Chapter 562 Unexpected Invitation (1/2)
”Next matter?” Rhode was taken aback.
He thought that Lydia's summon was for him to report on the situations in the Grosso and Fiat regions only. But, it seemed that Lydia had something else on her mind.
”That's right.” Lydia revealed a cheeky smile and leaned back with her fingers interlocked before her chest. She gazed at Rhode and let out a cute chuckle. ”I hope you can join me in the Dragon Soul Ceremony…”
Lydia paused and shot Rhode a playful look. ”Because Her Majesty is very much interested in you.”
Rhode couldn't hold in his emotions any longer. He widened his eyes unbelievably. He wasn't acting. He was truly astonished… He knew that the Dragon Soul Ceremony was an annual celebration that left the Country of Light's Parliament extremely powerless and furious. The Country of Light's Parliament resented this ceremony and only the core members of the Munn Kingdom could participate. Since Lydia had personally invited Rhode, it showed his position in her mind. Not only that, there was only one being in this entire continent that Lydia would call 'Her Majesty'—the heir of the Light Dragon Soul—the current Light Dragon Soul in the Country of Light.
In the game, this Light Dragon had always been a mystery to the players and was recognized as the most worthless character among the Five Creator Dragons. Before Rhode's Starlight rose abruptly, the Dark Dragon was dominant while the Judgement & Ruling Twin Dragons of the Country of Law played a critical role in its position on the entire continent. The Void Dragon that had disappeared in the history revived in the Deepest Labyrinth and swept the world with the invincible BOSS.
But, what about the Light Dragon?
As a head of a dominant country that conquered one-third of the continent, the Light Dragon was nothing more than a puppet! Not only that, it had never shown itself to anyone and everyone had only heard its voice. Even though the Munn Kingdom offered gold to the Light Dragon every year, the hand-over ceremony wasn't open to the public. It could be said that no one apart from the NPCs had seen the Light Dragon's true identity. Although players had tried to sneak in and take a peek, they were instantly blasted to bits by the Archangels surrounding the Light Dragon. The only conclusion that could be drawn was that the heir of the Light Dragon was a female. If not, the Light Parliament wouldn't have pleased the Dark Dragon by offering her… Unless the Dark Dragon preferred males?
Just look at it. Even the players had to guess the gender of the Light Dragon heir based on the Light Parliament's movements. This went to show how mysterious the Light Dragon's identity was and even after the Country of Light had been thoroughly destroyed, the players didn't find out anything about her. How could the players who loved to dig secrets of the game endure this torture! Got to admit, although the Light Parliament acted foolishly in many aspects, they did great in maintaining their authority because not any organization could keep the secrets of the Light Dragon to this extent.
And now, Rhode actually had the chance to see the Light Dragon personally?
However, it wasn't all joyous after this surprise. Instead, it was complicated dissatisfactions and hatred.
It might be seen as a pure interest toward the mystery of the Light Dragon for the players of other countries. However, it wasn't all fun and games for the players of the Munn Kingdom. Players didn't have too much sense of belonging in the countries of the game. The players of the Munn Kingdom adored Lydia, but they lacked favorable impressions on the Light Dragon that they had never seen before. Although Lydia was respectful toward the Light Dragon, the players' first reaction was to stick out their middle finger and curse the crap out of the useless Light Dragon.
The Munn Kingdom had done so much for the Light Dragon, but this damn heir did nothing in return and in the end, she even looked on as the Light Parliament backstabbed them. That's right. You, Light Dragon, are just a useless puppet. Will it cost your life to speak up?