The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 6: Chapter 133

Leila let out a yawn and rolled over onto her side. The silver dragon blinked at Grimmy as she curled her legs against her belly, resting in the fetal position with her tail sticking out. What are you doing?

Im setting up a soul-catching trap, Grimmy said. He was standing on his two hindlegs, and with his front legs, he was holding a large, pointed stick in his paws. His body waddled as he took steps from side to side, scooting around in a circle while drawing on the ground with the stick.

Leila looked around. The place was desertedas expected of a desert in the middle of the day. Is this a fugitive soul youre capturing?

No. Grimmy shook his head before continuing with the drawing process. I want to catch a sand rulers soul, so I can put it inside Lindyss.

Its for your little elf, huh? Leila asked. She extended her front legs out and rested her chin on her paws, the upper half of her torso rising off the ground. Why?

To make her into the strongest being in the world, Grimmy said. He glanced around before grinning at Leila after confirming the coast was clear. Of course, thats the official reason I give to the public. Between you and me, well, its fun. The cursed dragon shrugged. Whenever I stuff a soul in her, I think I know whatll happen, but she always does something against my expectations.

Leila tilted her head. Im surprised shes not doing her best to run away from you at all times.

A chuckle came out of Grimmys mouth. Well, she was a dunce when I first met her, the cursed dragon said. She was a white mage, but the best healing spell she could cast was worse than a potions healing effects. Grimmy let out a sigh as he rested his drawing stick underneath his front-right leg pit and leaned against it. She was a natural at controlling lightning magic, and she knew it, but she suppressed her abilities because she wanted to get along with her peers. Back then, all the elves raved about holy and nature magic.

That does seem a bit foolish, Leila said. She smiled at Grimmy. I suppose you came along and taught her the approval of her peers didnt matter?

Huh? Grimmy blinked. No. I stuffed her full of different magicians souls, and everyone naturally avoided her because I turned her into a freak. Well, her peers were already ostracizing her before that since she was an orphan, so I guess it wasnt really my fault. He nodded at his mate. Also, dont call her foolish; only I can do that. Shes actually pretty wise nowthough, it did take living and making mistakes for over a thousand years to beef up her brain.

Leila let out a noncommittal hum. If you were really making your little elf stronger for fun, wouldnt you have more people youre stuffing souls into?

Thats where youre wrong, Grimmy said and scratched his chin. You see, other than Vur and my elf buddy, everyone explodes when you try to put another soul in them, so I simply have no other choice to put souls in Lindyss since Sera doesnt want me messing with Vur too much; she thinks Ill blow him up or something.

Its rare for you to listen when someone tells you not to do something, Leila said and let out a laugh before climbing to her feet. She tackled Grimmy, playfully knocking him to the ground.

Well, yeah, Grimmy said and scratched his head, letting himself fall without resistance. I dont mess with Vurs soul because he really might explode. As for Lindyss, she already absorbed a lichs soul, so even if she pops, I can still piece her back together.

Im sure shed love to hear you say that, Leila said and rolled her eyes.

Grimmy chuckled. The only love that matters to me is yours, he said and tossed aside his drawing stick.

Leila smirked and raised an eyebrow. Oh? What about our children?

Ah, who cares, Grimmy said. If our children dont love us, we can always make more.

Leila smacked Grimmys snout, causing the cursed dragon to chuckle. Dont let Gloria and Ramon hear you say that, the holy dragon said. Theyll think youre being serious.

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The Lightning Lord grimaced and narrowed his eyes as he scanned the area. Lightning and fire crackled against his skin. Even though the flames burned his body, he absorbed the energy within the lightning and used it to heal himself, allowing him to stand within the lightning-and-fire-filled pit without harm. There was something strange about the lightning though. Instead of dissipating after striking an object, the lightning bounced and struck something else. Thanks to that, there was a constant stream of white bolts striking the person standing in the middle of the clearing: the Martial Lord.

Are you alright? Zoose asked.

Ouyang Feng gritted his teeth. There was a translucent barrier around his body, less than a millimeter away from his skin. Occasionally, bolts of lightning would penetrate the barrier and strike his body. Im alright, he said. This much isnt enough to kill me. Whats the skeleton doing? I cant see past the lightning.

Its, Zoose said and raised his head, looking up at the sky. Its just maintaining the inferno and glittering at us.

And the elf?

I dont know where she went, Zoose said and held his halberd out in front of himself. I think she turned herself into lightning. She could reappear wherever and whenever she wants.

You think Darkies still alive? the Martial Lord asked as he scanned his surroundings with squinted eyes.

We just have to trust that he is, Zoose said. Whats the plan?

We fight the skeleton, Ouyang Feng said. I dont believe she wont reveal herself before we destroy her summon. The Martial Lord held his arms out to the side, and his root bracelet flashed amberthough, it was barely visible within the fire and lightning. Two black gloves appeared over his hands and he punched his fists together, causing the lightning to disperse wherever the rubber-looking gloves went. Lets do this.