Chapter 1239 - Monitoring Eye (1/2)

The two ambushing blade air waves were nothing but child’s play for Rhode. Without even turning around, he clenched his right hand and swung forward. Clink! Clink! The two shadowy blade air waves were repelled as though struck by lightning.

At that moment, Rhode witnessed the true identity of the ambushers. They were young ladies with delicate and pretty facial features. Despite that, Rhode couldn’t treat them as humans. The reason was simple. Their long lizard-like tails, as well as brass-like skin tone was enough to prove their identity.

Dragon race.

However, unlike Erin who could transform into perfect human form, these two young ladies were unbearable to look at. But it wasn’t their poor transformation that bothered Rhode. Instead, it was their golden eyes that resembled that of lizards. Their pupils had also shrunk into straight lines as though exuding unusual strength.

That isn’t an indication of an ordinary dragon race…

“Void Dragon?”

One of the young ladies knitted her brows, staring at Rhode with her golden, lizard-like eyes. After a few moments, she sheathed her sword and swept a glance at the group dubiously. Meanwhile, Rhode also noticed that her gaze paused on Anne and Angelina, before shifting away shortly after.

“May I know who is here to accept the inheritance trial?”

“… Inheritance trial?”

Upon hearing her words, Rhode’s group gazed at the two young ladies suspiciously. After witnessing their confused expressions, the two young ladies also widened their eyes in disbelief. Then, one of them puckered her brows and glared at Rhode.

“Aren’t you people here to partake in the Dark Dragon’s inheritance ceremony? Your Majesty Void Dragon, you are the host for the ceremony, right?”

“…”

What kind of nonsense have I gotten myself into?

Rhode extended his arm and held his forehead. Even though he had predicted plenty of scenarios, this current one came as a total surprise. But since it had already happened, he had no other choice. Although he wasn’t exactly sure who the two young ladies were, he still responded.

“My apologies. We’re here to rescue someone. Regarding the inheritance trial, I suppose we can catch up on that later. Right now, I hope you can tell us whether there is a path that leads to a dragon prison from here.”

“… A dragon prison?”

Upon hearing his question, the two young ladies’ expressions changed slightly. They exchanged looks with each other and the young lady who spoke earlier stepped forward immediately. She extended her arm to grip the hilt, stared attentively at Rhode, and spoke.

“Are you looking to violate the sacred agreement, Your Majesty the Void Dragon? Failures aren’t allowed to leave the prison. Could it be that you’re here to destroy this rule?”

Damn it. I don’t even know what kind of agreement this is.

After hearing the young lady’s response, Rhode held his forehead and let out a helpless sigh. Rhode could have contacted his younger sister to inquire about this situation. But now that the surface was shrouded in Chaos fog, he couldn’t reach out to anyone. But even so, he concluded the situation immediately using his experience and sharpness as a veteran player. It was apparent that the true Dark Dragon was still in deep sleep. According to the two young ladies, it seemed like one had to go through a certain ceremony to inherit the Dark Dragon’s soul and they were the supervisors. Not only that, but the inheritance ceremony also seemed to require a third party to host. The dragon soul heir would need to pass certain trials before gaining the recognition of the Dark Dragon. Besides, the trial also seemed dangerous to a certain extent. If the dragon soul heir failed to pass the trial, he or she would be imprisoned forever. But…

Rhode gazed at Angelina. Upon realizing his gaze, the latter shook her head hurriedly.

“I swear Her Highness Erin and I didn’t pass any trial or witness anything like this. We simply walked and arrived at the prison!”

“I think there may be some misunderstanding, misses. As a matter of fact, we’re here to…”

Rhode pondered and believed that his guesses were close to the mark. He lifted his head, looked at the two young ladies, and told them the crucial points of the entire situation. After listening to his explanation, the two young ladies looked at each other in consternation, apparently unable to make any sense of the matter.

“Hmph, who knows whether you’re telling the truth. This is regarding the Dark Dragon, while you…”

The other young lady was obviously displeased by Rhode’s story. She let out a snort and spoke in disdain. But before she finished her sentence, her companion stopped her, lifted her head, and sized up Rhode once more. Then, she spoke.