Chapter 97: The Void Sword in the Dragon Vein
Ardein, like others of her status, had a strict schedule.
She made her way to the dragon vein, hidden within the central plaza of the palace. She hadn’t started training yet, but her chest felt hollow and tight as if something was missing.
She unconsciously gripped her sword tighter, but nothing happened to the dragon vein sword. Its hilt, crafted from resilient dragon leather, felt as heavy and unyielding as a stone.
“Ouch...”
Frustrated, she released the sword and lightly banged her head against the wall. When she grabbed the sword again, mana surged from the dragon vein into it.
It was a massive magical structure created with magical engineering beyond human understanding.
The imperial family’s dragon ancestor was a unique dragon capable of having children with humans.
From its very tooth and skin, it fashioned the dragon sword, even embedding a fragment of its heart within. Because of this, the sword could draw mana from the dragon vein wherever it flowed, just like a dragon could.
Ardein was well aware of this, yet her focus on training wavered. Kyle had left her, and she couldn’t follow him. Though she had come to train, her spirit was far from willing.
I want to sleep.
Even as a Master, doing nothing left Ardein feeling profoundly exhausted.