Chapter 1075 Aurora, Don't Come Looking for Me Anymore
She knew deeply that from now on, there would be no more affection between her and Koyanskaya.
"She went to the lake district... someone traded information about the corpse of the Albion Dragon with her..."
"What did you say?!"
Suddenly.
An enraged shout erupted.
The petite silver-haired girl dashed before Muram like the wind.
She tightly grabbed Muram's collar, her eyes glaring at her as if bloodshot.
"What exactly are that Koyanskaya's intentions? Why is she targeting the corpse of the Albion Dragon? Explain it clearly to me!"
Her aura was so fierce it seemed she would tear Muram to pieces at the slightest resistance.
A hint of fear flashed in Muram's eyes.
She didn't dare provoke this Dragon Fairy recklessly.
"Koyanskaya wants to turn the Albion Dragon into her own familiar—"
"Boom!"
Before Muram could finish speaking.
Melusine had already released her and rushed to the window.
Amidst a gust of strong wind, she took off vertically like a helicopter, heading straight for the northern sky.
"Koyanskaya wants to turn the Albion Dragon into her own familiar?"
Eiji's gaze sharpened.
Unlike Melusine's agitation, he was more concerned about whether Koyanskaya could actually accomplish such a thing.
Theoretically, the Albion Dragon was the oldest known creature on Earth, possibly as ancient as the planet itself, with 4.6 billion years of accumulated power.
Wasn't that more impressive than a Beast?
It might only lose to the White Giant, but could Koyanskaya, an incomplete Beast, truly make the Albion Dragon her familiar?
Could it be that just because the Albion Dragon was dead, its corpse could be used by Koyanskaya?
"Regardless of whether it's possible or not, we must stop her."
Eiji quickly made up his mind.
He immediately left Muram behind and walked out of the hall.
With Muram in such a state, the banquet meant to select "the most beautiful fairy in Britain" ended unhappily.
Fairy Tristan and Beryl the Pig had already disappeared at some point.
Gudako and the others were also planning to leave.
However, before departing, they proactively sought out Barghest, though it was unclear what they discussed.
Meanwhile.
"Lord Eiji!"
After leaving the hall, a voice brimming with irrepressible joy suddenly called out to Eiji.
"Aurora?"
"Yes, it's me, Aurora!"
Like honey attracting swarms of bees and butterflies, the figure that drew countless gazes wherever she went was none other than Aurora, the clan leader of the Wind Clan.
Seeing Eiji finally turn his attention to her, Aurora was overjoyed.
"Do you need something?"
"Eh? Um, actually, I wanted to ask when Lord Eiji might visit Salisbury. I would surely prepare everything to welcome you!"
Aurora hadn't really thought this through; she had just instinctively followed him.
But she quickly came up with an excuse, looking at Eiji with eager eyes.
Her heart was beating fast.
Her cheeks must be flushed, too.
Yes.
Aurora understood this feeling—it must be love, the sensation of falling for someone!
"Hmm..."
Eiji let out a thoughtful hum, appearing troubled.
Seeing his expression, Aurora's heart tightened instantly.
"Lord Eiji, is something troubling you?"
If there is, why not let me help you resolve it?
That was what she wanted to say.
But.
"Aurora, don't come looking for me anymore."
The words that came from his mouth made Aurora freeze abruptly.
The smile on her face instantly stiffened.
"...Why would you say that?"
"I'm afraid the Queen will misunderstand."
After saying this,
Eiji turned and walked away.
Leaving Aurora alone, standing in the chilly night breeze.
A cold gust swept by, chilling not only her body but also her heart.
From the inside out, an intense cold made her tremble uncontrollably.
Even her soul seemed to freeze solid.
...
The Lake District.
Located northwest of Britain, about a hundred kilometers from Camelot, it lies very close to Orkney at the northern edge.
There was once a very prosperous city here.
Built within a forest, though not luxurious, its residents lived in peace and contentment, herding cattle and sheep, filled with an idyllic atmosphere—a rare paradise akin to the Peach Blossom Spring.
However, that paradise was also destroyed six years ago.
All its prosperity vanished.
All its residents perished.
Even the entire city disappeared in a sea of flames.
Where the paradise once stood, only a stretch of charred, blackened earth remained.
And the one who caused all this was merely a manipulated Dragon Fairy.
When Eiji arrived here, the sky had not yet brightened.
The withered Tree of Emptiness lay at the northern edge, still bearing the scorch marks left from the burning months before.
The terrain of the entire Lake District was a vast rainforest.
The expansive forest stretched dozens of kilometers from north to south, filled with swamps and lakes, not only teeming with mosquitoes and thickets but also many unnamed beasts and magical creatures.
Even the Mors hordes were denser here than outside.
Annoyed by the incessant disturbances from the Mors hordes, Eiji released an overwhelming presence, his sharp sword aura descending like a colossal pillar.
The surroundings fell silent instantly.
Not a single bird or beast could be heard chirping, nor even the faintest insect sound.
Before the Mors hordes could even approach, they were torn to shreds by the sword energy rippling through the air.
"But the problem isn't here,"
Eiji rubbed his chin.
"The problem is, where are the remains of the Albion Dragon?"
This rainforest was ridiculously huge. Searching with just the eyes alone, who knew how long it would take? And who knew what the remains of the Albion Dragon even looked like?
Should he conduct a carpet search?
Or perhaps, was information about the Albion Dragon imprinted upon the world?
Given Eiji's current status as the adopted son of the Counter Force, finding the ancient dragon while it was alive would be impossible, but locating its remains shouldn't be too difficult, right?
"Boom!"
Just as Eiji was about to set off,
a deafening roar echoed from the horizon.
Immediately after, a familiar figure landed in front of him.
"Oh, it's just you!"
The silver-haired girl wore armor over her dress.
When she saw Eiji, her face clearly showed disappointment.
"Flat-Chested-obsessed alien, what are you doing here?"
Is your grudge that strong?
Out of everything I said back then, that's the only line you remembered?
"No-Boobs Alien, I came here to expel Koyanskaya!"
Eiji answered very seriously.
"..."
Melusine immediately fell silent.
She silently extended the fine blades on her arms, glaring fiercely at Eiji.
To be honest.
She actually didn't care whether she had breasts or not - dragon fairies have always been indifferent to human preferences.
But being mocked by this asshole made her feel extremely irritated!
"Actually, before coming here, I had a little chat with Aurora."
"..."
Melusine reluctantly retracted her blades with a frustrated expression.