Free Web NovelChapter 36: Chapter 36: End of the Secret Realm Trip
’Logically speaking, my teacher is a high-ranking figure in the academy, in charge of the Wizarding legacy and responsible for helping young Wizards solve the problems they encounter on their paths.’
’For someone of my teacher’s status to have not learned about the Divine Blood in the Secret Realm, and to not even have given me a treasure-hunting tool, it must mean that this information only circulates among figures at the Vice-Dean’s level.’
Andre watched the actions of Selena and her group, occasionally feeding a Honeycomb to the Earth Elemental Bear as he pondered what role he should play in the mission.
’Divine Blood that even someone like the Vice-Dean would vie for is not something I can get involved with, even if it’s been left for the younger generation to contest.’
’Therefore, leaving that place was the best choice.’
’What will you use to get past the defenses of a Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe?’
Andre stroked the Earth Elemental Bear’s belly. Its fur felt a little coarse.
Now that it was full, the Earth Elemental Bear raised a paw and began to playfully grab Andre’s arm.
After playing with the Earth Elemental Bear for a bit, Andre recalled it into his Servant Bag and went back to quietly watching the scene on the magical projection.
He watched for two full days.
In those two days, Selena’s group of four tried every method they could think of. They attempted to communicate with the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe and even tried to intimidate them using the life-saving artifacts their elders had given them, but nothing could make the Dragon Beasts yield. freēwēbnovel.com
In fact, they nearly provoked them into a stampeding charge.
With no other options, the four of them had to leave the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe’s territory and search for other treasures.
After watching the four of them leave, Andre mentally calculated how long they had all been inside the Secret Realm.
When he finished, Andre’s expression grew serious. In six days, all six of them would have to leave the Secret Realm.
’Should I go look for other rewards, or just wait quietly here for the last six days to pass?’
Andre rose, emerging from his meditation.
Like Quint, all he needed to do now was construct a Magic Organ to become a High Level Wizard Apprentice.
’I’ll go search for new rewards. I’ll come back here on the last day.’
Having planned his next move, Andre cast a spell to destroy the Witchcraft Scrolls, then turned and walked deeper into the jungle.
The six days passed quickly as he methodically explored the area.
As the sun set in the Secret Realm’s sky, Andre returned to the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast Tribe and began to converse with the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King.
He told it he wanted to take the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree.
The Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King refused him outright, but Andre continued his attempts to persuade it.
"The world you inhabit is a Secret Realm created by Wizards from the outside world. It remained sealed for 2,600 years; this is the first time it has been opened since then."
Andre paused briefly before continuing.
"From now on, this Secret Realm will be opened frequently. Do you think those Wizards will tolerate a tribe of Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts controlling such a precious Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree?"
"You’re a Wizard too! How can you guarantee you’ll return the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree to us?"
The Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King looked at Andre without a hint of fear and challenged him directly. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Although Andre was a descendant of their god, to the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast clan, elevating their own Bloodline to become Pure-blooded Giant Dragons was far more important.
"I cannot make a promise you would believe right now."
Andre took a deep breath and continued to reason with the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King.
"But my Bloodline is a guarantee that I will not side with those Wizards."
As he spoke, Andre activated his Bloodline, revealing its power.
When a Divine Pattern flashed across Andre’s face, the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King’s resolve wavered.
"A Divine Son! Only a Divine Son can manifest a Divine Pattern!"
The Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King lowered its head, and the other Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts followed suit.
The Divine Blood in their bodies was submitting to the Bloodline in Andre’s!
"You are Mixed-blood Dragon Beasts. The next time this Secret Realm opens, you will be the prime targets for capture."
"When that happens, you won’t be able to protect this Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree at all."
"But if I take it, things are different. Even if you are captured by Wizards, we will still be in the same world. When the fruit ripens, you’ll still have a chance to get some from me."
"But if someone else takes it, this Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree will become their personal property. It might even be sold. Think about it."
After speaking, Andre took out his Token.
The center of the Token was now flashing continuously.
The Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King looked at Andre, pondered for a moment, then turned to confer with its kin.
Their discussion was a cacophony of various calls and cries.
Five minutes later, the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King turned back, regarding Andre with a complicated gaze.
"You may take the tree, but on one condition: you must swear an oath that when the fruit ripens, you will reserve a portion for my kin."
The Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King agreed to let Andre take the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree, but it also stated its condition.
Andre nodded. He placed his backpack on the ground, took out several sheets of Curse Paper, and fitted them together. Then, he began to inscribe a Curse Seal upon them.
Before long, Andre had finished inscribing an extremely complex Curse Seal.
"This is a Contract Demon Pattern. I have already inscribed the terms of our agreement on it. Now, let’s seal the pact."
As he spoke, Andre bit his finger and let a drop of his blood fall onto the pattern.
As the blood, laced with golden flecks, fell upon the contract, the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King turned and nudged a young Mixed-blood Dragon Beast forward with its snout.
The young Dragon Beast sniffed at the ground before walking over to the contract.
A few seconds later, a drop of blood fell from the Dragon Beast’s nose and landed on the contract.
As the Dragon Beast’s blood touched the contract, the paper began to burn, transforming into a blood-red light that split in two.
One part shot into Andre’s mind, while the other entered the mind of the young Mixed-blood Dragon Beast that had sealed the pact.
Seeing the contract completed, the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King uprooted the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree and handed it to Andre.
Andre looked at the Mixed-blood Dragon Beast King and nodded. He placed the Dragon Transformation Fruit Tree into his Storage Ring, shouldered his backpack, and began running toward the center of the Secret Realm.
As he reached it, his Token began to glow.
A portal opened in the sky, pulling the five of them up into it.
Just as the five of them were about to pass through the portal connecting the Secret Realm to the outside world,
Quint flew over as well, falling in at the very end. He passed through the channel out of the Secret Realm, returning to the academy along with Andre and the others.
