bayedsolid Chapter 402 - 403: Memory Fragments!
Chapter 402 - 403: Memory Fragments!
Seeing the playful expression on Isabelle’s face, Aster Grant suddenly froze.
He hadn’t expected such a sentence to suddenly pop out of Isabelle’s mouth.
But this question also stumped Aster Grant.
Yeah!
On what grounds should Isabelle take him along?
In terms of strength, he couldn’t even hold a candle to this Dragoness.
On the basis of favors?
Even the three advancement materials for Sally had all been gifted by this Dragoness.
Thus, faced with this question, Aster Grant was directly choked speechless.
He hadn’t even repaid this Dragoness’s kindness; how could he have the nerve to make a request?!
But the support of the Dragon Clan, for the Human Race...
Was the key to resisting the Demon Clan, even their only hope.
The Human Race’s rise had been too short; they were severely lacking in high-end combat strength.
Only by borrowing the strength of such an ancient, powerful race as the Dragon Clan would they have even a sliver of a chance to survive the impending catastrophe.
Thinking of this, Aster Grant pressed down the embarrassment in his heart.
He slowly raised his head, his gaze meeting Isabelle’s.
He knew that empty words were worthless; he had to show enough sincerity.
"Lady Dragon Maiden, if you’re willing to take us to Dragon Island..."
"Aster Grant hereby promises, I can agree to one condition of yours!"
"So long as it does not violate the greater cause of the Human Race, does not offend heaven and morality, and is within my power, I will do everything in my ability to accomplish it for you!"
This was the only condition he could offer.
However.
The bargaining or outright refusal he’d anticipated did not appear.
When she heard the words "agree to one condition"...
The playful smile on Isabelle’s stunning face suddenly froze.
A flash of extreme daze and...familiarity passed through her golden dragon pupils!
This scene...why was it so familiar?
As if it had plucked a chord in the deepest part of her soul, a fragment of a long-sealed memory suddenly surged into her mind!
What a scene it was...
Heaven and earth had lost their color; sun and moon gave no light.
On the charred earth lay the colossal corpses of the Dragon Clan, strewn about like mountains, golden Dragon Blood soaking every inch of ground, gathering into streams.
The sky-piercing resentment and despair were almost about to condense into substance.
And she was standing at the center of this mountain of corpses and sea of blood, covered in gore, tears streaming down her face.
In front of her, standing resolutely as a shield, was a tall figure, a black-haired, black-eyed youth of the Human Race—
It was Aster Grant!
Only at that time, his eyes were even sharper, his aura even more unfathomable.
"Aster Grant! Please! Save my father! Save the Dragon Clan!"
At that moment, her voice was hoarse, filled with endless panic:
"No matter what condition! No matter what you want! I’ll agree to it! Please...save them!"
And the Aster Grant in that memory did not turn around, nor did he answer immediately.
He only used that not-so-broad back of his to block all attacks coming their way.
The next instant, a warm and vast golden light, as if it could purify everything, instantly shrouded the entire brutal battlefield...
The memory cut off abruptly there.
Isabelle’s delicate body trembled almost imperceptibly as she tore herself free from that sudden memory.
A tempestuous wave surged in her heart!
Was that...her past?
Had she and Aster Grant...already known each other long ago?
Moreover, at that moment.
Had she once, just like today, made a similar promise to him?
A surge of indescribably complex emotions welled up in her heart.
She once again looked at the slightly immature yet resolute-eyed Aster Grant before her; her gaze was already different.
Seeing Isabelle remain silent for a long time, her expression constantly shifting, Aster Grant thought she was still weighing it or unwilling, and his heart sank.
If this path was blocked, he would have to seek other ways, but the time that would be delayed...
He was just about to speak again to try and persuade her when Isabelle suddenly opened her mouth:
"All right, I can take you to Dragon Island."
Hearing this, Aster Grant felt a burst of joy.
But Isabelle hadn’t finished speaking; she fixed her gaze on his eyes:
"However, you must promise me! If one day, I..."
"Or the Dragon Clan, encounter a calamity we cannot withstand, if I beg you, you must step in!"
This condition stunned Aster Grant.
He looked at Isabelle; in her eyes there was no mockery, no scheming.
Only a seriousness he could not fully comprehend, even...a hint of entreaty.
Aster Grant could not understand this!
Given the strength she had displayed, how powerful must the Dragon Clan be?
What sort of calamity would they face that would force them to seek help from a weak human like him?
But right now, obtaining the Dragon Clan’s support was the primary objective.
Aster Grant no longer hesitated and nodded heavily:
"All right! I promise you! If that day truly comes and the Dragon Clan is in trouble, so long as it is within my power, I, Aster Grant, will never shirk!"
Hearing Aster Grant’s firm, decisive promise, Isabelle said nothing more and lightly waved her fair hand.
The next moment, the scenery around them rapidly shifted, space-time twisting.
By the time Aster Grant and the others came back to their senses, they had already left the chaotic space of the Time Spirit Ruins and appeared on the calm sea outside.
Elder Tortoise, Lynn, and Serena, who had long been anxiously waiting outside the ruins, immediately surrounded them.
"Lord Aster Grant! Are you all right?"
Elder Tortoise asked with concern, while casting a wary glance at the unfathomable Isabelle.
"I’m fine, Elder Tortoise, don’t worry."
Aster Grant soothed him, then arranged the follow-up matters:
"Also, from here on, we’ll walk the path ourselves."
"Elder Tortoise, you take these two Merfolk back!"
Hearing Aster Grant’s instructions, Elder Tortoise nodded.
He knew his strength would only be a drag.
However, his gaze fell on Alia.
Aster Grant naturally understood what he meant.
"Alia will stay with me; I’ll ensure her safety."
Although Alia had little combat ability and couldn’t help him in battle.
However...
The special Talent she possessed made Aster Grant truly reluctant to let her go.
This trip to The Aevum Sanctum.
Was, overall, incredibly smooth.
They had practically spent no effort in finding the three extremely hard-to-locate advancement materials for Sally.
And they had also obtained information on Dragon Island within the ruins.
Aster Grant’s gaze fell on Alia.
He had reason to suspect that all of this was related to this little girl.
With her following along, his luck had been this good.
Thus, Aster Grant planned to keep this Mermaid Princess by his side for the time being.
Cradled in his arms, when Alia heard she could continue to follow Aster Grant, her ice-blue eyes lit up at once.
Her little face was full of joy as she hugged Aster Grant’s arm tightly.
After arranging everything, Aster Grant’s gaze once again fell on Isabelle.
"Lady Dragon Maiden, I’m ready!"
Since he didn’t know Isabelle’s name, Aster Grant could only address her as Lady Dragon Maiden.
Isabelle frowned slightly when she heard this title.
"Isabelle. Just call me Isabelle."
After saying this, without giving Aster Grant time to react.
The next moment.
She suddenly took everyone and vanished into the sky.
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