Long-lasting damage and only a few materials can block it, among which lead, [Archmage] Marcus mumbles my words back at . Mutagenic properties in the body and mostly invisible light.
Where did you hear about this? he asks.
Huh, well, I cant really tell. Knowledge passed down among my people, [Archmage]. Id rather keep the exact source secret. I hope you understand.
The golden humanoid creature slowly nods. The more I look at it, the more his head looks like a serpents.
I have records, ancient knowledge of what you are talking about, the Dragon says. But they are in Draconic script.
I know that. Take it. If they are in Draconic script, they are the real deal.
Its fine, [Archmage]. Ill take them.
The value of our exchange the Dragon stops and raises a hand, gesturing for to wait. I look at the clawed fingers that could probably shred to pieces without much effort.
The value of our exchange is tough to quantify. On the one hand, the Dragon probably knows that my knowledge is invaluable. On the other hand, we dont know how much those records hes speaking of are worth. Plus, Im not even sure this is not just a ruse to hike the price. Acting is not below [Archmages] if it ans getting a good deal. Lord Juler has explained that to .
Joey Luciani, if hes talking about manuals from ti immorial, then its going to be a good exchange. And even if he wants to incorporate your spellcasting into his, he will need to co back to learn more. You will make him dependent on your knowledge. That shall open a wealth of resources to you. Before we can return to Ko and retrieve my relics from that idiot Dragon, well have to make it work with these idiots scraps.
What?
Lord Juler, are you suggesting we fight a Golden Dragon?
Golden? Who said Golden? The calamity well face is a Black Dragon and one of the strongest. She could actually be one of the strongest creatures in existence, as far as I know. Not just among Dragons. Even though her class is not geared for fighting directly, shes still old enough to be above re classes and levels. She could be the oldest being
I have to say, Lord Juler, you are not making a good case here.
Luciani, preparations trump everything else. Ill have you walk in her lair more than prepared. It will be like stealing cake from Hydras.
Which didnt strike as particularly easy, considering that the race had almost won a world-domination war, but
Follow , [Archmage] Marcus suddenly says.
So, they do have elevators. But they are exclusively available to the [Archmage] and other important figures only.
This is one of my personal archives, the Dragon says.
I have to admit, compared to the rest of this tower, especially the sanctum of Lauridiana, this place is very plain. Its just plain white marble all around. But, considering that the tower exterior is more black than rock-brown, this room contrasts nicely with the whole creepy mage atmosphere.
I had this place built myself. What you are seeing is Dragon architecture. For our diminutive forms, yes, but still.
Yeah, it looks cool.
Theres no real sign of magicjust your standard libraries. By standard, I an so powerfully enchanted that my skin itches.
No magic is allowed here. Usually, I ask people to leave their artifacts behind too. Im making an exception for you. These records are not sothing that can be easily replicated. Dragons have a particular way of inscribing their knowledge. They are very hard to destroy, but more than one rogue [Mage] has tried erasing our ancient knowledge out of spite.
At least theres no church burning books, you know.
And the religious fanatics who believe that knowledge is intrinsic to classes and skills always produce one or two high-level individuals every century. Those are the worst. This entire archive had to be warded specifically against [Holy Fire].
Well, we really lack for nothing, dont we?
So, do I have access to your archive? I say with a smile.
Under my supervision, yes. I co here to conduct research myself. Ill fetch you the manuals after your duels. In the anti, you should rest. You are going to duel so powerful [Mages] tomorrow.
What? No! Im getting the studying done now. Tomorrow is a problem for future Joey, not . So, lets pop out those cursed manuscripts. Co on, lets go!
Oh, why do you want to peruse the [Cursed] ones?
Its just an expression?
It has never reached my ears in all the centuries I have lived, the Dragon scoffs.
Its new, dont worry. Its just millennial slang. Wait, what year are we in? Are millennials even a thing?
Following the most popular calendar, this is the year 2934.
Oh, what is the calendar based on? I ask, curious.
Our calendar is based on Jesus Christ, so whats their equivalent?
The [Calendarist] first edition, the Dragon sighs. So have forgotten, but its just academic notation taken to the extre. A famous [Researcher] and [Historian] needed a reference point. He was sick of referring to years as fifty years since the last intercontinental war. So, he made up a random starting point and added a negative for anything before then. In a way, its useful. Most races dont keep records older than three millennia. Those who tried still suffered wars and destruction. Or they simply forgot the importance of such a practice. But Dragons, well
He gives the first toothy smile since I t him.
Dragons dont forget.
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