Chapter 627 - Your Majesty, What are You Doing? (2/2)

“Lord.” Piasce bowed at Link and then looked at Eliard and Evelina. He was very shocked. The two before him were very powerful. They were at the Legendary level and were unexpectedly young. Thinking back, most of the powerful figures he’d seen in Ferde were young.

Seems that I’ve made the right choice. This place is filled with vigor and potential to grow, he thought.

On the other hand, Link introduced, “This is Magician Evelina. She specializes in plants and dragon magic. This is Magician Eliard, who specializes in elemental magic.”

Then he said to Eliard and Evelina, “This is Piasce. He specializes in soul magic.”

Everyone present was at the Legendary level. They had strong perceptions and could instantly sense what level everyone was at. They greeted each other politely, calling each other “Master.”

After the introductions, Link explained the situation. When he was done, Piasce studied the two Inferno Warriors for around three minutes. Then he smiled.

“These two Warriors are powerful but don’t have determined souls. I can easily control them.”

Link wasn’t surprised. These Warriors were from the Aragu Realm. They’d reached Legendary only thanks to their realm. With their own talent, they could only reach Level-6 in Firuman.

He chuckled. “Then it’s up to you.”

“Soul magic takes a while to become effective,” Piasce said. “The most widely used tactics are hints and metaphors to not raise any alarms. Lord, please give me three days.”

Link didn’t mind. He chatted with the others for a while and prepared to find Gretel. Just as he turned, he received a message. Lord, Her Majesty is coming down.

Link was surprised. What’s wrong? She can just send someone. Why would she come personally?

Just then, the rune of the door already lit up. Gretel’s voice came from outside. “Duke, are you there?”

Was she in that much of a hurry?

Link found it strange, but he still said to Lily, “Open the door.”

The magic door disappeared, revealing Red Dragon Queen Gretel. She wasn’t alone. There were two elders behind her—Pettalong and Wardaas.

Link didn’t follow the Dragon Valley’s situation, but he knew that these two were the most powerful elders. Then he looked at Gretel. She wore a very formal gown, her hair was done up, and she’d put on makeup. It was a rare formal look.

The situation was strange.

Gretel looked the side and saw Evelina and Eliard. “Since you two are here, you can witness it.”

“Witness? Witness what?” Eliard and Evelina stared at each other. They didn’t understand Gretel’s motive.

Gretel then looked at Piasce and smiled. “You must be Master Piasce from Omir.”

Piasce was still shocked by Gretel’s natural elegance and nobility. He quickly bowed deeply and said, “Yes, Your Majesty. I entered from the crack and was quite rude. I’d been looking for a time to visit you and beg for your forgiveness.”

Gretel shook her head. “There is no need to ask for my forgiveness. No need.”

With that, she walked to Link and suddenly lowered onto one knee. She raised her slender and pale hands. There was a crystal-red bracelet in her palms. Link recognized it. It was the bracelet of the dragon king—the symbol of the dragon king’s identity.

Her actions scared Link. It was too sudden and unexpected. The noble queen of the dragon race was kneeling before him. If the other dragons knew, they wouldn’t know what to think.

Link quickly moved to the side. “Your Majesty, what are you doing?”

Evelina, Eliard, and Piasce were shocked too. The scene before them was absurd. They were dumbfounded even as spectators.

Gretel looked up at Link and murmured, “Link, the ancestors’ souls at the Dragon Altar already gave the prediction. They’ve already chosen you as the next dragon king, but because of our arrogance and bias, we stubbornly refused this fact. But now, we must accept it.”

The bracelet floated from her hands. It glowed crystal-red and floated towards Link. The light grew brighter as it got closer to Link. At the same time, the color turned to a silvery black, just like the black dragon form Link once had.

“Link, accept it. Become the next dragon king.”