Chapter 618: Chapter 618: You're Really Annoying, Now It's Peaceful
Olivia remained silent.
She knew Tyrone was putting on an act. Paying attention to him would only embolden him, so the best way to deal with him was to ignore him completely.
"Enough."
Tyrone desperately wanted to retort, "Not enough! Who the hell said it was enough?" But realizing it was his father who spoke, he clamped his mouth shut. Inwardly, however, he seethed, Old man, when you're on your deathbed, I'll slap you hard across the face a few times. I'll make sure you know I, Tyrone, am not someone you can just hit and scold as you please. I'll pay you back for all the times you enjoyed hitting me.
"Olivia, you and your friends have just returned. Take them to rest first. Remember to attend the banquet."
"Yes, Father," Olivia replied.
She then led her friends away. Returning to this house always made her feel suffocated, as if something heavy was pressing down on her heart, causing her immense pain and discomfort.
But she had to come back.
This was her responsibility as the eldest daughter of the Norla family.
Inside a luxurious room...
"You're not happy, are you?" Corlan asked.
The other friends gathered around. They had also noticed Olivia's sullen and serious expression since returning.
"This place makes me feel suffocated," Olivia admitted. "All sorts of terrible nightmares flood my mind."
Corlan put her arm around Olivia's shoulder, gently patting her back. "I understand your pain. When I was little, I also had constant nightmares. In those dreams, I was enveloped by darkness. My father always protected me. Whenever I thought I was sinking into the darkness, he would appear and show me the light."
"And we will always be by your side."
"Yes, that's right," Thea added.
"Me too," Sylph chimed in.
Touched, Olivia said, "Thank you all."
Leaving her family and going to the Lanyuan Empire was the wisest decision she had ever made. If she hadn't gone, she wouldn't have met them.
"Why did she come back? Is she trying to compete with me for the title?" Tyrone raged, his eyes flashing with malice.
"Tyrone, be quiet," a noblewoman said softly.
"Mother," Tyrone said, "If she hadn't returned, the title would definitely be mine. But now that she's back, I'm afraid..." He trailed off, wanting to say he was afraid of losing the title.
The noblewoman replied, "Olivia studying at the Lanyuan Empire Royal Academy is indeed quite impressive. If she had returned alone, you would be in a precarious position. But thankfully, she brought her friends back. This will be the key to your victory."
"That dragon?" Tyrone asked, puzzled.
"Yes, indeed, that dragon. Grand Mage Merlin has observed it. That dragon is still a young dragon. According to the information we have, they likely acquired a dragon egg, which they then hatched. The Dragon Clan is definitely unaware of this," the noblewoman explained.
"But the Dragon Clan seems to have completely disappeared in recent years. There's no trace of them," Tyrone said.
At that moment, Grand Mage Merlin emerged. "It doesn't matter. If we can't find the dragon, we'll go to Dragon Island. That pink dragon possesses a full range of magical elements. Its status within the Dragon Clan is undoubtedly significant. Moreover, the contract they signed is a master-servant contract. If the Dragon Clan finds out, Uh huh..." He let out a sinister chuckle that sent chills down one's spine.
A smile spread across Tyrone's face. Right, if we can't find the dragon, we'll go to Dragon Island. There are plenty of dragons there. As long as we tell the Dragon Clan, there won't be any problems.
The noblewoman continued, "For your sake, Grand Mage Merlin has already reached an agreement with the Church of Light. At a specific time, the Pope will appear to support you."
Tyrone was stunned by his mother's words. Gaining the support of the Church of Light was already remarkable, but having the Pope personally endorse him was beyond his wildest imagination.
In his eyes, victory was now assured. If anything went wrong at this point, he would be ready to bang his head against a wall.
"Mother, when will we act?" Tyrone could hardly contain his impatience, eagerly anticipating the day.
The noblewoman nodded to Grand Mage Merlin.
Merlin departed, his departure accompanied by a faint wave of dark elemental energy.
A Necromancer.
Although there wasn't any explicit animosity towards Necromancers, many people disliked being around them, feeling they desecrated the dead.
Outside Dragon Island...
Using a scroll, Grand Mage Merlin arrived near Dragon Island. He hadn't yet entered the anti-magic zone. Such scrolls weren't considered particularly precious to the Norla family.
Of course, these items were still quite valuable to ordinary people, not something easily obtainable.
"This anti-magic field is truly annoying," Merlin muttered, looking at the sea. Within the anti-magic field, no magic could be cast, not even summoned undead creatures. If it weren't for the anti-magic field, he could simply summon a Bone Dragon and be done with it.
Splash!
He leaped into the sea and swam towards Dragon Island.
On Dragon Island...
"Your Majesty, the Dragon Emperor, I am Merlin, Grand Mage of the Locke Empire. I have an important matter to report," Merlin said, kneeling respectfully. He dared not act presumptuously on Dragon Island. One wrong move could land him in the belly of a dragon.
"What matter do you need to report to me?" the Dragon Emperor asked.
"Your Majesty," Merlin began, "In the Norla family of the Locke Empire, I discovered a human who has enslaved a dragon. When I witnessed this, I couldn't bear it. I tried to reason with her, arguing that dragons are the noblest race in the world and should not be enslaved by humans. Unfortunately, she refused to listen. I had no choice but to come and report this to Your Majesty."
"Hmm?" The Dragon Emperor's expression changed upon hearing this. Could it be that our absence from the outside world has led people to believe we are easy targets?
Seeing the Dragon Emperor's reaction, Merlin knew he had succeeded. He had clearly provoked the Emperor's anger. It was understandable. How could the noble Dragon Clan be enslaved by humans?
"Who is she?" the Dragon Emperor inquired.
"A friend of the Norla family's eldest daughter, a young female magic swordsman. Furthermore, based on my observation, that magnificent dragon is still young. To be enslaved at such a young age is truly appalling," Merlin replied.
Initially, the Dragon Emperor hadn't thought much of it.
But gradually...
He realized something didn't seem right.
A female magic swordsman.
Lin Fan seemed to have a daughter.
And a young dragon.
The clues began to coalesce, aligning with a thought in his mind.
However, the Dragon Emperor maintained a calm demeanor. "Very well, I understand. You may leave."
Faced with the Dragon Emperor's dismissal, Merlin naturally didn't dare to say more. He had achieved his goal, and as for any reward for informing them, he hadn't even considered it. Everyone knew the Dragon Clan was notoriously stingy. Trying to get something valuable from them was like chasing a dream.
However, Merlin's only dissatisfaction was that the Dragon Clan hadn't given him any verbal promises, such as, "You will be our Dragon Clan's best friend," or something similar.
Those familiar with the Dragon Clan knew that while they were reluctant to give material rewards, they were generous with verbal promises. They would readily tell a young newcomer who had rendered them a small service, "You will be our eternal friend."
The newcomer might cherish these words, but for the Dragon Clan, they would forget them in the blink of an eye.
Watching Merlin's departing figure, the Dragon Emperor could only think, How despicable, reporting on such a matter.
He was too lazy to care.
Several days later...
The noblewoman was anxiously waiting. At the Dragon Clan's speed, it should only take a day to reach them from Dragon Island. But several days had passed without any sign of them.
Recently, everyone in the Norla family had been on edge, walking on eggshells, afraid of being caught in a terrifying maelstrom.
"Merlin, did you really tell the Dragon Clan?" the noblewoman asked.
"Madam, I truly informed the Dragon Emperor," Merlin replied. "But I don't know why they haven't come yet."
The noblewoman wondered, "Could it be that the Dragon Emperor didn't believe you?"
Merlin pondered, thinking it was indeed a possibility.
"Madam, I'll go to the Dragon Clan again."
"Yes, go quickly and return quickly."
Back on Dragon Island...
Merlin had returned. He loathed Dragon Island and the arduous swim, but he had no choice. To get the Dragon Clan to intervene and deal with that woman, he was willing to swim several more times.
The Dragon Emperor, who was resting, heard that the human had returned. He was quite displeased. This human was truly annoying. He was determined to tear down the Dragon Clan's last shred of dignity and reveal that he had personally given his daughter to that human. Even the master-servant contract had his approval.
Indeed, the supposedly noblest Dragon Clan had been subdued by a human and now only wished to maintain good relations with him. Couldn't this human just stop bothering him? His persistence might make it seem like the Dragon Clan held a grudge.
Soon...
"Your Majesty, what I said is true! That magnificent young dragon is suffering and urgently needs your rescue!" Merlin pleaded.
The Dragon Emperor replied, "I know."
"Your Majesty, do you not believe me?" Merlin asked.
"I believe you."
"Then why haven't you gone?" Merlin couldn't understand. Based on his understanding of the Dragon Clan, upon hearing such news, regardless of its veracity, they would personally investigate.
The Dragon Emperor looked at Merlin, his mind filled with irritation. This human was truly bothersome. Then, a murderous intent arose within him. Yes, reduce him to ashes, and the problem will be solved.
"Come closer," the Dragon Emperor said.
Merlin, upon hearing this, moved forward.
Suddenly, a horrifying scene unfolded. The Dragon Emperor unleashed a breath of dragon fire, instantly engulfing Merlin. Before he could even scream, he was reduced to ashes.
"So annoying. Now it's peaceful," the Dragon Emperor sighed.
If Merlin had known the truth, he would have wailed, Couldn't you have just told me? I wouldn't have bothered you otherwise!
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