Chapter 272 - Graduation (1/2)

After the messy cave hunting trip, Bob and Olaf smiled. The dragon warriors might still be weak but they had the potential to carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

”Gerald, come here.”

The Light Dragon warrior got up and obeyed. He walked over to the lazing Frost Dragon who poked a nail gently to the warrior's forehead, startling him. A drop of blood trickled down and Olaf chanted a long prayer. A magic circle appeared and power surged through the blonde swordsman.

An elaborate tattoo appeared on his back and pain ripped through every fibre of his being. Olaf looked satisfied when the tattoo was complete. The magic circle from earlier also disappeared and the Frost Dragon smiled.

”Congratulations on graduating the initiation test. You now have the Blessing of the Last Frost Dragon - Olaf.”

Gerald was still catching his breath. He didn't know what Olaf did but he knew how important Blessings were. Dropping down to one knee, the Light Dragon Warrior bowed in gratitude.

”Come here, son of the Fire Dragon,” Bob called out.

Vrald didn't hesitate. He didn't flinch either when the same thing happened to him.

”Son of the Fire Dragon, Vrald. Receive the Blessing of the one and only Eternal Dragon - Bobbinskrier. From now on, walk the path of dragons and live proudly.”

Vrald bowed humbly and thanked Bob. Although the tattoo mark on his back stung, he could feel a strange power surging inside of him. He'd never felt this hot before and even if the cave was almost frozen with Olaf's icy breath, Vrald didn't feel affected.

”I'm going to head back right now,” Bob told his friend. ”Zero is about to graduate.”

Olaf nodded. ”Alright, see you soon, old friend.”

As Bob disappeared, Olaf turned to the two warriors. ”From now on, we will be fulfilling our mission to become heroes and spread the name of Half Moon Village. Our first stop is the Smargdas Kingdom. Mitchnew and Roovan have gathered sufficient intel for us, we're heading straight for the adventurer's guild. Any questions?”

Vrald and Gerald shook their heads. Truthfully, they still had their adventurer identities even if it was a little outdated. It was Olaf who needed registering. They discussed it beforehand that Olaf would register as a mage in his human disguise. Gerald and Vrald would merely update their existing adventurer's card and they would take on quests to rank up quickly.

Olaf didn't have to explain much about a dragon's blessing. Everyone knew that from the legends, a person with the Dragon's Blessing is destined to become a great adventurer and even heroes. They will be gifted with great magic and strength like no other. It was this blessing that eventually turned on the dragons. Humans who were descendants of the blessed warriors became tainted by materialistic desire. They used the powers to start hunting dragons instead and cast the pride aside, taking on the mantle of Dragon Slayers.

As the dragon and the dragon warriors prepared for their journey, Bob crashed a different kind of party in Hell.

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By the time you read this, I might have started hibernating.

Truth be told, the amount of work that I was made to do over the last few months had been really tough. That time we said goodbye might be our first and last for a very long time. I just wanted to let you know that I don't regret anything. Meeting you has been one of the best things that has happened to me.

It's a shame that I wouldn't be able to go with you on your adventure. However, in return, I want to be able to hear all your stories after my slumber. I've spoken with your best friend Truen on a few occasions and think that you will be in good hands.

Just a word of advice from a friend who has lived for a rather long period of time to a new adventurer. Trust nobody, not even yourself. While there are nice people, there are also many nasty people who wouldn't hesitate to throw you off a cliff to save themselves. I know you want to become a doctor to save everyone but as a friend, I must let you know that not everyone can be saved. Similarly, not everyone who can be saved deserves to be saved. Make that choice wisely and most importantly, never regret your decisions.

I know you hate me nagging so I will end it short. Stay safe, stay well and stay happy. Let's talk a lot to make up for lost time once I awake. Who knows, Hell might be a wonderful flower field by then.

With everything I have and more, your friend and ally always.

Baal (Bell)