Master Of None

Chapter 2280: 2280. Dragons Stand Together

By the time that Su and Walker had made their way back with a small number of water and sky wyverns, they were both somewhat exhausted.

Between having to scour each island to ensure that every single wyvern had been brought along, including one troublesome hatchling who tried to hide, and gathering materials to bring back, they had become very run down.

The number of materials haad started off small, but the more that either of them thought about it, the more that they both understood that they would have to make more tips if they did not gather a large amount now.

Since they would need more of the unique crystals, Walker had spent a lot of time under the water gathering the broken pieces which had long fallen from the cliff side of the islands. That way he did not damage the islands any more than the way nature had already done to them.

The various herbs which he had gathered were all very interesting as well. It wasn't just one or two herbs that had very in depth root systems relying on the mana that flowed through the crystals deeper in the soil. Hence why he had spent quite some time hunting down the youngest of those herbs and managing to put them in pots or gather seeds.

The herbalists would be able to attempt growth using a green house made from the various forms of crystals. Then they would be able to focus on the uses that these herbs may have and so on. Su saw the value in this as well which was why she had taken the time to assist the researchers in building up the base near the islands even more.

Their work would be brought right to Genesis as they learned more. That would change the experimentation and the format of growth for some of their herbs. She had asked the simple question about whether or not the ehr on the islands needed the heat and dense fog that rose due to the high light and heat of the day.

It prompted a few of the present herbalists to begin their own experiments right away. Which she had naturally been dragged in to witness and assist with her intellect. She lacked the skills to manipulate mana enough to help but she wasn't foolish and could see potential changes with her dragon eyes while interpreting them.

"You can handle everything else for now. I am going to have a long bath and then sleep for at least a day." Walker couldn't argue with what Su wanted to do at all. She spent a lot of time around the what of the islands along with assisting others establish a base. Not to mention help create the bonds the wyverns had with them. She deserved a day to herself at the very least.

As Su left, Walker was about to head toward the Genesis building, then to various places to drop of materials. However, he sensed a few familiar manas approaching.

"You were looking even before we came over the buildings." Current smirked a little noticing that Walker had sensed them as soon as they began to near him. He didn't even look like he was intentionally doing so either.

"I have been getting more accustomed to unique forms of mana. I need to if I want to keep growing." They looked at him as if he was saying something ridiculous. What reason did he have to get stronger right now? He was able to fight them all at once. Or at least that's what they all believed.

"I am surprised that you are all together though." Walker wasn't sure what had caused every single royal dragon to gather. Let alone why they had come to see him since he and Su had just returned. Not that this stopped Su from walking away.

"Well, we thought it best to update you a little." Ventus was the one to step forward. "It's not about the new race that arrived with Gil, Myself, and Zephyr. It's about the dragons and their elders who have decided they do not believe in the royals' strength any longer. They believed that as dragons we should be ruling over this place. That we are weakening because we are following others."

Looking at all of them, Walker laughed a little. "How many dragon elders did everyone beat up?" He knew very well that out of everything, the royal dragon did not see this as some power struggle. Instead, they certainly would care more about maintaining the immense amount of growth the dragons had been undergoing.

"I guess that makes things easier. I didn't have a single fire dragon dumb enough to go against myself and Remey." Ignus smirked. He held his head high enough to show that he valued himself as better than the others in this respect.

"You constantly show your strength above them. They never have the ability to go beyond you." Terron huffed a little but also continued. "I had a few that did not wish to follow my example. We are solitary dragons. We prefer our own caves and space." This made a lot of sense. It was just an earth dragon's nature to be alone.

"I have sent three elders to explore the coasts and oceans. They know they are unable to break my flow. Instead, they asked to be allowed to leave from here and live as they wish. The price for that is to assist in the mapping of the underwater coastlines." This was a brilliant idea from Current. These water dragons would have a lot done faster than some others could do it. It also might change these elder's minds.

"Rise and I took the same measures against our elders who were unsettled. They have refused to leave our territory and will not participate within battles. They are going to be keepers of history. They are assisting our great elder in his duties as we record events."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"We felt this was better than allowing them to waste away in the sky claiming pure light or pure shadows in a deep hole. I understand they are unhappy but pride simply will cause us to become monsters." Rise appeared to have learned a lot from the sin title holders and knew that these titles were still out there. A dragon could easily become the next Pride.

"I have stripped one elder entirely of their ability to manipulate and gather wind mana. She is forced to remain within a dragonkin form and will be punished as I see fit. Another has been harmed by that elder and is currently rebuilding her mana base and relationship with her child. Erica was hurt by the reaction caused by the elder in question and her mother slumbering was as well. The damage will be repaired between them over time."

Ventus spoke with the most steel in her voice. Walker understood that this was both a hard event to go through, but also a large decision from the dragons. They were cementing their desires to remain united with Genesis and other races. Fully stepping beyond their past and in to their future.

"I can feel that this was a large decision by all of you. There are more details I can learn about later, but I trust every single one of you. I know as time goes on, you will all raise others to take your place. Some sooner than others. I will maintain respect for you and for those who represent your dragon race in the future. And I will do my best to stand as someone deserving of your and their respect."

They all nodded. Walker was the standing nature dragon; his acceptance of this event was extremely important. Whether or not he was actually a dragon at the end of the day did not matter. He stood as one who would be a dragon no matter what. Even as an origin being.

"I think we will be seeing many more unique dragons in the future as we go on. I didn't realize how many dual elemental dragons had appeared due to fighting villages reaching a truce through relationships. Or other means. What I'm saying is, that we may see a nature dragon in the future."

"Yes yes, we know you will raise them too. A proper nature dragon and not some hero who can learn whatever happens in front or around them." Ignus waved Walker off knowing that things were getting more emotional.

"You're right, cut the emotions. Instead, who wants to tell me about what happened while I was away for a few days? I heard something about a new race? That could be interesting. Ventus, you should know a lot about them, right?" walking together with all the royal dragons toward the Genesis building was quite the sight to see for a few people who managed to pass them on the streets.

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