143 The Last Two Blood (1/2)
Elric had quite a long discussion together with Kahayag. They talked about different topics mainly focused on the nature of the Shadows, how they moved, their world's environment, their purposes and so on.
And throughout their discussion, Elric listened intently to every word that grandma Kahayag said. He knew how important this information is considering that he is learning not just to win an exam but to come out alive from that enigmatic realm!
He made sure not just to know them but understand deeply and apply them when the times comes that he finally has to step foot into their own domain.
It was already close to nine in the evening when Elric was finally satisfied after bombarding Kahayag with questions after questions which she patiently answered.
After all, the realm of Darkness was full of mystery that even the World Knowledge he got was not enough to expose the deeper secrets of their terrifying existence.
\”Before I forget...\” Elric halted just before he was about to open the door.
\”Those two that you are taking care of, I assume you already know how we met...\” Elric asked and Kahayag nodded with a smile in confirmation.
\”Why are you helping them?\” Elric added with another question.
Hearing his questions, Kahayag seems to have remembered something in the past as she heigved a deep sigh. A glint of sadness can be seen in between her beady black eyes.
\”As you have seen in your Ancestor Lapu-Lapu's memories from the past, we were actually quite in good terms with the Dragons of the Eastern Regions. They don't just appear in front of ordinary men unless they acknowledge your strength. Only Lapu-Lapu and I were able to be reach their requirement though as we have the strength to back our talks.\” Kahayag muttered as Elric recalled his great Ancestor Lapu-Lapu wielding those golden flaming swords and fought head to head against those brutal Anak.
He remembered his wild hacks reminiscent of a God of war. Together with his twelve brave men, the help of the natural spiritual possession, they took down those giants and defended the Maharlikan islands according to their fated mission.
\”Anyway, to know more about humans, some of the Dragons disguised themselves as humans and worked under the facade of traveling merchants. Lang, the eastern King Dragon was a good friend of mine and Lapu-Lapu.\” Kahayag explained with longing eyes.
\”And protecting them is your duty? Do you know how those arrogant Dragons? They look down on normal humans and even treated us like rat! Surely there must be something else why you are keen to protect them.\” Elric replied with a hint of disappointment.
\”I know them well and how prideful they are. And you are right. There is something else why I chose to protect them.\” Kahayag replied.
\”I am listening,\” Elric said, waiting for Kahayag to finish.
\”After your rampage as a corrupted Ancestral Black Dragon, most of the Dragon Kings and Queens of the four regions ended up injured so bad that they went into years of hibernation just to recover from their severe injuries from you and the God Reckoning Tribulation. While the King Dragon of the West was the most unfortunate one as he was only found the next day with his head severed. The rest of the Dragon regions blamed the Eastern Dragon for the untimely appearance of the Ancestral Eastern Dragon and the death of Arthur, the King Dragon of the Western Region.\”
Hearing those words, Elric's eyes revealed a hint of surprise and guilt. Indeed, those King Dragon fought against him but he still won at the end due to his overwhelming advantage as an Ancestral Dragon that is not supposed to exist in the Human Realm.
\”After that night, everyone went crazy from the large scale damage and the countless lives lost. Thanks to the Guardian's cover, every living witnesses had been silenced by their own means while the different Dragon tribes went on scavenging hunt to find you. Which, of course, ended up futile since you were immediately taken to the Elemental realm by that turtle.\” Kahayag added while Elric nodded as he had expected that much.
Continuing, Kahayag sat on her rocking chair and faced the wooden window with the faint light of the Milkyway glowing behind. Her eyes reflected sadness as she recalled a certain time that brought her into tears while watching.
\”Failing to find Elric, the remaining Dragon tribes decided to vent their anger to the Eastern region. Launching a massive war against them, three to one. The result was inevitable. The Eastern Region Dragon tried to fight back in retaliation but they only ended up shredded into pieces from the hands of the angry enemy Dragons.\”
Facing the direction towards Lesse and Long's room, Kahayag heaved a deep sigh.
\”And those two youngsters are probably the last of the two remaining Eastern Dragons in the whole world. And losing them means the complete eradication of the whole Eastern Dragon race.\” Kahayag explained and hearing her answer, Elric crossed his arms, deep in his own thought. He was obviously guilty.
\”So it was my fault all along...\” Elric thought. His fist clenched tightly at how absurd everything ended up after that night. A brutal racial massacre happened because they were unable to find him. It was just something that Elric never expected.
It seems he had done more damage than he initially thought. He may have lost his grandma that night, but realizing an entire Dragon race going into extinction because of his unintended actions was just plainly stupid.
Elric's hand clenched into a tight fist. His mind recalling all the events that night. He remembered how those majestic looking Dragon appeared out of nowhere and worked together just to face his madness. But thinking about how quick they were to kill their own brethren because of one's unproven mistake is just plain stupidity.