Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!
As the clock atop the Tinder City administrative office struck six, it signaled the arrival of the New Year. Sapphire Calendar Year 156 had passed, and Year 157 officially began.
Having returned from inspecting Sun Moon Stars Palace, Liszt stood on the balcony of Tinder Castle, gazing at the star-studded night sky. Before long, countless magical fireworks shot into the heavens from Tinder City, the surrounding towns, and the castle itself, magic power transforming into fireworks of every color.
Blossom after blossom bloomed across the night sky, bringing the festive atmosphere to its peak.
"Too bad there's no unknown reward from a Smoke mission this year. It feels like something's missing. I just don't feel right all over." He shook his head.
He summoned the Smoke mission.
The mission remained the same as ever: "Mission: Two hundred and two choices of fate, one guiding after another, one prediction after another. You have already grown from a rural little lord into the ruler of a nation. With the Flame Kingdom about to be established, perhaps it is time to ponder some deeper questions. Please touch the barrier. Reward: Fate's Favor."
Touch the barrier.
That was a tremendous challenge.
For nearly half a year, he had been mulling over this matter. Together with Rio, the Fire Dragon upon whose mind he had already imprinted a soul mark, he had continuously refined their cultivation methods, trying all manner of beneficial systems for circulating battle qi and magic power. Yet he still could not touch the barrier, nor could he even grasp the faintest clue.
Among his other dragons, the mark in Invisible Dragon Bard's mind had gradually become clearer, and before long, it would be fully imprinted.
Gray Cast Iron Dragon Ornn and Orichalcum Dragon Marta also