Just as Danyla and the children were enjoying a moment of closeness in the Godswood, Myracis suddenly woke from her slumber, alert.
With the revival of more than thirty ancient weirwoods near High Heart, along with the great cluster that had taken root after the Purple Prince fell, the magical energy around High Heart, where Nobleheart Castle stood, had grown increasingly dense.
Thus, Myracis, who already shared a deep bond with the weirwoods, could maintain a rapid rate of growth here at all times. The other great dragons also seemed to grow better here.
Especially as Ishys's great dragon Isalorn grew, the nearby trees flourished ever more luxuriantly, nourished by the water-attribute magical energy she constantly released.
Nobleheart Castle had been built atop the newly risen high hill in High Heart, the only elevated ground across more than a hundred miles of surrounding plains, giving it an excellent view. Towering Dragonstone Walls also stood beyond the Godswood surrounding the castle.
Almost no force could easily sneak into Nobleheart Castle.
Yet now, barely a dozen yards away, several dwarves with deep chestnut skin stood before them. All had pointed ears and emerald eyes.
"Angaa!"
Flames gathered in Danyla's palm as she, Myracis, and Urrax shielded the children behind them.
"Earth Singers, arriving uninvited is hardly polite!"
"I hope you can give me a satisfactory explanation. Otherwise, my pity for your ancient peoples will not be enough to spare your lives!"
As she spoke, pale golden flames ignited all over her body, and the magical energy throughout the Godswood grew unusually active.
The Children of the Forest instantly felt their connection to the weirwoods severed.
"Honored ruler of humans, we mean you no harm. We have come only to seek a place where our people can settle!"
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