Author Note: Purple text-san... we meet again-desu. This might be a long chapter, I don't know. Maybe a little over 7,000 or 8,000 words? Whatever. Anyway, I am currently very sick so describing Krey's pain is easier somehow. And the reason why this is late :3

P.S. If my body is riddled with red dots... its called measles right?

... What in the flying fuck is a purple dot doing in my mana core?

I asked this stupid question to myself as my gaze landed upon a single impurity in my mana core. My mana core looks like a glass-like prismatic colored ball that has armor-like protrusions on some of it's parts, essentially looking like a fragile mace-head. But... colorful and probably more dangerous than a mace-head. Now like I said, it is prismatic colored meaning it looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope but the colors are mixed thoroughly.

By the way, Kira's mana core somewhat looks like mine but larger, has patterns and symbols while having a three-colored radiance: light green; deep blue; and milky white. They correspond to the elemental affinities that Kira has.

Now then, the abnormality here is that deep-purple dot on one corner of my mana core. At first glance, it blends in very well with the other colors but I can't be fooled. I literally did nothing but train for five years and the many times that I have seen my own mana core cannot be counted by me anymore. Really I am amazed at myself for not getting sick of looking at it. Maybe because controlling mana is fun? Well at least I did not get bored.

Really, if I just take a look at it normally, it really just seems like a strange purple dot on my mana core. Its looks like a small pebble yet at the same time like a smudge. Harmless and probably a hallucination on my part... if not for the slight menacing aura that I can feel from it.

In fact, it is very similar to the aura of that book. The book that was infused with the 'will', a horrifying and disgusting will of a certain expert. That expert is probably a master in the terms of . An expert I can respect and probably face in the future.

Kira said that she won that book in an auction. I have to admit that the author of the book was really creative in fabricating a profound truth as a profound mystery. Altering the facts is a taboo, and the comprehension of the elements solely lies on the person. Unless you have reached a very high level of comprehension regarding the elements, you can forget trying to express your understanding to other people.

The author has certainly reached a satisfactory level of comprehension towards the element of the wind but not enough to really express it. And no, the expert and the author are probably not the same person. I highly suspect that the Will Bestowal Expert just randomly infused his will towards random objects as training.

But enough about that crack author. What I'm really worried about is how that strand of will managed to attach itself to my mana core? If I remember correctly, I used a Top-Class Spell, [Ethereal Flames] to burn it out of existence. I am pretty sure that I thoroughly made it so that even ashes will not remain. Yet... a will strand is able to materialize into a strange dot in my mana core? Really very strange...

Since I'm already meditating, might as well fix the problem before something bad happens. I directed my consciousness, which is actually a spiritual manifestation of my soul, towards the small purple dot. But before I even began to carefully probe into it, the disgusting aura suddenly surged towards my consciousness, startling me a little but I eventually shrugged it off.

Now then, let's take a good look at you. Thinking so, an invisible force started to form itself inside my mana core. This is my will. I directed a small piece of my will, or a will strand towards this small dot. Manifesting and internally or externally controlling your will is something that King-Level Mana Manipulators naturally learn to do after their respective breakthrough in that rank. As they're souls have been nurtured by the Soul Revolution during their time at the Saint rank, they're will which is tied to the soul exponentially becomes stronger and therefore allows them to create their will strands.

Though people who have innately strong souls also can learn slowly how to manipulate their will. Me? I think I only have a slightly strong soul. Being able to manipulate my will like this is because of my gained knowledge and as well as the Divine Art: Mana Force Manipulation.

Believe it or not, when a will has been manifested, it becomes a new energy that is similar to mana. A new energy can be used for new things but I am not really an expert in that department so I won't be thinking about it too much. Since I have absolute control towards most types of mana, trying to manifest and control my will can also be done, albeit a little hard. In fact, I can probably only make a few hundred will strands before I lapse into a long coma. This is not really impressive since King-Level Mana Manipulators can make a few thousand will strands before becoming very tired.

Really admirable. I am jealous. Though the me at that time still hadn't realized that I was still only an Elder-Level Mana Manipulator, a weak ant compared to those King-Level Mana Manipulators but that's a story for another time.

And now back to my mana core. My will strand slowly made its way towards the purple dot. Maybe I should call it speck instead? Yeah let's just call it speck. If I say dot, then that just sounds like someone drew a dot on me, meaning someone vandalized me. Come to think of it, isn't vandalizing equivalent to violating a property? If so then I was...?

Suddenly an image of a fat, greasy man wearing a large suit appeared in my mind and I suddenly got goosebumps. He was smiling creepily and rubbing his oily, blubbery hands together as if waiting to wring out some profit from a poor fellow...

No, no, no, no. Let's not get into that topic. Its just a passing thought... passing thought... passing thought... not. I'm sure I have not yet been violated before. Yes, yes. Fuh... self-denying is hard. Fine. Maybe I was violated before, but it is probably related to money and nothing sexual... I think? Wait, maybe Kira...? No, no. She just steals my laundry and sniffs it like a dog, while heaving deep seductive breaths, having making a weird blushing face, also a made bit of moaning with her hand somewhere underneath...

Then my mind shifts again to the scene of the elf who was engaging on an immoral activity...

No, that's a bad memory. Fortunately, I am a nice person and splendidly ignored such weird habits of hers. The compensation for that though, was her receiving my wrath in the form of brutal pranks like throwing a bucket of hot scalding water at her and putting sharp rocks underneath her pelt. Unfortunately, most of them failed because Liz was there with her. Ah, my laundry was returned after she did her business. It was a bit wet though, it reeked of sweat and smelled like Kira.

Of course I did not sniff her clothes to become familiar with her scent. Every time she beats me up *cough* trains me, we are always in close contact so catching a whiff of her smell is not really rare. Why she is able to beat me up? One, I did not use any type of magic except for {Telekinesis}. Two, she is a monster in combat and my High-Class Spell, [Cloak of the Trees] raises her strength from a weak girl to something well... you know... strong. Like giving a tiger wings.

But enough about her. Let's see here... my will strand finally got in contact with the speck but then a stream of menacing will energy came out of the speck andsuddenly latched itself into my will strand. It traversed through my will strand to reach my consciousness.

The speck already faded but the problem has not yet been solved. I wasn't able to stop it and then the will energy manifested as a will strand and it slammed into my consciousness. Ugh... this aura... nauseating. Its even more annoying and revolting than the aura from the book. How much will energy was condensed in this will strand? Ugh... goddamn it. My consciousness would have already blacked out if I didn't use a few will strands to make a sort of shield surrounding my consciousness.

Still, I don't feel good. Can I throw up in my mind? Probably not. This is the second time I ever felt disgusted, the first time was when I dissected a still-awake human being to observe and experiment which poisons would be the most effective on certain people.

I should have tested it on animals? Don't be ridiculous. The poisons I used must be scrutinized at a cellular level and they need to be human cells. Even if its more interesting that way, assassinations are not a joke. If a poison is defective then I most likely would have failed an assassination mission.

Assassination missions. They give out tons of money and are very rare. Who in their right minds would fail a job when it gives out lots of money? Really, the most disgusting part was watching the man scream horrendously as I took notes about the movements of his intestines and excretions when I put a little special chemical in it.

Why I was able to see it? I cut open his stomach after all. Usually it is hard to do so without killing them but I was pretty skilled in making these kinds of chemicals and poisons so keeping the person alive was possible. Sadly he died a few weeks later. Cause of death: sheer fear. Sheesh. Well that was my first time anyways. The successive experimental subjects were able to survive for a few months and I didn't feel disgusted anymore. But Magical Girl Madoka-chan with her usual cuteness, healed my soul so I was able to work properly after each experiment. Watching anime will definitely calm one's mind~

Well they were all vicious criminals who were given the death-row anyway. I even specifically checked out their backgrounds before experimenting on them. There was a woman there too. Since she was a beauty, I was reluctant to experiment on her so I just put a special poison in her bloodstream and asked my business partners to slowly train her to become a prostitute in mind and body.

I usually send her towards my targets which consisted of gang leaders, syndicate heads, and some corrupt officials. I always time the moment when the poison in her bloodstream becomes active before sending her as a meat toilet towards them. Fortunately, I always succeed and all her partners died the next day. Unfortunately, she only lived for a year. Sad, really. I lost a good convenient weapon.

Fufufu. And experts say that reading stuff in the internet is unproductive. So much information in one place. You just have to look for it properly. So many part-time jobs available...

Well enough about my past antics! Seriously, my mind is all over the place. This disgusting feeling, nevertheless... makes me feel really light-headed. Is this possible?

No, wait! Shit! All four of my minds are feeling lightheaded. Ah goddamn it. Even a True Divine Art is being beaten by such a thing? More importantly, how on earth did that stupid will strand escape my grasp?! It seeped into my four minds, corrupting all four of them and made me like this.

I opened my eyes and panted heavily.

"Haah... haaah...haah...aargh- bluurogh!!" (Krey)

*vomit*

This feeling is really not my kind of thing. I then felt a surging feeling from my stomach and I began to throw up the contents of my brunch. Stomach fluids and nearly digested foodstuffs fell to the ground. It's a good thing that my vision is blurry otherwise I might even regurgitate more than necessary due to the disgusting view. But this is really such a waste!! Kira's cooking was superb, the food she food should not be wasted like this!

As I thought that indignantly, I tried to look towards my front but I only see blurry images. A-ah fuck! Why the hell did I let that will strand escape into my head!? No it seemed to make weird movements that I can't catch. That is a huge problem. I seem to be shivering and along with the lightheaded feeling, my head also started to feel cold.

Then I heard a voice somewhere in my mind. This voice... its a deep powerful voice. Something I really don't like.

"Oh? Child... this is a somewhat fast meeting. Kukuku... truly fate is fickle even if I oversee it. Corrupting that high elf, even just a little was a good choice on my part. Fate connects the two of you, and many others are connected to you as well. Kuku. Truly many cards to play."

Hearing those words, I merely scoffed at such a cliche monologue and ignored it. Why? Let me ask you something, if a police officer wants you to come to the police station for an interrogation but you really, really want to take a dump, what would you do first? Let yourself be arrested or take a long satisfying dump in the bathroom? Those who voted for the latter, you are normal. Those who voted for the former, then you are probably a masochist and have an anal fetish. See? Same concept. I feel sick so I have to deal with this first.

I concentrated on locating that malicious will strand. After a few minutes of searching, feeling sick and cursing, I was able to locate it in a small corner of my head. All four of my minds are on the verge of blacking out. Haah~ my consciousness is really tired. Making spiritual manifestations requires a strong soul and willpower an I'm already out of the latter.

Steeling myself, I tried to restrain the malicious will strand that was residing on my head but suddenly, a wave of mana appeared between my will strand and that malicious will strand and slammed into my consciousness, making me lose control and jolting me from my meditative state.

Then I felt an incredible pang in my head, and I felt that my nose, mouth, eyes and ears are secreting some sort of fluid. Is this... blood? Unfortunately before I can confirm it, following that pang... deep, excruciating, agony pierced me and I screamed like a madman. It was too sudden! And really painful!! What the heck is that?!

"G-gaaahhh!! Bu-?! Guha-!!" (Krey)

*splatter* *drip*

And then I coughed up a mouthful of blood. What the heck...? Did that wave of mana also affect my body as well? Wait what kind of mana was it?! I wasn't able to control it really well!! I came to this revelation while breathing heavily and squatting on the ground. I started to compare the wave of mana to the kinds of mana that I have encountered and I found a horrifying match...

'...No way... Divine Mana?! Oh hell no! That malicious will strand had THAT card? Will and Mana Assimilation?! This difficulty level is too high man!' (Krey)

As I cried that out, vexed in my heart, more Divine Mana began to agglomerate near that will strand.

As I've said, it seems the Divine Mana came from that malicious will strand. Goddamn it, I was tricked! This is even more vexing than reading a bad novel. Probably comparable to the time that my boss in the bakery store cut my job payments. I was pretty sure that I was a great clerk! Stingy bastard!

After having that random thought that always seem to appear on inappropriate tiimes, I finished prepping myself and after making sure that my body is still operational, I once again tried to enter the meditative state. My consciousness manifested itself again and I faced that malicious will strand once more.

It was now emitting a purple, chaotic aura. Divine Mana also spewed out in droves but not coming in contact with any part of my brain. The purple, chaotic aura caused me even more discomfort than the waves of Divine Mana that the malicious will strand is spewing out.

If the aura of the book was so disgusting that in a scale of one to ten I would rate it as a perfect ten then this aura... probably surpassed the billionth marking already. I knew it even though I am not in contact with it... yet. I still feel light-headed and I can't think straight but I am not stupid enough to go against that net of Divine Mana. I was barely able to control the Divine Mana coming from Frelinia's Band and now I have to face this thing?

Then that voice resounded in my mind again.

"Hahaha... no use in resisting child. A soul holding the legacies of two gods and the essence of another god is an amazing feat in itself but sadly, it is no use against a god such as me. What a pity. As you mortals say, 'curiosity killed the cat'..."

After that voice said that, the purple chaotic aura started to surge at one point and it began forming a blurry figure. After a few short moments, the figure was starting to clear up and... "his" face made me frown... at least mentally I guess.

His face, no... his entire being looks like me. Back when I was seventeen. The black hair and black eyes was replaced by purple hair and purple eyes. His clothes... frankly it just looks like the clothes I am wearing right now, except bigger and silver-colored. There was no pupils in the eyes making it look like an eye of the statue but I know my features very well. Same build, something between thin and buff. Same height and same annoyingly white skin.

Yes, I still have unblemished white skin until now. I want it to get tanned but it still won't get dark no matter what I do. It really makes me look like a girl.

"What do you want?-Buh-?! -Hua!" (Krey)

*splatter* *drip*

I ended up saying it through my mouth instead of my mind but I can't help it. Compared to my physical state, where I have a lot of internal injuries, my mental state is in a far more dire situation. So speaking out loud would be the next best thing for me. Unfortunately my internal injuries flared up because of that and I was forced to cough out another mouthful of blood. I reflexively wipe the side of my mouth while still focusing on the impostor inside of me.

"What do I want? Kuku... kukuku... kuhaHAHAHAHAH!! An interesting inquiry... by a child. Kuku... in time you will know. But for now, enslaving your soul will be enough to quell my monotony. Hmm... should I torture you first? Yes, that would make it easier for me..."

Wow, a three-step laughter. Wait! Now is not the time to be impressed. Should I even try to converse with this guy? Why did I even start with a "What do you want?" question? It must be that aura that's getting to me. Fuu... can't think straight.

The guy that looks like me suddenly held his hand over his head and started to laugh maniacally while uttering something incomprehensible, even to me. Kuuh... why is it that it is my mental capabilities that had to be checkmated? Can't you just appear in some other place and cripple me physically? No that's an irresponsible wish. I'll just have to make due.

Without even bothering to know who this entity is because of the dizziness that I am feeling, I began to make preparations to get rid of this pest. Shoot first, ask questions later. If I survive, I'll definitely interrogate Kira on where she found that book! It is really getting on my nerves. And I'll definitely reprimand her for dissuading herself from the proper path of strength. The apology will be put off for later.

As I was having that kind of thought, Mind 1 and Mind 2 are now laying the foundations for the Seals that I have in mind. Mind 3 is drawing upon the Sigil Formations to support the Seals. Mind 4 is on standby and currently occupying this little bastard. Spells should not be used unless I want to implode myself, which I don't. This is really depressing for some reason... only using one mind should be enough yet I have to resort to using all four...

Unfortunately, it looks like that this bastard noticed what I am doing and started to smile like a lunatic. Hey! That's not how I smile! Stop ruining my less than perfect face! Seriously, he's ruining my mental image of myself.

Grrr... just you wait! I'll definitely use my strongest trap card against you!

"Trying to fight back? Truly amusing. I have expected you to beg for mercy as I mutilate your soul but it looks like Frelinia luckily chose a soul such as you... one who holds fragments... but I doubt if she could unlock your full potential or even know what you really are... Sadly, your broken soul will be the catalyst for my freedom!"

While saying that, that figure inside of me aggregated the Divine Mana towards his illusory hands and alarms suddenly went off in my head. Shit! Should I stall for more time? The still needs the to work and that particular Sigil Formation is one of the most complicated Sigil Formations that I have ever theorized and made! Fuuuh... distract him?

Yes, yes! Must keep him occupied but... whaa- so fast!

The Divine Mana began to form a vague silhouette of a long staff with two curved blades on each end. It kinda looks like a scythe though. The figure smiled ominously and struck out against... wait my consciousness?! At least hit any part of my body instead!! A mage doesn't necessarily need a body to work and I'm sure as long as I have my soul, repairing my body would be possible. The only problem would be that it would take many, many years before I can thoroughly repair my body.

But this guy... seriously wants to get rid of me! In the small space of my head where the figure was in, it chose to attack my spiritual manifestation. My perception of time suddenly slowed down, probably because of me being near death and I began thinking up possibilities and and solutions towards my predicament. But no matter what I think of, all of them have high risks and low returns.

Soon my perception of time gradually became faster and desperation started to come over me. More and more options were sifted through, each one riskier and deadly than the last. After what seemed like an eternity, my mind that was inflicted with the ghastly aura of that figure suddenly became clear. A spurt of energy began nurturing me and I suddenly knew what feeling is this.

A feeling after desperation. A feeling of reckless abandon. One last time. It seemed like the shackles of imminent defeat that were hindering me were suddenly removed and my will to fight surged. Very well!! If this is the day that I will pass on, then I will pass on with style!

I thought that with the vigorous energy that come from who knows where which now streaming all over me, unaware that such a hot-blooded declaration would become a part of my dark past in the future.

(Lisana P.O.V.)

'Hey~ Why are you running away? Come on let me eat you!' (Lisana)

"KUEEHHHEE MEHEHEE" (Voracious Goat King)

(AN: Can't help it. Don't know the SFX for goats lol)

I am currently in my... I guess this is what Krey nii-chan would call Little Dragon Form? But its better if its called Playing Form though. I am still playfully chasing down another Voracious Goat King. I could just end its life right now but that would not be fun. The poor insect *cough* toy *cough* creature is very tired and you can see despair written all over its funny face.

Of course, I killed its entire family after all. And since this creature is probably as strong as an Elite-level Mana Manipulator, some form of personality must have formed. Despair, hatred and fear is emanating from me and it only compels me to play with it more. Big Sis Kira said that it is bad to play with food but I can't help it. Somehow inflicting pain on lesser creatures brings happiness to me. I guess it is bad, but they won't know anyway so its fine!

It seems that the earlier one that I was chasing was a part of the group of Voracious Goat Kings. I instantly killed all of them and left one for me to play with. The one I am chasing down is probably the leader of the herd since it is a bit bigger than the rest.

Of course I don't want our little chase to end so quickly so I hunt other animals and monsters, letting him rest for a little while before chasing after the Voracious Goat King again.

The corpses and material I placed in my [Pocket Dimension]. Fufu. It is a spell that can only be used by us dragons since we have Dragonic Mana. If I told this to Krey nii-chan, he might get jealous and strive to control Dragonic Mana. But I don't want to~ Krey nii-chan should just do things at his own pace, just how I like him.

From big sis Kira's memories it seems that the meat from a Voracious Goat King is even better than the meat from the Larsit that Krey nii-chan bought for me! Also that some parts of the Voracious Goat King can be sold at a high price. The horns and hooves are great materials for magic items and weapons. The fur can also be used to make high quality coats... I don't understand these nobles. What is the use of wearing such expensive things? I think Krey nii-chan would not waste money like that. At least that's what he told me.

It has been a few hours since Krey nii-chan started meditating and I've been hunting some monsters and wild animals while also gathering herbs that Krey nii-chan would like. Most of them are expensive and rare herbs so I think Krey nii-chan would be happy! Big sis Kira is still negotiating with the man with beard... was it Turban? or Turkam? I'll probably find out later.

'Ha! I've caught you now!' (Lisana)

I exclaimed that happily inside of my head and I flew in front of the Voracious Goat King. I think I know what I should do. Big Sis Kira once did this method to kill a certain beast but... really the conditions for Big Sis Kira to kill is really restricting. I kinda feel sorry for her but Big Sis Kira said she doesn't mind... even though it is the reason why she was alone for decades...

I sink into deep thoughts before psyching myself up to do the suicide method that Big Sis Kira used. The Voracious Goat King looked at me with horror and opened its mouth to scream but this is the moment I was waiting for!

I dove down straight into its mouth, ignoring the grotesque meaty parts around and went down its fleshy throat. Its a bit smelly, sticky and tight but I won't give up. By now, I am crawling down its throat. Interestingly, it is different from the fleshy insides of the beasts that Big Sis Kira encountered. Most of them have red-colored meat, the occasional orange-colored meat and the weird violet-colored meat.

But the meat of this Voracious Goat King has a blue color and even its blood is colored blue. My talons made a lot of wounds on its throat and I can feel the erratic movements of the Voracious Goat King... really, it should just lay still and wait for me to tear its innards out.

Anyway, I will do my best! Uuu! Uuu! Nifu~~! Its t-tight...! But I'm almost there. For a large monster, its esophagus is considerably small. Crawling in its fleshy and bloody tube is taking a toll on my patience. Fuu... why must its internal organs be too far away? My body, tail and wings are already drenched in its fluids. Even my snout is drenched in a sticky bluish substance. Kuuuu... disgusting. I like the meat but not the blood. But I must do this! For Krey nii-chan's sake! And more importantly, for my stomach's sake!

Hiku~~~Uuu! Ah! There it is! In my line of sight is a blue mass of pulsating muscle! It contracts and expands like a fluffy cloud. Its succulent shape and fascinating contours is so mind-blowing and very beautiful... should I eat it now? No, no. Krey nii-chan and big sis Kira said that it should be cooked first. Uuu... I know! I'll grill it!

Unlike other dragons, I don't have a natural breath attack. Its what I learned from big sis Kira's memories. All I know about myself is that I can control and produce something called Dragonic Mana that is prevalent among dragons and dragon-kin. And I seemed to be able to read minds. I realized it when I first hatched and met big sis Kira. She was the first person whose mind I read... it was really thrilling and interesting to be able to read people's minds... though the me at that time was really overwhelmed so I haven't really had a meaningful conversation properly with Krey nii-chan.

And Krey nii-chan is really weird. Its like a torrent of chaotic energy is preventing me from penetrating into his mind. I suspect it might be because of a god's blessing but I'm hoping that Krey nii-chan has a mental disorder instead. Luckily he has one, and I'm already implementing a plan to cure him.

Also since big sis Kira was the first proxy for my mind reading ability, I was immediately attached to her... in a familial way. Besides she is so cool and pretty! And her memories are very entertaining as well. Though it seems in her mind, Krey nii-chan is like a precious treasure rather than a normal person. She would most likely give her life for Krey nii-chan. This is also why I like big sis Kira very much.

My throat seems to have an organ that might be used to create my natural breath but I can't use it for some reason. This is why I only use Dragonic Mana. Luckily, there are some spells and skills in my genetic memories that are only for us dragons to use. Yes? Of course I have genetic memories! Genetic memories are legacies branded into us dragon's mind and soul by our ancestors to allow us to survive and thrive. Being stuck in my egg for a very, very, very long time had been a silent torture for me. I can only peruse my memories to comfort myself and my genetic memories are already there at that time.

Now then... what should I use. Hmm... its hard to think with all the shaking that's being done by the Voracious Goat King. Haah... why can't it just wait for me to burn its heart? It should be honored that I will be the one to savor its juicy,tender, lovely, meaty and tasty-looking heart... *drool* thinking about it makes me want to eat it faster!

'By the will of the dragon, humble flame beneath the world of mortals that seeks to bathe everything in ashes, appear before me and lend your power! [Dragon Flare]!' (Lisana)

Dragonic mana seeped out of me and coalesced into a magic circle, kinda similar to Krey nii-chan's Sigil Formations but instead of magic language, what is inscribe there is dragonic language. Very soon, flames began to appear out of the magic circle and formed a figure of a flaming dragon.

I limited it to be the same size as me. Soon, the walls of flesh began sizzling from the heat and producing an intoxicating aroma. Then by my will, the small flaming dragon launched itself towards the heart and soon covered it in a blazing coat. Yes, yes that's right. Slowly and carefully cook it... just like the meat skewers that Krey nii-chan bought for me.

Very soon, the thrashing done by the Voracious Goat King gradually subsided while I concentrate on grilling its delicious looking heart. Aaand there! It's done... I think I burned it too much?

It looks like a lump of charcoal. Kyuuu! Why did it become like that?! Was I too distracted? No, no it must be because I used a Mid-Class Spell. I want to cry... and its really tight here. *sniffle* Maybe I'll just take the charcoal with me? Wait, it still might be edible...

With teary eyes, I slowly directed my mouth towards the charcoal meat and took a little nibble... ah. Now I know why big sis Kira prevents me from going to the kitchen. I spit out the disgusting lump of meat and used [Dragon Flare] again to remove any proof of its existence.

I placed the burnt heart in my [Pocket Dimension] with complicated feelings. I then used my claws to tear through the muscles and bones of the Voracious Goat King. Uuu, Kyuu, to-! Yeah! I made it. I tore through its relatively thick hide and exited its body. I shook off the body fluids around my body and stared again at the carcass of the Voracious Goat King. Yes, I'll place it in my [Pocket Dimension] as well. Big sis Kira might have some use for it...

Now then, let's see where I am now. It seems I am deep in the forest and there are a lot of herbs here. The animals and other monsters probably ran away already. Oh well, I will just have to gather all these herbs. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They smell peculiar as well.

Fuu~ Its better to this when I am in Human Form. Thinking so, Dragonic Mana seeped out from my body again and coated my entire being. After a while, I felt my body structure changing and very soon I have assumed my Human Form. The way to change my form is also in my genetic memories. Big sis Kira says that I look like Krey nii-chan when I am in this form but I am not really sure. Although Krey nii-chan looks a little bit like a girl, he is undoubtedly a boy so I am unsure of big sis Kira's conjecture. Krey nii-chan should cut his hair so that it won't be too confusing for other people.

Well let's begin. I began to pick up the herbs in my surroundings and placed it all in my [Pocket Dimension]. Human hands are useful after all. It's easier to grab things than when I am in my Playing Form and Original Form. After a few long minutes, I have finally gathered all the herbs in a 1 kilometer radius. Whew~ I had to transform into my Playing Form to finish gathering them in an hour.

Since I'm done, I'm gonna go to Krey nii-chan now. In my Playing Form, I began to fly in the general direction that Krey nii-chan is in. Our unique link let's us sense each other no matter how far away and also the reason why I can communicate with Krey nii-chan very well. I think that Krey nii-chan and big sis Kira also have some sort of bond but I think mine and Krey nii-chan's link is stronger.

I hope that he's done meditating. I really do not understand Krey nii-chan's and big sis Kira's way of mana manipulation. We dragons merely let our Dragonic Mana develop us overtime yet they actually have to work hard to get stronger? I feel sad for them. But Krey nii-chan's speed is considerably fast. And somehow I can feel that the mana around Krey nii-chan flow in a harmonious and peaceful way. It is unlike big sis Kira's systematic and forced flow of mana.

Maybe Krey nii-chan should teach big sis Kira? No, no. Big sis Kira is already training Krey nii-chan to develop his physique. She taught Krey nii-chan an unnamed peculiar martial arts. Martial arts are generally used by warrior and what separates them from mages. Of course, mages can use them as well but it is considered foolhardy to do so... well at least that's what's it entails in big sis Kira's memories. Really, why do they separate mana manipulators into two categories? It is confusing for me.

This particular martial art is not really deadly to others but it has close to no offensive power at all. It instead revitalizes and stregthens the physique of the practitioner. I think its called the Everchanging Lifeflow Stances? That's what it is called in my genetic memories. I don't think that big sis Kira would believe me if I tell her the true name of that martial art that she is teaching to Krey nii-chan so I will keep this to myself.

Big sis Kira is really worried about Krey nii-chan's safety so she trains Krey nii-chan in this kind of martial art. But Krey nii-chan is strong y'know? He made some Sigil Formations that even I can't hope to break with my current strength. At least not yet. But big sis Kira is older so I will listen to her. Ah, I'll also listen to Krey nii-chan of course! Though I think that Krey nii-chan is merely treating it as a side-job of some sort. Its a good thing that Krey nii-chan had a good body foundation that comes with being a champion of a god, otherwise I think the Everchanging Lifeflow Stances would be useless to him.

Ah! There it is! I finally reached a clearing which Krey nii-chan is meditating. At first it was simply a small clearing but I gathered all the herbs and cut down all the trees and greenery so that it would make a landmark. It is now a forty diameter wide clearing. Fufu. I worked hard y'know?

'Krey nii-chan! I'm back!' (Lisana)

I said as Dragonic Mana surged out of me once again before wrapping my entire body in a dark golden film. I assumed my Human Form once more. Hmm? Why isn't Krey nii-chan answering? Usually even if he's meditating, I can just telepathically call out to him and he will immediately respond but now he isn't really active. Telepathy is also one of the abilities that I've learned from my genetic memories and are usually used by High Dragons and True Dragons... but I don't think I'm either of those.

"Krey nii-chan? Are you still meditating?" (Lisana)

In my Human Form, I asked Krey nii-chan loudly while playing with my skirt. Each time I transform, Krey nii-chan and big sis Kira asked me to wear something and I was able to take my dress out of the [Pocket Dimension] and instantly put it on after transforming. Fortunately, they did not asked me how I was able to put my dress on so fast so I was able to avoid explaining something that even I cannot understand.

I am walking towards the spot where Krey nii-chan is meditating. Krey nii-chan set up some Sigil Formations that are very strong and eye-catching. I think its for protection? But I don't think anything can hurt Krey nii-chan! He is stronger than me after all~ The Sigil Formations produced images of little flying people on the left. Fairies I think? They are shining luminously and are very beautiful to look at. They cover half of the ten diameter circle that Krey nii-chan is.

On the right side which is the other half of the ten diameter circle, dark misty figures appear and disappear in a ghastly manner. There seemed to be always some sort of dark film that is covering the entire space to the right of Krey nii-chan. I-its creepy for some reason... um Krey nii-chan? Why are you not answering?

"Krey nii-chan come out please!" (Lisana)

By now, I am slightly worried and began prying around the Sigil Formations. My hands collided with the barriers and I received a small jolt to my hands but I don't mind it. I peered into the Sigil Formation barrier. Usually the barriers made through Sigil Formations should be transparent but Krey nii-chan is well... muddier? Translucent. And its thicker than other barriers from big sis Kira's and my genetic memories.

I squinted my eyes a bit and finally caught the figure of Krey nii-chan but... the scene I am seeing made my heart palpate with worry. Krey nii-chan is frowning and sweat covered his entire body. Even the clothes that big sis Kira lent to him are drenched in his sweat. I decided to watch first and don't disturb Krey nii-chan because he might be doing something important.

I sat down cross-legged, ignoring the dirt that got on to my black dress and silently watched Krey nii-chan. After a while, Krey nii-chan suddenly opened his eyes and began panting heavily. And then he keeled over then began vomiting. I was surprised and immediately stood up and once again laid my hands on the barrier, hoping that close proximity towards the barrier would help me see Krey nii-chan better.

I can't really hear anything inside which further adds to my worries. Should I find big sis Kira? No, Krey nii-chan will be alone if that happens and I can't just leave him here while he is like that.

I looked at Krey nii-chan's eyes and they were no longer the bright blue eyes that resembles the vast skies which gives me a calm and relaxed feeling. Nor is it the prismatic eyes that give me, a dragon, a surge of pure emotions. Fear and awe, yet servility and tranquility are also present whenever I gaze into those prismatic eyes. This time Krey nii-chan's eyes... they are gray, blurry and covered with a purplish tint.

Krey nii-chan shook his head and once again sat cross-legged to meditate once more. I don't understand what's going on but I just prepared myself to act at a moment's notice. Then Krey nii-chan started to breathe heavily before his body received a sudden jolt and blood seeped out from the seven orifices of his head.

Seeing this, my head went blank and my heart turned cold. It was like I was dragged in an abyss... fear, anger, worry and anxiety swirled in me before I snapped out of it and focused on the task that I have to do. What I and Krey nii-chan needs me to do.

By instinct, Dragonic Mana seeped out from me and I felt my body structure changing. My body grew larger and larger while black, glistening scales appeared on the surface of my skin. My arms and legs grew sharp talons and I felt my wings sprout out from my back. After a short time, I finally returned to my Original Form. I flew upwards with a flap of my wings and stared at the barrier that Krey nii-chan is inside of.

Kuuu- I don't know what's happening with Krey nii-chan but I need to go to him. And these Sigil Formations are in the way! Completely disregarding that it was Krey nii-chan was the one who made these things, I willed Dragonic Mana to further empower myself.

With bloodshot eyes, I charged into the Sigil Formations that Krey nii-chan set up with Dragonic Mana supporting and strengthening me. With a big metallic sound like that of a gong, I and the barrier collided fiercely. The force of our collision caused dust to fly everywhere and made massive cracks and holes on the ground. More debris are piled in a corner of the area and some trees were uprooted even though they were far away.

I flew up again and saw that there wasn't any signs of the barrier breaking. Even though I attacked it with full force it didn't even do anything... No! It must have a breaking point! I let out a fierce growl and I charged at the barrier again. Dust flew everywhere while I continued my assault against the barrier.

Again and again and again.

The clearing has now been reduced to a huge crater from my continuous barrage against the barrier. By now, my anger and anxiety have reached its peak and I gave out an roar filled with wrath.

"GGYYYAAAUUUR" (Lisana)

The sound produced waves and waves of force that went in every direction. Trees were blown to one side while the monsters who hear my roar quivered in fear. The barrier is still there, unperturbed by my fit of rage. I placed all of my emotions in that single roar and my heart slowly started to calm down.

Even during the battle with those people earlier, I never roared. When we dragons roar, it means we approve of somebody or treat them as equals. It also signifies that we will be serious. Our roar is a sign of respect and honor. But it can also mean... that we are enraged.

Right now I am the latter. I stared coldly at the barrier while worried at the same time for Krey nii-chan who is inside there. He coughed out blood earlier so something must have happened. I want to help but this thing is getting in the way... who knows what's going on with Krey nii-chan over there.

Truthfully, not only am I feeling angry and worried, I also feel helpless about this barrier. Why did Krey nii-chan set up such impregnable Sigil Formations such as these? Was it a precaution? For what? *sigh* Whatever the reason, this thing is getting in the way and it has to be destroyed.

Dragonic Mana surged like a tide and immediately spread to my left and right. They began forming hazy outlines of magic circles in the air. Soon, they became clearer and six dark golden magic circles formed in mid-air. Shapes, symbols, letters displayed in the dragon tongue moved in clear, systematic paths before assuming their original positions in the magic circle.

These magic circles spun in place as I continued to look at the barrier. Although blurry, Krey nii-chan's meditating figure can be seen only this time, he is trembling. The intensity of his trembling can be seen even through the translucent barrier. I felt worse and worse every second I watch Krey nii-chan like this. I have to go to him! To be by his side!

"Domination of the dragon. Unmatched, unrivaled, unstoppable and unpredictable. Mountains crumble into tiny stones before the steps of the serpentine kings. Seas surge into massive tides only to calm themselves before their almighty presence. The heavens give judgement from above but cannot be compared to the sovereigns of the skies. Will of the ancestral dragons, remind the earth once more where their loyalty should lie. [Monarchic Wrath]" (Lisana)

As I finished chanting, three of the magic circles moved and surrounded the barrier that Krey nii-chan is in and started to glow resplendently. An unseen pressure was being emitted by the magic circles as they slowly formed a vague shape on top of the barrier. The ground vibrated from the pressure and slowly sank in.

Two magic circles moved upwards and stopped high in the air, directly on top of the barrier. It also started to glow brightly, enveloping the sky in golden light. Soon the sky itself seemed to turn from blue to golden as the two magic circles spun in place, as if gathering energy from the surroundings.

The last magic circle moved towards me and then shattered before transforming into countless symbols that were glowing in a golden color. They moved to every part of my body. My wings, tail, forearms, forelegs, torso and other parts while I felt that I was brimming with pure, unbridled power.

High up in the skies, the magic circles also shattered but formed tendrils and forks of lightning. Black lightning. As if a terrifying contrast towards the golden atmosphere, like an evil spawn of horror, the black lightning began expanding and forked it way through the air.

On the ground, the three magic circles also shattered before reforming into countless dimly glowing symbols that surrounded the vague shape that was forming earlier. Soon the shape turned into a silhouette and the silhouette turned into a figure. The figure gradually became clearer and what was seen was a giant man draped in dark kingly robes. The figure exuded a regal and frightful air that seemed to make the atmosphere feel like a trial before execution.

The giant man's face was blurry but it did not diminish the domineering air that was coming from him. Nay, it only made it stronger. Mystery bundled with power always forms an astonishing image.

The figure looked up to see the expanding tendrils of dark lightning and then looked to me. I was still in mid-air. The unbridled power that filled me to the brim suddenly compressed and began to emanate a silent pressure of a drawn sword. My eyes shined and I flew towards the forest of lightning high up in the sky.

Then as if finding prey, the tendrils of lightning approached like ferocious beasts intending to devour their prey. It seemed that it wants to obliterate me. But the black lightning did nothing of the sort and instead attached itself to my body. Electricity darkly wriggled before staying in place around me.

I stared at the giant figure at the ground and the figure stared as well. The figure then raised his hand and I gave another loud roar. Power once again filled me and I took a deep breath. Dragonic mana and the energy from the golden skies, the giant figure and the black lightning gathered in my mouth and compressed itself into a terrifying weapon.

Soon after the figure disappeared into mist and I stared at the Sigil Formations that are forming a barrier around Krey nii-chan. Vaguely, I can see Krey nii-chan's figure keeling over and vomiting blood again. My mind became blank and I aimed the compressed energy inside my mouth and launched it at the barrier.

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(AN: R.I.P)

Author Note: I'll try to write again and hopefully the next chapter will be posted 2 days later. If I don't feel well, probably 4 days. Hope you enjoyed it~!