Chapter 171 - Chapter 34: Gathering (2/2)
‘Indeed, Felicia.’
Although it was an ancient ruin, the Dragon Temple itself was a valuable archive. The high priest looked at Felicia like she was a young child and explained with a warm smile,
“Princess has been looking around the Dragon Temple. It seems like she really likes the records room.”
“Yes, yes, it’s the best. I’ve been there all day, but I want to stay longer.”
Her voice was dripping with a lingering attachment. In-gong’s mood improved when he saw Felicia’s pleased appearance and then playfulness rose inside him.
“Huk, what the? So, you left me unattended here all day to go somewhere else? Even though I was unconscious?”
He gazed at Felicia with disappointment, and she blinked, looking confused and embarrassed.
“Huh? Ah… no, that…”
The high priest had said it was okay. In-gong had looked like he’d just be sleeping, and Carack had said he would stay. Delia hadn’t been worried either and thought that seeing the records room would be a good diversion.
However, Felicia couldn’t babble anything out. As she gazed around and couldn’t figure out what to do, a new voice interrupted.
“Master. I kept staying beside Master. Isn’t that good?”
It was Green Wind who had become solid. In-gong stroked Green Wind’s head and said,
“Yes, you are nice, Greenie.”
“That’s right. I am nice. Princess is bad.”
Felicia became more perplexed by Green Wind’s words. She looked so cute that In-gong found it hard to hold back his laughter. Carack clicked his tongue.
“Prince, stop acting like this. And Princess, don’t worry. Prince is just playing.”
At Carack’s words, Felicia’s eyes widened, and she started hitting In-gong with her fan. In-gong just laughed along with Carack. It was a common sight, so In-gong’s party was used to it. Delia, who had accompanied Felicia, coughed and they stopped their game. After releasing Green Wind’s solid state, In-gong faced the high priest.
The high priest said,
“Dragon Warrior, I’ve prepared a meal. It will recover your strength.”
It had been a good story. However, instead of accepting the meal, In-gong asked something else.
“High Priest, there is one thing I want to ask you before that. Do you know about the Dragon Words magic?”
It was something In-gong had acquired after seeing Torres’ memory. He had a new secondary occupation of Dragon Warrior…
And Dragon Words was a skill of that occupation.
The high priest smiled pleasantly at In-gong’s question and explained,
“Drakon Kechatulla. Finally, the dragon warrior has returned. I will happily lay the foundations.”
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“Dragon Words is a powerful magic that dragon warriors can use.”
After the meal, the high priest guided In-gong to a large room with nothing in it and explained in a calm tone. Felicia, Delia and Karma, who could be called the magicians of the party, sat in a corner of the room and gazed at him with excited expressions.
Carack was also curious about the dragon warrior.
The high priest continued,
“Dragon Words is the mysteries created by words. It uses the power of language to create power in the world. There is a famous story that the magic in the Demon World originates from Dragon Words. The power that only dragons could use was re-assembled so that other species could use it.”
It was a story In-gong had heard in Knight Saga.
“But magic relies on the strength of the magic power. It is a precise formula that can create miracles. According to the records, the great dragons of the past enjoyed using the newly created magic.”
In-gong nodded. The few dragons he encountered in Knight Saga had used magic in addition to Dragon Words.
“Dragon Words can be called raw magic. Compared to the magic that has been refined over many years, it is rugged and simple. But there is one thing that distinguishes it from ordinary magic.”
Felicia’s eyes shone with curiosity. The high priest spoke slowly, giving Delia time to write it down.
“Drakon Kechatulla, the dragon warrior, Dragon Words contains your feelings and will. Even if it is the same word, depending on how strong your feelings and willpower are, you can emit a totally different force. Depending on the caster’s thoughts, the form of that power can change as well.”
In-gong was reminded of Locke’s techniques. In Knight Saga, some of the unique spells Locke could use were influenced by his emotions and will.
The high priest took a big breath and pointed to himself.
“It is weak but dragon blood also flows through me. Thanks to the knowledge inherited from my ancestors, I can speak a few words.”
Dragons learnt to use their words naturally, just like birds knew how to use their wings. However, those with a dragon’s blood were different. They couldn’t speak the dragon words until they realized they could do it.
“Dragon Words is close to innate power. Dragon Warrior, you are much closer to a dragon than I am, so you will soon learn the trick.”
It made a lot of sense. Moreover, In-gong was also the Conquest Knight. So, he was confident that he could learn it.
“Drakon Kechatulla, I will now teach you Fire Breath, which is the basics of Dragon Words.”
“Fire Breath?”
“That’s right. As the name suggested, you will pour out a breath of fire. But Dragon Warrior, the name isn’t important because Dragon Words is the expression of power and will. It is important to secure the best image of fire and put your will in it. I will demonstrate once.”
The high priest grunted, turned in a direction where no one was present and exhaled. At the next moment, he exclaimed in a loud voice,
“Fire Breath!”
Shortly after the high priest shouted, a strong breath of fire poured from the high priest’s mouth.
“Fire Breath is one of the most basic Dragon Words. Fire itself is easy to imagine as it is the power of primitive destruction. It is common to learn Ice Breath or Wind Breath after becoming accustomed to Fire Breath.”
In-gong nodded silently. He thought he could do it, even though he had only seen it once.
“Drakon Kechatulla, would you like to try it once? You don’t have to shout Fire Breath. Just form a solid image of fire with a strong will behind it.”
‘Fire Breath.’
There was only one thing left to do. Shutra took a deep breath and opened his mouth slowly, speaking his first Dragon Words.
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“Prince, what is that fire?”
“Well, it is like it seems.”