Genn was instantly invigorated when he heard that. He hurriedly asked, "Deren, if you have a way, please tell us. I know there must be a price to pay."
Hearing Genn's promise, Deren nodded to the Bronze Dragon Chromie.
Lezi Long said, "All right, I'll go bring her here."
She waved her staff and vanished from the scene in a flash of bronze-colored magic.
"Sh-she... where did she go?" Faced with a Bronze Dragon who came and went without a trace, Genn was somewhat flustered.
"She went to invite an expert in life energy to see whether she can remove the Werewolf Curse," Deren explained. "It is worth a try. I do have a little favor to call in with her."
"Hmph!" As soon as he finished speaking, a Black Dragon nearby let out a cold snort.
Deren, who had just been brimming with confidence, immediately became a little awkward.
Everyone caught a whiff of sour jealousy in the air, then pretended not to notice.
Even Ivar the werewolf looked at Deren expectantly. Perhaps this mysterious man could bring hope to him and his people.
Seeing everyone's gazes, Deren could only curl his lip and sit down. Had I given them too much hope? If I fail, it'll only bring unnecessary resentment.
Time seemed to pass both slowly and swiftly. After an unknown amount of time, amid everyone's anticipation, the flash of Time Magic appeared once more.
Once everyone's vision returned, Chromie was standing in the room beside a red-haired woman. The curved horns atop her head revealed her identity.
"Deren, why did you have Chronormu fetch me in such a hurry? Is your life energy insufficient again? Do you need me to transfer more to you?" The Red Dragon Queen's opening words exposed quite the juicy secret. Life energy?