Reborn as a DRAGON

Chapter 460: Sa Wa

With me taking the lead, the group followed behind as we slowly descended to the ocean planet. The abundance of water mana was the first thing I felt as we broke through the atmosphere. Other elements were almost non-existent in this world.

Had it been before when I still had my water mana, I was sure I would have loved this place. Now, however, I merely felt a sense of nostalgia. A sigh escaped my mouth at that feeling. Essie kept glancing around with a curious look. Out of everyone, she was probably the second-most comfortable in this world.

Wind mana was abundant as well, after all. Lost, however, essentially being a water dragonness would be the most in her element. Thankfully, none of us had fire mana.

The water extended as far as the eye could see. But I could still sense the presence of who I assumed to be the Sovereign of the Deep, Sa Wa. He wasn't hiding his aura, so it was easy to find him.

After a short flight, we reached a beautiful sight.

"Wow," Essie muttered, and I couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Before us, a dozen vast floating gardens. I was instantly captivated by the magnificence of it all. Colorful trees and flowers, all meticulously tended to. It gave off a feeling of harmony and serenity.

For a moment, we simply stood there mid-air, taking it all in. It was until a voice broke us out of our reverie that we finally snapped out of it.

"Well, are you coming down?" The voice had a faint fatherly tone to it. It was calm and pleasant to listen to.

I scanned the gardens below and realized that the voice was coming not from there but from under the ocean. I raised my brows in surprise as the water parted to reveal a magnificent palace underwater.

"Sovereign of the Deep, indeed," Breta mumbled.

With me in the lead, we flew down toward the palace. The doors were already open and waiting for us. Essie's eyes were sparkling, and even Lost seemed to be in a slightly better mood as her gaze darted everywhere.

Immy and Sidus, however, were quiet. I didn't blame them. The others might not feel it, but the aura of this dragon we were about to meet was in no way inferior to that of Grandfather.

Once we touched the ground, a cooling feeling washed over us. The mana here was gentle, soothing even. This only served to raise our vigilance. After all, just how good was this dragon's control over mana?

I didn't know what to expect as we walked past the doors. A faint mana shield covered the entire palace, but it was harmless. Green, yellow, and orange flowers decorated the hall as we strolled inside. But my attention was instantly on the dragon that was standing before us.

His scales were light blue, and he had a stern face as he looked at us. I didn't know why, but as I looked at him, it felt like the old dragon before me was akin to an old grumpy Grandpa. I almost chuckled as I thought of that mental image.

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Shaking off those thoughts, I lowered my head in respect, and the others quickly followed suit.

"A cosmic dragon, a darkness dragon, and a light dragoness," he said as he looked at me and then Sidus and Immy.

His eyes wandered to the others before we could say anything, "A wind dragoness, earth dragon, and water dragoness," he nodded slightly before turning to Breta.

The Goddess nervously frowned under his gaze, "And a Goddess," he nodded again. "An interesting bunch," he said with a hint of amusement.

"Greetings-"

Sa Wa waved me off with his tail before I could continue, "No need for formalities here, child. I'm sure you had a long journey here," he said and looked at Lost, who had an empty look on her face before sighing.

"Come," he gestured for us to follow.

I looked at my companions, who shrugged and quickly pursued the old dragon.

"The Chronicles informed me of your situation," he sighed as we walked. "It seems like a heavy burden was placed on you younglings," he shook his head in disapproval.

I didn't know what to say, so I remained silent as he talked.

"Young ones should enjoy life instead of worrying about wars and battles." His tone was displeased as he spoke. Somehow, he reminded me of Grandma.

Once we walked past the hallway, we reached a large open hall with massive windows that overlooked the bottom of the ocean. Dozens of fish could be seen swimming by. In the hall, seven giant beds were placed on the ground, similar to what we had in Fas.

"I didn't know I would be having guests, so you'll have to excuse my lack of hospitality," he said.

I hurriedly shook my head, "Not at all, this is more than enough."

"Good. Since you are all family, I hope you don't mind the lack of privacy. This one is the only hall I could spare."

"What about the other ones? The palace looks very big!" Essie couldn't help but ask.

Sa Wa smiled gently, "I use the other rooms to tend to my flowers."

"Can I see?" she asked with sparkling eyes. Even Ynos seemed interested as he edged closer.

Sa Wa laughed and replied, "Of course, the entire palace is open for you. I would, however, have to ask you to be careful with them."

Essie nodded.

"Good. Well then, allow me to formally welcome you. My name is Sa Wa."

"The pleasure is ours," I replied.

"There's not much to be done around here. I mostly tend to stay by myself. There is a piece of land not so far from here where a small number of mortals live. I don't go there often, and they cannot reach this place, so they don't bother me either."

I nodded as he continued.

"I'm not sure what plans the King has for you," he said in a complicated tone, "But you can rest here for now. If you need anything, just come and find me."

"Thank you for having us," Immy spoke.

Sa Wa gave her a gentle smile, followed by a light nod before he turned and left.

"Well, that was interesting," Immy said.

Sidus nodded. "He's strong."

"He is. And it seems like he can control lightning as well," I answered.

Essie agreed by my side, "Yes! It was very faint and hard to notice!"

"Really?" Ynos muttered.

"So that's what that was," Sidus mumbled in understanding.

"At least it's nice in here," Breta joined in the conversation.

"That it is."

Ynos guided Lost to one of the beds in the corner, where they both sat down. Essie rushed to the massive open window with her eyes practically sparkling. Immy and Sidus both plopped down with long sighs almost simultaneously.

"What are you thinking about?" Breta, who was still standing next to me, asked.

I turned to look at her before answering, "I think I'll go find Sa Wa first. There's a few things I want to ask."

Breta nodded, "Go on then."

"Hmm."

I cast one final glance at the group before I made my way out of the hall. I traced my steps back across the hallway, and once I reached the door, I teleported outside the palace.

I reappeared above the ocean, glancing at the floating gardens. Sa Wa emerged from the water and flew toward me. It seemed like he was waiting for me.

"Young cosmic dragon," he said.

I lowered my head slightly and replied, "I have a few questions if you don't mind."

"Hmm, sure. Follow me."