I heard Champions of the Water Pantheon are notoriously known for dying during their service. Plesias subordinates are monstrosities from the depths, after all. The strongest Origin Goddess, ruling over a cabinet of leviathans. Wars and duels between Champions are quite common between these ill-mooded divines. You seem to have fared well.
Wait, what does that an? I looked at Mother with a confused head tilt. Do you an to say that they kill each other? Like a lot? Instead of, you know, working with each other?
Our gods are all forr monsters. Rivalries do not end once you beco gods, they intensify since everybody is immortal. Tehmrayn cast [Create Water] into a cup and drank from it to refresh his throat, telling how casual this was for those blessed who serve Plesias pantheon. If the Depth Goddess requires sothing, we blessed listen to her before our patron god. But outside of that, the sea is massive, and Caedhul is only one part of it. There are many smaller tribes and communities underwater, spread around the many oceans. Unlike the softer Light Pantheon, we fight each other to not only expand our gods influence but also to empower ourselves.
Did he just take a jab at Aurena? Uhm, hello? I might not be that super committed to being a Champion, but that didnt an he could say that while I was around.
The mood was worsening, mostly between Tehmrayn and myself. He was ignoring my glare, but I knew he understood exactly what he ant with his words. I didnt care how strong and old he was, this was still annoying to hear.
N-Now, now, everybody. Lady Hestia, Champion Tehmrayn, we are all allies in this manner. Werent we brought together here for a similar Divine Quest? Tasianna tried to calm everything down, but it was to no avail.
Wrong. Saint Kushlekzar and I were sent here to protect the shrine currently imprisoning Karhalantheel, he answered bluntly. As we would be coming here either way, Goddess Plesia asked us to aid you in your mission to defend the festival of Yeostar. However, I couldnt care less who gets chosen as Yeostars champion. I am only here to make sure that you do your duty correctly, Champion Hestia. That no lowlife or such gets their hand on the blood. Otherwise, you would do well to learn how to perform your tasks by yourself.
That I wanted to say sothing against him, but even now, he wouldnt give a single chance as he finished his drink and stood up.
Saint, I shall await you at the port. Bring Goddess Aurenas Champion with you. We might as well show her Yeostar's greatest feat for her own education. And with that, he left the room.
What a douche! I shouted after the door closed quietly, breaking the shock of his sudden departure by shooting up my chair. What the hell is that guys problem?!
Now, now, Hestia, Master looked conflicted as he grabbed my shoulder and pushed back down. I ant it when I said he can be quite rough when he speaks. Do not take his manner of speech too personally.
Didnt you see how much he ignored ? As if I wasnt even here! I get you two have a different objective, but does he really have to be like that?
Oh, my sweet child, that was ta compared to what you would have experienced if you had spoken with a jealous dragon. Each word is like a challenge to a duel, Mother rebuked my irritation with sothing out of left field, sothing the twins agreed very much with.
[I have gotten into an argunt against another wyvern once over a hunting ground. I had won the fight, but he managed to escape with his tail tucked behind his legs. The next day, he brought his egg siblings with him and almost killed ,] Shay retold a story of his past in the Avitor Peaks.
Beth nodded, even adding more to the story with her involvent in it. [Brother ca back in a similar fashion as his rival. When he called for my help, we managed to kill two of them the next day, but were still forced to retreat, since a group of griffons ca in to interrupt our fight. We have been enemies with both groups ever since.]
Jeez, getting third-maned in real life! That really has to suck.
But that still doesnt really excuse his behavior. Even if he was holding back, it felt weird to have to listen to all of that. Haaaaaaaaa, whatever. I slumped on the table, prompting Mother to stroke my back in encouragent. Did you arrive today, Master?
He shook his head. Yesterday. We arrived in the evening and rented out rooms. Afterward, Champion Tehmrayn and I booked a boat to the shrine for today. We went into the city this morning to see if we could find so information on potential threats.
Who exactly are you looking for?
Well, you should know them, the demonkins, of course.
I tensed up. I had already given Master Kush a quick summary of what happened after we parted, especially my Divine Quest with Aurena after we reached the inn. Only the details, like Eshe and so on, werent ntioned.
Did Goddess Plesia or God Xohulotel ntion them? Considering the situation, I needed to make sure I understood the whole situation.
However, Master just shook his head. Not entirely, but the signs Xohulotel sent were pointing deep south! To the lands of the demonkins, I am sure. I understood little else, but being wary is common sense, no? Wars spread far, not only through violence, but also through subterfuge, my apprentice.
Weve t demonkin sympathizers and agents before. The Church of the Edjurl is the most prominent organization, Tasianna noted, causing Master to write that na down. If were talking about rcenaries, then the Yanderu Eluesess could be around, too. Theyve been working with Hamil all this ti, after all.
Eithalr That na was seared into my mind. One of the people responsible for Eshes death and the attack on Griffonpeak.
Calm now, my whelpling. Mother touched my shoulder with her slightly cold hand, causing to realize I was releasing my [Draconic Aura] unconsciously from rembering that Yanderu bastard. You really have your sights on that person, I see. However, do rember that your sun core still needs a week more to fully regenerate. Until then, dont go around provoking people, hehe.
Mother was partly correct. At this very mont, my sun core was functional and I could fully use my solar abilities without any issue. aning, I could enter overdrive mode with [Solar Beam] and would have no problems keeping [Symphonie des Feuergottes] activated. However, where she was correct was that it wasn't fully grown.
If I compared it to the size of my forr core, my current one was definitely smaller, but from testing it yesterday on the boat, I could feel it having the sa capacity as my last one. In other words, it was growing in strength. Mother explained it was similar to my scales. The more I shed it, the more the new one would be infused with my mana.
Obviously, of course. I was still a growing dragon, so having the sa core wouldnt be feasible. With how often I was losing old scales and claws, I wouldnt be surprised if my horns and fangs would need to regrow into their adult form later on as well.
This did give my party so options, though. I could shed my core and hand it over to Grimnir or Tasianna to make sothing out of them. We were already planning on using my old one for a catalyst or sothing, but Tasianna still didnt know for whom she should make it for. Catalysts had to fit their owners.
In any case, Master Kushlekzar. Mother turned away from to face Master, eyeing him expectantly like a predator. Whether the enemy is inside the city or not doesnt matter at this point. The tournant, after all, hadnt even started yet. I personally believe it would be better if you and Hestia concentrate on the source for Yeostars blessing, first.
Oho, as expected of the Sixth Empress of Kargryx, you are absolutely right, Your Imperial Majesty. Understanding the intention behind those words, Master pulled the topic towards this country itself. However, this reward, the blood of Yeostar as the Yeosians call it, can only be produced by Yeoss royal family. As you have probably experienced inside this city it would be impossible for to gain access as a saurian. Even if I explained I am a Saint of the Depth Goddess, I do not know if they will let in.
Thats fine, I can get in, no problem, I suggested. Princess. Champion of Aurena. Priestess. And also a local hero of Griffonpeak, if the news is widespread enough. I even showed the guards my ID, so 100% an envoy from the royalty will co. I will ask for permission then.
Yes, absolutely. It would be for the best if you also explained to them about your Divine Quest. Coming from you, they should believe it, Master stated before widening his eyes as he rembered sothing. Ah, while on the topic of you being a princess, I do apologize I couldnt tell you your last na back then, my apprentice. Ha ha ha, I havent learned much about Kargryx, you see.
Farron was the first person who called by my family na, Kargryxmor. Although Master Kush knew I was a dragon princess, he couldnt figure out how dragons nad themselves.
Well, if we start talking about princesses and so, Master Kushlekzar, would you possibly know anything about Hestias half-sister? Mother suddenly asked, causing Master to tilt his head.
Half-sister? There is another exalted daughter of Emperor Eltharion? Master placed his hand on his chin, stroking it as he thought about it, but shook his head in the end. No. I can assure you, if she were around, we would have probably heard about them at the rcenary guild. Rather, who exactly is your sister, Hestia? Would she be hard to deal with? If so, then sobody probably would have known about her.
I dont know. Havent t her yet, really.
Mother nodded, too. Neither have I. However, I do know her mother. An S rank kirin by the na of Yuilengreill.
A lesser dragonkin? I was surprised to hear one of my stepmothers was a kirin.
Mother had only told about Forminaxtrass, the lichdragon and the third empress. Although Mother kept talking about how she was on good grounds with my dragon fathers other wives, and how she would like to talk about them with , she never really did. I guess her ti with was more valuable, considering she even contested Kramps for control of my ti.
You never really talked about her. I thought there was a stigma between lesser and true dragonkins?
Mother shrugged. Well, yes, but what does that have to do with an emperors libido? Many dragon families were dissatisfied with Eltharions decision to take on Yuilen as his fifth consort. But, that stubborn unicorn horse still challenged him head-on like a true dragonkin despite all the complaints. She impressed him in battle, and that earned her the right to entwine her tail with his.
That last part was a bit too much detail. Or is that just a way to say they got married?
Then again, there were even complaints when I went before him and challenged my future partner. From the empresses, too. But, complaints are just that words. Before power, it all doesnt matter. A male seeks strong females to sire strong whelps, and a female seeks strong males to protect her children. Didnt I have this talk with you before, Hestia?
You can cut it out with the birds and the bees talk, please. I placed a hand on my head and sighed in exasperation, slightly flustered, which seed to cause Mother to giggle. I really didnt want her to talk about how dragon sex worked, again.
Hmm. I am seeing you in a totally new light, my apprentice. Master Kush joined the teasing group, nodding as if he just learned sothing rare. I am glad to see you reunited with a parent half. Happiness is important to keep the mind of a mage stimulated and away from the more ruthless path you could have gone down.
Urgh
Hiehie, isnt it wonderful we t Priest Kushlekzar again, Lady Hestia? Tasianna rubbed my back to soothe , but even she wasnt letting this mont go to make fun of . Only Rajah, Shay, and Beth were my allies!
In any case, after everybody had their fill of teasing , we returned to the previous discussion about finding my half-sister. Fargryneill Qilinus Kargryxmor was her na according to Mother. She was a half-kirin, half-dragon hybrid who inherited her mothers ability to use sothing called dragon paths and the black flas of my father.
Mother didnt know too much more about her, since none of my half-siblings spent too much ti in my dragon fathers ho, deciding instead to roam Miononbolax to either train or just to enjoy themselves. As a result, all Mother knew were their mothers. To Mother, our eting with my half-sister Fargryneill would be their first encounter.
In the end, Master Kush had to go ask the other saurians if they had heard anything about her, but, sadly, they had nothing to say. I even went back to the beastman tavern from before, surprised to see Adhi was still around. I asked him as well as the other patrons, but none of them had anything to add.
In the end, we only had one person left to ask. Probably, we should have asked him first to save us ti. Then again, Kramps and Mother liked to argue with each other, so maybe it was for the best that this was our last option.
Is that what Kargryxmor said? Mother frowned disappointingly when I told her what Kramps told .
Hmm. I had heard the God of Dragon was quite dissatisfied with his descendants. I had not thought he would be this outraged. I can only imagine his tone when he spoke to you. Master sympathized with . Little did he know, Kramps could get even madder.
Regardless, your opinion on the girl doesnt matter, Kargryxmor. Tell us already where she is. Hestia should et her. Even if you cant command her, you can look through her eyes. Impatient and irritated by Kramps answer, Mother pushed the God of Dragons to answer the question properly.
Whether he was used to it by now or if he was just not interested in an argunt, Kramps scoffed at her before giving us a proper answer.
She wants to join the tournant? Does she know what the prize is? I asked.
Is that so? Hmm.
My parallel minds suddenly brought sothing up that I heard offhandedly when I was about to duel Charleslyt, the forr duke of Equevannas son and demonkin conspirator, in the Griffonpeaks arena. That so horned girl defeated him once during one of the tournants. Could that horned girl have been Fargryneill?
Regardless, my half-sister still needed three more days to reach Elyonda. That ant there was nothing I could do about her for now except fly over to et her right away, but after contemplating on it, I decided against it.
Instead, there were a couple of things I wanted to do first. For example, it would be best if I learned more about this city and then maybe dived into the dark side of the city. Maybe I could get Shaturein to do that part for . I couldnt possibly form a plan at this very mont.
Okay, I said before picking up Rajah from the ground and turning to Master. I would like to see this shrine off the shores, if that would be possible, Master.
He nodded with a smile. Yes, let us go. Tehmrayn had waited long enough for .
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