Chapter 98 – The name is born, the eccentric Topaz Dragon


The inheritance did not record how to create a psychic guard.

Lacking the key psychic ability, Saga’s current thoughts were futile. Creating a psychic guard was a complex and delicate psychic ability. Relying on his own exploration, Saga was not without confidence, but it would undoubtedly waste a lot of his time and energy. Saga was clear that his focus was not on psychic abilities; they were merely auxiliary.

“Wait until I encounter a Gemstone Dragon or another being proficient in psychic powers, and see if I can acquire this psychic ability.”

“As for now, I should mainly focus on my own essential abilities.”

Saga’s original intention remained unchanged.

He embarked on the path of a Mind Warlock only to assist his exploration and control of fundamental forces. Fundamental forces were the primary focus, and psychic abilities were secondary. Saga was very clear about this.

Crack!

With the Yellow Crystal Earth Dragon’s respectful posture, Saga plucked some of its newly grown yellow crystals and collected them. The Yellow Crystal Earth Dragon, transformed by the Dragon Vein, had its surface-grown yellow crystals also changed. The semi-transparent yellow crystals with a fiery red hue trapped inside looked very beautiful.

“Legendary Yellow Crystal Earth Dragons seem to be able to produce Magic Gems at certain intervals.”

Saga rubbed his claws, looking forward to the Yellow Crystal Earth Dragon with anticipation.

Subdragons also had the chance to step into legend.

Legendary Yellow Crystal Earth Dragons had existed in the history of Subdragons, but they were extremely rare.

If he could make the Yellow Crystal Earth Dragon, Koldoba, a psychic guard, it would be a certainty that it would become a legendary creature as Saga grew.

Next, Saga left leisurely.

The Yellow Crystal Earth Dragon continued to coil in the lava pool, stabilizing its state.

Whoosh!

Saga took off on the spot and flew back to the peak of Gemstone Summit.

Like a typical Red Dragon, Saga enjoyed standing tall at high places. He liked the open view here, where he could take in the surrounding scenery at a glance.

Meanwhile.

The Blue Dragon, Gulitia, who had been sleeping sprawled out in another direction, woke up. Flapping her dragon wings and stretching her spine and loins, the Blue Dragon slowly stood up, then shook her head, flinging off the black stone pot that was somehow hanging on her nose’s horn.

The movements of this ten-meter-long creature were not gentle.

The commotion of waking up caused a group of Shark Tigers to awaken. Seeing the quiet Golden Hatchling Dragon at the top of Gemstone Summit, the Shark Tigers looked up with reverence, nodding slightly in respect, although Saga did not see them.

At the same time, the Shark Tigers whispered, “Praise our Lord.”

Saga heard this, his ears twitching.

His perception was extremely sharp.

“Tig, have some of your strong tribesmen stay on First Quarter Island, and others manage the beast pens and fish enclosures on Waxing Crescent Island. There’s a small gem mine under this mountain that needs to be mined. Don’t let the Necromancer idle around; squeeze its magic power and spirit.”

The Black Shark, also awake, heard the Dragon Tongue ringing in its mind.

It raised its head, looking at the True Dragon with scales like gold, and said simply and powerfully:

“Understood.”

Then, a deep Dragon Tongue directly resounded in its mind.

“Serve me diligently and responsibly; I have seen your performance.”

“In time, I will grant you the honor of Dragon Vein transformation, giving you the chance to become a Dragon Vein creature. However, this gift and honor are not so easily accepted. Prepare in advance, adjust your body and mental state, and do not disappoint my expectations by dying during the transformation.”

“I command you to succeed.”

The tall and burly Black Shark was momentarily stunned, then bowed its ferocious shark head deeply, saying:

“Thank you, praise you, my King.”

“I will do my utmost to receive the honor you bestow, not to fail your grace. I look forward to continuing to serve you, adorned with this honor.”

Saga nodded slightly, withdrawing his gaze.

“Go, do what you must.”

Whoosh whoosh!

The swift sound of wind arose.

The Blue Dragon, with scales as blue as the sky, flew into the high air, tossing the skull that had been under her dragon claw in front of the Black Shark.

The soul fire within the Demon Warlock’s skull looked dim.

Due to continuously casting spells like Skeleton Transformation, Bone Armor Forging, Negative Energy Enchantment, and so on, its magic power was greatly depleted, and it was even struggling to maintain the form of a human-headed spider skeleton. But Saga was still heartlessly squeezing it.

“Master, please let me rest. My magic power is exhausted, and I really can’t cast any spells.”

“I know some locations of dungeons with treasures, deep in the sea near Thorn Isle. There’s a mysterious Sea Tomb. I went to Thorn Isle partly because I wanted to explore the Sea Tomb. I’m certain it’s at least the tomb of a legendary Caster, filled with countless treasures.”

The Demon Warlock pleaded.

A Sea Tomb filled with treasures.

Saga’s eyes narrowed slightly, extending his dragon claw.

An invisible force of attraction came forth.

The skull zipped through the air in an arc, eventually landing in Saga’s dragon claw.

“I’m not in a hurry to explore the Sea Tomb right now.”

“The gem mine beneath this mountain is what I currently desire. Work well, assist the Shark Tiger tribe in mining the ore. Once this busy period is over, we’ll talk about the Sea Tomb and dungeons.”

“You want a living body, don’t you? The body of a True Dragon is not for you to touch.”

“But if you perform well, I might try to get you a giant’s body in the future, the body of a Storm Giant. How does that sound? Do you have magic power now?”

The soul fire in the skull flared up a bit more.

“Gaga, Master, I have strength again.”

It cackled, and two forty-centimeter-long bone hands grew out from under its head, propping up the skull to stand.

It wouldn’t take many days to learn the Mind Slave Mark.

Once successful in casting it on the Demon Warlock, Saga would then seek the rich knowledge and secrets in its mind. Otherwise, Saga would not believe its words, even though he was indeed very tempted.

The mysterious Sea Tomb near Thorn Isle.

The tomb of a legendary Caster.

This was indeed very attractive.

Because a Caster’s tomb is not just a tomb. A powerful enough Caster, especially a legendary one, often leaves their own legacy when creating their tomb to bury themselves.

Adventurers obtaining legacies in Caster tombs and then soaring to great heights are countless on this magical planet.

Of course, behind the glamorous success stories, there are many more unknown and numerous bones.

The legacy of a deceased Caster is not so easy to obtain. Even the most gentle and friendly Caster would not want their legacy to fall into the hands of the incompetent. The danger of a Caster’s tomb is not low.

Saga threw the Demon Warlock out.

An invisible force of repulsion enveloped the other party and landed it in front of the Black Shark again.

The Black Shark picked up the skull and called to lead some of the tribesmen to cross the sea and leave First Quarter Island, arranging for the tribesmen to work according to Saga’s instructions.

“Gulitia, what are you doing flying around in front of me?”

Saga shifted his gaze, looking at Gulitia circling in front of him.

The Blue Dragon girl blinked and muttered softly, “I just realized, I still don’t know your name and title. You already know mine. My name is Gulitia, the future Fury of the Storm.”

After hearing her words, Saga pondered.

A title?

There are generally two origins for a dragon’s title.

One is self-proclaimed, then actively spread until it becomes widely known.

The second is given by other creatures based on the True Dragon’s characteristics, famous deeds, outstanding achievements, and so on, which then gradually ferment and spread.

The second type is unreliable.

If one does not make their name known in advance, the second way of obtaining a title can lead to very bad results. Some True Dragons have been angry, frustrated, or laughed at by their kin for most of their dragon lives because of strange nicknames.

For example, on the Yar Continent, there is a famous legendary Black Dragon—Rat Slayer.

This legendary Black Dragon got this nickname because it once encountered and triumphed over an army of ratmen from the Skaven Empire. Since it did not leave behind a name, it got this nickname, which unfortunately spread.

Whenever this legendary Black Dragon is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the title Rat Slayer.

The legendary Black Dragon later gave itself the title Black Wing, which fits the dragon aesthetic, but no one cared. Every time it encountered adventurers, it would hear their exclamations: “It’s the legendary Black Dragon Rat Slayer!”

There are many similar examples.

“Rat Slayer.”

Saga couldn’t help but imagine a scene.

Majestic and splendid, with scales like gold and diamonds, as if a god had descended, he proclaimed to the insignificant creatures:

“My name is Saga Alzhus, and I am honored by the world as—Rat Slayer!”

Shiver shiver shiver. The Golden Hatchling Dragon’s scales trembled, and just thinking about it, Saga felt a chill. He quickly shook his head, expelling the dreadful imagination from his mind.

I should give myself a title in advance, so I won’t be given any strange nicknames.

So the question is, what title should I give myself?

Golden Wing?

Nine out of ten Golden Dragons have the title Golden Wing, although it’s just one of them.

The same dragon often has many nicknames.

Saga pondered silently.

Golden Diamond, Wing that Covers the Sky, Golden Dragon Emperor, King of Red and Gold… One idea after another passed through Saga’s mind. Finally, he thought of his crown-like dragon horns and had a flash of inspiration, blurting out: “Emperor Dragon!”

Emperor Dragon, the emperor among dragons.

“Ah, what a domineering title, concise and profound.”

The little hatchling’s tail tip trembled.

“Emperor Dragon? Hiss. That’s a big claim. Without real ability, no one dares to call themselves Emperor Dragon. The strong among our kind would be the first to teach it a lesson. It must be a legendary ancient dragon! No, it might even be a legendary primordial dragon!”

“If there were an Emperor Dragon title in this world, I would have heard of it. It’s very likely from another world, a legendary primordial dragon.”

Gulitia’s eyes glazed over.

Just hearing the title, there was an invisible pressure.

“Compared to Emperor Dragon, why does my title Fury of the Storm sound so low-level? No, I have to change it. Anyway, not many people know it yet. It’s not too late to think of a better one now.”

The Blue Dragon thought to herself.

“My name is Saga, Emperor Dragon Saga.”

The Golden Hatchling Dragon lifted his chin, and after giving himself a grand title, he couldn’t help but pretend to be profound and said.

“Truly domineering! You deserve such a title!”

The Blue Dragon timely offered praise.

To please this suspected legendary primordial dragon senior, if the other party was in a good mood, he might bestow treasures upon her, she thought.

Saga nodded in satisfaction, giving her an approving look.

One day, the title of Emperor Dragon will spread to every corner of this world, even beyond this primary material world, and become famous in the multiverse! Saga was certain of this.

He was certain that legend was not his limit, nor was demigod, nor even ordinary deities.

Although he was still just a small, four-year-old hatchling dragon.

But Saga had full, wildfire-like ambition.

After calming his mind, Saga looked at the Blue Dragon girl, his gaze sweeping over her horn and the spiny ridge running from her head to her tail. Finally, he casually asked, “Gulitia, before you came to Moon Bay, did you encounter any Gemstone Dragons?”

There are not a few True Dragons living in the sea.

Among the most common three types of Dragon Kind—Chromatic Dragons, Metal Dragons, and Gemstone Dragons—there are dragons of each type that prefer the marine environment.

Saga wanted to find a Gemstone Dragon to acquire the psychic ability to create psychic guards. Even if a Gemstone Dragon did not embark on the path of a Mind Warlock, it would likely have a rich heritage related to Mind Warlocks, as this is a type of dragon naturally strong in spirit, especially known for their powerful mental abilities.

The Red Dragon God could be considered a top-tier Mind Warlock dragon.

After hearing Saga’s words, Gulitia thought for a moment and said, “Gemstone Dragon? I have indeed encountered one.”

Saga’s eyes brightened.

He had just asked casually, not expecting the Blue Dragon to have really encountered one.”What kind of Gemstone Dragon is it, how old, and how far is it from here?”

Gulitia answered honestly:

“In the offshore area near the coast of the Yar Continent, about four thousand kilometers to the northeast of Moon Bay, there is a region dotted with hundreds, if not thousands, of small islands, or rather, large rock formations.”

“Although they are called islands, in reality, there are only a few islands, most are sea stacks formed by erosion, this unique topography causes turbulent and complex currents, making it difficult for ships to approach. The numerous rocks jutting out of the sea also attract many powerful Magical Creatures such as Harpies, Manticore, and Howling Wind Eagles.”

After thinking carefully, under Saga’s gaze, Gulitia continued:

“This sea area is known as the Greyrock Archipelago, and the Gemstone Dragon I encountered is one of the monster leaders that has claimed many territories within the Greyrock Archipelago.”

She paused for a moment, then added: “It is an adult Topaz Dragon, one of the most peculiar and unsociable types of dragons among the Gemstone Dragons.”


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