Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 422 - 423: Outrage [3/??]

As Vinarola speaks, the golden sphere floating in mid-air shudders for a moment.

The next instant,

An overpowering dragon aura bursts forth from the center of the sphere, filling the room. Along with the dispersal of the dragon aura, faint golden rays of magical light slowly gather on the sphere and suddenly form a large vertical dragon eye.

"Lord Dragon King," Vinarola says, clasping her hands together in excitement, her head touching the ground like a devout believer.

Indeed,

This golden sphere floating in mid-air is none other than the Heart of the Sacred Dragon, the academy’s most prized possession. Contrary to outside speculation, this Sacred Dragon Heart is not an inanimate object but contains the living consciousness of the Dragon King.

Seeing the Headmaster prostrating on the ground and continually bowing her head, the golden dragon eye narrows slightly. The Dragon King grows somewhat impatient and further intensifies his dragon aura. A terrifying atmosphere descends upon Vinarola, who can’t help but show a trace of pain on her face.

Undoubtedly, the consciousness of the Dragon King resides within this golden sphere. However, having lost his body and suffered severe damage to his soul, the Dragon King couldn’t vocalize and must communicate through his aura.

Fortunately,

The headmaster did not disappoint him.

Under the rapidly increasing pressure of the dragon aura, Vinarola’s eyes suddenly narrow.

She instantly realizes that the Dragon King was urging her. He is asking her what exactly has brought her here to disturb him?

Aware of this, She quickly raises her head, showing an apologetic expression,

"I am very sorry, Lord Sacred Dragon. It has been a long time since you’ve shown yourself, and I got too excited, forgetting the matter at hand!"

"..."

Seeing that Vinarola got his point, the Dragon King slightly reined in his dragon aura. The golden dragon eye squinted a bit, signaling her to answer his question promptly.

Having lost his body and with his soul damaged, his waking moments each day were limited. He had no time to waste on pointless formalities. If he had that time, he’d rather use it to heal his damaged soul.

’Just spit it out, don’t waste my time!’

The Sacred Dragon King grumbled inwardly.

The next moment,

Under the impatient gaze of the Sacred Dragon King, Vinarola-Entuze anxiously took out a document stamped with the emblem of Asumos Church from her spatial ring.

"Your Majesty, the Sacred Dragon King, the Church has sent people to our Luminous Royal Academy. They’ve brought a proposal for you."

[A proposal?]

[What are those fanatics up to now?]

The golden dragon eye raised an eyebrow, signaling Vinarola to continue.

Taking a deep breath, an excited Vinarola looked at the golden sphere,

"Your Grace, The people from the church say they can help you restore your soul and even provide you with a new body! If this happens, you can leave this dull sanctuary and extend your grace to the people across the continent!"

’?! ’

’A new body?’

Hearing this, the Dragon King was momentarily stunned. A hint of interest appeared in his golden vertical pupil. After all these years, the Dragon King had been tirelessly trying to repair his nearly shattered soul and fantasizing about having a new body to reclaim his glory.

To rule over all, to return to the continent!

Clearly, the proposal from the church had slightly moved him.

Then,

The golden eye lifted once more, as if asking Vinarola-Entuze,

[What are their conditions?]

Grasping this, Vinarola immediately replied excitedly,

"The Church’s request is simple! After you are reborn, you would help them resist the invasion of the abyssal demons and destroy the Demon Temple!!!"

Sacred Dragon King: [?!]

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"-From Asumos Church-, we hope that once you regain your body, you will lend us a hand in driving out the Abyssal Demons and destroying Demon Temple..."-

Vinarola’s voice was tinged with excitement.

To her, the headmaster of the Luminous Royal Academy, the Sacred Dragon King was undoubtedly her benefactor. It was through his grace that she had broken through from the Sixth Level to become a Seventh-Level Archmage. It was also because of his endorsement that she became the dean of the Luminous Royal Academy.

She had reached the pinnacle of her life.

Without Dragon King’s approval, there would be no Vinarola today.

Therefore, the Dragon King had become like a god in Vinarola’s heart and the focus of her faith. Even if the current Dragon King had long lost his once majestic form, reduced to a mere lonely heart, Vinarola’s faith in him remained unshaken.

Abyssal Demons were undoubtedly terrifying beings, with those at the demon king level being exceptionally powerful.

However, in her eyes, once the Dragon King was reborn, he would undoubtedly return to his former peak. Driving out the Abyssal Demons would be but a minor task. Even the legendary Demon Lord would fall before the might of the Dragon King.

So when she obtained this proposal from the people of the Church, Vinarola could hardly wait to come to the Forbidden Palace to inform Dragon King.

If the Dragon King agreed to the Church’s proposal, the eradication of the Abyssal Demons would be imminent. She was convinced that under the guidance of Dragon King, the entire continent would move toward a brighter future.

"My Lord, what do you think of this proposal? Shall I call in the representative from Asumos Church?" Vinarola eagerly asked, anticipating a positive response from Dragon King.

As a devout follower, she could hardly wait to see the new, powerful form of Dragon King.

However, Vinarola’s expectations were met with silence. The expected soft golden glow that would signify agreement did not emanate from the golden orb.

Instead, the golden orb remained silent at this moment, as if it had heard something unbelievable and was stunned.

For a moment, the atmosphere within the sanctuary of the Forbidden Palace was incredibly awkward. Pin-drop silence reigned.

"Lord Dragon King?"

Vinarola asked, puzzled. She had thought that upon hearing this news, The Dragon King would exude an aura of sheer delight. After all, this was a win-win proposal. Not only could he obtain a new body and rule the world again, but the Church could also eliminate their greatest threat by driving the Abyssal Demons out of this world entirely.

Based on Vinarola’s understanding of Dragon King, even if he didn’t immediately agree to such a proposal due to caution, shouldn’t he at least show some interest?