Chapter 55:

‘Mess with this, and my physique would possibly simply blow up.’

Since he skilled his aura, he wouldn’t die, however within the worst case, there was a risk that he would develop into paralyzed.

To reduce the percentages, he wanted a helper who may reply neatly in unexpected conditions, and Philip believed the proper match for that position was the dragon, Privia.

“Sit tight now, darling.”The inaugural add of this chapter befell by way of N0v3l-B1n.

Denying Altaire’s provided kindness wasn’t an possibility. It was a matter of her satisfaction. Doubting her capabilities as an Aura Grasp was akin to this.

‘Might this really fail?’

Philip selected to be optimistic. Witnessing her retrieve the elixir so effortlessly urged that she nonetheless held affect inside the royal household.

‘Maybe she’d even hand over an elixir if issues went south.’

Very quickly, Philip discovered himself handed an Angel’s Tear by Altaire. As he twisted open the tightly sealed lid, a pungent aroma wafted up.

“It’s not one of many rarest treasures of the royal household. Ingesting it doesn’t enhance your swordsmanship expertise, it simply will increase absolutely the quantity of mana. However to you it would imply one thing totally different. Drink it multi functional gulp, and calm down.”

“Ah, sure. Thanks.”

Following her directions, Philip introduced the crystal vial to his lips. Simply because the radiant liquid was about to the touch his mouth, a portal materialized proper within the coronary heart of the reception room.

“Halt! Simply what do you assume you’re doing?”

It was the dramatic entrance of Dragon Privia. She strode ahead and snatched the crystal vial from Philip’s grasp.

“This isn’t the sort of elixir you think about it to be. Crafted as a relic from a millennium-old magical experiment, it wasn’t meant to boost mana; those that drank it in search of energy had been declared idiots. Must you want to use it as an elixir, you will need to endure a sequence of steps.”

Listening to her clarification, Philip nodded in settlement.

“Ah, I perceive.”

What he knew about merchandise descriptions paled compared to Privia’s amassed knowledge over time. If she stated so, it needed to be true. With no intention of confronting a dragon, Philip sealed the vial as soon as extra.

Altaire unsheathed her sword, her face drained of shade. The overwhelming aura emanating from the lady earlier than her left her paralyzed, unable even to twitch her fingers from the sword-drawing stance.

“Who… who’re you?”

Privia appeared visibly unsettled. She squinted, her gaze piercing Altaire.

“Who’re you to dare problem me? You’re asking for loss of life.”

With out uttering one other phrase, the dragon conjured black flames in her outstretched palms. Observing this, Philip gulped laborious, his nervousness mounting.

Hellfire, flames from the abyss.

The magic burned eternally, relentlessly consuming its goal, a spell of unparalleled efficiency. Even the revered sages, expending each ounce of their arcane would possibly, would wrestle to copy such a sophisticated enchantment. Philip prolonged his hand, his intent clear: he wanted to intervene and halt Privia’s course.

Confronting these unyielding flames, he comprehended that he would develop into naught however ashes, his existence extinguished of their fiery embrace.

“Only a second, Girl Privia. This particular person seeks to increase goodwill in direction of me. I implore you to withhold your hostility.”

A derisive snort escaped Privia’s lips in response to Philip’s plea.

“In my notion, I witness an outdated girl striving to forge a contemporary life. How are you going to outlive on this harsh world should you stay so naive? Have you learnt the results of consuming that elixer. Everytime I blink, I discover you in new bother.”

Philip’s understanding of Privia’s urgency crystallized.

‘She has been vigilantly observing me.’

The notion didn’t perturb him; quite, it indicated Privia’s dedication to safeguarding the Moonlight Sword’s successor. As a millennia-old dragon, she harbored no in poor health intent in her scrutiny.

“I don’t know who you’re, however don’t even take into consideration insulting me like that. Are you saying I used to be making an attempt to molest that baby?”

Altaire opened her mouth, as if anger had stifled her instincts a bit.

A vein fashioned on Privia’s brow.

‘These days, watching this child is a pleasure in life, however how did the lady intervene out of nowhere? She doesn’t even have consciousness of the subject?’

With these phrases, Altaire vanished from sight.

Extra exactly, it was an astonishing dash in direction of Privia, a pace that defied human cognitive skills. Altaire gazed at Privia’s uncovered vulnerability, considering a option to subdue her with out resorting to deadly power, if just for a fleeting second.

Then, time appeared to freeze. A phenomenon that occurred when a sword and wielder melded into one. In that occasion, Altaire’s conviction of victory surged.

‘So insignificant, but audacious?’

But, one thing was amiss. Her physique refused to reply.

Although a number of seconds might need lapsed in her notion, time appeared to face nonetheless.

“Why is that this occurring?”

Altaire sensed her bodily capabilities had ceased totally. Solely her coronary heart, lungs, and breath retained performance; her muscle tissue had stiffened like plaster.

“Miyaaong.”

Tania, perched on Phillip’s shoulder, nimbly resettled herself atop his head—a privilege granted solely to a kitten.

Phillip perspired barely, and discreetly drew nearer.

“… You haven’t taken her life, have you ever?”

A wry smile tugged at Privia’s lips in response to Phillip’s inquiry.

“Am I some type of demon? Your concern is extreme.”

Sustaining her charging stance, she superior towards the immobilized Altaire, and touched her cheek.

“Human lady. Shall I go away you want this for twenty years? Will you develop into extra compliant then?”

Solely then did Altaire grasp her error in choosing an enemy. An insurmountable barrier lay between her and Privia.

Noting the softening of Altaire’s gaze—like that of a calf confronted with the butcher’s blade—Privia lifted the spell she had forged upon her.

“You’ve introduced one thing reasonably helpful, therefore I’ll pardon your transgression for now. Merely vanish.”

With a nod, Altaire obediently fled, tears glistening in her eyes. Whereas Phillip questioned if this was permissible, he acknowledged the inevitability of the scenario. That was why he kept away from uttering rash phrases to Privia.

“There was no necessity to go to such lengths…”

He selected as a substitute to supply his opinion cautiously. Privia’s expression twisted right into a vexed grimace.

“It’s apparent what such a wretch is pondering. Simply do what I ask quietly. Don’t intrude in varied issues simply since you assume you possibly can management me as you please. It’s vital to interrupt your vanity beforehand so that you simply received’t get distracted.”

“… Did you come all the way in which right here for that?”

Philip requested with a slight shock.

“What are you pondering? Why would I? I got here right here to cease you from stepping into bother by selecting up unusual issues and probably getting sick. If you wish to take the elixir, it is best to come to me. Why entrust it to such a careless girl?”

From Privia’s response, Philip may be certain of 1 factor. ‘I believe she’s bothered by not with the ability to assist this time.’

He felt that this dishonest dragon had gotten increasingly more nearer. At first, she was only a goal to use, however as time went on, her actions confirmed affection, making it laborious to not like her.

“… I’ll write down the elements, so should you get them for me, I’ll make the correct elixir for you. Handing over a accomplished elixir would carry a burden, however should you get the elements your self, it’s a distinct story.”

Privia determined to indicate just a little extra compassion since she was already concerned within the scenario.

Her present mindset was virtually like a viewer who straight interfered with the content material of a drama.

“And whereas we’re at it, aren’t you the kind who can’t do something with out inflicting bother? This time too. Why did you escalate issues a lot when you may have simply manipulated a number of nobles for political stress? And what number of occasions do I’ve to inform you that your development needs to be the highest precedence…”

‘I ought to invite Lord Altair as an academy professor. To try this, I’ll should eliminate that professor who lately gave me bother.’

Philip listened to Privia’s continued nagging with a severe expression, whereas he thought laborious about different issues.

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Translator’s word:- I’m again everybody. Thanks for the endurance and understanding. The discharge charge can be regular from henceforth.