Starlit Trials IX Starlight Imposter

Of course, Starlit Trials were historic and perhaps held a bigger purpose than he realized.

However, him randomly appearing as a Silver Dragon and dealing with all their issues and maybe saving many lives as a result was still.. to put it simply bothersome!

However, at least he got to meet Silvia's descendants or perhaps ancestors resulting in him always checking up on her.

Which when considering surprisingly went well because majority of the time they knew his situation as if after the first trial they would receive a vision or perhaps a reminder of who he was.

Resulting in him meeting Princess Silva her descendant, Princess Selfa her future sister, and Queen Silvphine her aunt? While all three knew he was The First Prince of The Elves alongside his name or rather simply Aurel Elfin.

In any case, it seemed he still had 'trials' or perhaps accidental trials to deal with?

Causing him after helplessly waking up as to avoid the next to feel a majestic soft tail wrapping him while he felt someone in his sleeping bag, mind you it was mage fit too and could fit three adults comfortably.

Causing him to adorably rub his eyes before then noticing her also sleeping, thankfully the pillow was comparable to a body pillow however despite being soft her tail was softer.

Causing him to adorably squeeze back into her arms and her to finally wake up causing the young prince to adorably turn around.

Resulting in him sleepily looking to her before then rubbing his eyes.

"Pretty Fox Goddess?"

The young prince sleepily yawned, causing Silvy having been caught to tearily pause.

"That.. I-I don't have a bed or blankets, or carpet.. an-and you donated so much s-so.. I didn't want you to get cold"

Silvy shyly explained, causing the young prince to adorably kiss her forehead and hug her even more.

"Silvy deserves happiness.. I.. I'll become Silvy's believer! And.. I'll give Silvy a bed and fix the shrine!"

The young prince shyly promised, causing Silvy to quickly become teary before then happily hugging him even tighter.

Soon enough after another several hours of cuddling the young prince went to work while he wanted her to sleep while he fixed up her shrine!

To put it simply he was confused as to why she didn't use her demiplane instead of simply sleeping on the floor of her shrine.

Did she perhaps not know how to? Or was there a reason not to?

In truth he had no idea how naturally born demigods or gods were born or rather simply how they act when compared to those created? He did know to advance gods would have to learn the rules of creation and power.

Does this mean she had neither? That would explain a lot, did Keira do this all on purpose or did she have a grudge with her in the future? No matter the case he wanted to make her shrine and the best!

And soon enough after sweeping and cleaning up her surprisingly large shrine, albeit simply cleansing it since apparently the cleansing spell could be used to purify, and clean while it had many applications.

Kassandra had used it on him so it was as if he had bathed?

Resulting in dust, dirt, rust, stains, or anything comparable ultimately being cleansed in one swoop, be it clothing, carpet, bedding, or anything comparable! It did it all! That's why it was super useful.

Resulting in the surprisingly empty shrine with what looked to be a single cloth curtain on the floor presumably where she slept, which broke the young prince's heart even further. All she had was her amazingly fluffy tail!

Causing him to adorably place it in a small display case so he could find a place for it since it might have sentimental value.

Before then activating Aurora's orb and adorably asking for a favor!

Resulting in Aurora essentially finding where Foxtress Royals and Demigods got their furniture and so forth, of course she also made those sorts of things and hired artisans to make her own equivalent without gold plating it.

Resulting in her opening a spacial gate since apparently the orb also tracked him and she wanted to show it off. And soon enough after examining the shrine Aurora couldn't help but smile.

"This place like many others are the original concepts showcased in the future, they will be copied, changed, and updated, but this place.. it's special! So let's make sure that adorable demigoddess loves it"

Aurora happily whispered since she didn't want anyone to know she was helping a demigoddess.

Resulting in her ultimately preparing the kitchen, bedrooms, closets, bathrooms, lab, storage, and anything else she really needed since it was fairly spacious and leaving it empty was a crime!

While the young prince found a good place to put the display case and after began placing the plates silverware, pans, and everything else where it should.

All the while Aurora finished up the interior and fixed the damages, the young prince placed the new sign and silver banners on the exterior.

Alongside a starlight silver bell and cleaning up the other donation box where ones prays, tugs on the bell.

And even donates in a big box covered in holes or rather lines which looked fairly ceremonial while also noticing the shrine extended quite a bit and there was even a hot spring on top?

However, that meant very little in Silvy's case, perhaps another Foxtress had made this for her?

However there were no holy or standard inscriptions, magewreaths and so forth. If there were then Keira wouldn't have been able to cause so much damage without putting in a tad bit or effort.

Resulting in him suggestion Aurora should add some while he cleaned up the paths, added lanterns, cleaned up the statues or foxes as if brand new and repaired the paths.

And soon enough after three more hours had passed Aurora had finally left after everything met her standards.

Causing the young prince to check out the five or so bedrooms, conference room, dining room, large kitchen, lab, storage, vault, and hot spring like baths.

As he thought about it, she really had so much space she couldn't use while she couldn't keep the older vegetables from rotting either.

For her to live like this and be a demigoddess was simply awful, thankfully now it was as protected as a Golden Temple of Aurora, comfortable, while the exterior was simply gorgeous now as if a proper temple or rather simply shrine.

Causing him to then adorably return outside where Silvy still slept since apparently a cozy sleeping bag and soft body pillow was better than an old yet soft curtain. Resulting in her obviously sleeping better and longer overall.

Causing him to adorably squeeze back into his sleeping bag and into her arms before then falling asleep once more and into yet another Starlit Trial?

Causing him having been stuck into his Silver Dragon Form and within The Sacred Realm to frown.

Apparently after the main trial you were allowed to remain your stronger form even if you were to die.. what was even worse was the fact that he was now twenty meters tall and an adult Dragon for some odd reason.

Perhaps to match the power? No matter the case he was starting to get annoyed.

Resulting in him soon lifting off into the sky and looking for a Starlight Elf Palace since apparently it was always the target and where Starlight Princesses loved to stay.

Of course, this was because it was the last four times so hopefully nothing truly changed.

And soon enough he could see one in the distance and as he laid his eyes on a dragon pad he was soon greeted by three seven dragons that surrounded him.

"Silver Dragon of Selphine, leave at once. You're assistance isn't required-"

One Dragoness softly roared, before then ultimately being cut off.

"Who are you to interfere in my Fifth Starlit Trial? I carry the marks of approval of their majesties Silvia, Silva, Selfa, and Silvphine Starlight. Unless you wish to endanger the royal responsible for my arrival, then please don't interfere"

"I am The First Prince of The Elves, Aurel Elfin, and I will complete my trial as intended and without interference"

The young prince seriously roared, in truth during such trials he was more or less mainly a dragon primarily because he was stuck as one resulting in him of course having a change in personality.

All the while surprising all seven dragons while the young prince suspected if they did attack him even after listening to this to assume then they were the reason as to why he was summoned.

If they were truly Starlight Dragons they need only peek at his soul marks, if they couldn't then they weren't starlight dragons.

At least that's what Queen Silvphine had explained after explaining that if confronted by someone enduring a Starlit Trial they weren't to be harmed.

And interfering while knowing this would be considered unforgivable, alongside with the fact that only Starlight Elves knew of such a trial.

Meaning he didn't roar for nothing, and causing all seven dragons to 'reluctantly' withdraw while he waited for the princess or queen to arrive.

He simply wished to complete this trial and go to sleep! However, soon enough one did arrive, but something was clearly off.

He sensed Ravania or rather one of her subjects, causing him to frown and wait for a silly explanation.

"Honorable first prince, forgive me however it appears you're mistaken. I believe you may have arrived at the wrong location, there are quite a few Starlight Palaces hidden within this region while if one were to ever request aid we'd send our aid! I can understand the confusion so you needn't worry!"

"Now, please leave! I can't have anyone believe I'm colluding with Silver Dragons! I hope you understand, 'my' first prince"

She ominously explained, causing the young prince to pause. Was she deliberately ominous or did it simply leak through?

Did she think he'd simply leave? The reason as to why he appeared so close was because this 'was' the palace.

During Starlit Trials it's done on purpose, something she clearly didn't know. Additionally she didn't even introduce herself! And despite appearances, that was already a glaring red flag because it was mandatory.

One is required to do so out of both respect and as thanks, something she clearly also didn't know.

What was even stranger was the fact that all seven Starlight Dragons hadn't noticed, causing him, who was more dragon than himself, to laugh at how silly it truly was.

"I 'see', however, seeing as I'm in the 'wrong' place, please introduce yourself and explain to me why collusion with Silver Dragons is harmful to you?"

The young prince curiously questioned, causing her to curiously pull out a journal and look through a few pages.

"I'm Princess Sava-no Savania Starlight! And I believe colluding with Silver Dragons is seen as.. bad? I don't really know why, and again I didn't write too much about it in my notepad begin with?"

"Now shoo Mr. Dragon, I believe the palace you're looking for is in the north and would take a day's time to reach! Go 'save' one of those princesses!"

She sillily shooed, causing the young prince to helplessly pause once more, her name was a lie, the part about the silver dragons were a lie, and her not writing much about it was.. apparently true?

What was even more comedic was the fact that Starlight Princesses were all related and either sister, cousins, or aunts.

And they were also very close, meaning the last bit was a slap in the face with a red flag, or rather simply him being beaten by it? No matter the case he had his fun.

"I 'see', does it also say it's bad to collude with Senex? How's Queen Ravania faring? It's been some time since we spoke"

The young prince seriously whispered, before then immediately suppressing her in his pure concentration of Dragon Menace and that of his Aura. surprising her to no end, especially after hearing that name..

Causing the young prince to smile the best a dragon could.

"A welp of Senex dares to impersonate a Princess of The Starlight Elves? I've met your queen! Now either feed me your heart or replace the essence you've stolen! I see no reason as to why you Welps don't replace the essence you've stolen even when you have the ability to?!"

"How impractical of you! Now, I've given you your choices, either give me your heart or refuse and I'll take it myself and have your queen replace the stolen essence"

The young prince coldly demanded, as he slowly approached her as she was forced to her knees and could barely moved let alone run.

"I-I'll give you my heart! I'll marry you-"

She begged, unfortunately it appears she had misunderstood what he had asked, causing him to pause once more while the seven dragons had returned.