《A Dryflame Child's Life (Rewriting)》Chapter 41-Ghost King
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''Oh?Looks like someone still remembers me.''Man said,a small smile appeared on his face.After hearing man's voice and looking at his smile,Grim was completely sure this man was one of the 7 Siblings of Clark,His ancestor.From what he remembered Clark gained 7 true friends in his life time,which he called brother or sister.They were also the main force that resisted the Giant emperor and it's 3 low god subordinates.
Sadly,Other than 4th brother Kasimir and 7th sister Lala others passed away at the war.They were some of the figures he very much admired.So it was quite a shock for him to see one of them in Dragon Country.He wanted to review the memories for clues,but this was not the moment.
''Sir Kasimir,uh i don't quite know what to say.''Grim said,looking a bit embrassed.He didn't feel any danger or whatsoever after understanding the other person.It seemed a careless move in the eyes of Gin and Maira,but it was actually a normal thing.Not only the man in front of them was a great Hero,he also got something from Clark called 'Flames Of Brotherhood'
Dryflames name came from a thing called 'Black Flames Of Destruction',Simply Dryflame.It was the only of it's kind,the highest level of flame in Chaos World.Though it was very hard to create it.While his father condensed it at 4th rank,his brother only managed to do it when he broke through 2nd rank.So,it was clear creating it's a very difficult thing.
It could be used in many ways or professions so there were near to no limit.One of it's uses were to 'Bestow'Which it's use obviously could be understood from it's name.If one gained some amount of,even a spark,Dryflame their fates would be tied with the family.It was not like they couldn't kill family members,but if they do Dryflame would extinguish their souls from inside,completely destroying a chance to reborn.
So,Grim was not worried about anything.Even so,he was still respectful against Kasimir.He wasn't a fool who would get arrogant because of bestowed flames.It was not in his nature after all.''It has been near to a thousand years since i saw a Dryflame.What is your name,little one?''Even though man seemed very young,he was actually older than 2000.It was a normal life span for Rainbow Phantoms after all.
''My name is Grim.Um,Sir Kasimir would it be alright if i asked a question to you?''Even though he didn't feel any danger,Grim was still nervous.This man was someone fought and survived with his Ancestor and had great power,of course he would be nervous.
''Go ahead,i won't stay in this dimension too anymore.''Kasimir said,his gaze locked towards far east,the cave where Grim and others entered the dimension.Outside the dimension,Avenger suddenly felt a gaze locking down on him,but he couldn't find the source after trying some methods.''It's maybe Sovereign?''He thought,then decided to visit Sovereign after other people came back.
Strange thing was,from the point Kasimir came to the Maira's side the images didn't changed a little.It was like Kasimir didn't even exist.Even when Grim and Gin moved,or Maira took some damage image just showed 3 of them sitting like they have done.
Back at the cave,Kasimir frowned at the question of Grim.It was not directed at him though,looks like it was for something else.Still,this made Grim gulp with nervousness.''Well,after war ended i had to regenarate my wounds.I also had a debt to an Ancient Dragon from White Dragons too,so just agreed their request to set up a dimension in here.I just created some small clones to temper their younger generation while i sat at my place to regain my strength.''
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''Wait,Ghost King is you?''Gin was very shocked.''But how?''Kasimir wasn't enraged by the outburst of Gin,only replied with the same smile.''No,Ghost King is just a doppelganger i made in my first years.Even though that Ancient Dragon is dead,i won't get renege from my promise.So i'll just leave him in here to take care of the things.''
''But,i have to teach a lesson to the White Dragons as well.''Maira was already next to the 3,listening the conversation.''Anyway,i don't have anything to do in here.If you guys want some good fortune,go to 'my' palace.Though you will still need to earn it.''Kasimir said and looked at Grim's right hand,the hand he conjured small flame.
''Grim,listen well.You managed to condense a Dryflame at this age,even if it's small,so that means you are now very important to both Dryflame family and us.Don't forget,no matter what happens don't show your flames in public.I don't know if that elders from council lives,but if they are alive they won't let you live.''
''Take this,this pendant was a thing Clark gaver me when we were younger.I don't have any use for it so it can be yours.''Grim took the pendant from Kasimir's hand.It had a square shape,in the middle of it stood a small flame engraving.''Inspect it closer when you are free.For now,i'll take my leave.I may see you another time.''
After finishing his words,Kasimir disappeared from his place without any movement.It was like he just teleported.After he was gone,Gin looked at Grim like he was some kind of monster,saying''How do you always know very strong people?First your family,then Sovereign,Madam Deathcarrier and even Ghost King?What is wrong with this world!''
Grim also smiled shamelessly,making Gin more angered.''Let's drop it now.He talked about some kind of fortune,so it will be better if we get it.It's a rare chance after all''Maira cut their conversation,reminding them the Good fortune.Gin's eyes sprakled While Grim's eyes flashed with excitement.He still remembered the main reason he agreed with this Dimensions,Materials!
He had to gather many resources to train in Runesmithing.And he was also very poor right now.''Then let's go!It has been 10 hours already since the opening.''Grim said,while Gin also chimed in''Yes,yes.We shouldn't lose anymore time!''As they rushed out of the cave,Maira didn't move from her place and only watched them.
Noticing that Maira didn't move,They also stopped.''Why are you standing Maira?''Maira just smiled a little,saying''Where is the palace?''Grim and Gin looked dumbly to each other,then smiled bitterly.
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In the red wastleand,Grim's group of 3 ran with high speeds.Grim held the pendant Kasimir gave him,which was shining more and more brightly as they ran.Directly behind him was Maira,with Gin at the back.''I wouldn't have thought this pendant could lead us to the palace of Ghost King.''
''Yeah,looks like he knew this would happen.''As they conversated while running,they finally reached a open area.There were nothing in here.No mountain,hill plant or grass could be seen in here.Only red soil.As they stepped on the soil,Pendant's light went off and a small vortex appeared in front of them,directly pulling them inside.
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Madam Deathcarrier and Illya was very suprised.They didn't know White Dragons had another dimension in this dimension.It was clear Grim's could get a good fortune as most of the Unexplored Dimensions were filled with natural treasures.
Only Avenger's brows furrowed.He directly recognized the pendant Grim used,It was a pendant belonging Ghost King.He always saw Ghost King wearing it,never getting it out.It also had some uses,but it's main use was to travel to Ghost King's palace.He stole a glance at Madam Deathcarrier and Illya.He knew their suprised reactions were no lie,so he couldn't fit things together.As he was thinking about it a booming voice spreaded through the Dragon Country.
''Avenger,Come and recieve my decree!''
If everything was confusing,right now it was dumbfounding.But he didn't dare to disobey Sovereign's words and directly flew towards the dimension's exit.''What did he do?''Thought both Madam and Illya,but didn't concerned themselves much.After all,they still had to watch how things progressed.
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After Avenger left the Dragon Country,he directly found himself on the peak of a mountain.In front of him sat 2 figure,quietly sipping tea.One of them was a Middle aged woman with long grey hair,her eyes closed.She was not beatiful nor ugly.She was not looking like other dragons,who still had tails or horns when they turned into humanoid forms.
This woman was the Dragon Sovereign Tyra,A Soul Dragon.When Avenger gazed at the other person,his eyes opened wide.Other person was also very familiar.He had multi colored hair with well built body.His eyes were white,his skin grey.His 2 arms had images of black flames,looking strange on his skin.He was Ghost King,Kasimir.
''Avenger''Tyra said quietly.Her normal voice was like a booming thunder,always striking fear into people's hearts.But her current voice was like a holy angel's,giving peace and reliefe to the people who listened her.Avenger directly bowed and said''Your orders Sovereign.''
''Looks like you lied quite a times to my friend in here.Are you ready for the punishment?''Avenger was dumbfounded.Not only Sovereign was adressing Ghost King as a friend,she also wanted to punish him without questioning him.He gathered his courage and wanted to talk but before he could,he fell to his knees and coughed a mouthful of blood.
''I don't ask for your opinion,Avenger.Are you ready for the PUNISHMENT!?''Tyra raised her voice,sending waves of shock to Avenger's heart.He kept his mouth sealed,and nodded slowly.He knew he couldn't avoid this fate,so he didn't try to say anymore.But he sent a glare to Kasimir,filled with hatred.
''If you want to kill him,you have to wait for another 100 millennium.''Tyra said,clearly aware of Avenger's thoughts.''After these series of trials ends,All White Dragon family will be isolated for a thousand years!Now,get back.''Tyra said,then paid no more heed to Avenger.Avenger's eyes were near to bulging out.A thousand years!?Even though their lifespan was huge,this was still a large amount of time.
Especially when a rising star like Kaiser was born.If he just sit in family for a thousand years,then he would lose his most precious time.They couldn't bear it.But his family didn't have any choice,this was a Decree from Sovereign after all.Avenger stood up and once more bowed,then left the place.
''I must say,isn't it a bit excessive,Miss Tyra?''Kasimir said while sipping his tea.''No,it's not.White Dragons are very wild these times.I still didn't punish them at the matter of Ember,but they are clearly at the limits of my patience.Fortunately,Black Dragons now have a big ally so they won't dare to be more brazen.''
''Well,it can be considered partnership rather than ally,but it is still good for both Dryflames and Black Dragons.''Tyra nodded in approval.''Since you regained your strength,what do you plan to do Kasimir?Will you intervene with the war?''Kasimir put down the tea cup,his back still straight.
''No,this generation is way too weak.They need something to improve.Also,i felt a small ripple in recent times.You must have felt it too,right?''Tyra looked a bit suprised.Even though both Ghost King and her were 1st rank Hero realm,their powers were greatly different.Tyra was confident enough to hold herself against a High-God,but Kasimir could only be a beating bag to a middle god.Or?
''Well,i greatly benefitted from Dryflame.Still,it will be hard for me to fight with a High-God.So you have my respect.''Kasimir was not joking.Dragon Sovereign was a person that could create a Spirit Weapon,and a Soul Dragon.The Soul Dragons could be born within any Dragon family,but it's chances were lower than 0.0000001.And there would be only one Soul Dragon in the entire world.If the other Soul Dragon didn't die,there were no chances for another one to born.
''Yes,i felt it too.But there was a strange thing about it.Like,something lost it's connections to universe.''Kasimir was also confused about this point.''I know,but it's more like severing the connections,rather than losing it.''Tyra said,it was clear she felt much more than Kasimir.
''Do you think it will affect us in any way?''Tyra shook her head a little.''I don't have any way to know.But for something in chaotic space to do such a big ripple,it must be a amazing thing.Let's just hope it's a artifact rather than a being.''Kasimir agreed with her.
Any being that could make such a ripple must be at the level of a High-God,or above it.They couldn't estimate the exact distance,but it was clearly quite close to their world.After talking some more about things,Kasimir stood up and bid farewell to Sovereign,then left.
''He is right.New generation is way too weak.''She thought.She remembered the Gods' era,where 2nd rank experts were enough to cover skies and Hero realm people leaded armies to march to the gates of Gods' estate.She sighed lightly,then continued her tea session,watching the clouds in the skies.
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