Chapter 194: The Church

After my little epiphany at the edge of the floating mountain. My connection to the cosmic mana seemed to have been enhanced. The statue in my soul space looked more corporal than ever, which confused me as to what exactly happened.

I did not bother going back to the cave and instead decided to sleep there on the edge. The gentle breeze on my scales was akin to the soft caress of a lover. I quickly found myself drifting into the dreamland.

The next morning, Ynos came to find me again for a quick spar. One to which I happily obliged. After taking care of that, he ended up leaving the mountain to go somewhere, leaving me alone once more.

This gave me more time for my thoughts as I began to consider how to approach my journey to the human lands. The vision that the great mother showed me crossed my mind.

'I suppose in the end, I still need to go back to the old Piya kingdom.' I inwardly noted.

Standing up, I lazily stretched and jumped off the edge. Seconds later I was soaring through the sky. I could sense that Ayona was playing in the mountain so I didn't bother her, instead, I made my way toward the lake for breakfast.

My shadow scared countless monsters and animals below as I passed, yet I paid them no heed. Once I reached the lake, my eyes scanned the water for suitable prey before I lunged down with my claws stretched. As soon as I broke the water's surface, a massive fish-like creature struggled to get away, but my grasp on it was firm.

I lazily flew toward the edge of the lake where I landed with a bang. I quickly used my sharp claws to end the poor creature's suffering, before I dug in. It wasn't the best thing I ate nor was it the worst, so I couldn't complain.

After my meal, I reached out to Ayona and waited for her to arrive. It didn't take long before the figure of the small fairy could be seen flying over from the distance. She hurriedly lowered her head with a happy smile and spoke:

"Master wanted to see me?"

"Yes, I have decided to visit the human lands so I won't be back for a while," I said in a gentle tone. The little fairy's face changed abruptly as she tried to speak:

"B-But master what about Ayona? A-Are you going to abandon me?"

"Silly child, I'm not abandoning you. There are simply certain matters that I need to take care of over there. I'll head back here as soon as I'm done, so you wait for me alright?"

Ayona calmed down after hearing my words, yet it didn't seem like she was fully convinced. Nonetheless, she didn't dare refute my words and so she lowered her head and replied:

"Ayona understands. P-Please stays safe, master."

I gently nodded and used my water mana to gently pat her head. The fairy was surprised but didn't resist, instead, a happy smile overtook her face.

"You head back first."

With that, the little fairy gave me a final bow and one last reluctant look before she flew away.

"Well then, should I just go?" With that thought in mind, I stretched my limbs and shot to the sky leaving a small crater on the ground.

The wind howled in my ears and tickled my scales I soared through the sky. I felt incomparably free, no matter how many times I took to the skies, it was always a freeing and fascinating experience.

Since I wasn't in a hurry, I leisurely took in the sights as I crossed the lands and mountains. I would occasionally sweep down to hunt certain prey before I resumed my journey to the ruined Piya kingdom.

Once I reached the ocean, my powers seemed to take a leap as the abundant water mana surrounded me. I would periodically dive in and swim for a distance before jumping and continuing in the air. Needless to say, I was enjoying myself.

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After the long journey, I finally found myself on the shores of the human continent. I glanced at the faraway mountains where the ruined kingdom was situated and sighed.

I shook my head and made my way toward the headquarters of the so-called Dragon God church. That was the best place to start my journey.

Along the way, my mind drifted back to the last time I was here. To the previous battles, and the carnage I brought upon this land. Another long sigh escaped my mouth. There was no point in thinking about this.

As I was flying through the air, I could see a few humans posted at the top of the mountains. The second they saw me they hurriedly summoned a large fire. For a second I thought they were trying to attack me, but to my surprise, they weren't. Instead, it was a smoke signal.

Soon, another fire could be seen on the mountaintop in the distance, and then another and another.

'Interesting, I suppose it's to inform the church of my arrival.'

I didn't mind and simply ignored the tiny humans as they fell to the ground and prostrated themselves to me in worship. It didn't take me long before I reached the church.

It was a large obsidian building built atop a mountain. Near the church was an extensive platform with a large blue dragon drawn into it. Countless people were already standing outside the church as they bowed to me in reverence.

The entire situation felt a little bit awkward to me, but I didn't mind it as much. Their worship meant nothing, it didn't add nor take anything from me.

After circling the church a couple of times I gently aimed for the large platform and landed gracefully. The second I did, the humans greeted me in a loud unified voice:

"We welcome the messenger of the Dragon God! The Harbinger of Death!"

I nodded at them in acknowledgment before I spoke:

"Raise your heads, for I am not here to destroy. This time, I am here to teach."

Their eyes widened in surprise and shock as they began to whisper amongst themselves. And Although I did tell them to raise their heads none dared look at me directly. None except for her...

'It's her."