Chapter 245 – Inotia, the City of Magic 2 (2/2)
Afterward, as her magic power gathered, it took the form of a blue arrow, and the size began to grow.
“… Are you utilizing wind energy to shoot?”
“That’s right, my wind energy has enough firepower to destroy even a sturdy castle wall!”
Of course, this was under the assumption that the walls weren’t reinforced or that additional defensive magic elements weren’t attached to the wall.
As she stated her achievements with pride, Woohyuk stroked her head as if to say that she had worked hard.
“Well done. Well done.”
“W-What! Why are you suddenly treating me like a child!”
Reina blushed embarrassingly and took a few steps back.
When his conversation with her was over, Woohyuk addressed those around him, “I can’t afford to check all the results of everyone’s growth right now. I’ll meet with the rest of you individually later on. Anyway, everyone has worked hard for 25 years in the Arcane Tower. Now, take a rest for a week and recharge.”
He was a vicious monarch who made his subjects train for 25 years and gave them a week off at the end.
This was Chun Woohyuk.
When his followers scattered in pairs, Woohyuk went back to the place where the heads of the nine dragon tribes were with Lia and Canelion.
“I brought them back. This is Lia and this is Canelion,” he stated.
“Oh, you grew up really healthy and strong,” Adakar said with a proud smile.
Seeing Lia, Adakar, King of the Yellow Dragon, who had transformed his outer appearance into a human’s, happily grabbed her hand.
Lia tilted her head, not knowing what was going on or who this person was.
“Who are you?” she asked.
“I am your real father.”
“…?”
Lia alternated between looking at Woohyuk and Adakar.
It seems that her true identity had been kept secret.
Woohyuk told her the secret he had never told her before.
“Your father is Adakar. I was tasked with raising you.”
“…”
Lia was shocked and unable to speak.
Meanwhile, Canelion, who had already known she was an orphan, kept a neutral expression.
“I guess it’s time to choose between one of these two kids,” Woohyuk said.
“Human hero, in what way will you test them?” The head of the nine dragon tribes asked as he looked at Woohyuk with curious eyes.
Woohyuk asked to Lia and Canelion after thinking for a while,
“One of you will become the next Dragon Lord. Who wants the title?”
“Either way, I don’t care!” Lia said emphatically.
“I want to give way to Lia. The Dragon Lord title suits her better,” Canelion said in a monotone voice.
“Okay, then Lia, you’ll become the next Dragon Lord.”
Canelion’s abstention meant that there was only one option.
Lia automatically took the position of Dragon Lord.
“… Arcana’s daughter, the Dragon Lord is an honorable seat. Why are you giving up so easily?”
“You are well qualified to become a Dragon Lord. Because you are the daughter of the former Red Dragon King, Arcana.”
Some of the heads of the nine dragon tribes attempted to persuade Canelion.
But Canelion shook her head and said, “I really want Lia to take the Dragon Lord position because she’s positive and smart.”
… She didn’t want the position, so the heads of the nine dragon tribes couldn’t continue imploring.
When the heads of the nine dragons fell silent, Woohyuk handed Lia a pouch containing the dragon marks/tokens.
“Take them out one by one and inject your magic into them. Then, you’ll obtain the Dragon Lord class.”
“…”
Lia nodded her head silently.
Later, once she did what Woohyuk told her,
Flash!
A golden pillar descended from above and an image of Green Dragon Hevnia appeared.
“Oh, the Super Dragon! It’s Green Dragon Hevnia!”
“Please bestow to us your wisdom and guidance!”
The heads of the nine dragon tribes fell onto the floor with tears streaming from their eyes.
Hevnia looked down at them and smiled.
“The heads of the nine dragon tribes, listen well.”
“Whatever you say, we’ll listen to the end!”
“This child will inherit my will from now on, so take care of her and follow her words. Even if she is inexperienced now, she carries my will. In the future, the world will become more chaotic, and the dragon tribe will also stand on the path of trial.”
Hevnia hugged Lia with a worrisome expression as if she felt sorry for throwing this young child into a knowingly troublesome situation.
Afterward, she whispered something to Lia…
“… I know,” Leah said as she nodded vigorously.
At the same time, a series of system messages emerged before her eyes.
[Hidden Class: You have acquired the Dragon Lord class.]
[You now reign over all dragons and have received Hevnia’s protection.]
Lia became the Lord of nine dragon tribes even though she was less than 100 years old.
She looked at Woohyuk, blinking her eyes wildly as if she was at a loss.
“Dad… I’ve become the Dragon Lord.”
“Well done. Now you rule over the dragons.”
For Woohyuk, he could now indirectly control the nine dragon tribes through Lia. This was much more profitable and effective than becoming a Dragon Lord himself and using one of his class slots.
As if they just realized Woohyuk’s intentions, some of the heads of the nine dragon tribes yelled out in opposition.
“Human hero, now that Lia has become a Dragon Lord, do not interfere with our business anymore!”
“Her real father is Adakar, King of the Yellow Dragons, so you can leave her to his care!”
“We’ll allow you to take Canelion since she has no one to return to!”
Hevnia said to take good care of Lia, so the heads of the dragon tribes came out quite strongly to protect and maintain Lia in their care.
Lia shook her head and conveyed her wish, “He is the benefactor who raised me until now, so even if he is not my father, please be kind to him.”
“L-Lia…”
It was the Dragon Lord’s request, so no one could object.
Woohyuk smiled happily and asked Canelion, “What are you going to do, Canelion? You can stay here if you want.”
“Then I will remain. Lia is my best friend, so I want to help her out.”
It seemed that they became closer to each other while spending so much time together.
“Alright. I’ll be busy again very soon. There’s a high chance that I won’t be able to visit often, so please know that.”
After saying his goodbyes to Lia and Canelion, Woohyuk stood alone atop Pegasus.
Now, it was time to meet Etheria Rodinus, who was waiting for him in Neustein.