For the time being, the Orichalcum Dragon Marta seemed quite favored by Zyra. At the very least, dragon and elf could now coexist peacefully—mainly because Zyra kept talking to herself. Marta could not be bothered to respond even to Liszt, much less a Great Elf.
He assigned people to protect Zyra.
Liszt did not stay long in Flame Royal City. For several days in a row, he remained in the magic laboratory, searching for possible clues together with A Ke, who had snatched time away to study the gourds.
"The gourds are very strange. Judging from their structure on the microscopic level, there is nothing unusual about them. But on an even more microscopic level, there must be a different structure that blocks the penetration of magic power. Brother, A Ke cannot yet sense that deeper microscopic level and needs some equipment."
"What equipment or resources do you need? Just give the orders." Liszt answered briskly, though anxiety stirred in his heart.
The Smoke mission had been stalled on this Barrier mission for over half a year.
Every day, he looked at the unchanging Smoke Serpent Script: "Mission: Two hundred and two choices of fate, guidance and prediction time after time—you have grown from a little country lord into the ruler of a nation. With the Flame Kingdom soon to be established, perhaps it is time to ponder some deeper questions. Please touch the Barrier. Reward: Fate's Favor."
His heart gradually grew restless.
Those Smoke missions that had once come every few days or weeks had truly been satisfying. Frequently enjoying the benefits brought by the power of fate had also made him seriously dependent on them.
Now, for more than half a year, he had received no reward whatsoever from a Smoke mission.
It felt as though cats were