Chapter 240 - The Fallen Cities (1/2)

Nix read the pa.s.sage for the third time. ”Who is the author?”

”Someone named Zylanex.” Ronnie scooted her chair towards his and slid a second book closer. ”This one says the names of the fallen Sky Kingdom cities and their Dragon Masters.”

[Fallen Cities of Everspire]

Elynmoor: Yandro

Chyanama: Zylanexor

Dyrekstad: Hierophant

Goralpri: Bo'raz

Aquarius: Neptiphago

Icaraphet: Tharaka

Verynzai: Unaqoir

”That's very similar to the name of Chyanama's Dragon, Zylanexor.” Nix glanced up at Ronnie. ”Nice cross-referencing. What else?”

”These cities are kept in the air with Dragon Marrow, not blood or mana like we were thinking.” Ronnie turned a few pages and pointed to some handprinted writing in the column. ”The worse possible fuel, unlike blood or mana, each dragon only has a finite supply of it.”

”That explains why Yandro was so weak. My guess is that he committed genocide to keep their secret.” Nix brought up the report that Leva sent him, it hadn't taken her long to compile a detailed dossier on Zylanexor.

”Hey! Where'd you get this?” Ronnie leaned closer and started reading.

After a few minutes, Nix closed the hud. ”Let's do some extrapolating.”

”Zylanexor couldn't deal with his imminent fall/death and escaped to the Nether.” Ronnie pursed her lips while she studied the books in front of her.

Nix nodded his head slightly. ”He wants to reclaim a city in the Sky Kingdom. He chose Solomon because all the Breach Commanders are located there, with one exception.”

”You.”

[Guild Quest Updated: The Fallen Cities]

Nix displayed the Quest.

[The Fallen Cities]

Long ago there existed 25 cities in the air of the Everspire continent. Seven of those cities have disappeared from sight. Continue to pursue all leads.

1) Stop the Spectrum from falling into the hands of a dragon.

2) (Hidden)

3) Uncover the truth about Dragon Marrow.

4) Discover the Ident.i.ty of Zylanexor.

5) (Hidden)

[Point of Contact: The Cabal]

”What's our next step?” Ronnie closed the book and slid it towards her.

”I'm going to send a long term expedition to Elynmoor. Pack your bags.” Nix slid his chair back and stood up.

”You are? Who else is going?” The dark archer jumped up excitedly.

”Chael, Darsi, Dalton, Moki, Nansu, and Zeta team.” Nix brought up his hud while he walked toward the door, he sent Ronnie the expedition details.

”You've been working on this for a while.” Ronnie ran to keep up with him.

”Three months ought to do it” They had missed something in Elynmoor, they would need to search every bit of the city.

”That's a long time...” Ronnie stared at the list. ”Nansu is going?”

Nix nodded. ”Yes, if I don't get her out of my house now...”

Ronnie laughed at the look on his face. ”I get it. This will give her and Chael some time to make up, if they can.”

[Direct Contact: Hyai]

Nix smiled at the life-size holo that popped up in front of him. She was up to her elbows in suds, scrubbing pots in the sink. ”That looks like hard work.”

To her credit, Hyai only jumped a little. ”It's not bad. What's up, hun?”

[Create Breach: Loki]

Nix stepped through the breach he opened behind the Emerald Salamander Inn. A moment later he opened the door to a surprised Hyai.

She let him nudge her to one side while he took over the pots. ”That's quite the service you provide.”

”Just one of many.” Nix started on the pots while Hyai continued prepping for dinner. ”I'm sending Zeta team on a long term expedition. Are you able to attend?”

Hyai nodded. ”I have help that I can bring in. How long will it be and are you coming?

”I'm guessing 90 days, I can't give you the specifics yet.” Nix continued his task while they talked quietly.

A few minutes later he felt a pair of arms wrap around him from behind, a rather bountiful chest pushed against his back. ”You're very helpful Nix.”

Nix nodded in agreement. ”You're breaking your own rules again.”