Spectral Regalia

Ch 41: The Past, The Anger, The Task

Myra was over the moon for a chance to read a relic left behind by her grandfather, a fairy that had been proclaimed as the most powerful Sylph to have ever lived with magic no inferior to abbadon or the demon king. A man who had helped during the first great war and had saved many lives.

A tear was welling up and she seemed like she was about to burst out crying but Avrin cleared his throat to get her attention and she laughed quietly "Hehe..It begins with this. The Heavens are said to be the limits of what us mortals can achieve, and there is no arguing that it is. The heavens where the 8 gods reside and take care of their duties is a place of joyous harmony where departed mortals may meet their makers. But one would be shunned if they were to think there was something beyond the heavens. I shall not shy away from admitting I am one. The sky erupted with a flash and brought down a tear of fire leaving only a mysterious rock no larger then a human arm.

It is strange yet divine, it is menacing yet it is comforting, it is enigmatic yet it holds much. It lies where he rests, as a token of friendship the one k...known as...l...Lung..." Myra stuttered those last names with fear as she began to wobble with the tome in her hands. "I..I'm sorry Avrin, but give up getting whatever is hidden...."

Avrin, who seemed excited that she was able to translate it, now frowned with disappointment at her words "And why is that?" He spoke firmly with no intent to back down. Myra looked him in the eye before giving a faint smile. "Because the one known as Lung...Is a Dragon of this continent..."

Avrin's heart froze the instant he heard that. Although he was not one to back down easily, dragons, after the gods, were the most terrifying of creatures capable of wiping out armies with a single breathe. Only Sigil wielders were capable of combating them and having a chance. Even then it is unknown.

Avrin was quiet before speaking softly "Myra, where does this Lung dwell?.." Myra's eyes widened at the fact that he may ask "Are you out of your mind Avrin? to go is certain death and you want to steal from him?"

Avrin thought as he rubbed his chin "Surely a dragon would have no use for a piece of sky metal like that... I'm sure I can offer a trade to him of something more useful."

Myra seemed to calm down a bit but was still thinking that this idea was crazy. She began to rub her temples as she gazed at him "Avrin, if what you have told me is true, you are an individual with limitless potential...And something like that shouldn't be wasted if your going to go. I would like to send someone with you. That is my only condition"

Avrin glared at her "Do you mock me, Sylph?...To think I need a babysitter?..." Avrin was annoyed at her by thinking he needed protection like that. Myra gasped and frowned, quietly she said "Avrin, this is a dragon capable of destroying kingdoms....I'm not mocking you in any way, but assistance is always helpful..."

Avrin let out a deep breathe before sighing after nodding. "Before I accept who is it you're sending with me?" Myra seemed to smirk a bit before speaking "She should be here soon...After all, she was the one that helped train Ayame."

Avrin had a bad feeling, his heart was itching at this "Wait, she?...And helped train Ayame...?" He began to think about the situation but couldn't exactly put it together, but something was telling him it wasn't a good idea. "Heh...Regardless, does the tome say anything else about the sky metal? Anything at all of where it is kept?"

Myra gazed back at the tome and nodded. "From where we left off...It is said its kept within Lung's chambers, stashed with endless riches accumulated from tribute from creatures of that time."

Avrin began to ponder about the situation. "To identify something like that will be annoying...I can only hope I come up with a fair deal for the dragon to let him get it for me...Otherwise I'm not fond of becoming a morsel..." He nearly spat out.