"My god! It's a thousand-year-old purple ginseng! I've only gotten my hands on a few hundred-year-old purple ginseng before!""It's real! I can't believe I saw a thousand-year-old purple ginseng! I'm glad I came tonight!""I'll bid for 10 million dollars!""11 million dollars!""20 million dollars!""50 million dollars!""50 million dollars for No. 4. Going once. Going twice—""60 million dollars!" someone yelled while raising the number of paddles."70 million dollars!" the No. 4 bid again while gritting his teeth. It seems he wanted the purple ginseng so much."70 million dollars going once.""70 million dollars going twice!""70 million dollars going thrice. Sold! Congratulations, No. 4!""Wow, I can't believe it's worth that much!" Ricky was stunned."Of course! It's a rare medicinal herb, after all." Eloise said proudly."Awesome! You made more money in just a few minutes!" Liana chimed."Hoo-hoo! I'm amazing, right? Tell me I'm amazing!" Eloise boasted again.We all averted our
"I'm sorry. It's the only way to let you out. Don't worry, I will help you recover!" I said.The golden-eyed white cat looked at me weakly and purred. "Do you promise?""Yes. I swear to my ancestors in their graves, wherever that is!" I said with my right hand raised, and the golden-eyed white cat cracked a smile."Okay. You are forgiven."I smiled and picked it up gently."Can I pet it?" Avallona asks with excitement."No. It's vulnerable right now." I refused.Avallona pouted. "Okay."I can't heal the golden-eyed white cat right now, since Rosheen and Violetta were around. My divine healing power is a secret, and I won't risk other races knowing my ability.After that, we went back to the hotel. It was already late at night, so we all entered our room.In my room, I put the golden-eyed white cat on the bed and healed it. It was a little taxing, but it's okay.After a few minutes, the golden-eyed white cat jumped happily."I'm healed! Thank you, Ari!""Don't mention it. But hey, I ha
"I said give us your belongings, or you're dead!" The hooligans glared at us sharply and transformed into werewolves. There were ten of them and I suspect they are rogues. How did they enter the capital with all the security?I remained silent and looked at the hooligans contemptuously. These smelly bastards dared to threaten me? They were seeking death!"I have nothing with me. Leave or I'll blast you to pieces." I said coldly. What I hated the most was someone threatening me."Hmph. Mere werewolves dared to threaten us—divine beings? How daring! Scram!" Light said with disdain. Her words irked the werewolves and were about to attack when one of them suddenly screamed and was sent flying into the distance."How dare you filthy bastard touch my woman? Are you seeking death?!" an icy voice bellowed at the back of the hooligans.W-What? How did he locate me so soon? Dammit. He's faster than I thought.I was about to fly into the air, but I forgot I couldn't do that here, or I'd risk bei
Robin chuckled and pulled away. He turned to look at Light and he suddenly froze.When I glanced at him, his jaw almost dropped to the floor and his eyes widened while staring at Light.Both Light and I giggled at his reaction."What the hell?! There's a mini Arielle!" he blurted out and I couldn't help but burst into laughter."Pfft,""Arielle's husband, my name is Light!" Light said and I couldn't help but blush.Robin recovered from the shock. "Ah, so you're the little girl earlier. Hold on—" Robin looked at me questioningly. "Why does she look like you?" he asked nervously.Light smirked, and I knew that look."Light is my—""I'm Arielle's daughter!" Light said proudly, cutting me off.Oh, damn. I glared at Light and she just stuck her tongue out again and suppressed a laugh. This little cat is so naughty!I was about to explain when I saw Robin's face. He looked dumbfounded as if his soul left his body."How can this be?" he mumbled. "No. I'm just dreaming. There's no way Arielle
The next day.We check out of the inn and move to a house Isabella bought for us to stay. It's a little farther in the center of the capital, but when we get there, we like the scenery.It's peaceful, and it's perfect for our hideout. There were witches in the neighborhood and they all knew Rosheen and Violetta.When I asked Isabella how she found this place, she said it was Violetta who recommended this place.According to Violetta, this subdivision is owned by the Cullen Family, which doesn't discriminate against witches. A rumor says a witch saved Warlord Augustus Cullen during a war with the vampires. That Witch is Rosheen's grandmother. As gratitude, the warlord built a subdivision for witches to stay in the capital.Thus, in this tiny subdivision, witches gathered and were protected by the warlord from other vicious werewolves.This place is perfect for us. We can disguise ourselves as witches.After settling down, everyone left the house and scattered throughout the capital to
Since we couldn't enter the library, Light and I strolled around some streets and alleys. To gather more information, we entered café’s and pubs that commoners frequented. It took us a few hours, and now it's ten past five in the afternoon.Sometimes commoners know something that the nobles don't. So it's better to mingle with the commoners.As we entered the pub, it was already full of people; chatting, drinking, and laughing.Light and I sat at the corner with our hoods on and observed the people while eavesdropping their conversation. I know it's not appropriate to eavesdrop, but I can only gather information this way."Hey, I heard that Duke Preston had a conflict with the Golden Crest Pack at the border.""Yeah. I think Duke Preston had a squabble with the Guinevere Family of the Golden Crest Pack about the military supplies.""Arthur Guinevere is so petty, and he deliberately provoked Duke Preston.""Those nobles only think about their interests.""Enough about those buffoons. I
Hiding from me is their biggest mistake. I closed my eyes and then used my dragon frost breath. A huge portion of the forest turned frozen with my ice power and the demonic beast's growls echoed throughout the forest. The temperature quickly decreased to a certain degree.Soon, they showed up and glared daggers at me. They were talking in their language. However, it's nothing I couldn't understand.Thanks to the books in the Tower of Order that Great Americus left for me, I learned all the beast language, including the demonic language."This entity is dangerous! We need to report it to the High Lord!""Let's kill it together!""Kill!""Die! Puny humans!"It’s amusing. These lowly demonic beasts think they could kill me with their mere strength. "Sorry to burst your bubbles, but I won't let you all escape from my grasp. You'll regret stepping into this realm!" I said using their language and in the blink of an eye, I covered the frozen forest with an ice sphere barrier, enveloping us
A few hours later, at twenty-past-two, the car arrived at the capital. I tap the car's roof to stop. The driver quickly pulled over on the side.Tracy Muller got out of the car and watched us leap off from the roof. She looked at us with admiration."Tracy, thank you for the ride!" I said with a smile. "Don't mention it. It's the least I could do. Well, Arielle, if you don't mind, may I see your face? I would like to remember my savior!" Tracy looked at me with anticipation."Do you want to see my face as well, pretty lady?" Light chimed excitedly. I rolled my eyes. Of course, Light will show off her cuteness again. "He-he! Of course!"Light excitedly took off her hood and made a cute pose. "Aren't I the cutest?""Oh my! You are so adorable!" Tracy beamed as if she saw hearts. She couldn't even stop herself from pinching Light's cheeks. And Light giggles adorably. With a smile, I slowly took off my hood, and Tracy turned to look at my face. I was taller than her, so she looked up w
[Arielle’s POV] My eyes shone while looking at the treasures that the Seven-Headed Hydra surrendered. There were all kinds of treasures—spiritual fruits, weapons, essence crystals, magic crystal balls, refining materials, gold, and gems. Most of the treasures were shiny and glittering. Well, it’s true that all creatures like shiny things the most—especially dragons. That includes me, of course! Who doesn’t like shiny things? I wonder if this seven-headed hydra robbed some people to get these things. As far as I can tell, all these weapons belong to the dark mage. Dark mages like to use scepters, after all. These collections of scepters all have magic crystal balls on top and all of them were of high quality. “Can I go now, Your Highness?” the seven-headed hydra asked in tenterhooks. Efrain only glared at it, and the poor thing kept trembling in fear. I chuckled in amusement. “Very well. Since you’re giving us all your treasures, we’ll spare you this time,” I said as I shrugged
[Third Person POV]In a huge city where strong dark mages reside, it is chaotic, and monsters wreak havoc everywhere.Every hundred years, a big tide of monsters attacks every city that dark mages build. No one knew why these monsters went berserk and attacked the dark mages. It was as though a powerful boss was commanding these monsters.In fact, there were forbidden places in the underground world where strong monsters lay. They didn’t dare step out of their lair for fear that the behemoth would attack them. That’s why these strong monsters tacitly agreed to control the monsters weaker than them to attack the cities every hundred years. And that behemoth they feared was Efrain.From time to time, Efrain would let half of his body out of the independent space to check the underground world to pass the time. And that’s how he became the boss of the underground world that everybody fears.Today, these strong monsters sensed that the vortex, where Efrain used to be, had disappeared out
Did Efrain just call me a Nine-Clawed Primordial Dragon? And he also calls me Princess Arielle Moon? Did he mistake me for someone else?I narrowed my eyes suspiciously and couldn’t help but ask, “Efrain, what did you just call me?”Efrain blinked his eyes and responded quickly, “Nine-Clawed Primordial Dragon?”“No, not that! Why did you call me Princess Arielle Moon? Did you mistake me for someone else?”“A-Ah? Haha... d-did I call you that? Perhaps I’m just over the moon after seeing your transformation. Yeah, that’s it. You must believe me!” Efrain replied, feigning ignorance. I squinted my eyes into a slit to see if he was telling the truth, but I couldn’t find traces of lies.Hmph!He must be lying through his teeth!Tch. I can’t be bothered with him. I snorted and ignored Efrain. “Don’t bother me.” Then I look at my body with admiration. Wow, I’m so huge. Although I’m not as huge as Efrain, I’m still happy with my new appearance. My claws are sharp like metal and they’re gorgeo
In all my life, I have never seen something so terrifying that it almost makes my soul leave my body. I shuddered at the thought of being eaten alive.What would have become of me?What about my revenge?No! I can’t die here!Isabella and the others are still waiting for me!I... I must persist!I gritted my teeth and fought the extreme pressure. However, the pressure is too strong. I thought my body would explode into smithereens.My life flashed before my eyes and I felt dizzy.No! I can’t die!!!“Argh!”I gritted my teeth while clenching my fist tightly and glared at the creature fiercely. Even if I die, I have to fight to the death!“Ah!” Just as I was about to suffocate to death, the pressure suddenly lifted. I was dumbfounded.I narrowed my eyes while breathing heavily. My body felt weak and my heart kept beating faster. Phew! I almost died! Suddenly, a deep, husky voice with a hint of childishness echoed calmly, “You are indeed brave, little one! You never succumb to death,
Following that, we learned more about this world from Light. She explained it more vividly, which made everyone itching to go outside to see what the dark world was like.Unfortunately, the place where we were at this moment was unfamiliar to Light. She doesn’t know how to go outside, which makes everybody feel dismayed.In light of this, we can only try to adapt to our environment and find people to inquire about the exit.Furthermore, it’s not bad to stay here at all. This place is the right training ground for me and the rest. This way we can save the clan in the upcoming disaster five years from now.Time is of the essence and we can’t dilly-dally. The future of the clan is in our hands. As time ticked away day by day, we finally adapted to how this world works. We slaughter every monster on our way.And the more we slaughter, the stronger we get. This kind of experience gives a boost to our confidence. I could feel the changes in our aura. That’s because we found out how useful
It took a long time before I landed on the soft ground with ease. Good thing I noticed that it’s the endpoint. Isabella also landed beside me and looked around vigilantly. But the remaining three people landed flat on the ground with a loud bang. Thud!“Ow!”“Curses!” “Argh!” I laughed upon seeing Ricky fall face flat on the ground while Avallona and Liana landed on top of him.Pft. Avallona and Liana immediately stood up and grinned sheepishly.“What is this place?” Ricky stood up and asked with a dumbfounded expression. We all looked at the surrounding area in surprise. I thought it would be completely dark. However, I never imagined how wide and high the underground would be. Tons of colorful illuminating stones were scattered everywhere, illuminating the entire place.This place looks like a cave, but not. It’s more like another dimension. The difference was that the sky was dark. If not for the illuminating stones everywhere, this place would be filled with darkness as black
Just when the dark mage was about to strike, Isabella suddenly asked anxiously with anticipation, “You... Can you describe this Norielle you are talking about?” The dark mage scoffed and fumed. “Describe? Well, since this will be your last, I’ll tell you about that damned mad woman! See that girl over there?” The dark mage pointed at me, which made me puzzled. “She has such striking similarities to that mad woman, as though carved out of the same mold! However, I just noticed the difference between them! That mad woman has purple eyes that I will never forget in this life! I’ll tell you, I’ll have my revenge this time! Since you look so alike, you must be her daughter!”Everyone gasped, and my mouth was agape. My heart skipped a beat at the thought.“Tell me?! Did she have a purple diamond crystal on her forehead?!” Isabella asked eagerly. The dark mage looked at us suspiciously. Nonetheless, he answered, “Of course! She’s a divine dragon, after all! Hahaha! Since she has a daughte
"What? Did I say something wrong?" Light frowned. "No. Actually, I've been thinking about it." I mumbled and pondered about the information the old man had said. "We can't decide on this matter yet until we know the true stance of the emperor. Our race has a long dispute with the werewolves and it isn't easy to trust the empire that might endanger all of us," Isabella uttered, and frowned.She's right. We can't afford to reveal our real identity or we'll be in serious trouble. Even though the emperor is Leonora's husband, we can't trust him completely, especially because we don't know him enough and we haven't even seen the emperor yet. "Then what should we do?" Avallona furrowed her eyebrows. She seems troubled about it. "I think we have to watch the emperor's action first. If what the old man says is true, then maybe we'll consider working together with the emperor." Ricky said. Actually, it isn't a bad idea. But what is this sinking feeling? There's one thing I don't get. How
“Isa, you need to calm down. We still don’t know the rest of what happened. What will we do if we lose the only clue we have?” I said anxiously.With that, Isabella angrily throws the old man on the ground and breathes heavily while trying to calm herself.“I’m sorry, I lost my composure for a second,” she uttered while still frowning. “Get up! Tell us what happened next!” Isabella glared at the old man hatefully.Ever since the old man mentioned that she lured Leonora into a trap, Isabella and the others became hostile. I couldn’t blame them. The old man coughed and smiled bitterly. “I guess I deserved that...”He sat on the chair again and inhaled deeply. Then he melancholy narrated while looking at nothing in particular, “That time, the Emperor was away to solve problems at the border. Alpha Roland took that opportunity to lure Leonora Moon out of the Imperial Palace on the pretense that something happened to the Emperor on the way. I brought Leonora Moon to the place that Alpha R