10 Intermission 1 - Part 1 (2/2)
Alderion turns his head a little ”indeed he is...” before replying while smiling happily.
'Gulp' a gulping sound came from Visser's throat after he heard the ruler of the Saint Dragon Mountains, the Saint Dragon King Avarion himself will attend the gathering.
Even though he's a Saint Rank expert who's heart has already been forged by many wars and battles throughout his life, he still can't control his emotions from swelling up as he's anticipating meeting Avarion.
He cannot be blamed at all, as no one in the entire Greysia who didn't know the name of the Saint Dragon King Avarion, the greatest of the Saint Dragon Races, who personally slaying the Devil Emperor, Samael, in single combat.
Truly, a mighty hero, to look up.
Visser never had the chance to meet his idol before, so he decided he would not let this time be wasted.
Alderion obviously senses Visser uncontrollable emotion but he just smiles knowingly while keeping focused on flying.
Finally, after they passed through the clouds of mist, both of them arrived at the place where the Saint Dragons center of communities resides.
”Lord Visser, i welcome you to the Saint Dragons Mountain.” Alderion suddenly spoke of welcoming Visser with a proud expression.
Visser marveled at the surrounding sight, this was the most beautiful scenery he ever witnessed in his entire life.
He can see lot's of buildings and houses stood near the mountain sides, while they were connected to each other by many wooden bridges hanging more than a hundred meters above the ground.
While dozens of dragons were buzzing around in the skies,
The heart of the Saint Dragons Mountains is a large valley surrounded by tall mountain ranges, in the center of the valley lies a bustling city circling a giant lake.
The city itself is not overly and densely populated as the Saint Dragons population is not much to begin with, but it's still crowded enough and full of life activities just like any other city in the realm, while most of it's building material created from wood instead of stone and with the touch of the Saint Dragons unique design.
”Dragons builds city ?.” Visser murmured unconsciously, he never knew Dragons lived in a city before.
Alderion who heard it, began laughing, ”Hahahah, of course, we did, although it can't be compared to human cities, it's not bad at all.” he also knows what Visser is thinking, as many outsiders who came here for the first time also thought the same thing.
”h..ha..ha.” Visser can only embarrassingly laugh.
Overall the Saint Dragons Mountains is truly a magical place.
Both Alderion and Visser are heading towards the center of the lake, where Saint Peak's is positioned.
Saint Peak's is the central seat of the Saint Dragon Mountains power, where the Ruler of the Saint Dragons residence and several large halls are located.
And Alderion landed in a spacious courtyard that belonged to one of the large halls.
Then Visser gets down from Alderion's body and starts scanning his surroundings with his eyes.
Saint Peak's is beyond beautiful as it is filled with pretty gardens, carved columns, statues and fountains decorating the Peak's landscape, while the building its not excessively grandeur but Peak's itself radiated with an ancient and incomparable aura, making the one who sees it feel weak, helpless and, at the same time, amazed.
Visser can only shake his head and sigh again because of the scenery.
Suddenly a bright light shining from behind him, as he turns around, he saw Alderion already changed to his human form, which is a medium height middle age, with average-looking face and blonde short hair and wearing yellow-colored clothes.
”Do you enjoy the view, Lord Visser..?.” Alderion asked Visser while smiling brightly.
”Indeed, this is a truly beautiful view Alderion, so which one the Unity Hall is ?.”
Alderion pointing at one of the Large Hall ”that one, so please follow me, as the gathering will begin shortly according to schedule.” and he was signaling Visser to follow him.
Visser nods ”Umm..lead the way, then.” and he began following Alderion to the Unity Hall.
Along the way, several people and guards bowed respectfully to Alderion and Visser after they saw both of them, although they didn't recognize Visser they still bowing because they see Visser is, in fact, a Saint Rank warrior, so they didn't dare to act impolitely in front of him.
”it's very peaceful and solemn here, huh.” Visser starting the conversation again as they continue walking.
”hehe it's always quiet here, but currently the security is tightened around the Peak because of the gathering, it's even become more solemn now.” Alderion smile as he replies without turning his head.
Visser nods in agreement without saying anything else.
As the duo arrives at Hall's main gate, the sound of footsteps resounds from behind them.
Footsteps came from a group of female servants escorting another female who is also walking towards the gate direction.
The female, surrounded by servants, is an incredibly beautiful woman, with glowing white long silky hair that flows on her back, her eyes a clear blue color that radiates profound knowledge from within, while her skin is smooth and white-toned, and she has a tall, slender, healthy body.
She has a human appearance, but judging from 2 curved small horns sprouting on her forehead, it's obvious that she, not one.
But overall, she exudes an extreme womanly gentleness that can expulse any evil from everyone's hearts, who sees her directly.
She's the perfect example of a goddess that descends into the world.
'Peak Level 6 Grandmaster, she has the same strength as Geralt more or less.' Visser thought as he found out her strength after looking at the beauty for a bit.
Alderion immediately began slowly walking to the beauty after he spotted her.
Then he bows in front of her.
”Your Highness, did you also want to attend the gathering ?.”
The beauty smile as she's looking at Alderion while also nodding to him, it is obvious that she recognizes him.
”Indeed Prefect Alderion,... but what are you doing here outside the hall? shouldn't you be inside.” the beauty asked with a clear, sweet voice with a hint of gentleness.
”Earlier i was guiding a guest from far away, he's also an old friend of mine, so i have to go outside to pick him first, Your Highness...”
”i see, that man over there is the 'old friend' of yours..right..?” the beauty began turning her gaze towards Visser direction.
”Yes, he is, Your Highness...” Then Alderion turns his head and nodding to Visser as he implying him to introduce himself to the beauty.
Visser thus stepping forward and respectfully bow to the beauty.
”Greetings Your Highness, my name is Visser Gallard, i served Astoria Empire as its Heavenly Protector, it is a pleasure to meet you.” and Visser introducing himself to the beauty in front of him.
The beauty also returns the greeting by elegantly bowing.
”Pleasure to meet you too Lord Visser, my name is Svetlana, i'm the Princess of the Saint Dragons Mountain.” The beauty introducing herself elegantly.
She also revealed her status as the Saint Dragons Mountain Princess to Visser, which means like almost everyone here, she is, in fact, a dragon.
”So you are the rumored Svetlana the Starlight Princess, after meeting you now, i see that the rumor is actually true huh, your Highness.” Visser starts nodding his head half seriously as he praises Svetlana.
Visser knew Svetlana is extremely famous inside and outside the mountains, it is said she's the most beautiful woman in all of Greysia Realm and no one can compare her ethereal beauty appearance.
She gained The Starlight Princess nickname because her body will warmly glow by light during the night and along with her genuinely great talent.
She's also the Saint Dragon King Avarion daughter.
”Hehe... the rumor is really exaggerated, don't trust it, my lord,” Svetlana replies rather shyly.
”If it is before then i may be inclined to dismiss the rumor, but now the proof it's in front of my eyes, so it's impossible to not believe it, and I'm sure Alderion also agrees with me.”
”Umm correct, the rumors, it's all true.” Alderion nodding his head seriously in agreement to Visser words.
”Then i thank you both for the praised... anyway since both of you are also heading inside the hall, why don't we walked together? we can keep conversing along the way...”
”That's a good idea,..then Lord Visser and Your Highness, this way please, i'll lead the way.” Alderion took the initiative to walk first, followed by both Svetlana and Visser.
All 3 of them, along with Svetlana servants, begin moving through the hall's main gate and steps into the courtyard toward wide long stone stairs that lead to the Unity Hall on top of the hill.
”Astoria is really far from here right, Lord Visser ?.”
”It is Your Highness, it took me almost a month just to arrive near the range edges.”
”I see, did you travel alone ?.”
”Yes, i usually travel with my disciples, but because he also serves Astoria Kaiser now and this time the summoning is an urgent one, so i didn't bring him with me.”
”Ah.. you have a disciple ?, but i guess it's not surprising for a great Saint Rank like you to have one, i'm sure he's a talented person.”
Svetlana really admires Visser despite having never met him before, because unlike the Saint Dragons, who can just accumulate their strength naturally until they reach Saint Rank, human cultivation journeys are more perilous and difficult.
That's why for Visser able to become a Saint Rank expert despite being a human, really amazed Svetlana, and also because of his good and humble attitudes.
”Hehe, he's alright, but in Astoria, there are a person who is more talented than him and me.”
”What!!?? really? who is that person ?.” Svetlana was dumbfounded because Visser tells her there is exist a person who is more talented than him.
”Yes, it's true, that person is a member from one of Astoria's noble families and she's a woman like you too, she recently achieved a Grand Mages rank while she's only being 30 years old.”
Svetlana keeps silent with a shock expression
'A 30 years old Grand Mages ?..this!!?.'
She can't fathom that there is someone who can attain that kind of high strength in such a young age, and not to mention she's a Mages, whose routes are even more difficult compared to warriors.
Svetlana then sighing, while thinking there is much more to see and learned in the world outside the mountains, in fact, she is almost never stepping foot outside the mountains as her special status preventing her.
”hmmhm that is great. i'd like to meet her someday if i can.”
”hahah if according to her and your personalities, i'm sure both of you will become good friends if you meet each other.” Visser smile as he looks at the dragon princess, he thought she's really a curious and kind-hearted person without any superficial attitudes.
Both of them keep chatting leisurely as their group climbs up the stone stairs towards the hall.