Chapter 511. To the City of Dragons (4)


    A space filled with unbelievable leyline energy.


    There is no doubt that it will be sent to one ce after passing through here.


    ‘...Is this ce like the power that moves the continent?''


    If youpare it to a car, it''s like an engine.


    If that''s the case, if we do something here, we might be able to get in the way.


    As I said before, the risk is great, so I don''t think I''ll do it easily, but at least the level of maniption


    ...


    I looked at the scene in the room and nodded.


    Inside the room is a huge tombstone.


    All kinds of shamanic and magical techniques inscribed on the tombstone are exquisitely controlling the huge flow of power.


    Can you say it''s some kind of conversion device?


    “I have seen it. It is identical to that tombstone.”


    Shen said so.


    It probably means the same device as the one confirmed on the eastern continent.


    But what I paid attention to next was not the tombstone.


    Objects around the tombstone.


    They are round, roughly the size of me.


    After seeing it, I was certain of one thing.


    Why are the dragons hiding here?


    Crucially, why do dragons have to move from the past and live together here?


    ‘. Is that crazy bastard going all the way to this?''


    I cursed at Harial''s cheeky face.


    The means he had against the dragon were the worst.


    It should not be done as a person who lives before humans.


    Around the tombstone were huge eggs.


    However, unlike normal eggs, they looked very dangerous.


    There are countless cracks on the surface of the eggshell.


    ‘There''s not a single thing that''s been fine.''


    Right now... Even if you throw a wad of cotton, even a slight breeze here will break the eggs.


    It is enshrined around the tombstone.


    It''s not just one or two.


    “...All dragon eggs.”


    Realizing the identity of those eggs, I clicked my tongue.


    I just found out


    Why are there dragon eggs here and should they be around that tombstone?


    The condition of those eggs.


    I definitely grasped it with my own two eyes and came to a conclusion.


    “A hostage…or a solute?”


    When I turned to Edrels and asked, he seemed stunned and couldn''t say anything, but then brought up the story.


    [...This will be a bit of a long story.]


    Each of the dragons is strong enough to be iparable to other creatures.


    However, among those dragons, there are beings that stand on the top of their heads, and that is what ismonly referred to as a ‘lord''.


    Ironically, the Lords, who are not only the heads of each dragon but also the most powerful beings, are beings that cannot be seen now.


    [Because I am the only remaining Lord-ss dragon.]


    Edrels, thest remaining Lord-ss dragon, spat out bitter words.


    [Heriel a thousand years ago... In a battle with him, all the roadies except me were killed by his hands. Due to the battle at that time, I couldn''t go 200 years after that and closed my eyes.]


    “Hmm. Was the damage that great?”


    [To reduce the damage and protect my people, I decided to build this ce with what was left. It''s already been over 300 years.]


    That seems to be the background of the city''s construction. And the reason for the collective migration of dragons.


    “Wasn’t climate change the cause?”


    [That''s not wrong either. But it''s not a reason enough to relocate. Young people who don''t know what''s going on will know that.]


    “Come to think of it, Delneph said that he left to prevent dragons from interfering in human society? that?”


    [That''s not wrong either. If left alone, dragons would havee into conflict with the developed human society. I also tried to avoid that.]


    In other words, the root cause was the decline of dragons.


    Is it to the point where the same people have to unite and seek revival?


    [The problem is that we stillck talent.


    I''m worried because their vacancy is not filled at all.]


    How long will it take for the Lord-ss dragon to reappear?


    [There are still a lot of great talents, but it will take 500 years for them to grow to that level. However, that time is not short for us


    either.


    [That''s right.... and now I''m inmand of the remaining dragons, but how long will thatst...]


    Edrels also didn''t have much life left.


    no, not how much


    From what I can see, he''s pretty precarious now.


    Even now, what keeps him enduring is the enormous power unique to the dragon race, and...


    ...the lingering attachment to something.


    And that lingering feeling might have something to do with those eggs, I guessed.


    “so? What about that egg?”


    [It happened because of his sudden invasion 100 years ago. The troublesome thing is...]


    “Curse.”


    I guessed at once.


    “Aside from those eggs, other chicks aren''t born right now, are they?”


    [That''s right,]


    he admitted with a sigh.


    Perhaps Harial put a strange curse on the dragons and eggs and bounced off.


    As a result. While the curse is in effect, dragons do not have offspring.


    Of course, the dragon is notpletely dry, and the curse can be removedter.


    But the blow will be great.


    To that extent, their revival is dyed.


    [I won''tst long. And I''m worried about what will happen to the dragons who lost their heads... but there is a possibility that they will release a rod at an earlier time.]


    “Are they dragons that have had that much power since birth?”


    It seems that there is such a thing as bloodline among dragons.


    I ate the dirty reality.


    Usually, among the Lords, there is one that has survived and grown fiercely among each dragon.


    There are also beings who have the qualities suitable for them from birth.


    And usually, that much of a dragon''s ability is bound toe down through bloodline.


    Edrels exined.


    Of course, that''s not necessarily the case.


    It is said that there is only a high probability of an excellent dragon being born.


    “…Then are those eggs? Do you have such a bloodline?”


    I nced at the cracked dragon eggs that Edrels was watching anxiously.


    Edrels, who was watching the eggs, slowly closed his eyes.


    As if remembering something.


    [...There are eggs left by my daughter among them. There are bloodlines of other Lords as well.]


    “Well, I wonder how much power a direct descendant of a Lord will have as soon as he is born. But the problem is...


    I checked the condition of the dragon''s eggs once again.


    .... It''s also precarious.


    Originally, the possibility of those eggs hatching at the point of such damage is extremely low.


    no, you can see it doesn''t exist.


    However, I still feel some vitality in the egg.


    What sustains it is the enormous leyline flowing through that tombstone.


    “...You''re using that tombstone to forcibly maintain the eggs'' vitality.”


    In other words, it means that it is so dangerous that it is barely maintained by using that mighty power.


    It is truly a torture of hope.


    ‘Hereal that cub has fallen beyond my imagination.''


    It''s not a very pleasant thing.


    “Is that how you''re born properly?”


    “....teacher. Anyway, that''s it.”


    Shen was also a little taken aback when he heard my muttering.


    First of all, from that dragon''s point of view, it''s like a grandchild.


    However, Edrels doesn''t seem to be very agitated, as if he expected my harsh reaction.


    [...will make it happen. That''s why I decided to put aside my humiliation and use the things he nted here.


    Even if that''s his goal.]


    “It''s desperate.”


    [Those eggs are the future left behind by all young people, not just your daughter.]


    You have to use that tombstone to create an egg.


    Even if it was nted by someone who was no different from an enemy.


    But in order to do that, you must never expose it to the outside world and protect it.


    Of course, not all dragons know the truth.


    Because Delneph waspletely unaware of this.


    I knew what their situation was. Sympathy does.


    however.


    “....Hey? What if I were to do something about it now?”


    I clenched my fist lightly and red at the tombstone.


    “What if you want to do something with that tombstone right now?”


    But if that happens, the eggs are over.


    “What are you going to do?”


    Even Shen feels a bit taken aback by my attitude, but he doesn''t stop it.


    And Edrels...


    [...Then I should stop him]


    Contrary to what he said, he calmly responded to my attitude.


    [But as an old me, I won''t be able to stop you, Areel Ernesia.]


    “I guess so.”


    [And any dragon here is the same. No, most of my own people don''t know this.]


    “But if I touch it, it doesn''t work?”


    [You''ll know when there''s amotion like that.]


    Edrels sighed and continued.


    [...If you lose these eggs, what do you think will happen if you find out? If that happens, they will spread to each continent and rampage.]


    Although dragons are highly intelligent, they have strong self-esteem and toughness.


    To them, reincarnated people and humans might look the same.


    In other words, you hold a grudge against a human being.


    The reason why today''s human society shows signs of stability to some extent is because there are no unstable elements such as dragons.


    But dragons appear on each continent again?


    It was clear that depending on the country, it would be driven to disaster on the brink of destruction.


    That is, intimidation?


    Does that mean that if you touch the eggs, chaos will follow?


    I''m full of energy.


    I''m just being cynic.


    The cruelest, creepiest smile I could ever have.


    “Then... just get rid of them all.”


    Are dragons interfering with my peaceful life?


    If so, delete it as well.


    “Isn’t it simple?”


    I said it very simply.


    It''s not even impossible.


    It''s not something I can''t do if I run around on my own two feet.


    Rather, I have to stop that madman, Harial.


    [.....]


    Neither Edrels nor Shen could speak first, and they couldn''t move.


    ....how did the atmosphere be so cheap?


    In the mood that was more gloomy than expected, I finally raised my hands and shook them, then let out a sigh.


    It''s a joke. A joke.


    Anyway, I will


    “Well, the worst case is that.


    I don''t want to do that now. Not to mention, we don’t bother using forceful measures until we get rid of the young ones that are still alive.”


    I''m not cold enough to make unnecessary sacrifices.


    Even though I don''t really like dragons.


    However, he does not do such a thing until he cracks an innocent egg.


    Above all, there is no benefit to me.


    “I mean, is that it? If possible, get eggs and ask him to get in the way too?”


    [...If that''s the case, then it''s perfect.]


    Edrels answered with a slight trembling voice.


    Maybe the person who just said, “I''m going to break eggs,” suddenly changed his attitude, so he must feel uneasy.


    I won''t wake up so don''t worry.


    Trust some people


    In the first ce, there is no other way, but I am.


    “Anyway, as long as you do with those eggs, it''s up to me to do with that tombstone.”


    [That''s... that''s right.]


    “Then it''s done. I''ll help you.”


    I decided lightly.


    ” step.”


    Instead, you have to do something to be sure.


    “What can you do for us in return?”