Chapter 266 (1/2)

Chapter 266 – The Die is Cast (4)

At the easternmost part of the northern continent, in the port city of Ribenda in Meltor, there was a disturbance.

In fact, even though it was a port city, the sea currents in the north were so rough that it couldn’t be used as a trading port. It was common for boats and large passenger ships to break easily in stormy weather, so this port was usually empty.

However, today was an exception, as a special guest was filling up the vacant seat. It was a sea dragon that sailors called ‘sea serpent.’

Despite the tight restrictions of the guards, there were constant footsteps of those who wanted to see Aquilo. They felt both honored and fearful. The people were also in awe. The petty monsters on the ground were incomparable to dragons.

“Back off! This is the army!”

“Anyone who approaches any further will be arrested!”

Far from the tight barrier of the guards, Theodore sighed with relief as he stepped into his homeland for the first time in ages.

“This is why I wanted a secret landing.”

It was as he said. Sea dragons might be half as big as the dragons of other dragon clans, but their size still couldn’t be hidden by the high waves.

Aquilo created 20-meter-tall waves as she carried Theodore to the shore. Unlike a tsunami, there was no secondary damage. However, it was inevitable that he would catch the attention of the residents.

However, instead of apologizing for it, Aquilo tightly hugged Theodore’s left arm and giggled. “What’s wrong? No one got injured or killed. Besides, you arrived on time, so shouldn’t you be proud?”

“Hah.” Unlike before, Theodore didn’t move his arm. He just sighed with a resigned expression. Aquilo’s white skin felt smoother than usual. What had happened to cause this diminishing distance between the two?

“Anyway, thank you for your favor, Boy. With this, our contract has further deepened.”

“Hey…!”

While whispering sweetly into his ear, Aquilo reached out and touched Theodore’s body.

She touched his well-tempered chest and abdomen. It wasn’t sexual at all, but whenever she touched him, Theodore recalled the memories of the past few days couldn’t help gritting his teeth. Or maybe it was because Aquilo’s blood, which was inside him, was thicker than before.

He barely overcame the temptation.

To be honest, Theodore had said ‘I will do anything’ because he knew the nature of the sea dragon. He never worried that Aquilo would try to make an unfair demand, and that she would ask for something equivalent to crossing the sea.

So, when he first heard her request, he had doubted his ears.

–Then I want to take your ‘essence’, how about it?

Theodore had no experience with the opposite sex, but it was impossible for him to not understand what ‘essence’ meant.

There had been a fierce conflict in Theodore’s mind the moment he received Aquilo’s invitation. She was a wicked dragon, but she was beautiful and had developed the skill of melting males for over a thousand years.

Ellenoa’s confession and a few other things crossed his mind. However, Theodore’s suffering occurred next.

–Hrmm, does that mean it is fine as long as I don’t go all the way?

–What? No, wait a minute!

–There is no reason to refuse. There are many ways…

Theodore realized that remembering it was causing a counterproductive effect, so he shook his head. He hadn’t crossed the last line, but he had climbed the stairs of an adult in many ways. Therefore, he wasn’t upset at Aquilo clinging to him like this.

Her thin white fingers and moist lips…

“Ugh.” Theodore shook off his light dizziness and pulled his arm away from Aquilo. “It is done now. Don’t stick so close to me.”

“Kek, there is no need to be ashamed―” Aquilo was still relaxed despite Theodore’s rejection. She had the face of a sated lioness and didn’t hide her satisfaction at all. He couldn’t beat her when it came to this.

Theodore was convinced and placed his left hand on his body instead of dealing with Aquilo further. Then…

[+20 Aquilo’s Blood Mark (Imprint)

-An imprint using the blood of the sea dragon, Aquilo. Additionally, Aquilo has received permission from the owner of this imprint and has strengthened the contract. The imprint has reached stage 2, allowing the owner to receive part of the dragon’s power. If the relationship with the partner of the blood mark becomes hostile, it will naturally be destroyed.

* The rating of this imprint is ‘Treasure.’

* The user’s water affinity will significantly increase.

* The user will be given the ‘Sea Dragon’s Blessing’.

* It is possible to summon the sea dragon, Aquilo.

* It is possible to use Dragon Words five times a day.

* User’s physical abilities and magic power will greatly increase. Applying magic power to the blood mark will allow dragon scales to appear. The lowest level of ‘Dragon Fear’ can be used.]

The information window of the blood mark, which was two times more powerful, appeared before Theodore’s eyes. The number of times he could use Dragon Words had increased from three to five, and the procedure required to summon Aquilo was shortened.

However, those changes were minor compared to the added abilities. His physical abilities and magic power were amplified, and he gained dragon scales and even Dragon Fear. Theodore received an overwhelming power that similar to Veronica’s mixed blood.

Kkuok. Theodore clenched his fists and shook his head.

‘Both my strength and endurance have increased significantly. I haven’t used the dragon scales yet, but this alone is a tremendous achievement.’

He had the power to bend iron with his hands, and his magic power was almost at the 8th circle. It couldn’t be judged simply by the total amount of magic power, but Theodore could proudly proclaim that he was twice as powerful as other 7th Circle magicians.

If he fought Marquis Fergana now, wouldn’t he be able to win easily?

“Well, it looks like you are satisfied in your own way.”

“I won’t thank you.”

“Of course. It was part of the deal. But still…” Aquilo murmured. Then like a serpent, she wrapped her arms around Theodore’s neck and whispered, “Didn’t it feel good?”

Theodore didn’t deny it as his cheek was stroked, and the notorious dragon snickered. He looked at her and suddenly realized, “Are you leaving?’

“Yes, for the moment, I plan to wander and watch the war. If I stay here, I think I will somehow get used to it. It might be fun, but it isn’t to my taste.”