Master Of None

Chapter 861 - 861. Age Is Just A Number

"Hm? Learn about being a royal dragon?" Walker was a little dazed still but felt that Midnight was just as curious. He could feel her desire to pull all the information from the current situation and learn about other dragons. There was nothing more that she wanted right now than to know what a dragon truly was. It was a lot more than Walker expected but it made sense. Midnight had been missing a big piece of her history and finally had it within her grasp. 

"Yes! You have to know what you are equal to now. I don't know if you will get the royal dragon skills but if you encounter any dragon they will need to follow proper etiquette. You are entitled to have your own village now!" Adair was beside herself. She couldn't fathom that a human was not standing equal with a dragon and had the right to be a royal. It was all too much to handle and she was sure that she would perish before her heart could take much more. 

"I do not believe we want a village. It would separate us from our families and we are not ready to be in charge of an entire village of lives." Su was the breath of fresh air that knew there was a lot of growth the party needed before anything even similar to this could happen. Yes, Remey was starting a guild but that was with the assistance of many others. It was something she could grow in to instead of just having dropped on her. 

"You don't want a village...but...why? It is the highest honor a dragon can have. The dragonkin will have homes and directions to grow. You can train your element freely. With the knowledge to the draconic codex alone, the village would be just as powerful as the others. I just have a small branch village. Imagine what it could be!" Adair was not sure why the party did not appear tempted by any of these things. She knew that any dragon would jump for even a fraction of these things. 

"Dragon codex? That might be interesting. I have access to that now?" Walker could think about expanding his knowledge if he were to read something like that. 

"Of course. It is a benefit for every single royal dragon. They spend their time focusing on a single elemental path becoming the strongest of that species of dragon due to their affinity and training., The codex had thousands of years of study, information, and even history." The look of pride on Adairs' face proved that this was a monumental opportunity. 

"Well, I know I may not be a dragon and it will probably be better that I don't get a village. Instead, I will ask for the dragons to be friendly with the new city and alliance cities we have. I will search the codex for information on natural mana. Also for information on champions so Midnight can know whatever she wants." Walker felt he had a sid plan and would do his best for when they got to the royal court in a few months. 

"It's just a shame. The young champion is too young to battle and become the strongest champion. The royal they represent will have access to the dragon shard. But there are many years to come since you two are bonded. Dragons can live for quite some time. You have long lives together." 

"What, what's a dragon shard?"

"They have long lives? Isn't that just Midnight since she is a dragon?" 

Gil and Remey were both curious what both parts of what Adair had said meant. 

"The dragon shard is something only the strongest royal has access to. I am not old enough to know what it does but the royal that uses it gains an unrivaled understanding that makes them the pillar of the next dragon they sire or birth. It is the key to a strong er dragon future. They also gain many years to become an ascended dragon. Many ancient dragons can only dream of becoming ascended. You might be able to ascend one day little champion."

"Oh, and you should live as long as your little champion here. You two had a blood contract as you said. That shares your souls to a degree. Now, with your bond, your souls have completely mirrored each other. You can even share a lifespan. You may be one of the oldest humans to ever live." 

"Excuse me?" Su tried to speak louder but found that she was whispering. Everyone else wa equally silenced. 

"I'm glad I got to shock you back. But your guardian will also benefit. A bonded guardian and a champion are inseparable. If you manage to hand down enough bloodline over the years she may become a false dragon. Not quite a pure dragon but fairly close." 

Looking at Su, Walker, and Midnight, Adair found she has thoroughly silenced anything they could say in return. The questions they had felt unimportant in the massive amount of ground breaking information. Knowing they could live for many times the years as a normal human was too much as it was. Having the possibility for Su to once day become close to a dragon was another. 

"Hey Remey, how do you feel about researching immortality?" Remey and Gil felt that they wouldn't be able to leave their friends alone. 

"We saw in those journals from the mansion that research like that causes madness. But right now, I think I see why it can be pursued." The temptation Remey felt was too great at the moment. If she didn't think of another way she had the potential of becoming a mad alchemist trying to live forever. 

"Brother, My species is known to live quite long. You will be able to stay around for most if not all of my life." Onyx finally poke up sounding fairly happy. 

"Oohh, little serpent. You are contracted with the new royal as well. You will gain some years too." And that was how Adair brought everyone to a stop. All they could do was sit and think for a decent chunk of time. 

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