Reborn as a DRAGON

Chapter 452: Who?

"So we will have to go back to the main plane?" I asked with a raised brow.

Yrvai nodded and resumed his explanation, "The stream of mana there Is special. That's where they can both regain full control over their elements," he said while glancing at Immy and Sidus.

"I see," I answered and turned to look at Sidus, who gave me a subtle nod.

"What would happen to the mana stream?" Essie suddenly asked, her voice laced with concern.

Qhalta's expression turned grim, "To tell the truth, I'm afraid It will collapse."

Yrvai sighed by her side and continued, "That's another reason why the King does not dare act rashly. The main plane Is Important to him for some reason." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"I understand," I calmly responded.

"Since Syra sent you here, we would have preferred her to stay by your side, but we have long since lost contact with her. There's a chance she already fell by the hands of the King's faction or the Shades," Yrvai's tone was heavy as he spoke.

"Does she know about all of this?" I asked with a raised brow.

Yrvai shook his head, "Most of those living here in Fas came here because they wished not to involve themselves in outside matters anymore. The secrets of the past, however, are not to be shared so easily."

"So, Fas's occupants have no idea the significance of this place?" Immy asked.

Qhalta nodded in response. "There Is no need for them to know."

"You said that this city was built to help the pillars," Sidus spoke with a frown, "But just the two of you are useless against the King's forces."

Qhalta and Yrvai did not take offense to his words. Instead, the old Dragon laughed before answering, "That Is true."

"I'm assuming you have other supporters hidden In the city. Otherwise, you wouldn't be so bold," Sidus added.

Yrvai gave him an enigmatic smile In response. "You'll see In due time."

Qhalta joined In on the conversation, "We have been preparing for this for a long time."

"I can Imagine," I mumbled as I glanced at the temple's sky.

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"For now, you kids can rest and continue to enjoy what the city has to offer. We will inform you once we are ready to set off," Yrvai said.

Qhalta smiled by his side, "It's great to finally have you by our sides," she said. Her smile looked soft, but I could still see a faint hint of madness hidden beneath her gentle facade.

****

Back Inside the tower, all eyes were on me. Ynos was surprisingly calm. He said nothing and waited for me to speak. Essie was nervous. I could sense the anxiety oozing out of her body, but she still kept a strong front, pretending to be okay.

Seeing her like that brought a smile to my face. She has grown. All of us did.

A sigh escaped my mouth as I looked at my siblings. My eyes eventually settled on Breta. The Goddess appeared Indifferent as always. "I never thought I'd one day be on the side standing against the King," she said.

"Life works In mysterious ways," I shook my head.

"So, what Is It, brother," Ynos suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?" I raised my brow in surprise.

"You know what I mean," he said, motioning for Sidus. "What Is going on?"

Sidus frowned before speaking, "Since when did you become so smart?"

Ynos shrugged and answered, "I don't like complicated things. And whatever all of this Is, It's very complicated." He paused and turned to look at me, "So what Is It?"

Immy leaned closer to me while Breta adjusted herself on the couch, silently pushing Ynos's muscular figure away. Only little Essie appeared to be confused about what was going on.

I looked at Sidus and nodded, "Would you like to do the honors?"

He shrugged. A dark aura surged out of his body, causing Immy to frown, but she didn't say anything. I glanced at the Darkness mana that enveloped us all and Isolated us from the outside world with an Impressed nod.

"You got stronger," I said.

Sidus shook his head, "Not strong enough, It seems."

"What's with the secrecy?" Ynos asked. "We are not going against the King?"

"Of course not," Sidus growled.

Ynos didn't seem bothered, "A shame. It would have been fun." His words caused Sidus's mouth to hang open in disbelief.

"F-Fun?" He asked.

"Yeah, I always wondered how strong the King actually Is. No one would tell me anything," Ynos replied. His voice carried hints of frustration.

"This crazy-"

Cough

"Enough," I Interrupted the two before we got sidetracked.

Sidus shook his head and chose to Ignore Ynos. His gaze turned to Immy, "Do you remember the cave I told you about?"

Immy frowned for a second before her eyes lit up, "You mean?"

"Yes, the one I went to with Brother Aether," he nodded.

"Ah-" Immy seemed to quickly put the two together.

"What?" Confused, Essie turned to me and asked.

"Well, about that..."

*****

"So the two old fossils are lying to us," Ynos spoke.

"Basically, yes."

Breta, by the side, released a small sigh of relief. "At least we aren't going against the King," she whispered.

"B-But, what If they didn't lie about everything?" Essie asked hesitantly.

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"We came here. What If the King's faction considers us traitors!"

Her words brought a deafening silence to the room.

I sighed, "That's why I need to talk to the King again."

"Again?!" Immy asked with her eyes wide open.

A chuckle escaped my mouth, "Yes, I think he likes me," I joked, causing the others to stare at me In disbelief.

"Regardless, It's safe to assume we are once more behind enemy lines."

I paused and looked at everyone before continuing, "That means we have to stick together. Stay close, and stay prepared for anything and everything."

"I want to take Lost with me," Ynos Interruped.

"Ah?" His words caught me by surprise, and I could only dumbly answer.

"You can't," Immy sighed and shook her head.

Ynos frowned, "Why not?"

"Because she belongs here! It's her home," She replied before adding, "Besides, what makes you think she would want to come with you and leave everything behind?"

Her words caused the frown on Ynos's face to deepen. He fell Into deep thought before his eyes lightened, "Then I can just kidnap her!"

"What-" Immy, shocked by his answer, could not find the words to reply.

"Enough, we'll think about that later," I quickly tried to change the topic, "For now, we need to stay low. We cannot afford to go against the whole city, not at this time, at least."

Everyone nodded.

"Good."

"Oh, what are you guys talking about?" A sudden voice caused my scales to stiffen and my breath to halt. I could see Breta's eyes widen in shock and my siblings' expressions of disbelief. Sidus, In particular, looked as If he had seen a ghost.

I stiffly turned around to face the newcomer. A strange wingless Dragoness with striking glossy white eyes, She had no scales, Instead, her skin was purple with white stripes and long blue hair that extended from her head to her back. Fire whisps of mana circled around her.

"Who?"