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"Raon will be the one to inherit my Ancient Powers."
The red haired man said those words in his will. His words were filled with conviction, without giving any space for any argument whatsoever.
’What use could he have with the Ancient Powers? He's already the strongest dragon known in this world!'
Many people thought of the same thing but no one spoke it out. It was because they all knew Cale Henituse.
Loyalty, reverence, trust, admiration, etc.
Those were the emotions that the people who surrounded him had towards the man. He was a hero who would greatly be respected for all his deeds even centuries after his death.
And that same man insisted that his closest dragon had to be the one to inherit the power that he once held. So the ones with greed in their hearts had no choice but to give up on this matter.
One time, Cale had casually said something to the dragon before his death.
ーRaon, don't worry. I made the trials especially for you so it should be pretty easy…probably.
At that moment, Raon hadn't known yet that he would be able to hear the human's voice again as he face the trials one by one.
Thus now on to the present time…When the dragon went on his journey to keep his promise and to recall the precious memories from the time he and the human spent together.
Shield AP
"I hadn't met you yet at the time, and I was at my weakest…so I chose a power that I could use to protect myself.
Raon, don't carelessly charge forward in a fight. Protect yourself and your loved ones first.
Persist until the end."
Wind AP
"Remember the time we went to the whirpools at Ubar together?
You know this one the best. If the enemy has overwhelming strength, don't charge at them immediately.
Run away
I chose this AP to run fast when I need to.
To stay alive
and come back with a plan."
Fire AP
"This was when we went to the 10 fingers mountain and I threw money to the lava. Yup, good times…
Money is the best. It is extremely important to have them and spend them when you need to. So I hope you become a rich dragon, at least richer than me, Ok? I mean it-"
Earth AP
"This ancient power is perfect for smacking and I kind off used it a lot for that huh…
Ahem. So…if you face stronger enemies in the future, make sure to smack them on the back of their heads.
Also that rock you see? Don't eat it…just…go throw it away for me."
Water AP
"You were going through your first phase at the time so I don't know if you remember…
And I almost died too…sigh
Anyways, the clue for this trial is to not lose hope when faced with difficult situations, I guess…
And don't forget to relly on others too, just like how you and I relied on each other"
Dominating Aura & Vitality of heart
This time, Cale wrote a note
"One is good for scamming people and the other is for a long healthy life. You already have Dragon fear, healing magic, and a lifespan of a dragon so you won't need them but…
Go ahead and give them to someone who you can trust with all your heart in the future.
Raon Miru
Like the name I gave you. I wish you a joyfull future ahead filled with smiles."
Raon lit up the note with magic and saw the erased 'I'm sorry I had to go first. Thank you for staying beside me'
The adult dragon neatly folded the note and saved it in a spatial box. Together with three piggy banks, a golden turtle badge, and many many precious things inside.
All of those precious items carried memories. It carried the history of his loved ones…so Raon kept it close with him.
"Thank you too…human."
The dragon smiled.