Chapter 551 - 283: Dragon’s Brand
Finding Akuya was easy because she was still lying drunk in the premium room of the tavern.
But a divine spirit is a divine spirit; this state only made her incarnation appear bleary-eyed, cheeks like peach blossoms, yet the conversation between both parties could still proceed normally.
In fact, she was already quite eccentric, not even a regular person would act like that when drunk.
"Oh, you’re here?"
The pink-haired young girl sat up and said to Li Ang, "I thought you’d linger for a while before coming to handle the serious business."
"Clearly, you have a misconception."
Li Ang pointed to Meimei beside him; Meluna belonged to him wherever he went, so now she stood behind him, purely carried over in this manner.
"Since you’re here, let’s sign the contract."
Just as Akuya finished speaking, Li Ang saw her blue eyes suddenly contract, transforming into the vertical pupils of a Dragon Species.
The slightly flushed hand released by the alcohol lifted, with flesh rapidly flipping, transforming into Dragon Scales and spines.
The Dragon Claw pressed in the air, producing a floating mark. It was like a cluster of light from the deep sea, with colors and light fluctuating like the luminous organs of some deep-sea creatures.
"This is a favor; if it weren’t suitable, this dragon wouldn’t easily grant the mark to ordinary people."
Li Ang immediately observed with the system and received intelligence on this thing.
[Dragon’s Destiny]
[Establishing a bond with the purest Dragon Factor, binding oneself, henceforth receiving the favor of Dragon Descendants and the enhancement of their power. This Destiny is linked to the Water Extreme that supports the world and will endow Water’s Aid]
[Effect: Gain skills [Dragon Descendant Affinity][Water Protection]; if possessing these skills, promote to [Dragon Blood Amplification][Water’s Favor]]
[Destiny: Will hear the voice of the Water Dragon]
Just like Akuya said, this only has benefits, which got Li Ang a bit tempted.
After obtaining this mark, whether it’s the cultivation of being a Dragon Summoner or enhancement in Water Element, it belongs to a cheat-level upgrade.
He even wanted to ask how Meluna, who already possessed Water’s Blessing, would be after getting this mark, but unable to explain why he could discern the contents of the Water Dragon Brand, could only watch silently.
Facing the Dragon’s Brand, Meimei’s expression was serious, and Li Ang felt she was somewhat unsure.
Meimei looked at Li Ang: "Don’t think I’m listening to you; Grandpa Otto told me before as well that contacting the Water Dragon would allow a deeper understanding of the Water Way. He said that’s the way to become stronger."
"Well, that old man didn’t live in vain for that long, understanding much better than you little thing." Akuya nodded.
"I’ve seen two worlds." Meimei said defiantly.
"Yes, the experience of two worlds makes your difference with her weaker, your tongue more skillful."
Meimei opened her mouth, eventually lost her breath, and didn’t argue further.
"A contract," the girl sighed, "sounds like a slave contract."
Akuya angrily replied, "Divine spirits don’t care about your body or anything; if I want a few slaves, I can make them with a snap."
"Oh, the little rabbit doesn’t care about past feelings at all."
"Those nostalgic for past feelings are the ones who made the rabbit have to borrow his Demon Egg to be reborn." Akuya pointed at Li Ang.
"I understand, I’ll compensate." Meimei said with her head down.
"You said you had guidance from the Water Dragon on your side; why does it seem you don’t understand this at all?" Li Ang asked.
"Just guided, the rest, there wasn’t enough time."
Meimei didn’t say much, but everyone present understood, the collapse and failure of her world came too swiftly.
She honestly raised her small hand, stretching toward that floating mark.
"Hiss!"
The blue-green light that formed the mark stung the young girl’s palm like a needle, imprinting a dragon head-shaped mark on the back of her hand, its lines twisting like tentacles of a cnidarian animal.
Li Ang immediately felt the magic power on her start to surge like a tide; her innate abilities previously restrained by the Water Dragon broke through suppression, combining with the power granted by It, flooding through her entire body.
From spirituality to physicality, all seemed to be reborn; Meimei herself was overwhelmed by this thrilling power, raising her head and closing her eyes, surrounded by what was previously the water mist circling her; at this moment, it was transformed by magic into pure Magic Water, spinning in the air, finally converging behind her like an unfolding dragon wing.
When Meimei opened her eyes, bright Spiritual Light entered her pupils, condensing into a pinhead deep inside, a light that had been ignited, never to extinguish.
"This, really is different now."
She felt her new self, seemed to gain some courage when looking at Meluna.
"What about you?" Akuya put her hands on her hips and asked Meluna, "What doubts do you have?"
Meluna was always looking at Li Ang, completely oblivious to Akuya’s words; it took Li Ang telling her, "The Dragon God is speaking to you," for her to turn her face.
"I’ve come into contact with this thing." Meluna said.
"Oh yes, you indeed have this aura on you, but since that one has already fallen, the effect has weakened a lot."
Akuya squinted; the one she mentioned was evidently the Water Dragon of Meluna’s world.
"No, you also have other dragon marks on you, you—"
Li Ang scrutinized Meluna; he thought he knew her thoroughly, but still had his perceptions refreshed.
No, thorough understanding was only on the surface, for her thoughts and experiences, his understanding in contrast was as shallow as a blank page.