Heavenly Vein Dragon (Part 2)

"No... no, I was just a little frightened..."

Faced with the aggressive Serie, Galan immediately backed down.

After all, he had no chance of resisting this guy. Even if he was engraved with some strange magic, he could only endure it.

The only consolation is that Serie's intentions were probably good; she wasn't a psychopath and had saved him several times, so she probably wouldn't do anything particularly outrageous.

"Hmph, I was finally going to grant your wish, but I didn't expect this attitude. Galan, you really have disappointed me."

Seeing Galan's attitude completely change in the next second, Serie just hummed in response.

She did not answer Galan's earlier question, nor was there any need to.

Whether or not such magic was actually placed on him, it was not something Galan could control.

Therefore, there is no need to explain it.

"Hehe, you're so generous... What!? You mean you can take me and Lia to the Heavenly Vein Dragon?"

"Hmm, you don't believe me?"

"No, no, no, look at what you're saying. I knew that with your abilities, Grandmaster, fulfilling such a simple wish would be a piece of cake for you."

"Alright, enough of this nonsense. Since you're planning to go, come to my Palace tomorrow morning. I have other things to tell you."

"Yes, sir!"

If Serie were standing right in front of him right now, Galan would definitely go through the motions of bowing to her.

But if I were to bow deeply to thin air for no reason, Lia would definitely think I'm a fool.

"Hey, Galan, were you trying to scare me to death?! I almost fell!"

Lia, who had just pulled back from the window, was still brooding over what had happened. She pouted angrily and punched Galan, seemingly venting her frustration.

When she felt the hand that had been around her waist loosen, the feeling of imbalance really startled her. She thought that Galan was deliberately trying to mess with her, which was why she was so angry.

"Hey, it was just an accident... Ah, let's not talk about that. How about I take you on a trip tomorrow?"

Seeing that he couldn't stop Lia's "fierce" offensive, Galan just left it there and did nothing.

"Travel? Where to?"

Hearing Galan say that, Lia was also stunned, and looked up curiously to ask.

Seeing that she had also taken the bait, Galan proudly puffed out his chest and pointed to the sky outside the window.

Go above the Heavenly Vein Dragon.

"They said they'd help me fulfill my wishes... turns out they've just assigned me another errand."

Looking at the parchment in his hand, which was handed to him by Serie's disciple and depicted a special Magic Stone.

Galan smiled helplessly and then carefully put it on his person.

I knew Serie wouldn't be so kind as to send me to the Heavenly Vein Dragon without any reason...

But in the end, I didn't lose out, since I was able to bring Lia along too, and my only task was to find Magic Stone.

If it were anyone else... no, right now it seems only Serie could help me do this.

Galan led Lia to Serie's Palace. As they walked into the hall, Lia looked around, showing great interest in the work of the scholars.

"Why did your Galan help us get to the Heavenly Vein Dragon?"

"Oh, because I needed to go upstairs to find something for her, and I brought us up with me."

"I see, hehe! Although I've seen Heavenly Vein Dragon once before, this is my first time getting inside one."

Lia had shown great enthusiasm for the trip to the top of the Heavenly Vein Dragon since the beginning of the journey, indicating that it was indeed going to be a great trip for her.

Looking at the lively little darling beside him, Galan seemed to be infected by her emotions, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Mr. Galan, we meet again."

The old man who greeted them was the same one they had met before. He seemed to be in much worse shape than last year; his eyes were no longer as sharp as they used to be, and his back had unconsciously become hunched.

Even when you notice this and try to straighten up, you only feel a deep sense of powerlessness.

No matter how noble his status or how powerful he was, as a human being, he could not escape the inevitable cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death.

Seemingly sensing the subtle emotions Galan was experiencing regarding the changes in his body, the old man smiled kindly, stroking his white beard as he led the two to a huge [Teleportation Array].

"Mr. Galan surely knows what to do, right?"

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, senior."

Facing the old man, Galan still held him in high esteem, respectfully clasping his hands in greeting.

Although the two had no interaction, he did have a certain fondness for the old man who had greeted him so warmly on their first meeting.

Seeing Galan clasp his hands in greeting, the old man smiled, nodded in acknowledgment, and then turned and left the hall without disturbing the two any further.

"Galan, once we get into this circle, will we be able to reach the Heavenly Vein Dragon?"

Looking at the [Teleportation Array] drawn right beneath her feet, flowing with a strange light, Lia also showed a surprised expression.

She wasn't unfamiliar with Teleportation Arrays, but this was the first time she'd seen one this large.

"Yes, that should be it."

Galan thought for a moment. Serie didn't seem to have any other instructions, so he figured he just needed to walk into the magic circle.

Thinking of this, he grabbed Lia's hand and stepped into the circle of light on the ground.

The next moment, I heard the whistling wind in my ears, as if I had been thrown from an airplane high in the sky... No, although it was still a throw, the feeling was the opposite.

Although I felt like I was falling, my body was undoubtedly rising.

He couldn't open his eyes and could only let his body be manipulated at will by the massive flow of Mana.

Fortunately, this feeling didn't last long. Soon, he felt his feet touching solid ground, and because he hadn't let go of her hand the whole time, Lia was also teleported here with him.