Chapter 390: Isaac and Chris

Due to the extreme rarity of legendary dragon species.

In the main timeline, Garon had never heard any news of the Iridescent Dragons, not even during the Era of Glory Wars was there any rumor about them.

Garon really didn't expect.

That he would encounter information about the possible Iridescent Dragons in the timeline of the Alfa Theia Empire.

The description Marian provided, of a rainbow-like appearance combined with proficiency in various light magics, matched the brief descriptions of Iridescent Dragons in dragon lore.

Simultaneously, Garon keenly noticed something even more unusual.

"Are you saying, two dragons?"

"Are they of the same dragon species? Or is one of them as you just described?"

Upon Garon's serious inquiry.

Marian thought carefully and confirmed, "The two supreme true dragons joined the Alfa Theia Empire together, they are of the same species. Rumors say they are siblings, though they joined different magic academies and are keen on organizing duels between the fire and wind casters of their respective academies."

If they are indeed Iridescent Dragons.

The appearance of a sibling pair at once.

That would be quite interesting.

Garon looked up at the satellite worlds high above, wanting to confirm whether the supreme true dragons mentioned by Marian were indeed Iridescent Dragons, or some species similar to them.

Both being legendary dragon species.

To say that Garon had no curiosity about the Iridescent Dragons he had never met would be impossible.

"Your Excellency Garon, please feel comfortable staying on Dawn Island for a few more days."

"I will report your situation to the Empire's department for extraterrestrial beings, and they will soon send an envoy."

Marian said softly.

With the power Garon had shown, just the tip of the iceberg was enough to make Marian unable to see through him; she believed that even the most honored supreme laws in the empire would not overlook this extraterrestrial visitor.

Marian felt that he was at least on the same level as the two true dragon supreme laws of the empire.

"As soon as possible."

Garon stated briefly.

At that moment, Marian's gaze shifted, and she said to Garon, "Your Excellency, I forgot to tell you, if you show a desire to join the empire, the imperial envoys will serve you more enthusiastically."

If she could refer such a suspected supreme-law-level true dragon to join the empire, she, being the first to discover Garon, would also be rewarded by the empire.

Garon calmly said, "That will depend on your empire's sincerity."

Becoming a citizen of the Alfa Theia Empire was not unacceptable to Garon; even if he joined, it would just be one of many identities for him.

But this required a premise, a position attractive enough to him.

Such as, perhaps, the emperor of this magic empire.

By the nature of true dragons, it's not that they wouldn't join a human empire, but the likelihood is minimal because under normal circumstances, true dragons cannot tolerate other species having a higher status than themselves.

According to Marian, the Alfa Theia Empire does not discriminate against intelligent species other than humans and recognizes a coexistence model of multiple races.

As long as one possesses magical abilities, the Alfa Theia Empire will welcome them.

However, overall, Alfa Theia is still a realm belonging to human casters, and non-human citizens make up less than one ten-thousandth of the total population.

"Two as members of the supreme council, citizens of the Alfa Theia Empire."

"They probably joined the Alfa Theia Empire with some purpose."

Garon thought silently.

Next, Marian used wind magic to send out a message carrying information about Garon to the Empire's department for extraterrestrial beings.

This information included how Garon was discovered, his various performances, especially in terms of unfathomable strength, and the attitude he showed towards the Empire, which might be amenable to persuasion.

Since Marian emphasized Garon's strength at least at the level of supreme law.

The information Marian sent out naturally received immediate attention.

The Supreme Council has three thousand seats.

That number might seem to devalue the exclusivity of being a supreme law; after all, the quantity is there, and it's not a unique status.

But this number is predicated on the vast territory of the Alfa Theia Empire.

The empire has a main star over one hundred thousand kilometers in diameter and eighteen satellite worlds over ten thousand kilometers in diameter, with a massive population scale.

Three thousand supreme laws are the elite among the empire's territories, each unit consisting of hundreds of millions of citizens.

Each supreme law holds a high position, revered by millions in the empire.

The number of casters in the Alfa Theia Empire is indeed high, but the majority are lower-level casters.

Those who have stepped onto the legendary path of destiny, approaching demi-god status, or even directly

 at demi-god level, are all exceptionally shining stars of the empire, high in the imperial firmament, pillars of this glorious empire.

Thus, one can imagine.

When hearing about Garon, an extraterrestrial true dragon at least comparable to a supreme law, the level of attention the Alfa Theia Empire would accord him.

Garon only stayed on Dawn Island for another day.

The next morning, when the first rays of golden dawn light shone over the endless ocean and swept over Dawn Island, covering the island in a golden glow, breathtakingly beautiful, like something out of a dream.

The name of Dawn Island comes from this phenomenon.

Bathed in the pale golden dawn light, perched on a cliff by the sea, enjoying the azure seascape, the silver little dragonling suddenly raised its head, looking towards a certain part of the sky over Dawn Island.

Whoosh!

Streams of bright, burning firelines suddenly sprang from nowhere.

In an instant, thousands of strands of flame intertwined, forming a gate of fire, scorching the space in this area.

A male caster, dressed in a robe, stepped through the teleportation gate to this place.

This caster, with pale skin and black hair, was a pure-blooded Alfan, his face calm and collected, his eyes gleaming with a fiery light, bearing an air as if he held a high position, naturally commanding respect.

On his robe was embroidered a pattern of a blazing flame flower.

The emblem of the Universal Truth of the Blazing Dominion Academy, the Flame Flower.

Marian, a typical wind mage, often wore a robe branded with pairs of blue wing-like patterns, the emblem of the Academy of the Glory of the Void, the Wings of Wind.

The reason this empire's magical academies are more like religions is also reflected in this aspect.

Under normal circumstances, who would still wear a robe representing their academy's emblem after graduating from a magical academy? And to deeply pride oneself in it, at least, Garon had never seen such a practice in the material realms he visited in the main timeline.

At this time.

The silver little dragonling resting at the peak of the cliff caught the caster's attention.

With just this one dragon on the entire Dawn Island, it was hard not to notice it.

The little dragonling had short limbs, a round head and belly, its appearance endearing and its quaint demeanor striking a chord with humans' sense of cuteness.

However, the caster did not show any disrespectful expression or attitude.

From Marian's description, he knew that this seemingly harmless little dragonling liked to transform into a dragonling form, but was actually a mysterious and unfathomable true dragon.

Biological Level Detection Spell.

The caster unconsciously used this spell, which Garon was familiar with.

The Biological Level Detection Spell Garon learned came from the Alfa Theia Empire.

Then, the feedback received in the caster's mind could be vividly described as: ???

As the head of the department for the placement of extraterrestrial beings, a fire mage with a biological level of thirty, his detection spell could discern the levels of beings not more than five levels below him.

The results he got at this time meant that the true dragon in front of him was indeed a mysterious and immeasurable entity, likely comparable to the empire's supreme laws, and not just a misjudgment by a high-level caster like Marian due to limited experience.

Surrounded by flames.

The caster descended from the sky, landing in front of the silver little dragon.

"Out of respect for your empire, I forgive your earlier offensive behavior, but only this once."

Garon looked at the caster and spoke calmly.

Using a detection spell on a powerful being unannounced is not a friendly act.

Being discovered could easily anger the other party.

At this moment, the caster slightly bowed, his right arm waved like a wave, making a standard noble gesture of the Alfa Theia Empire towards Garon.

"Your Excellency Garon, please forgive my intrusion."

"I needed to confirm whether the information reported was accurate, it was truly necessary."

The caster apologized.

Garon did not press further, waving his little dragon claw indifferently, not pursuing the matter.

The caster continued, "Your Excellency, please allow me to introduce myself."

"My name is Adolf Reginald, belonging to the Alfa Theia Empire's Department for the Placement of Extraterrestrial Beings, serving as the head of the department."

"I represent the empire and welcome your arrival."

Due to the importance placed on Marian's information, the head of the department came personally.

The Department for the Placement of Extraterrestrial Beings. Such departments are established in many powerful magic empires to guard against invasions by extraterrestrial evil beings, or to properly treat friendly extraterrestrial visitors, like in the ancient Guimasc Empire, Netheril Empire, and Imasca Second Empire.

Of course, it is not a particularly large department.

After all, extraterrestrial

 beings are generally rare, and even fewer are noteworthy.

Truly powerful extraterrestrial beings that require the empire's vigilance cannot be handled by a single department alone.

Garon's gaze fell on Adolf, instantly discerning the biological level of this caster.

With Adolf's level of power, he could serve as a lord over a floating city in Netheril, or in Imasca, he would be akin to a prince-level lord of magical machinery.

But in Alfa Theia, he was just an ordinary department head.

In a vast magic empire like Alfa Theia, with its myriad bureaucratic departments, Adolf's position was not considered very high.

"You intend to visit the magical academy for academic exchange and communication, correct?"

Adolf asked seriously.

Satisfying the demands of powerful extraterrestrial beings, gaining their favor, and making them part of the empire is one of the responsibilities of his department.

Garon nodded, "Yes."

After receiving a definite answer, Adolf proceeded to introduce, "There are two types of magic academies, the Academy of the Glory of the Void and the Blazing Dominion, which you are probably already aware of."

"The empire's finest magic academies are primarily located on the satellite worlds."

"Considering your species, I recommend..."

Garon interrupted Adolf's recommendation, saying, "I have made my choice, the Blazing Dominion Academy on Satellite 7 will do."

Satellite 7.

The suspected location of the Iridescent Dragon.

Adolf was momentarily taken aback, then smiled, "It seems you have already heard about the existence of the two true dragon supreme laws."

"If you are willing to join the empire, I believe you are also worthy of a supreme seat, becoming one of the stars of the empire."

After choosing his words, Adolf continued, "The true dragon supreme law of Satellite 7 is the dean of the Blazing Dominion Academy. How do you feel about going directly to the magic academy of the true dragon supreme law?"

Garon, wanting to confirm the identity of the 'Iridescent Dragon,' was exactly thinking this.

So he nodded, "Let's do that."

Adolf smiled, "Very well, I will recommend you to Isaac Academy, to exchange academic knowledge with the fire mages there, and together delve into the magic arts."

"Isaac Academy? That doesn't sound like a name for a magic academy."

Garon looked at Adolf.

Adolf's smile remained unchanged as he explained, "Isaac Academy was formerly known as the Heart of Flame Academy, but it was renamed after the true dragon supreme law became the dean."

"Isaac is also the name of that true dragon supreme law."

Naming the academy after oneself seemed somewhat narcissistic.

Garon thought to himself.

He had never done such a thing.

"And what about the other true dragon who is the dean at the Academy of the Glory of the Void?"

Garon asked curiously.

"Chris Academy, formerly known as the Howling Wind Academy, also had its name changed."

Adolf responded.

Isaac Academy, Chris Academy, both were named after their own names.

"Can the names of your magic academies be changed at will?"

Hearing Garon's question, Adolf chuckled bitterly, "Of course not, the Heart of Flame Academy and Howling Wind Academy are both ancient institutions."

"But the two true dragon supreme laws forcibly changed the names for the reason of being more 'perfect'."

"As deans, they have that right."

Through Adolf's narrative, Garon had already begun to form some guesses about the personalities of the two dragons he had yet to meet.

Probably not too normal.

Even in the eyes of their own kind.

At this time.

Marian, due to the disturbance caused by Adolf's arrival, also came to the cliff area.

As a high-level caster, Marian felt the oppressive presence of legend emanating from Adolf and thus spoke softly, "Envoy, Dawn Island welcomes your arrival."

Adolf glanced at Marian.

His gaze lingered on her for a moment, feeling the fluctuations of the wind element before he said indifferently, "Hmm, you can step back now. I am communicating with an extraterrestrial guest, do not disturb us."

Garon quietly watched this scene.

As an imperial official, even casters had their biases due to academy rivalries.

The dispute between wind and fire seemed deeply ingrained in every aspect of this empire.

In the Alfa Theia Empire, a caster's power represents different levels of class, and under a higher command, Marian reluctantly left.

Then.

Adolf withdrew his gaze and warmly said to Garon, "Your Excellency, if you are not in a hurry, I can first take you on a tour around the main star, then to Satellite 7."

Garon shook his head, "No need, I plan to go directly to Satellite 7."

Despite being rejected, Adolf continued smiling, his body beginning to emit flames, constructing magic, while continuing, "Please follow me, I'll

 take you to the long-distance space teleportation array that can reach the seventh planet."

Garon looked up at the sky, his gaze directly fixed on the distant satellite world.

"Just give me the artifact that can accept my presence, along with the coordinates of Satellite 7."

Garon stated solemnly.

Using the River of Time as a medium for time teleportation, Garon trusted more.

Adolf was momentarily startled, also looking up at the sky.

"Do you want to cross the cosmic vacuum directly?"

"Only supreme laws possess the ability to traverse the cosmic vacuum, traveling between the satellite worlds and the main star."

Garon hadn't thought of this.

However, hearing Adolf say so piqued his interest.

"I might try."

He said.

Adolf admired, "I believe this won't be difficult for you."

Next.

Adolf concentrated flames, directly forming a physical page, on which he sketched out text, eventually branding it with the magical seal of the Department for the Placement of Extraterrestrial Beings.

"It can prove your identity, and with my recommendation and guarantee, the doors of the magic academy will open for you."

After handing over the proof to Garon and giving him the specific coordinates of Satellite 7.

Adolf smiled, "May the flames protect you, good luck."

At the same time.

The little dragon wiggled its short and stout body, taking a few steps.

Its short little wings flapped a few times, lifting the body of the little dragon into the air.

As Adolf and many residents of Dawn Island watched, the ascending little dragon burst into a faint glow.

The harmless body swelled in the wind, and in an instant, it transformed into a towering dragon over eighty meters long from head to tail, its presence majestic, like a skyscraper standing tall.

Three pairs of imposing horns, black scales encircling its silver body.

These features, distinctly different from ordinary true dragons, added an air of dignity and mystery.

Even with its dragon might retracted, the oppressive feel of its physical form was almost tangible.

Adolf, seeing Garon's true form for the first time, had his smile freeze on his face, feeling the other's formidable presence, and after catching his breath, he struggled to maintain his smile.

Boom!

The silver dragon flapped its wings, stirring up a fierce wind.

The surrounding seas churned and boiled, with the wind-affected sea surface even deeply indenting, revealing the seabed rocks through the parted waters.

A streak of silver light, pulling a waterfall-like trail, shot straight into the sky.

In just a blink, Garon disappeared from the view of Adolf and other casters, with only the still-turbulent sea and the slowly dissipating traces in the sky as proof of his presence.

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