Chapter 645
I immediately reply, as I've heard many monsters in the past refer to Ember using this name, but none have given me a clear answer.
"The Fallen One... Who are they..?—or what—have they done?"
The earth dragon's dark black eyes stare into mine, holding many secrets behind them, yet full of curiosity still.
"It sounds like you have heard of the legend too. There are only fractured memories from the pool of this being. A dragon that came before us all... Or at least far enough back before the collective was created. It is said that this one reached the heights above every dragon that has ever lived. Beyond the status of a mere green-cored lord, even beyond what some call the immortal core. The Fallen One made it to the source... Or at least, that is the only reasonable explanation."
The dragon pauses for a moment, and I feel its heartbeat speed up again, even faster.
"Well—We do not know this for sure. I am speculating from old legends traveling by word of mouth through generations of dragons. Maybe those of a higher rank than myself have personal experiences with the Fallen One. All collective memories of that being have been eroded from our minds. I can feel the presence of where they used to be, but if I try to look too deep, all that is in its place is a blinding golden light."
I let out a sigh, as yet again, I've learned a bit more but still hit another dead end right before learning of this secret that is dangled before me time and time again.
However, the knowledge they have shared has been more than satisfying.
I now know how demons are linked to this world, as a means of siphoning mana back to their home realm.