Dragon King's Harem Chapter 296. Solaris II
Solaris suddenly stopped playing her harp, and just like that, the beautiful lody vanished into silence. The harp itself disappeared too.
In its place, sothing strange happened—five glowing, floating puzzles materialized right in front of us, suspended midair like they were held by so ancient magic.
These puzzles were sothing else. They glowed with this eerie, otherworldly light, their shapes and symbols shifting in a way that made them look alive.
The parchnt-like surfaces shimred, covered in cryptic runes and symbols that practically scread "this is going to ss with your head."
Solaris broke the silence, her voice soft. “Question one,” she said, her tone almost musical. “In a world where shadows guard the secrets of the past, how do you find the truth hidden in the darkness?”
I frowned, trying to wrap my head around the question. This wasn’t the kind of thing I could solve with logic or brute force. It was deeper, more philosophical. After a mont, I leaned forward, speaking slowly, like I was pulling the answer from sowhere deep inside.
“To uncover the truth in the shadows,” I said carefully, “you have to start with yourself. Face your own darkness, understand it, even embrace it. Only then can you see clearly enough to reveal the hidden truths in the world.”
Solaris gave a small nod.
The first puzzle dissolved into a burst of golden sparks, vanishing into the air.
“Question two,” Solaris continued, her voice still calm but with a bit more weight this ti. “If you had the power to reshape reality, how would you stop your own desires from trapping those around you?”
Oof, that one hit harder. I couldn’t help but think about my responsibilities as the Dragon King. Power like that was dangerous—one wrong move, and l’d end up a tyrant. I let out a breath and closed my eyes, thinking about the rulers I’d seen who let their power destroy everything.
Finally, I answered, “To have that kind of power and not beco a monster, you have to put others first. Their freedom, their well-being—it has to matter more than your own wants. Real strength isn’t about control; it’s about protecting choice.”
Solaris’s wings shimred again as if approving my answer. The second puzzle dissolved, just like the first, fading into golden mist.
“Question three,” Solaris said, her voice as smooth as flowing water. “In a world divided by hate and conflict, how do you inspire people to unite and find harmony?”
I exhaled sharply. This one hit close to ho. Igixar was a ss—centuries of division, hatred, and war. Unity wasn’t sothing you could just demand. It had to be earned.
“To bring people together,” I said firmly, “you have to lead by example. Show compassion, understanding, and strength—not just physical strength, but the kind that stands firm for justice and peace. Unity doesn’t an weakness. It’s about finding common ground without losing your resolve.”
Solaris nodded again, her wings glowing warmly as the third puzzle disintegrated into light.
“Question four,” she said, her tone turning solemn, “When faced with an impossible choice, where all paths lead to suffering, how do you preserve hope and compassion?”
I closed my eyes. Choices like that weren’t just hard—they were devastating. After a mont, I spoke.
“In those monts,” I said quietly, “I’d seek the wisdom of others. No one has all the answers alone. Hope cos from finding even the smallest sliver of light, and compassion reminds us that we’re all connected. War is a last resort—it should only happen when every other path is truly gone.”
The fourth puzzle disappeared, leaving just one more.
“Question five,” Solaris said, her voice steady but carrying a finality to it, “When your journey is over, what legacy do you want to leave, and how will you make sure it lasts?”
I thought about the vision that had driven all this ti. “When it’s over,” I began, “I want to leave a world where peace and unity thrive. A place where the old divisions are just distant mories. To make sure it lasts, I’d focus on teaching the next generation. They’re the ones who’ll carry those ideals forward, who’ll keep the sacrifices and lessons alive.”
Solaris’s wings seed to shine even brighter, and the last puzzle burst into radiant light.
“You’ve shown great wisdom, Dragon King,” Solaris said warmly. “May your journey be guided by that light, and may your legacy shine for generations to co.”
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